Tether buys SoftBank’s stake in Bitcoin company Twenty One Capital
The stablecoin issuer bought SoftBank’s 26% stake, expanding its control over the public Bitcoin holder as it moves into lending, mining and capital markets. Go to Source
Month: May 2026
Bitcoin at Risk as Capriole Warns 3.8% Inflation Has Historically Preceded 30% Market Crashes
Crypto investment firm Capriole Investments is sounding the alarm on elevated inflation, warning that every historical instance of inflation reaching current levels has been followed by an average market crash of 30% over the next one to 24 months. Historical Data Paints a Bleak Picture Capriole Investments highlighted a pattern that has held across decades … Read more
Bitcoin sees fresh US sell-off as markets await Nvidia ‘biggest earnings event’
Bitcoin struggles to overcome US selling pressure with markets on edge ahead of Nvidia’s Q1 earnings report. Go to Source
Zcash Foundation Patches 2 Critical Zebra Flaws, Reports $817K in Q1 Spending
The Zcash Foundation closed the first quarter of 2026 with $36.7 million in net liquid assets and a clean bill of health from U.S. regulators, according to its Q1 2026 report released this week. Zcash Foundation Reports $36.7M Treasury, SEC Clears Investigation in Q1 2026 The report covers a three-month period that Executive Director Alex … Read more
Twenty One Capital Ownership Shifts as Tether Buys Out Softbank’s XXI Position
Tether International has acquired Softbank’s equity stake in Twenty One Capital, the NYSE-listed bitcoin treasury company holding approximately 43,514 BTC, giving the stablecoin issuer greater control over one of the largest publicly traded bitcoin accumulation vehicles in the world. Ardoino Says XXI Enters Next Chapter as Tether Absorbs Softbank’s Stake The deal, announced on May … Read more
Nearly 10% of Bitcoin supply is ‘structurally unsafe’ from quantum breakthrough: Glassnode
Analytics provider Glassnode identified 10% of Bitcoin supply as structurally exposed to a quantum breakthrough, underscoring the need for a quantum-proof implementation such as BIP-360. Go to Source
Hyperliquid ETF Inflows Outpace Bitcoin ETFs During Debut Trading Week
Newly launched Hyperliquid spot ETFs are attracting notable inflows in their first week of trading, outpacing bitcoin and ether ETFs on a market-cap-adjusted basis during multiple sessions. The products are also creating buying pressure that exceeds Hyperliquid’s own token burn mechanism. HYPE ETF Gains Traction as Investors Rotate Beyond Bitcoin and Ether The first spot … Read more
Tether Partner Lydian Expands Stablecoin Payments in Partnership With Shift4
Stablecoin issuer Tether is pushing further into the international merchant payments space, teaming with Lydian and Shift4 to give USD₮ payment capabilities to an ecosystem of 200,000+ merchants. Such integration allows businesses processing payments with Shift4’s “Pay with Crypto” platform to start accepting USD₮ directly from customers while still receiving the settlement in their local … Read more
Ethereum traders warn of a ‘nasty’ ETH price drop if $2K support breaks
Ethereum is flashing a warning of a familiar bearish pattern that preceded a 41% drop in January, raising risks of a fresh breakdown. Go to Source
EU opens consultation on MiCA stablecoin rules and DeFi gaps
EU opens MiCA review as consultation probes stablecoin interest rules, DeFi risks and classification gaps ahead of July’s crypto authorization deadline. Go to Source