Bitcoin ETFs pull in $532M as BTC reclaims $80K amid ‘post-ceasefire recovery’
Spot Bitcoin ETFs pulled in over $532 million on Monday as BTC surged past $80,000 amid improved risk sentiment following the US-Iran ceasefire. Go to Source
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Russia’s Moscow Exchange to Launch SOL, XRP, Tron and BNB Crypto Indexes on May 13
Russia’s Moscow Exchange (Moex) will begin publishing four new cryptocurrency indexes for solana ( SOL), XRP, tron ( TRX), and BNB starting May 13, expanding its regulated crypto benchmark suite beyond bitcoin and ether for the first time. Key Takeaways: Russia’s Moscow Exchange will launch crypto indexes for SOL, XRP, TRX and BNB within the … Read more
Hut 8 Taps Falconx for $200M Facility, Drops Rate to 7% and Boosts BTC Access
Hut 8 Corp. has entered into a $200 million, 364-day bitcoin-backed credit facility with Falconx, replacing its previous arrangement with Coinbase Credit. Key Takeaways: Hut 8 secured a $200 million credit facility with Falconx at 7.0%, replacing its prior Coinbase agreement. The deal unencumbered 3,300 bitcoin worth $260 million on May 1, 2026, signaling lower … Read more
Bitcoin Breaks $81,000 Behind ETF Inflows, Iran De-escalation and a Short Squeeze
Bitcoin climbed above $81,000 on Tuesday for the first time since January, powered by $2.44 billion in April ETF inflows, geopolitical relief following the U.S.-Iran de-escalation, and a short squeeze that sent leveraged bears scrambling for the exits. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin hit $81,000 on May 5, 2026, its highest price since January, as multiple catalysts … Read more
Stablecoin proposal still ‘falls short’ of protecting bank deposits: US banks
US Senator Thom Tillis said the current text of the CLARITY Act offers a compromise for the crypto industry and banks and provides a bipartisan path for the bill’s passage. Go to Source
From Rebels to Banks: Why the Crypto Industry Is Finally Embracing Legacy Finance
Spencer Bogart, general partner at Blockchain Capital, noted that while years ago fintech companies aimed to be bank-like but not banks, this trend has now reversed, with over 20 companies pursuing Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) charters in 2026. Key Takeaways: Blockchain Capital’s Spencer Bogart notes over 20 crypto firms now seek … Read more
Haun Ventures raises $1B, adding AI to crypto focus
Haun Ventures founder Katie Haun said AI will “increasingly begin to conduct economic activity on our behalf,” and services will need to adapt for that world. Go to Source
Polygon rolls out private stablecoin payments targeting institutions
The new wallet feature hides senders, receivers and amounts onchain while maintaining compliance through know your transaction screening and auditable files. Go to Source
UAE’s Innovation City Launches Blockchain-Based IDs, Pushing Firms to Instant Checks
Innovation City, an AI-powered free zone in Ras Al Khaimah, has launched a blockchain-based digital business identity system to replace traditional and static business licenses with “living,” cryptographically verifiable assets on the OPN chain. Key Takeaways: Innovation City launched an onchain identity system on May 4 to replace static PDF business licenses. IOPn’s OPN chain … Read more
Prediction Market Traders Push April 2026 Volume to $8.6B, Kalshi Takes the Lead
The prediction market sector posted $8.6 billion in taker volume during April 2026, with Kalshi overtaking Polymarket to claim the top spot, according to onchain data tracked by Dune Analytics. Key Takeaways: Kalshi posted $5.42B in April 2026 taker volume, surpassing Polymarket’s $1.99B for the first time. Polymarket collected $29.22M in April fees despite trailing … Read more