North Korea denies crypto hacks, Upbit’s bank tests Ripple: Asia Express
What crypto hacks? North Korea denies “unfounded” allegations. Upbit’s official bank partner to trial remittances with Ripple. Asia Express. Go to Source
OpenAI partners with Malta to give all citizens free ChatGPT Plus access
In a world-first deal, OpenAI and Malta will give all citizens free ChatGPT Plus for a year after they complete a government-backed AI literacy course. OpenAI and the Maltese government…
Kraken’s $600M stablecoin firm, Huione scandal deepens: Asia Express
Kraken spends $600 million to acquire a stablecoin card issuer. Hun To admits to owning 30% of Huione Pay but denies operational role. Asia Express. Go to Source
Strategy reveals why they would sell BTC, Trump Media posts loss: Hodler’s Digest, May 3 – 9
Strategy CEO outlined conditions in a under which the company would sell Bitcoin, Trump Media posts $406M quarterly loss: Hodler’s Digest Go to Source
XRP ‘probably going to $12,’ Bitcoin ETFs add $1B: Market Moves
Bitmine’s Tom Lee says Crypto Spring has already sprung, and one analyst says the charts suggest XRP is “probably going to $12.” Market Moves Go to Source
Dogecoin Whale Bets $2.25M With 10x Leverage as Big Wallets Hoard Record 108B DOGE
A newly created crypto wallet opened a $2.25 million, 10x leveraged long on dogecoin, betting on an upside move with a liquidation price at $0.10284, less than 10% below current…
Drake Drops 43 Songs and Calls Himself a ‘BTC Crypto Big-Timer’ on New Track ‘Dust’
Rap star and hip-hop veteran Drake dropped three surprise solo albums on May 15, 2026, totaling 43 tracks, and buried the crypto world’s most talked-about verse inside a single boastful…
Bitcoin Slides to $77,614 as US and Israel Weigh New Strikes on Iran
Bitcoin fell below $78,000 (hitting a session low of $77,614), a drop that erased its monthly gains and shaved over $40 billion off its market cap. Bitcoin Slips Below $78,000…
Arthur Hayes Tells CME and ICE Off as HYPE Drops Nearly 9% After Lobbying Push
Legacy exchange operators CME Group and ICE are reportedly lobbying U.S. authorities to force federal oversight onto Hyperliquid. The crypto community and the Hyperliquid Policy Center fiercely rejected the claims,…
Strategy’s STRC hits record $1.5B trading volume
Strategy has leaned on Stretch to fund Bitcoin buys over the past 12 months as funding through senior convertible notes and at-the-market equity offerings has tightened. Strategy’s perpetual preferred stock,…
Bullish shares dip on Q1 earnings miss, $605M loss
Bullish stock dropped in trading with the crypto exchange’s first-quarter earnings miss, adding to the crypto companies that have underperformed in the quarter. Shares in the US crypto exchange Bullish…
The legal battle over who can claim DeFi’s stolen millions
Freezing crypto stolen in a hack might be the right thing to do, but it can expose DeFi protocols to major legal risks. Go to Source
eToro founder timed Bitcoin top perfectly due to belief in 4 year cycles
eToro founder Yoni Assia says he is not convinced Bitcoin’s four-year cycle is dead and outlines his strategy for the bear market. Go to Source
THORChain confirms $10M exploit, rolls out recovery portal for affected users
THORChain has launched a recovery portal following a $10 million exploit, allowing affected users across four chains to revoke malicious approvals and claim refunds. THORChain has confirmed a $10 million…
Sharplink CEO points out 3 catalysts for Ethereum’s price to surge higher
The rest of the world is “really closely” watching the US CLARITY Act as the nation moves further away from the previous “hostile stance,” according to Sharplink’s chief. Ethereum needs…