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Bitcoin retail demand has shifted back into positive territory for the first time since early April, according to on-chain data tracked by analyst Axel Adler Jr, though absolute transfer volumes remain below levels seen earlier in the year. The Bitcoin Retail Demand 30-Day Change metric, which tracks transaction activity in the zero to ten thousand dollar range, moved from a low of negative 8.2% on April 5 to positive 4.38% by May 12, with Bitcoin trading around $81,272. The metric crossed the zero line on April 27 and briefly peaked at positive 6.31% on May 6 before stabilising at current…

Ethereum Glamsterdam Upgrade Moves Toward 200M Gas Limit Roadmap TL;DR Ethereum’s Glamsterdam upgrade work is moving through devnet planning ahead of a projected H2 2026 mainnet window. EIP-7732, or enshrined proposer-builder separation, is one of the key pieces being tracked by developers. EIP-7928, covering block-level access lists, is another major component tied to parallel execution and higher throughput. The headline target is a path toward a much higher gas limit, but the exact mainnet package remains subject to Ethereum’s normal testing and governance process. Glamsterdam Moves Into Focus Ethereum’s next major upgrade cycle is now turning toward Glamsterdam, a protocol…

The U.S. venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) officially opened the doors of its Seoul office, becoming the latest major crypto investor to enter a major market where nearly one in three adults owns digital assets. Aside from a16z, South Korea has received a wave of acquisitions, trademark applications and investments from other companies like Ripple, Cosmos Labs and Tether, who are also looking to get on the moving train. Why did a16z choose Seoul? a16z’s official announcement states that it chose to launch its first Asian office in Korea after evaluating the country’s technical workforce, consumer adoption rates, and…

$CHIP token surged over 85% on Wednesday becoming one of the best performing crypto assets of the day. The token shot up following its listing on Binance which introduces the token with a Seed Tag, flagging it as an early-stage, high-risk asset. The listing was accompanied by a trading campaign offering a 40 million $CHIP reward pool, which helped draw immediate attention from retail participants. Within the same 24-hour window, $CHIP also went live on KuCoin, BitMart, and SunCrypto, significantly expanding its availability. The rapid multi-exchange rollout injected strong liquidity into the market and made the token accessible to a…

The White House remains on track to push for passage of a crypto market structure bill by July 4, according to an unnamed White House official. The official reportedly said policymakers were making “great progress every day” toward the deadline. The timeline matches earlier public remarks from Patrick Witt, executive director of the President’s Council of Advisors for Digital Assets. Witt had said the White House was targeting July 4 for passage of the CLARITY Act. H.R. 3633 Sets the Framework for Digital Assets House documents describe the bill H.R. 3633 as a framework covering digital asset definitions under securities…

France Leads, Spain Slips On Polymarket, France sits at an 18% implied probability, with shares trading at 18.5 cents and $58.3 million in individual contract volume. Argentina holds third at 12% with $57 million in volume, bolstered by Lionel Messi’s continued presence and a disciplined defensive setup. Polymarket odds and volume on June 17, 2026. Spain entered the tournament as a strong contender following their Euro 2024 title and the emergence of Lamine Yamal, but a group-stage draw against Cape Verde pulled their odds down to 13%. On Kalshi, Spain’s market probability reflects a sharper decline, sitting at 12.8% and…

Bhutan is continuing to reduce its Bitcoin reserves. According to on-chain data tracked by Arkham Intelligence. The wallets linked to the Royal Government of Bhutan (Druk Holdings) recently transferred another 100 $BTC worth roughly $8.1 million. Bhutan is selling Bitcoin.Bhutan just moved 100 $BTC ($8.1M) out of its holding wallets.At their current rate of selling, they will run out of $BTC before the end of September. pic.twitter.com/z8P7yf0kzS — Arkham (@arkham) May 12, 2026 The latest movement adds to a steady selling pattern that has accelerated throughout 2026. So far this year, Bhutan has reportedly sold more than $230 million worth…

Ethereum is seeing strong network growth, and a new Etherealize breakdown of Token Terminal’s Ethereum Q1 2026 performance report explains why. Even though lower fees might look negative at first, they’re actually part of Ethereum’s plan to make the network cheaper and easier to use. That strategy seems to be working. Over the past year, monthly active users jumped 85.9%, transactions rose 81.5%, and network throughput increased 81.7%, showing much higher overall activity. And the growth isn’t slowing down. The upcoming Glamsterdam upgrade is expected to more than triple the gas limit, while Ethereum’s long-term roadmap aims for 10,000 TPS…

Singapore is making a major push to become one of the world’s most important precious metals hubs. The city-state plans to launch a new over-the-counter Gold clearing system by the end of 2026. This is bringing together major global and regional banks in an effort to connect Asia’s growing demand for bullion with global liquidity. 🐋 WHALE WATCH: Singapore is building a massive gold clearing system this year.JPMorgan and Deutsche Bank are already signed on to back it.They are aiming to control the main institutional gold market in Asia.This is a huge macro liquidity move away from traditional western… pic.twitter.com/rr8KpYnlrO…

The global financial system continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace. Traditional banking struggles to keep up with demand for speed and efficiency. Digital assets now offer a powerful alternative. Among these innovations, Ripple ecosystem growth stands out as a key driver of change. This transformation does not happen randomly. It takes shape in regions that embrace innovation and clarity. Singapore now leads this transformation with confidence. The country has built a strong regulatory environment. It supports innovation without compromising stability. As a result, businesses and institutions trust the system. Ripple ecosystem growth benefits directly from this environment. Over time,…