ElizaOS Vulnerability Shows How AI Can Be Gaslit Into Losing Millions
Princeton University researchers have found crypto AI agents like ElizaOS are vulnerable to memory-based manipulation hacks.
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Ethereum Activates ‘Pectra’ Upgrade, Raising Max Stake to 2,048 ETH
Ethereum activated its long-awaited “Pectra” upgrade on Wednesday, marking the blockchain’s most significant overhaul since the Merge in 2022. The update aims to streamline staking, enhance wallet functionality, and improve overall efficiency. It arrives as Ethereum contends with rising competition and internal debates over its direction. The Pectra upgrade, a “hard fork” in blockchain parlance, … Read more
Bitcoin Payments Company Strike Launches BTC-Backed Loans
Bitcoin-based payments company Strike is allowing customers to get loans using the top cryptocurrency as collateral.
Publicly Traded DeFi Development Corp. Adds Another $11.2 Million in Solana
After changing its name from Janover, DeFi Development Corp. is stacking more SOL and just acquired a Solana validator business.
Senate Democrat Says He’s Looking Into Trump’s Crypto Businesses
The leading Senate Democrat on a panel tasked with investigating corruption and mismanagement is scrutinizing U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent crypto activities and whether they’re part of a “pay-to-play scheme to provide access to the Presidency to the highest bidder.” Richard Blumenthal, the ranking Democrat on the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations — a panel … Read more
Kalshi’s Legal Tussle With CFTC Nears End as Regulator Drops Appeal
The CFTC moved on Monday to drop its appeal of a court ruling that allowed Kalshi to offer event contracts on U.S. election outcomes.
Bitwise throws NEAR ETF in race for SEC approval with S-1 filing
Digital asset manager Bitwise has filed to list a spot Near exchange-traded fund with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, adding to a growing list of altcoins currently vying to win regulatory approval. The Bitwise Near (NEAR) ETF will track the price movements of the NEAR token, minus expenses, through a traditional brokerage, Bitwise’s May … Read more
Trump Crypto Businesses Create ‘Pathways’ for Corruption, Says Anthony Scaramucci
Skybridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci argued that the Trump family’s involvement in crypto is a “distraction” for crypto skeptics in Congress.
Strategy’s AI Embrace: Michael Saylor Says He Built His Bitcoin Empire With Chatbot Help
Here’s how the company formerly known as MicroStrategy used AI to create new securities while building a $50 billion Bitcoin company.
Crypto Exchange Coinbase Sponsors ‘League of Legends’ and ‘Valorant’ Esports
Riot Games has a new crypto sponsor following its ill-fated FTX deal, with Coinbase teasing Web3 integrations for the esports leagues.
Bitcoin Dominance Soars Ahead of FOMC as Volatility Burst Looms, Says Analyst
Bitcoin (BTC) tightened its grip on the crypto market on Tuesday, with dominance surging to fresh four-year high as crypto traders rotated into the market’s anchor asset ahead of tomorrow’s key Federal Reserve policy meeting. BTC held steady around the $94,000-$95,000 area, up a modest 0.4% over the past 24 hours and extending a tight-range … Read more
US regulator moves to drop appeal against Kalshi
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is seeking permission from the court to drop an appeal against prediction market Kalshi. The move could allow the platform to offer political event contracts to users without contest. In a May 5 filing in the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, lawyers for … Read more
Citi, Swiss Firm SDX to Unveil Tokenization for Pre-IPO Shares Market in Q3
Citi will tokenize and custody high-growth company shares on Switzerland’s Six Digital Exchange to spurr investments into venture-backed firms.
Tether adds Chainalysis tokenization platform for compliance, monitoring
Tether, the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin by market cap USDt (USDT), has announced a partnership with Chainalysis that will integrate the company’s compliance and monitoring tools onto Tether’s tokenization platform. The move comes amid expanding oversight across the crypto industry. Launched in November 2024, the Hadron by Tether platform is designed for institutions, … Read more
Bitcoin Stalls as Trump Vents Trade Frustrations Before Fed Decision
The president appeared bothered by investors’ rising angst about trade deals.
