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Aave now has a regulated path from bank accounts to DeFi lending – The hard part is keeping users there

On May 28, Aave Labs announced that its UK subsidiaries Push Labs Ltd. and Push Virtual Assets Ltd. received FCA registration as cryptoasset exchange providers, layered on top of the group's existing Electronic Money Institution authorization. Combined with the MiCAR CASP license that Push Virtual Assets Ireland Limited secured from the Central Bank of Ireland […] The post Aave now has a regulated path from bank accounts to DeFi lending – The hard part is keeping users there appeared first on CryptoSlate.

XRP To $1,000? Expert Lays Out Macro Domino Theory

Jake Claver has outlined his macro thesis for why XRP could eventually reach $1,000, arguing in a May 31 interview with MissCrypto that the asset may benefit from a rare convergence of global liquidity stress, stablecoin regulation, tokenization and real-time settlement demand. Claver acknowledged that the target appears extreme when viewed through the usual market-cap framework. But he argued that crypto investors are applying the wrong lens to assets designed to support global settlement networks.“ I know that seems like a high price point for a lot of people,” Claver said. “They look at the

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Anthropic secures $65B funding amid AI infrastructure boom

Anthropic's funding highlights AI's role as a resilient growth sector, attracting significant investment despite economic uncertainties. The post Anthropic secures $65B funding amid AI infrastructure boom appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Microsoft threatens legal action against researcher Nightmare Eclipse for exploit disclosure

Microsoft's legal threats may deter future vulnerability disclosures, risking security research stagnation and increased exploitation risks. The post Microsoft threatens legal action against researcher Nightmare Eclipse for exploit disclosure appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Iran warns military ships in Strait of Hormuz may become targets

Heightened tensions in the Strait of Hormuz could disrupt global shipping, impacting energy supplies and increasing maritime security risks. The post Iran warns military ships in Strait of Hormuz may become targets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

SEC charges Texas resident over alleged $12.3M crypto fraud using AI trading bots

The case highlights the critical need for investor vigilance and regulatory scrutiny in the rapidly evolving crypto and AI investment landscape. The post SEC charges Texas resident over alleged $12.3M crypto fraud using AI trading bots appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Labour Party wins fourth term in Malta snap election, securing continued governance

Labour's continued governance in Malta signals political stability, impacting market confidence and diminishing opposition prospects. The post Labour Party wins fourth term in Malta snap election, securing continued governance appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Perplexity launches AI-powered browser Comet, available via waitlist

Comet's integration of real-time crypto data could revolutionize market accessibility but raises significant security concerns for financial transactions. The post Perplexity launches AI-powered browser Comet, available via waitlist appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

SoFi becomes first US national bank to launch a stablecoin in a consumer app

SoFi's stablecoin launch could revolutionize consumer banking by integrating blockchain technology, enhancing transaction speed, and security. The post SoFi becomes first US national bank to launch a stablecoin in a consumer app appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Anthropic valuation hits $965B after $65B funding round

Anthropic's valuation surge underscores AI's strategic importance, signaling intensified competition and investor confidence in the sector's growth. The post Anthropic valuation hits $965B after $65B funding round appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Robinhood becomes technology provider for Trump-backed investment accounts

Robinhood's role in government-backed investment accounts may reshape early financial education, emphasizing traditional securities over crypto. The post Robinhood becomes technology provider for Trump-backed investment accounts appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Nearly $1 Billion In Iranian Crypto Falls Into US Hands

Some Iranian crypto wallet owners may not even know yet that their money is gone. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent disclosed Friday that the US has quietly seized roughly $1 billion in digital assets tied to Iran, a figure that has nearly tripled from earlier estimates released just weeks ago. Related Reading: Unknown Wallet Destroys $8.5 Million In Bitcoin In Shocking Burn Operation Economic Fury The seizures are part of a campaign called Operation Economic Fury, launched in March 2025, which has gone after Iranian assets on multiple fronts — freezing bank accounts, confiscating properties wi

CertiK and Forcerta to Host Institutional Digital Asset Security and Compliance in Istanbul

CertiK, the leading Web3 security services provider, announced a full-day invitation-only workshop hosted in partnership with Istanbul-based risk management firm Forcerta. Taking place on June 5, 2026, from 10 AM to 4 PM TRT(UTC+3) at the Hilton Istanbul, the event, titled The Institutional Stakes: Security and Compliance in Digital Assets, brings together a curated group The post CertiK and Forcerta to Host Institutional Digital Asset Security and Compliance in Istanbul appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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Coinkite Launches Coldcard MK5: Major UX Upgrades to Flagship Bitcoin Hardware Wallet

Bitcoin Magazine Coinkite Launches Coldcard MK5: Major UX Upgrades to Flagship Bitcoin Hardware Wallet Coinkite has released the Coldcard MK5, building on the MK4’s dual secure element security with a larger Gorilla Glass screen, redesigned buttons, and improved NFC capabilities for smoother Bitcoin transactions. This post Coinkite Launches Coldcard MK5: Major UX Upgrades to Flagship Bitcoin Hardware Wallet first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Juan Galt.

