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Ripple Lands in CNBC Disruptor 50 Top 20 as Institutional Crypto Expands
20.5.2026
Ripple ranked in the top 20 of CNBC’s Disruptor 50, underscoring crypto infrastructure’s growing role in institutional finance. The placement followed product expansions across custody, payments, compliance, staking, and settlement tools. Ripple’s CNBC Ranking Highlights Crypto Infrastructure Role...
Crypto Wallet Transfers Anchor $13 Million Federal Fraud Case
19.5.2026
An alleged support impersonation scheme led to more than $13 million in cryptocurrency wallet losses, according to the DOJ. The case centers on fake support claims, unauthorized digital account access, wallet transfers, and laundering through luxury spending. Support Impersonation Scheme Led...
Standard Chartered Sees $4T in Tokenized Assets Moving On-Chain by 2028
19.5.2026
Standard Chartered expects DeFi protocols to gain importance as $4 trillion in tokenized assets move on-chain. The bank says stablecoins and real-world assets could expand protocol activity through deposits, lending, and capital efficiency. Tokenized Assets Put DeFi Protocols in Focus Standard...
Crypto Owners Forced at Gunpoint to Unlock Accounts in $6.5M Robbery Spree
18.5.2026
A delivery-worker ruse escalated into a violent cryptocurrency robbery case involving firearms, restraints, and an alleged gunpoint transfer of approximately $6.5 million from a victim’s accounts. Delivery Disguises and Gunpoint Crypto Transfers Detailed A federal grand jury indicted Elijah...
Why Is XRP Unique? Ripple CEO Explains What Makes XRP Stand Out
18.5.2026
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse shared why he sees XRP as unique, pointing to its speed, low cost, scalability, and long-running community support. He cited three-to-five-second settlement, fractions-of-a-penny transaction costs, and more than 4 billion completed transactions. XRP’s Role in Payments...
Expert Warns 2-Year Nasdaq Bubble Phase Beginning, Urges Investors to Position Now
17.5.2026
Online Blockchain CEO Clem Chambers believes U.S. markets have entered the early phase of a two-year Nasdaq bubble driven by artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure spending, deficit-funded money printing, and industrial reindustrialization. Clem Chambers Calls 2-Year Nasdaq Bubble as...
Big Dot Energy: Saylor Chart Puts Strategy’s Next Bitcoin Buy on Watch
17.5.2026
Michael Saylor’s orange-dot chart renewed focus on another potential Strategy bitcoin buy disclosure after showing 818,869 BTC and reserve value near $64 billion. Traders closely watch these posts because similar charts have preceded past Strategy purchase updates. Saylor’s Orange Dot Post Puts...
Ermo Eero Says CLARITY Act Is ‘Not Yet the Bretton Woods Moment for Crypto’
17.5.2026
Ironwallet CEO Ermo Eero warns that unilateral U.S. law cannot substitute for mutual international treaties. He notes that the crypto industry must build genuine institutional trust by policing bad actors from within rather than fighting external oversight. A Pivot for Domestic Capital The U.S....
Financial Giant IG Expands UK Crypto Platform to 100+ Digital Assets
17.5.2026
IG expanded UK crypto access with more than 50 additional digital assets, bringing its total offering above 100 tokens. The rollout follows regulatory approval for its crypto business and introduces swaps, advanced charting features, and upcoming wallet transfer support. IG Expands UK Crypto Access...
Canary XRP ETF Reports 213 Million XRP Holdings Worth $305 Million
17.5.2026
Canary XRP ETF reported 212.6 million XRP, valued at about $305 million, as its latest holdings update followed a quarterly SEC filing. The trust’s disclosures showed rising token holdings, spot-only exposure, and valuation pressure tied to XRP’s price action. Canary XRP ETF Reports Expanded...
Powell Named Temporary Fed Chair Until Warsh Takes Oath
16.5.2026
Jerome Powell will remain Federal Reserve chair on a temporary basis as Kevin Warsh waits to take the oath. The board used a chair pro tempore designation after Warsh’s Senate confirmation left the leadership transfer unfinished. Powell Holds Temporary Fed Post as Warsh Awaits Oath The Federal...
Tokenized Assets Could Reach $1.6T by 2030, Binance Research
16.5.2026
Binance Research said tokenized assets could reach $1.6 trillion by 2030 as institutions test blockchain-based financial products. U.S. Treasury products, gold-backed commodities, and tokenized public equities remain key areas of adoption. Tokenized Markets Move Toward Wider Adoption Binance...
Antseed Unveils 20-Provider AI Marketplace as USDC Payments Bypass Aggregators
16.5.2026
Antseed has launched a decentralized and peer-to-peer (P2P) marketplace connecting consumers with providers. Decentralized Shift in AI Access Antseed, on May 15, launched a decentralized marketplace that connects artificial intelligence (AI) consumers directly with model providers, removing...
Strive Reports 15,009 Bitcoin, Zero Debt After Semler Merger and Note Buyback
15.5.2026
Strive reported a larger bitcoin treasury after its Semler Scientific merger, reaching 15,009 bitcoin with no outstanding debt. The filing showed $929.4 million in digital assets, new medical-device revenue, and a major unrealized loss tied to fair-value accounting. Strive Reports Larger Bitcoin...
Ripple’s Schwartz Warns XRP Users to Stay Safe From Giveaway Scams
15.5.2026
David Schwartz warned XRP Ledger users about rising airdrop and giveaway scams targeting the community. The Ripple CTO Emeritus said impersonators on Instagram, Telegram, and other platforms are likely scammers. David Schwartz Warns XRP Users as Fake Airdrops Spread David Schwartz, CTO Emeritus...
CME Launching Nasdaq Crypto Index Futures Led by BTC, ETH, XRP
14.5.2026
CME Group is preparing Nasdaq CME Crypto Index futures tied to a cryptocurrency basket led by bitcoin, ether, and XRP. The financially settled products would come in micro-sized and larger-sized versions designed for regulated market exposure. CME Group Sets Nasdaq Crypto Index Futures Launch Date...
Experts Say Zk Proofs Give DePINs an Edge as AI Trust Demands Rise
14.5.2026
Goldman Sachs’ baseline forecast of $7.6 trillion in artificial intelligence (AI) capital spending ultimately depends on how long AI‑specific silicon remains useful. Decentralized networks promise major cost efficiencies but continue to battle latency issues, and experts argue their long‑term...
Charles Schwab Begins Retail Bitcoin and Ethereum Trading Rollout
14.5.2026
Schwab Crypto is rolling out spot bitcoin and ethereum trading for selected retail clients through Schwab-linked accounts. The offer includes 24/7 support, education, research, and pricing at 75 basis points on each trade’s dollar value. Schwab Crypto Begins Retail Rollout Financial giant Charles...
Kevin Warsh Confirmed as Fed Chair as Lawmakers Split on Independence
14.5.2026
Kevin Warsh’s confirmation as Federal Reserve chairman drew split reactions from lawmakers over inflation, affordability, and central bank independence. The Senate confirmed him in a 54-45 vote, with only one Democrat voting in favor. Kevin Warsh Confirmation Draws Split Reaction on...
Ray Dalio Warns Bitcoin’s Correlation With Tech Stocks Hurts Its Safe Haven Appeal
13.5.2026
Billionaire investor Ray Dalio has sparked debate by arguing that bitcoin has failed to establish itself as a reliable safe-haven asset compared to gold. Dalio: Bitcoin Too Small to Rival Gold In a jab likely to rankle the crypto community, Bridgewater Associates founder and billionaire Ray Dalio...