FT report suggests advance knowledge of Melania Trump memecoin launch
A group of crypto traders reportedly purchased millions of dollars worth of Melania Trump’s memecoins minutes before she announced the launch on social media. According to a May 6 Financial Times report, the crypto traders earned roughly $100 million from buying $2.6 million worth of MELANIA tokens before the public launch on Jan. 19. Shortly … Read more
Bitcoin could rally regardless of what the Federal Reserve FOMC decides this week: Here’s why
Key Takeaways: The Fed may pause rates but inject liquidity. Crypto could rally as a recession hedge. The weak US dollar and gold rally signal a shift to scarce assets. The US Federal Reserve Open Market Committee (FOMC) interest rate decision on May 7 will be a defining moment for risk-on assets, including cryptocurrencies. While … Read more
21Shares launches ETP for Crypto.com's Cronos token
21Shares has launched an exchange traded product (ETP) in Europe, providing investors with exposure to Crypto.com’s Cronos token, the asset manager said. The ETP is listed on Euronext’s Paris and Amsterdam exchanges, 21Shares said in a May 6 announcement. Cronos (CRO) is a layer-1 blockchain network affiliated with Crypto.com, a centralized exchange. The chain is … Read more
eToro Targets $4 Billion Valuation, Calling Itself a ‘Pioneer in the Crypto Space’
Trading platform eToro is targeting a valuation of up to $4B as it begins its IPO roadshow, touting itself as a “pioneer in the crypto space.”
Zerebro Founder Obituary Removed Amid $105 Million ‘Legacoin’ Token Speculation
A now deleted video showed Zerebro founder Jeffy Yu dying by suicide. But the coroner told Decrypt there’s no record of his death.
Bitcoin bulls rush into long positions ahead of May 7 Fed FOMC interest rate decision
Key Takeaways: Data shows Bitcoin bulls opening margin long positions from $94,400. A $189 million increase in Bitcoin futures open interest and a 15% increase in trading volume show sustained buying interest. BTC momentum tends to slow before FOMC meetings and then turns volatile afterward. The same could happen following this week’s Federal Reserve statements. … Read more
Treasury’s Bessent Warns CBDC Would Convey ‘Weakness’
The official previously said that a CBDC was not needed in the U.S.
CFTC Drops Appeal in Kalshi Election Betting Case
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has dropped its appeal in its case against Kalshi, a New York-based prediction market, according to a Monday court filing, finally clearing the way for the platform to offer political event contracts. Under the conditions of the motion for voluntary dismissal, which is still subject to court approval, … Read more
21Shares Debuts Cronos ETP in US Amid Altcoin Fund Frenzy
The Switzerland-based issuer is offering a fund tracking the price of Cronos to US investors.
New Hampshire Becomes First State to Sign Bitcoin Reserve Bill Into Law
New Hampshire Governor Kelly Ayotte signed a bill into law Tuesday enabling the state to amass Bitcoin, making it the first in the U.S.
New Hampshire Becomes First State to Approve Crypto Reserve Law
New Hampshire has become the first state to allow the investment of its public funds into crypto assets with its governor signing the new law on Tuesday. The state beat a number of others to the punch this year as what had started as a surge in state lawmaker momentum had run into roadblocks over … Read more
Solana bull flag, rising stablecoin market cap hint at SOL price rally to $220
Key takeaways: Solana’s stablecoin supply rose by 156% in 2025, to hit a new record at $12 billion. Solana’s TVL grew by 25% to $7.65 billion, with 27.7% decentralized exchange volume share, leading Ethereum and BNB Chain. SOL price formed a bull flag, with a price target at $220. Solana’s native token, SOL (SOL) failed … Read more
New Hampshire governor signs crypto reserve bill into law
Kelly Ayotte, the Governor of New Hampshire, signed a bill into law allowing the state’s treasurer to invest in cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin (BTC). In a May 6 notice, Ayotte announced on social media that New Hampshire would be permitted to “invest in cryptocurrency and precious metals” through a bill passed in the state Senate and … Read more
House Democrats Walk Out on Digital Assets Hearing Over ‘Trump’s Crypto Corruption’
A hearing meant to discuss crypto legislation devolved into a tense shouting match Tuesday, underscoring new threats to bipartisan support for industry-related bills.
Binance’s BNB Token Could Quadruple in Price by 2028 as ‘Benchmark’ Crypto: Standard Chartered
The native coin of the BNB Chain is a benchmark for digital assets more broadly, and will continue to surge, the bank said.