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Trump officials and nominees report at least $193 million in crypto assets: The Washington Post
The significant crypto holdings among Trump officials may influence regulatory decisions, potentially shaping the future of digital assets.
US Navy strike on Iranian supertanker raises regional tensions
The strike exacerbates regional instability, complicating diplomatic efforts and increasing the risk of prolonged military engagements.
BlackRock in talks to invest up to $10 billion in SpaceX IPO: Report
BlackRock's potential investment in SpaceX's IPO could significantly boost institutional confidence in the commercial space sector.
Upbit operator Dunamu reports 78% profit drop amid cooling crypto market
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Powell gets temporary Fed chair role as Senate-confirmed Warsh prepares to take over
MAY 16, 2026 • 2 MIN READ
Hyperliquid Policy Center pushes back against CME and ICE regulatory concerns
MAY 15, 2026 • 3 MIN READ
UN reports Israeli military obstructed peacekeepers in Lebanon, raising tension
▲ Israel x lebanon diplomatic meeting
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Kraken’s Ink flagship lender taps RedStone as official oracle provider
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Prediction Markets
Likely NO ↑Average ships transiting strait of hormuz by end of may
Iran controls Hormuz Strait, reroutes global shipping amid crisis
2m Likely YES ↑Iran military action against neighbors13%
Iran reactivates missile bunkers amid rising regional tensions
1h Likely YES ↑Next UK prime minister in 202669%
UK Labour turmoil fuels speculation of Starmer exit by June 2026
1h NO ▲5¢WTI crude oil predictions for may 8, 202662%
Gold steady amid Fed rate hike fears; oil up on Strait of Hormuz tensions
2h Likely YES ↑WTI crude oil prices in may 202662%
Trump’s Iran warning stokes oil supply fears, boosts WTI price expectations
✓ 23h YES ▲2¢Xi jinping US visit timing100%
Xi Jinping warns on Taiwan as US-China summit ends without major deals
5h Likely NO ↑US-Iran nuclear deal8%
Trump post depicting nuclear strike escalates US-Iran tensions
6h Likely YES ↑Average ships transiting strait of hormuz by end of may37%
Turkish flotilla nears Israel, Netanyahu to discuss defense response
✓ 28h Likely YES ↑Iran military action against neighbors3%
US, Israel prepare for potential military action against Iran amid tensions
9h YES ▲1¢Strait of hormuz traffic normal by july 316%
Strait of Hormuz closure could lead to record low oil stockpiles: CNBC
✓ 39h Likely YES ↑Jerome powell departure as Fed chair1%
Kevin Warsh confirmed as new Federal Reserve Chair, succeeding Jerome Powell
9h YES ▲2¢Trump-xi summit announcements by may 22100%
China to buy $17B in US agriculture annually through 2028
✓ 1610h Macro
China’s economy slows sharply as investment declines and retail sales miss forecasts
Asian currencies weaken against dollar as oil prices rise
Japan’s Takaichi to announce extra budget as commodity prices surge from Middle East conflict
White House announces historic US-China trade agreements during Trump visit
Oil prices rise to 2-week high after drone attack on UAE nuclear plant
Japan government bonds slide as yields rise amid global selloff
China to buy at least $17B in US agricultural products annually under new White House deal
Oil extends gains as Trump says clock is ticking for Iran deal
White House reports Trump and Xi agree on new ‘board of trade’ at summit
Trump meets with national security officials to discuss Iran war strategy as Strait of Hormuz crisis deepens
Logistics Managers’ Index transportation prices surge 5.6 points in April, hitting second-highest level ever
Donald J. Trump secures historic trade deals with China
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All News
Bitcoin
Strategy may sell Bitcoin to finance $1.5B convertible note repurchase
MARA sells 20,880 Bitcoin for $1.5 billion in Q1 as firm doubles down on AI
Strategy adds 535 Bitcoin for $43 million as total holdings near 819,000 BTC
