XRP price may explode to $15 amid ‘quiet accumulation,’ analyst claims
XRP still faces short-term downside risk, with a symmetrical triangle breakdown pointing to a possible drop toward $1.00–$1.10.
Day: 18 May 2026
Kraken cuts 150 staff amid AI efficiencies, potentially delaying IPO: Report
Kraken has cut 150 staff due to the rising use of AI, adding to more than 5,000 layoffs across the...
Verus Ethereum bridge reportedly exploited for $11.6M in latest DeFi attack
Two security companies have flagged the address where the stolen funds are allegedly being held, showing the cryptocurrencies have been...
WETH markets return to normal operations on Aave amid rsETH recovery progress
Aave applied a temporary freeze to WETH as a precautionary safety measure in response to the Kelp DAO exploit, alongside...
Grayscale, VanEck amend US spot BNB ETF filings, stepping closer to potential launch
The US securities regulator approved 21Shares’ Hyperliquid ETF last week, adding to a growing number of cryptocurrencies converted into ETF...
Crypto Bridge Exploits Hit $328.6M in May as Peckshield Tracks 8 Major Incidents
Cross-chain bridges, infrastructure that allows assets to move between separate blockchain networks, have now lost $328.6 million to attackers across...
Raoul Pal: The US-China AI Race 2026 Is a War No One Can Win
Real Vision co-founder Raoul Pal says the artificial intelligence competition between the U.S. and China is unlike any geopolitical rivalry...
Bitcoin Flash Crash: Price Slides Below $77K, Triggering $657 Million in Crypto Liquidations
Bitcoin fell below $77,000 on Monday, extending a four-day losing streak, triggering $657 million in total liquidations across crypto markets...
Gaming Platform My Pet Hooligan Connects Token Debut to Series Finale
AMGI Studios recently announced the launch of its native token, HOOLI, for the My Pet Hooligan entertainment franchise, featuring an...
CME and Nasdaq to Launch Crypto Index Futures on June 8 for Broader Institutional Access
TLDR: CME and Nasdaq will launch the Nasdaq CME Crypto Index Futures on June 8, 2026, pending regulatory approval. The...
Kalshi Traders Forecast $XRP Could Rally as High as $1.60 Before May Ends
TLDR: Kalshi traders are increasing bets on XRP reaching $1.60 before May ends amid stronger bullish sentiment. XRP continues trading...
Prediction Markets Surge to $240B as Institutions Move In and Regulation Looms
TLDR: Prediction markets jumped from $51B in 2025 to roughly $240B annualized volume in Q2 2026 alone. ICE, Coatue, Robinhood,...
Surging oil prices have been driving Ether selling pressure: Tom Lee
Fundstrat's Tom Lee pointed out an inverse correlation between crude and Ether as oil surged back to around $110 on...
Reports suggest Iran is mulling Hormuz ‘insurance’ scheme, paid in Bitcoin
Screenshots of a website called “Hormuz Safe” have been circulating on social media, which offers “digital insurance” for ships passing...
Senate crypto bill at risk beyond midterms if not passed by August: NYDIG
NYDIG’s Greg Cipolaro says the Senate’s crypto market structure bill is at risk of failing if it cannot clear a...
