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Payward, the parent company of the prominent cryptocurrency exchange Kraken, is reportedly seeking a new round of capital that would value the firm at approximately $20 billion. The development, first reported by Unfolded, signals a significant step for the exchange as it navigates a shifting regulatory landscape and increasing competition in the digital asset market. Details of the Funding Round While specific terms of the fundraising effort have not been publicly disclosed, sources familiar with the matter indicate that Payward is in discussions with potential investors. A $20 billion valuation would represent a notable increase from previous funding rounds, reflecting…

The rapid rise of Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAO) has posed major challenges inhibiting widescale adoption of DAOs. High fees and poor user experience are the primary obstacles to adoption, currently hindering users’ ability to engage effectively with DAOs. M3 DAO has partnered with REI Network to build solutions to the challenges of operating within the present DAO ecosystem. By partnering with REI Networks, M3 DAO will be able to utilize their use of providing zero-cost, lightweight technologies that enable M3 DAO to enhance the onboarding experience for an estimated 200,000 current global users to the Web3 solution. Bridging the Gap…

Jordi Visser, a well-known figure in the financial world, emphasized in a broadcast that global markets have entered a “capacity” phase and that investors must now accept that the era of low inflation and abundant liquidity is over. According to Visser, Bitcoin retains the potential to be the strongest performing asset in this new economic regime. Visser stated that we are in a process similar to the inflationary fluctuations of the 1970s, reminding that stock market returns have historically been negative during periods when inflation (CPI) has been at or above 4%. The renowned investor stated that the structural increase…

Ethereum Price Shows Early Comeback Signals Ethereum price could be preparing for a stronger comeback as one important market signal starts to shift: Bitcoin dominance is losing momentum. After a 5-week uptrend, Bitcoin dominance has started to break down, while the daily MACD has flipped bearish. This matters because when Bitcoin dominance weakens, capital often starts rotating into Ethereum and other altcoins. For $ETH, this could be an early bullish signal, especially after weeks of pressure and slow recovery attempts. Bitcoin Dominance Breakdown Could Support Ethereum Price The breakdown in $Bitcoin dominance suggests that traders may slowly be shifting attention…

An artificial intelligence tool modeled on the investing principles of billionaire hedge fund founder Ray Dalio has identified key assets investors should consider if markets crash within the next year. The guidance comes from “Digital Ray,” an AI twin built around Dalio’s long-standing investment philosophy focused on diversification, risk management, and macroeconomic cycles. The AI model warned that markets are showing several conditions historically linked to major downturns, including rising leverage, concentrated equity exposure, and tightening liquidity. According to the analysis, the U.S. stock market has become increasingly vulnerable as corporate debt growth outpaces the broader economy, while a handful…

Blockchain payment firm Ripple Labs has permanently removed nine million $RLUSD stablecoins from circulation via burning. In the crypto space, burns send tokens to a dead wallet address, reducing the circulating supply forever. Why nine million $RLUSD burn? Ripple Stablecoin Tracker, a community-run account that monitors and reports on-chain activity for $RLUSD, shared the details of the latest burn. Per the details, Ripple permanently removed 9,000,000 $RLUSD tokens from existence via its treasury wallet. This specific 9,000,000 $RLUSD burn is one in a series of large treasury burns reported by the Ripple Stablecoin Tracker. In mid-March, Ripple destroyed 25,000,0000 $RLUSD…

A new national survey conducted by polling firm HarrisX reveals that a majority of American voters across the political spectrum are demanding clear federal regulations for digital assets, showing strong support for the passage of the CLARITY Act. According to the study, which surveyed 2,008 registered voters, Americans are increasingly prioritizing U.S. leadership in digital finance and want the current regulatory ambiguity resolved through definitive legislation. Bipartisan consensus The poll indicates that the CLARITY Act enjoys robust bipartisan backing, a rare feat in the current political climate. Overall, 52% of voters expressed support for the legislation, while only 11% opposed…

Financial technology company MoonPay announced the launch of an AI technology tool for trading strategies on prediction markets following its acquisition of Dawn Labs for an undisclosed amount. MoonPay said Monday that it had launched Dawn CLI in an effort to facilitate trading strategies “in plain English,” citing activity on prediction market platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi. Dawn Labs founder Neeraj Prasad said the tool will democratize trading “by general intelligence.” “Prediction markets are one of the fastest-growing categories, attracting a new generation of active traders across platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi,” MoonPay said in its announcement. “These traders use…

Biconomy, a renowned modular blockchain infrastructure entity, has introduced Omnichain Virtual Addresses. The Omnichain Virtual Addresses solution offers seamless payments in stablecoins and deploys cutting-edge infrastructure across diverse blockchain ecosystems. As Biconomy’s official press release reveals, the new system permits payment entities, merchants, and businesses to utilize an inclusive address for payment flows, consumer deposits, and invoices across different EVM-compatible blockchains. Additionally, the initiative is live on Base, Polygon, Optimism, Arbitrum, and Ethereum. Introducing Omnichain Virtual Addresses.One address per invoice, per payment or per customer. Live on @ethereum @base @0xPolygon @arbitrum @Optimism pic.twitter.com/KMX34y2h9u — Biconomy (@biconomy) May 8, 2026 Biconomy…

Technology giant Google has made a noteworthy statement regarding the risks that quantum computers pose to current cryptography systems. The company announced that authentication systems should transition to post-quantum cryptography (PQC) by 2029. This statement has reignited a significant debate, particularly regarding the future of blockchain networks like Bitcoin and Ethereum. In December 2024, after Google introduced its “Willow” quantum chip, the general consensus in the cryptocurrency sector was that the threat was still far off. At the time, it was thought that the system, which only had 105 physical qubits, would need millions of qubits to break existing encryption…