Category: crypto

Binance has chosen Genius Terminal as the 65th project for its HODLer Airdrop program, distributing 10 million GENIUS tokens to BNB holders who used Simple Earn or On-Chain Yields between May 11 and 13, 2026. Genius Terminal is a multichain trading platform backed by YZi Labs and CZ, with a total token supply of 1…

CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju warns that the Bitcoin bear market could last until early 2027 based on on-chain PnL data showing investor profitability typically falls for 18 months after profit-taking cascades begin. A true reversal requires rising unrealized profits and falling realized profits, a signal not yet present. Other analysts suggest a potential cycle…

Coinkite launched the Coldcard MK5, its first hardware upgrade to the flagship Bitcoin wallet since 2022. The MK5 features a 1.54-inch Gorilla Glass display, redesigned tactile buttons, and improved NFC for smoother Bitcoin transactions. It retains the dual secure element architecture, focusing on usability improvements while maintaining security standards.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong responded to JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon’s criticism by posting a meme on X. Dimon had objected to the Clarity Act’s stablecoin provisions, claiming that crypto firms should not be allowed to pay interest without bank-level oversight. The feud escalated with public comments and support from Galaxy CEO Mike Novogratz.

Texas is seeking custody services to move its $10 million Bitcoin reserve from IBIT into direct Bitcoin holdings. The state has opened a search for providers to acquire, hold, manage, and report its Bitcoin and crypto assets. An advisory committee has been appointed to guide the reserve’s management with a focus on transparency and security.

DxSale lost $7.3 million in a BNB Chain exploit affecting 1,400 liquidity providers. The attack involved a hidden contract backdoor and ownership transfer. DeFi protocols lost $52 million to hacks in May. Researchers identified the exploit and traced the stolen funds to multiple deposit addresses associated with Binance.

Crypto.com and Fanatics Collectibles will embed the official UEFA Champions League Final match coin into a one of one Topps trading card, merging tokenization with physical memorabilia. The card will be tokenized on Cronos and unlock experiences for the 2026 to 2027 Champions League season. One lucky fan will win the card through a Topps…

Morgan Stanley has disclosed holdings in two XRP-focused exchange-traded funds, showing exposure to Ripple’s cryptocurrency. The bank also plans to launch a spot Solana ETF. Despite small holdings, this move reflects a trend of financial institutions gaining exposure to XRP through regulated investment products. Institutional interest in XRP-related products remains strong.

Apollo and Blackstone are syndicating $36 billion in debt to finance Anthropic’s Google TPUs, with Broadcom backstopping payments. The deal aims to scale AI infrastructure for Anthropic’s Claude chatbot and models. Anthropic’s valuation has reached $965 billion as AI revenue grows. Private equity shows interest in AI infrastructure investments.

Wintermute, a large quantitative market maker in crypto, is entering prediction markets. Monthly trading volume on prediction market platforms has exceeded $20 billion. Wintermute aims to provide liquidity and improve trading quality in these markets. Other institutional market makers are also involved in event contracts, with lifetime trading volume exceeding $150 billion.