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U.S. Treasury: The United States Has Seized Nearly $1 Billion of Iran’s Crypto

Bitcoin Magazine U.S. Treasury: The United States Has Seized Nearly $1 Billion of Iran’s Crypto Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. has seized up to $1 billion in Iran-linked crypto. This post U.S. Treasury: The United States Has Seized Nearly $1 Billion of Iran’s Crypto first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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US Reaches $1 Billion Seized Iran Crypto to Date: Bessent’s Big Update

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced today that America has now seized a cumulative total of approximately $1 billion in Iranian cryptocurrency assets under its escalating sanctions campaign. Cumulative Total Hits $1 Billion The figure represents the running total seized to date, not a single new action announced today. It builds on earlier milestones, including The post US Reaches $1 Billion Seized Iran Crypto to Date: Bessent’s Big Update appeared first on BeInCrypto.

Bitcoin miners’ real prize is power as AI reshapes mining

Bitcoin miners spent years racing to secure cheap electricity, and that electricity has since become more valuable than the Bitcoin mining business built on it. That inversion drives Fidelity's May 2026 assessment that AI hosting could give miners a second revenue stream while flattening Bitcoin's hash rate as major operators redirect energy infrastructure away from […] The post Bitcoin miners’ real prize is power as AI reshapes mining appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Bitcoin Miners Face AI Squeeze as Hash Rate Flattens and Network Enters New Security Phase, Fidelity Says

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Miners Face AI Squeeze as Hash Rate Flattens and Network Enters New Security Phase, Fidelity Says Fidelity Digital Assets says 2026’s crypto slump masks a deeper “structural retooling,” as institutional adoption, tokenization, and Bitcoin’s evolving infrastructure quietly advance despite weaker prices. This post Bitcoin Miners Face AI Squeeze as Hash Rate Flattens and Network Enters New Security Phase, Fidelity Says first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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Trump administration prepares AI security order for US agencies

The AI security order may lead to increased regulatory oversight, impacting AI companies' operations and disclosure requirements. The post Trump administration prepares AI security order for US agencies appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

ONDO Finance files SEC no-action letter, joins DTCC consortium for tokenized securities push

Ondo's regulatory move could set a precedent for blockchain-based securities, influencing future tokenization frameworks and market dynamics. The post ONDO Finance files SEC no-action letter, joins DTCC consortium for tokenized securities push appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Jordi Visser: Tokenization will reshape inflation dynamics, AI’s demand is driving asset price parabolas, and the tech sector faces a race against obsolescence | The Pomp Podcast

AI-driven market shifts are reshaping Bitcoin's role in accelerating economic disruption and token demand. The post Jordi Visser: Tokenization will reshape inflation dynamics, AI’s demand is driving asset price parabolas, and the tech sector faces a race against obsolescence | The Pomp Podcast appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

9 May 2026 BITCOIN

The SEC looks at a 1990s fix for crypto markets to allow true “innovation pathway”

In a May 8 speech, SEC Chair Paul Atkins said the agency could consider a limited “innovation pathway” for on-chain trading systems in the near future. Meanwhile, the agency will reserve formal notice-and-comment rulemaking to determine how crypto platforms fit inside the exchange definition. Atkins tied that idea directly to the SEC's handling of electronic […] The post The SEC looks at a 1990s fix for crypto markets to allow true “innovation pathway” appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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US job growth exceeds expectations, but workforce declines persist

Despite job growth, persistent workforce decline and sector-specific losses suggest structural labor market challenges and cautious economic outlook. The post US job growth exceeds expectations, but workforce declines persist appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Crypto and Equity Markdowns Drive Trump Media’s $406 Million Q1 Loss

Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) posted a $405.9 million net loss for the first quarter of 2026, dominated by non-cash losses. Unrealized losses on digital assets and equity securities reached $368.7 million, almost the entire shortfall. Stock-based compensation added $11.8 million, alongside $11.5 million of accreted interest. Bitcoin Treasury Drives Paper Losses as Prices The post Crypto and Equity Markdowns Drive Trump Media’s $406 Million Q1 Loss appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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