Jack Dorsey’s Block pushes Bitcoin reserves above 9,000 BTC, stock surges 10%
‘Buy more Bitcoin than you sell’: Saylor reaffirms accumulation stance after floating possible sales
Ethereum
Ethereum Foundation launches clear signing to make wallet approvals easier to understand
Bitmine crosses 4.3% of total ETH supply as staking revenues hit $319 million annually
BitMine may slow ETH buying pace as it nears 5% supply goal
Bitmine crosses 5 million Ether, hits 84% of accumulation target
Ethereum Foundation sells 10,000 ETH to Bitmine to fund core operations
Market
Kraken parent Payward cuts 150 jobs amid IPO and expansion push
Gemini shares surge 25% on $100M Bitcoin infusion from Winklevoss Capital
Fidelity and BlackRock tokenized funds receive highest Moody’s rating
Hot producer prices torch rate cut hopes and drag crypto lower
Trump embarks on first US state visit to China since 2017, and crypto markets are watching closely
Prediction Markets
Iran controls Hormuz Strait, reroutes global shipping amid crisis
▼ Average ships transiting strait of hormuz by end of may
Iran reactivates missile bunkers amid rising regional tensions
▼ Iran military action against neighbors
UK Labour turmoil fuels speculation of Starmer exit by June 2026
▼ Next UK prime minister in 2026
Macro
US-Iran tensions keep Fed rate cuts unlikely in 2026 amid inflation concerns
▼ Gold price predictions for may 2026
Grayscale report: US inflation pressures delay Fed rate cuts until Sept 2027
▼ Bitcoin price predictions for may 17
Trump rejects Iran nuclear proposal, dims deal prospects
▼ US-Iran nuclear deal by june
Crypto gives back gains as macro headwinds overwhelm regulatory optimism
Bitcoin falls below $79,000 amid bond yield, inflation concerns
▼ Bitcoin price predictions for may 17
AI
OpenAI launches ChatGPT personal finance preview for US Pro users
Investor recovers $395K in Bitcoin after Claude cracks decade-old wallet lockout
Anthropic launches Claude for Small Business to bring AI agents into QuickBooks, PayPal, and HubSpot
Nvidia stock reaches all-time high as Jensen Huang joins Trump on China visit
Google and SpaceX explore launch deal to build AI data centers in space
Tech
Google launches Googlebook laptops built around Gemini AI
Intel lands Apple chip deal as two tech giants end intensive year-long talks
Core Scientific to buy Bitcoin miner Polaris, stock jumps 11%
SpaceX files for Texas tax break to begin $55 billion Terafab chip facility
SpaceX links Musk compensation package to Mars colony and orbital data center targets
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Bitcoin soars past $93K on regulatory optimism, Fed rate cut hopes
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Regulation
CME, NYSE owner lobby Washington to regulate Hyperliquid over manipulation and sanctions fears
Moscow Exchange eyes 24/7 crypto trading in push to rival foreign platforms
Nvidia hits record high as US clears H200 chip sales to China
Senate Banking Committee passes Digital Asset Market Clarity Act
Tether, TRON and TRM Labs freeze $450 million in illicit crypto assets across 23 jurisdictions
Web3
Google warns hackers are using AI to build zero-day exploit for planned mass cyberattack
Solv ditches LayerZero for Chainlink CCIP to secure $700+ million in wrapped Bitcoin assets
PayPal reorganizes business to accelerate crypto and fintech growth
Meta officially launches USDC payouts for creators via Solana, Polygon
X suspends Monad’s account, MON drops
AI Agents
OKX publishes open protocol enabling AI agents to quote, escrow and settle autonomously
Y Combinator-backed HockeyStack secures $50M, launches AI revenue agents
Morpho introduces Morpho Agents to bring AI agents into DeFi lending
CoinFello unveils open source OpenClaw skill with MetaMask for AI agent transactions
Court blocks Perplexity from using AI agents to shop on Amazon
DeFi
Lombard migrates over $1 billion in Bitcoin backed assets to Chainlink CCIP
THORChain loses nearly $11 million in suspected exploit as RUNE tumbles 13%
