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Binance Research projects that crypto exchanges could channel $2 trillion in incremental capital and nearly 300 million new investors into global equity markets by 2031, positioning trading platforms as the next gateway to stock ownership. The forecast frames this as a base case for how crypto platforms move beyond digital assets into equities. Why Crypto Exchanges Are Chasing Equities Binance Research laid out the projection in a new report. The bull scenario points to $5 trillion in annual equity inflows from crypto users within five years. “This estimate is derived from a top-down model: beginning with the total global crypto…

Ethereum price started a fresh decline and traded below $1,950. $ETH is now consolidating below $1,920 and might continue to move down. Ethereum remained in a bearish zone after a fresh decline below $1,950. The price is trading below $1,950 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break below a contracting triangle with support at $1,975 on the hourly chart of $ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could continue to move down if it stays below the $2,000 zone. Ethereum Price Extends Decline Ethereum price failed to remain stable above $2,000 and started a fresh decline, like…

U.S. inflation data came in hotter than expected on Wednesday, reinforcing expectations that the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates steady at 350-375bps not only at its June 17 meeting, but also likely through the end of the year. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) year-over-year rose 3.8% in April, according to a report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Economists’ forecasts had been for a rise of 3.7% following March’s 3.3% increase. On a month-over-month basis, CPI rose 0.6%, above expectations of 0.3% and up from March’s 0.2%. Core CPI, which excludes food and energy costs, rose 0.4% in April…

The latest seven-day search data shows crypto market interest was suddenly shifted towards newly issued tokens. The rankings illustrate an ever-increasing interest in new projects, with Mega taking the first position after its recent release. The token has an initial traction among traders and investors, as seen in the token recording a market capitalization of $142.20 million. 🔥Most Searched Tokens on CryptoRank (7D)@megaeth leads following its launch last week.Top movers:@SKYAIpro ($SKYAI) +224%@LABtrade_ ($LAB) +134%@BioProtocol (BIO) +103%6 out of 20 tokens were launched in late April: $MEGA, $CHIP, $AI, $OPG, $PROS, $BLEND pic.twitter.com/ZOUvf8AjqE — CryptoRank.io (@CryptoRank_io) May 4, 2026 The second…

US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Hester Peirce said financial privacy is becoming increasingly undervalued in US regulation, warning against treating privacy-preserving technologies with suspicion. Speaking Wednesday at Georgetown Law, Peirce described privacy-enhancing technologies, including cryptographic tools, as legitimate components of modern financial infrastructure rather than tools primarily associated with criminal activity. Peirce said that protecting financial privacy does not conflict with national security objectives. “Empowering government to be able to identify, pursue, and punish the bad guys is important to the security of the nation and its people, but so too is empowering people to protect information about…

OKX founder Star Xu has signaled a potential expansion of the exchange’s Ethereum Layer 2 network, X Layer, by suggesting the integration of Kraken’s xStocks platform. In a recent statement, Xu highlighted xStocks as a prime example of real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, emphasizing that stock tokens represent one of the most practical use cases for bridging traditional finance and the crypto market. What Is Kraken xStocks and Why It Matters Kraken’s xStocks platform allows users to trade tokenized versions of major U.S. stocks, such as Apple and Tesla, directly on-chain. These tokens represent fractional ownership of the underlying shares, enabling…

Bitcoin is trading at $77.5k as the third week of May draws to a close. The market is recovering quietly from the $75k–$76k support zone after last week’s failed breakout attempt above $80k. The structure has absorbed the pullback without breaking, the ascending channel floor continues to rise, and the on-chain picture tells a story that the price chart alone undersells. Sentiment is rebuilding from levels last seen at the very beginning of the previous bull market. Bitcoin Price Analysis: The Daily Chart On the daily timeframe, the ascending white channel from the February low has held, with the asset…

At a time when institutional investors are acting cautiously in the cryptocurrency market, digital asset company Bitmine made a notable Ethereum purchase. According to information shared by on-chain data analyst EmberCN, the company acquired an additional 25,000 $ETH through its custody and transaction services provider BitGo. The purchase is said to be worth approximately $47.98 million, and the transaction has generated widespread attention within the cryptocurrency community. This move, coming at a time when many institutional investors are taking short positions in the current market conditions, is seen as a significant development indicating Bitmine’s continued long-term confidence in Ethereum. According…

Web3 salaries have fallen sharply in 2026, hitting their lowest level in half a decade, and all that just a year after peaking at record highs in early 2025. As the latest Finbold analysis shows, the average Web3 worker in May 2026 earns around $138,000 a year – a steep 75.1% decline from the January 2025 peak of $553,000. Compared to, for example, December 2021 levels at around $205,000, salaries are down roughly 32.7%. In other words, the current figures reflect a sustained cooling trend, not a sudden shift. The uptick in early 2025 was one of the isolated incidents,…

Polygon, a blockchain infrastructure project, has launched a new payment solution aimed at addressing the privacy concerns of corporate users. By introducing this new feature that enhances privacy in stablecoin transactions, the company aims to ensure more controlled on-chain transactions. The new system uses zero-knowledge proof technology to keep transaction details private. This technology allows critical information such as sender, recipient, and transaction amount to be hidden from external observers. This prevents competitors or third parties from monitoring the transaction flows, which are inherently transparent in blockchain technology. According to experts, the complete transparency offered by blockchain has long been…