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US banking authority clears path for crypto services at national banks
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) confirmed on May 13 that national banks are now authorized to engage in a wide range of crypto-asset activities, removing long-standing regulatory ambiguities that had kept many financial institutions on the sidelines. In tandem with recent moves by the Federal Reserve, the policy shift opens the […]
Bitcoin steady as US inflation data for April cools to 2.3% before tariff impact kicks in
U.S. consumer inflation cooled in April, with the Consumer Price Index rising 2.3% year-over-year, according to Labor Department data. While the data coincides with a temporary 90-day tariff freeze, the April print likely reflects pre-freeze conditions, giving policymakers a clearer view of baseline inflation absent policy distortion. The monthly increase stood at 0.2%, easing from […]
Beyond Staking: Cardano SPOs Making a Real-World Impact
Stake Pool Operators (SPOs) are the foundational infrastructure of the Cardano blockchain—a decentralized, proof-of-stake (PoS) network. Unlike traditional blockchain mining operations, SPOs manage specialized network nodes responsible for validating transactions, producing new blocks, and maintaining Cardano’s security and integrity. Essentially, they ensure smooth, secure, and efficient operations, enabling ADA holders to participate directly or indirectly […]
Cardano integrated into Brave Wallet, giving 86 million users ADA access
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson said the blockchain network’s integration with Brave Wallet is the first of many collaborations to revitalize its ecosystem. On May 12, Brave Software, the team behind the Brave Wallet, and Input Output Global (IOG), the blockchain research and development firm behind Cardano, partnered to integrate the blockchain network into the crypto […]
Solana co-founder proposes ‘meta blockchain’ to unite decentralized ecosystems
Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko has proposed creating a “meta blockchain” designed to lower data availability (DA) costs while boosting interoperability across multiple blockchain networks. In a May 12 post on X, Yakovenko explained that the proposed meta blockchain would not serve as a standalone layer but as an aggregator. It would gather and organize data […]
Arizona says NO to CBDC ban and crypto payments in sweeping veto
On May 12, Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs rejected three crypto-friendly bills, Senate Bills 1373, 1024, and 1095. The bills aimed to expand the government’s role in digital asset adoption while opposing central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). At the same time, the governor signed a new law, House Bill 2387, that introduces tighter rules for crypto […]
Solana co-founder proposes meta chain to fix blockchain fragmentation
Solana Labs co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko proposed a new data availability solution aimed at tackling persistent fragmentation and lack of interoperability across blockchain networks. In a May 12 post on X, Yakovenko proposed a “meta blockchain,” that could aggregate and order data posted across multiple layer-1 chains, including Ethereum, Celestia and Solana. “This would actually allow […]
Banks lagging behind crypto integration risk competition from tech-focused financial institutions
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Bitcoin's path to $1.1 million will see 1 billion active wallets according to Anthony Scaramucci
Bitcoin’s potential trajectory toward $1.1 million and a billion wallets formed a key narrative in Anthony Scaramucci’s appearance on Bloomberg TV yesterday. In it, he framed Bitcoin not only as digital gold but also as a maturing asset class on the verge of widespread institutional integration, commenting, ”Is Bitcoin an investment, or is it an […]
Truth Social memecoin rumors denied by Trump Jr despite the First Family increasing crypto expansion
Truth Social, the social media platform backed by US President Donald Trump, has no plan to launch a memecoin. On May 13, Donald Trump Jr., the US President’s son, dismissed the claims outright, stating: “There’s no truth whatsoever about Truth Social launching a memecoin. Don’t be fooled by false information people are circulating.” World Liberty […]
XRP up 3%, Bitcoin down, as crypto market falls ahead of new US inflation data today
Bitcoin fell about 2 % to roughly $102,400 Tuesday, erasing most of Monday’s late surge and dragging the broader crypto market lower. According to CryptoSlate data, Ethereum also declined 3.8% to near $2,450 while Solana slipped 3.6% to $171. Top 10 cryptocurrency performance Why is Bitcoin falling again? The moves arrived hours before the U.S. Bureau […]
Spot Bitcoin ETFs see weak $5M inflow even as Bitcoin hit $105k
Spot Bitcoin ETFs slowed down between May 6 and May 12, with modest activity on Monday reflecting a calmer start to the week. Daily net flows remained muted after a large $85.7 million outflow on May 6, culminating in a marginal inflow of just $5.2 million on May 12. Bitcoin's price, on the other hand, […]
Short squeeze propels Bitcoin past $100,000 with funding rates growing
Bitcoin crossed $100,000 last week for the first time since February, powered by a rapid expansion in derivatives activity that set new records for open interest, funding rates, and short liquidations. The move unfolded within a market increasingly reliant on leveraged structures rather than spot-driven flows, setting up a potentially fragile foundation if momentum stalls. […]
Coinbase makes history with S&P 500 induction, reinforcing crypto’s arrival in mainstream finance
Coinbase has become the first and only crypto company to be added to the S&P 500, marking a historic milestone for both the digital asset sector and traditional financial markets. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong confirmed the announcement on social media, declaring the company’s inclusion a validation of the industry’s staying power. Armstrong wrote: "Crypto is […]
USDT supply surpasses $150 billion as stablecoins outpace mainstream giants Visa, PayPal
Tether USD (USDT) has surpassed $150 billion in circulating supply amid stablecoins averaging over $521 billion in weekly transfer volumes in 2025, The metrics posted by the leading stablecoin are well above the combined weekly volumes of Visa and PayPal, which averaged $319 billion and $32 billion, respectively. Tether described the milestone as the culmination […]
Senators Warren, Merkley to headline national call opposing Trump’s GENIUS Act
Progressive group Our Revolution is mobilizing lawmakers and grassroots members in a national organizing call to stop what it calls an alleged sweeping "crypto power grab" led by President Donald Trump and his congressional allies. According to the press release shared with CryptoSlate, Senators Elizabeth Warren and Jeff Merkley will headline the virtual event on […]
Bitcoin's rise above $100K buoyed by institutional inflows and macro tailwinds – Bitfinex
Despite Bitcoin (BTC) dropping by 2.5% in the past 24 hours to trade near $101,600 and triggering nearly $200 million in liquidations of open long positions, the latest “Bitfinex Alpha” report highlighted that on-chain metrics remain constructive. The current price action follows a move that saw Bitcoin rally from a recent low near $74,000 to […]
Bitcoin Drives $882M Weekly Inflows into Digital Assets
Bitcoin (BTC) continues to flex its dominance as the top digital asset, attracting $867 million in inflows last week alone, according to a fresh CoinShares report published on May 12. This influx led the broader crypto investment products market, which collectively saw $882 million in inflows, marking the fourth consecutive week of gains and lifting […]
Solana network rebounds with record $35.6 billion DEX volume and 58% TVL surge
Solana’s decentralized finance ecosystem is showing renewed strength after a prolonged slowdown, riding the momentum of the broader crypto market rally. Over the past week, the weekly decentralized exchange (DEX) volumes on Solana climbed to $35.6 billion, marking the highest level in over two months. This growth helped push protocol revenue to $25.9 million, according […]
Price predictions 5/12: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, ADA, SUI
Key points: Bitcoin price saw profit booking near $105,819, signaling that bears remain active at higher levels. Select altcoins have continued to move higher, indicating increased investor interest. The SPX and the DXY are playing catch-up to Bitcoin following the US-China trade deal. Bitcoin (BTC) has started the new week on a cautious note, falling […]