Kraken replaces LayerZero with Chainlink CCIP to secure kBTC and wrapped assets
DeFi protocol Transit Finance reportedly hit by $1.8 million exploit
DTCC taps Chainlink to power 24/7 near real-time collateral management across global markets and blockchains
Press Releases
BTSE Bhutan receives in-principle approval for digital asset trading and custody services license
Blockchain-Ads launches Flux Campaigns: Ads built in real time, for every user, every impression
Remission fund opens to compensate victims of the AirBit Club fraud
DAPPOS launches xBubble: An AI agent that learns and uses AI for you
MEXC launches spot grid trading to support automated strategy execution
NFTs
Justin Bieber’s Bored Ape NFT drops 99% from $1.3M to $12K
Gemini to close NFT marketplace Nifty Gateway as it sharpens focus on super app vision
Moonbirds to launch BIRB token in early Q1 2026
Magic Eden to expand $ME buybacks in 2026 using revenue from Swaps, Lucky Buy, and Packs
OpenSea CMO refutes rumors of a $150 million SEA token sale on Coinbase
Press Releases
Canaccord Wealth UK partners with Bitwise to offer Bitcoin, Ethereum ETPs
E-Estate announces 1 year live: Washington DC summit as real estate tokenization enters its next phase
Bybit ranks no. 2 in open interest among major crypto exchanges, leads CEXs in OI-to-volume ratio
MEXC’s first USD1 event concludes with over 160K participants & $2.4 billion in futures trading volume
MEXC’s first USD1 event concludes with over 160K participants & $2.4 billion in futures trading volume
Eightco Holdings Inc. updates strategic exposure across AI, digital identity, creator economy
Secure blockchain deepens agentic AI strategy through Eliza Foundation development agreement
Cloudbet expands its provably fair casino — 13 Originals, 21 new titles, one platform built on crypto from day one
MapleStory Universe marks one year of live ops, surpasses 150M on-chain transactions, entering MSU 2.0 phase
MEXC confirms strong asset backing in Hacken-audited May 2026 proof of reserves report
New tokens average at 2,341%, TradFi futures volume climbs 55%: MEXC April report
MEXC confirms strong asset backing in Hacken-audited May 2026 proof of reserves report
Podcast Notes
Asher Genoot: AI demand is just beginning, Honeydade’s multi-technology infrastructure strategy, and the role of data centers in reducing energy prices | The Pomp Podcast
Joanna Stern: Wearable AI devices have fallen short, the enduring role of smartphones in our lives, and the psychological effects of AI on human behavior | Big Technology
Luke Leasure: Layer Zero’s infrastructure vulnerabilities highlight security gaps, Aave’s collateral oversight demands better risk management, and the dynamics of looping reshape DeFi borrowing | Unchained
Griff Green: Unusual movements of restaked ETH signal illicit activity, Thorchain’s role in laundering funds, and the risks of smart contract exploitation | Unchained
Amanda Kahlow: Emotionally intelligent AI is revolutionizing sales efficiency, addressing traditional process inefficiencies, and scaling solution selling across industries | SaaS Interviews
Pluto: Restaking in DeFi poses financial risks, cross-chain bridges are vulnerable to exploitation, and AI’s dual role in crypto security | On The Brink
Alex Pruden: Quantum computing threatens elliptic curve cryptography, urgent need for postmodern cryptography, and the Bitcoin community’s philosophical divide | Empire
Paul Frambot: Morpho’s modular architecture enables tailored lending markets, 90% of volume is stablecoin loans, and operational security is critical for DeFi risk management | Unchained
Ali Yahya: Crypto infrastructure supports billions of users, regulatory clarity fuels innovation, and privacy emerges as a competitive advantage | Unchained
Jordi Visser: Bitcoin is set to break higher, the crypto winter will be the mildest ever, and AI will disrupt traditional value storage | Bankless
Paul Graham: Relocating to startup hubs boosts access to talent, unplanned meetings spark innovation, and Silicon Valley investors achieve superior returns | Y Combinator Startup Podcast