Reid Hoffman says NFTs may make a comeback as AI agents strain online identity
The Greylock partner and LinkedIn co-founder said autonomous agents will need crypto-based trust systems to transact across the open internet.
Spot Bitcoin ETFs solved access, but custody, advisors and plumbing still lag, panelists say
Senior figures from CoinShares, Calamos, ProShares and Flow Traders flagged Coinbase-heavy custody concentration, modest advisor uptake and creation-flow inefficiency as being among the next set of problems to solve.
Ethereum Staking Inflows Hit 143K as ETH Futures Momentum Turns Positive
Ethereum staking inflows hit their highest levels since March 2024, while improving futures momentum points toward growing investor confidence
Korea Exchange Plans Crypto Derivatives for Busan Financial Hub
Korea Exchange (KRX) is seeking a wider role in digital asset markets, as Chairman Jeong Eun-bo outlined plans for crypto derivatives in Busan. He said the move could support the city’s goal of becoming a global financial hub for virtual assets. Jeong made the remarks on May 6, 2026, at the 30th Anniversary Ceremony of
Solana Price Prediction: Is SOL Preparing for a Major Breakout?
Solana price prediction trends are turning bullish as SOL continues to consolidate despite weakening on-chain activity. Recent data from Santiment shows that weekly active addresses on the Solana network have dropped sharply, but rising social sentiment suggests traders are expecting a strong recovery soon. There has been a decline in the number of active addresses
Strive CEO Says Bitcoin Treasury Firms Are Entering Consolidation Phase
Strive Asset Management CEO Matt Cole said fewer Bitcoin treasury companies may survive as the market becomes more mature. He said only firms with clear strategies, strong execution, and scale are likely to survive after a rapid wave of corporate adoption growth. Cole made the comments at Consensus Miami 2026 on Wednesday. He described the
PENGU Price Analysis: Can Bulls Hold $0.0104 Support?
PENGU price analysis turned to the breakout retest on Wednesday, May 6, as Pudgy Penguins cooled after a strong weekly move. Traders watched whether the former resistance area could hold as support while analysts tracked momentum, derivatives activity, and key chart levels closely now. As of press time, PENGU trades at $0.01089, down 4.7% in
U.S. Bitcoin Reserve update coming in ‘next few weeks,” White House adviser says
White House digital-assets adviser Patrick Witt cited a recent exploit involving assets held by the U.S. Marshals as proof federal crypto holdings need safeguarding.
Solana and Google Cloud Team Up for Stablecoin-Powered AI Agent Payments
The Solana Foundation has partnered with Google Cloud to launch Pay.sh, a platform that allows AI agents to use and pay for API services using stablecoins on Solana. The two built the payment gateway service to solve a common problem in software development, where even advanced AI systems still need human intervention to create accounts, […]
White House targets July 4 for Clarity Act passage, says crypto adviser Patrick Witt
The executive director of the President’s Council of Advisors for Digital Assets said the Senate Banking Committee hearing will happen this month on market structure. bill.
Dominance of Tether and Circle is a net bad for stablecoins, says Bridge executive
Circle and Tether are going to make it harder for stablecoins to feel like money, said Ben O’Neill, head of money movement at Bridge.
Ripple’s $12.5 Trillion Claim: How Does XRP Fit Into 13,000 Banks?
Ripple and XRP are now tied to a sweeping claim of 13,000 banking connections and $12.5 trillion in payment activity. The scale draws immediate attention and prompts closer examination of how XRP fits within a network this large and operates across such an extensive financial system. XRP And Ripple’s 13,000-Bank Reach: What Connects Them? The […]