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After Bitcoin ($BTC) price struggled to rally beyond $82,200 last week, trading expert Michaël van de Poppe has issued a near-term prediction. Bitcoin price remains on an upward trajectory despite its recent correction, according to analysis from Poppe shared on May 11, 2026. He argued that $BTC price has strong bullish momentum because it has not broken below its 21-day Moving Average (MA). $BTC/USDT year-to-date chart. Source: TradingView Additionally, Poppe countered the rising bearish sentiment, as Finbold highlighted, noting that the flagship coin has not violated its rising structure, characterized by higher highs and higher lows. As such, the analyst…

The SEC approved NYSE Arca’s proposal to list and trade shares of the T. Rowe Price Active Crypto ETF, placing $BTC, $ETH, $XRP, $SOL, $DOGE, and $XLM among eligible assets. The actively managed fund may hold five to 15 crypto assets, with $USDC allowed for operational use. Key Takeaways: The SEC cleared an active crypto ETF tied to several major digital assets. Eligible assets include $BTC, $ETH, $XRP, $SOL, $DOGE, $ADA, $AVAX, and others. Exchange rules require daily transparency, trading safeguards, and broker-dealer firewalls. SEC Approval Names $BTC, $ETH, $XRP, $SOL, $DOGE, and $XLM Among Eligible Assets The U.S. Securities…

A recent paper published by the Hong Kong Institute for Monetary and Financial Research (HKIMR) has highlighted $XRP as a prominent example of token embedding in the digital economy. The June 2026 study, titled Heterogeneity, Tokenization, and Wealth Dynamics in the Digital Economy, was authored by Lin William Cong and Zhiheng He. Although the paper does not focus exclusively on $XRP, it references the digital asset as a representative case of how native tokens facilitate economic activity across blockchain-based platforms. $XRP Highlighted as a Typical Tokenized Platform While examining the concept of token embedding, the researchers grouped $XRP alongside Ethereum…

The U.S. Department of Justice announced the takedown of AudiA6, a cryptocurrency laundering service that processed over $389 million in illicit funds, following a coordinated international investigation. Two senior operators have been arrested and indicted, and an undisclosed amount of cryptocurrency assets has been frozen. A $389 Million Laundering Pipeline According to court documents, AudiA6 operated as a high-volume cryptocurrency mixer and laundering service since 2021, charging fees of up to 5% to conceal the origins of criminal proceeds. Investigators determined that approximately 10,333 Bitcoin—valued at roughly $389.74 million at the time of each transaction—was deposited into AudiA6 wallets. Of…

Last week, tens of thousands of crypto wallets pledged over half a billion dollars worth of digital assets for SpaceX shares, and received none. Unfortunately, the industry’s tokenized stock failure was a repeat performance. For nearly a decade, thousands of crypto promoters have insisted that blockchain technology will deliver tremendous value through tokenized trading of equities. However, despite wholehearted attempts and financial support from the industry’s largest companies, trading volumes of tokenized stock remain well below a fraction of one percent of traditional stock trading volumes. Indeed, last week, 27,689 wallets pledged $557 million worth of digital assets to participate…

Karrier One, a decentralized telecom operator connecting Web3 and telecommunications, announced the launch of a new communication app that combines secure networking, blockchain wallets, and AI-powered payments in a single platform. The application integrates three technologies: SCION, a secure internet routing architecture Sui is an L1 blockchain focused on scalable payments and digital asset transfers Butler, an AI assistant that helps users perform transactions using simple text commands The app allows users to make encrypted voice calls, exchange messages, and send digital assets using only a phone number. After registration, users receive a SCION-protected phone number, a wallet connected through…

Macro strategist Raoul Pal says the probability of a bitcoin supercycle has risen significantly, citing debt monetization pressures, a historic global capital expenditure boom, and structural shifts in how governments are managing sovereign debt. Key Takeaways: Raoul Pal sees rising supercycle odds driven by debt monetization and the largest capex boom in history. Bitcoin’s 90% correlation with global M2 suggests significant upside if liquidity expands as Pal expects. Pal’s price target of $450,000 per BTC hinges on central banks injecting liquidity by end of 2026. What Is Driving Pal’s Supercycle Thesis? Raoul Pal, the founder of Real Vision and one…

In a recent report, Bitfinex Securities highlights the relevance of tokenization in modernizing and streamlining Venezuelan market operations, democratizing investment options for companies facing capital-raising difficulties and investors seeking access to markets traditionally managed by large institutions. Key Takeaways: Bitfinex says tokenization could help Venezuelan firms raise $50M+ despite a market with only 40 listings. Aaron Olmos sees tokenization attracting global capital in 2026, boosting Venezuela’s recovery. Jose Grasso Vecchio says tokenized assets need compliance first; regulation is the next hurdle. Bitfinex Report: Tokenization Might Drive Internationalization of Venezuelan Markets Forward In its Securities Latin America Market Inclusion Report, Bitfinex…

South Korean Prime Minister nominee Han Seong-sook has fully liquidated her cryptocurrency portfolio, including holdings in Bitcoin and Ethereum, according to official documents submitted to the National Assembly. The disclosure, filed by President Lee Jae-myung’s office on behalf of the nominee, marks a significant step in the country’s ongoing scrutiny of public officials’ digital asset holdings. Disclosure Details and Timeline The confirmation hearing request revealed that Han initially reported virtual assets worth 20.29 million won (approximately $14,700) as of the end of the previous year. This portfolio included major cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum. A subsequent update showed that…

Much of the activity has occurred on offshore exchanges, including fast-growing platforms such as Hyperliquid, which has attracted professional traders seeking deep liquidity and continuous access to leveraged markets. Prediction market Kalshi, which introduced perps on its platform earlier this month, saw over $1 billion in trading volume within just one week. The debut comes weeks after the CFTC signaled that regulated platforms could offer perpetual futures. In May, the agency approved Kalshi’s bitcoin perpetual contracts and issued guidance that also cleared a path for Coinbase (COIN) to connect U.S. customers to global options and perpetual markets. Kraken has been…