Crypto Long & Short: Bitcoin vs. gold: 26% relative undervaluation
In this week’s Crypto Long & Short Newsletter, Dovile Silenskyte provides an alternative to the “bitcoin as a risk asset” narrative. Then, Joshua de Vos shares insights and analysis on global exchanges.
How Fan Tokens are Becoming Trusted Data Sources in the Sports Web3 Ecosystem
Sports and fans have always had a dialectical relationship. In some cultures and organisations, the club or sport calls all the shots and the fans adapt. In others, there is fan ownership of the team and shared governance. Sports web3 has made it easier for this tense relationship to be more of a two-way street. […]
Telecom giant KDDI to acquire 14.9% stake in Coincheck Group in $65 million deal
The companies signed a business alliance for revenue sharing, referral fees and customer referrals to expand crypto access in Japan.
Clarity Act amendments would remake key parts of crypto bill but have doubtful future
The U.S. crypto market structure bill is being targeted with dozens of amendments aiming to change or add to the text as its Senate hearing approaches.
Animoca-backed NUVA connects Figure’s $19 billion of tokenized assets to Ethereum
The protocol, led by veteran BNY executive Anthony Moro, aims to connect real-world assets with DeFi markets, starting with home equity lines of credit and Treasuries.
Ripple (XRP) News Today: May 13
The company behind the popular cryptocurrency XRP made headlines again by collaborating with some well-known names. The price of its native token has risen by 9% over the past month, while the sustained institutional interest suggests a further ascent could be on the way. Partnerships and More Earlier this week, Ripple announced the successful closing […]
Ethereum Security Targets $1.5 Billion Hack Risk
Ethereum security enters a different phase of development. A group of developers, wallet providers, and advocates now wants to eliminate one of the network’s biggest risks, blind signing. The push comes after a series of devastating attacks, which included the Bybit hack from last year that resulted in nearly $1.5 billion in losses, which people
Vietnam Plans First Regulated Digital Asset Market by Q3 2026
Vietnam plans to launch its first regulated crypto and digital asset market as early as the third quarter of 2026. Officials said the framework will bring trading activity under formal oversight after years of limited official rules in the sector. Deputy Minister of Finance Nguyen Duc Chi announced the timeline at the Digital Trust in
Solana News: Coinbase Just Added Solana as Loan Collateral Alongside Bitcoin and Ethereum: Is SOL Finally Getting Its Moment?
Coinbase has added Solana as eligible collateral for its crypto-backed lending service, allowing U.S. users to borrow up to $100,000 in USDC against their SOL holdings. Bullish news for Solana. The integration was on May 12, confirming SOL joins Bitcoin and Ethereum as accepted collateral on Coinbase’s non-custodial loan product built on the Morpho protocol […]
CLARITY Act News: Fresh Draft Is Out – What Next for Crypto?
In CLARITY Act news today, the Senate Banking Committee released the final draft text of the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act on May 12, 2026, just two days before a scheduled May 14 committee markup, and for the first time, crypto investors can see precisely what rules Washington wants to impose on the exchanges, stablecoins, […]
Ethereum Open Interest Rises While Price Pulls Back: Short Squeeze Setup?
Data shows the Ethereum Open Interest has surged alongside the latest retrace in the asset’s price. Here’s what this could mean for the cryptocurrency. Ethereum Open Interest Has Seen A Rise Recently As highlighted by analyst Maartunn in an X post, the Ethereum Open Interest has just witnessed a surge. The “Open Interest” here refers […]
Crypto wallet provider Ledger puts U.S. IPO plans on hold due to market conditions
The French crypto security firm, which is said to have explored a potential $4 billion U.S. listing, is reassessing its public market plans as volatile conditions weigh on investor appetite for crypto IPOs.