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Steady capital inflows and bullish technical data point to Bitcoin hitting new highs before the end of May. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin’s realized cap has grown by $30 billion since April 20, reflecting steady investor confidence and new capital inflows. A Bitcoin price consolidation pattern forecasts a potential 10% breakout by next week. Read more

Canada categorized stablecoins as securities and/or derivatives in December 2022, a month after the collapse of cryptocurrency exchange FTX. Tanim Rasul, chief operating officer at Canadian crypto exchange NDAX, said Canada “got it wrong” categorizing stablecoins as securities in 2022, and the country needs to realize that every other regulatory regime is looking at stablecoins as payment instruments. Rasul made the remarks during a panel on May 13 at the Blockchain Futurist Conference in Toronto, pointing to Europe's crypto regulatory framework as a model for Canada to consider: The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) classified stablecoins as “securities and/or derivatives” in December 2022, following “recent events in the crypto market,” such as the dramatic collapse of crypto exchange FTX just a month before. Read more

The request marks an escalation in Congressional scrutiny on whether the President and his entourage are abusing their positions to benefit their crypto businesses.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong extended a public invitation to employees of the US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), encouraging them to apply for roles at the crypto exchange after they leave their current roles. Armstrong announced the move in a social media post on May 14, where he described the opportunity as a new mission […] The post Coinbase CEO wants to hire DOGE staff to help improve the global financial system appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Gary Gensler, once viewed as a crypto-savvy regulator, has privately endorsed digital assets while publicly leading more than 100 SEC enforcement actions. Interviews and market data have shown the approach has slashed U.S. venture funding and spurred a push for consistent, collaborative oversight. The post Gary Gensler Exposed: Secret Crypto Support, Public Crackdown – McHenry Explains appeared first on Cryptonews.

XRP price technical breakouts support a strong bullish continuation toward $3.69 in the short term and $17 in the long term. Key takeaways: XRP has surged 65% in a month, with technicals pointing to another 45% rally. Liquidation heatmap shows $2.68 as key resistance; a breakout could drive price toward $2.87 Read more

Ether’s ongoing price appreciation has increased the percentage of addresses holding the cryptocurrency in profit to more than 60%.

JPMorgan Chase completed its first transaction on a public blockchain, using Ondo Finance. 

XRP’s DEX liquidity expanded rapidly after an aggressive dip at the beginning of the month, surpassing $21 billion by May 9 and holding strong throughout May 14. This increased the market depth just as XRP’s price on DEXs began a steady climb, rising from around $2.15 on May 7 to $2.51 by May 13. During […] The post XRP maintains steady price increase despite early May buy spike appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Bitcoin has been portrayed as “digital gold,” but it's been behaving differently than its analog counterpart.

Since BTC began to recover on April 9, the market has witnessed a significant increase in retail buying, from addresses with balances between $0 and $10,000 BTC.

South Korea may soon overhaul its crypto rules after all major presidential candidates have supported Bitcoin ETFs and institutional investment. Their coordinated pledges reflect expanding retail demand and parallel developments in the United States, setting up a decisive policy test on 3 June. The post CryptoQuant: South Korea’s Three Presidential Front-Runners Embrace Crypto – Policy Shift Ahead? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitcoin is likely consolidating before its next upward push, traders agree, while the macro picture looks tricky for risk assets as the Fed stays hawkish. Key points: Bitcoin continues to range around $103,000 as bulls struggle to keep upside momentum going. Traders favor short-term BTC price gains eventually returning, while overall faith in the bull market varies. Read more

At Consensus 2025, top asset managers say bitcoin is close to being recognized as a full-fledged asset class — but institutional acceptance still hinges on education, infrastructure, and maturity.

Adrienne Harris, superintendent of the New York Department of Financial Services, said her state's crypto licensing regime is tough, but effective.

XRP is retaking March levels in what appears to be a breakout event, prompting traders to take long positions in the approach of $3. The post XRP Price Update: Surging Open Interest Sends XRP Toward $3 Breakout, What’s Next? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Ripple and Kraken executives said at Consensus 2025 that stablecoin adoption is at a tipping point to become an integral part of the global payment system.

Summer Mersinger is expected to leave the commission three years before her term ends to lead the Blockchain Association. Update (May 14 at 6:58 pm UTC): This article has been updated to include comments from the Blockchain Association. Summer Mersinger, one of four commissioners currently serving at the US financial regulatory body Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), will become the next CEO of the digital asset advocacy group the Blockchain Association (BA).  In a May 14 notice, the Blockchain Association said its current CEO, Kristin Smith, would step down for Mersinger on May 16, allowing an interim head of the group to work until the CFTC commissioner assumes the role on June 2. Though her term at the CFTC was expected to last until April 2028, the BA said Mersinger is set to leave the agency on May 30. Read more

Raydium has sustained a rapid climb, advancing 18.6 % on the day to almost $3.80 and pushing year-to-date gains above 138 %. The Solana DEX now holds $2.15 billion TVL, records $3.6 billion average daily volume and has generated more than $460 million in annualised fees. The post Raydium Rockets 53% Since May 8 – Can Solana’s Top DEX Hit $5 Next? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Cardano's integration with Brave browser exposes it to 86 million potential new users amid institutional accumulation.