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While Ethereum and altcoins have been trading sideways in recent days, some altcoins in South Korea have experienced a notable increase in trading volume. Accordingly, amidst the uncertainty in the Korean stock market, $XRP trading on Upbit and Bithumb has increased. According to the data, $XRP has topped the trading volume rankings on major South Korean exchanges, surpassing two giants like Bitcoin ($BTC) and Ethereum ($ETH). This is interpreted as an indicator of the risk appetite of local investors. On the Upbit KRW market, $XRP’s 24-hour trading volume reached approximately $110.9 million, surpassing $BTC and $ETH. During the same period,…

$BNB Smart Chain post-quantum planning is no longer a theoretical security exercise. $BNB Chain has published a technical report mapping how $BNB Smart Chain could migrate toward post-quantum cryptography, and the early results point to a blunt trade-off: stronger cryptography comes with much heavier data overhead. That tension runs through the entire proposal. On one side, the report aims to prepare the network for future quantum threats. On the other, the tests show that much larger signatures can drag down throughput even when consensus behavior holds up relatively well. The picture is unusually clear for a blockchain infrastructure study. $BNB…

Gold is currently on its longest losing streak in over a century, its worst run since February 1920, lasting 10 consecutive days, according to Katie Greifeld, Bloomberg analyst. The yellow metal has fallen as much as 27% from its January all time high, dropping to a low of $4,090, where it found support at its 200 day moving average, a widely watched technical level that often signals longer term trend strength. However, it has rebounded by around 2% over the past 24 hours, likely signaling the end of the streak. Since the escalation of the Middle East conflict at the…

The stablecoin market has kept a muted tone in the wake of the recent KelpDAO breach, with $892 million flowing out of the sector. Even after the drawdown, the market holds at $320.65 billion, with Tether’s $USDT comprising 59.19% of the total. Key Takeaways: KelpDAO breach triggered $892M outflows, pushing DeFi TVL down in April 2026. Tether $USDT hit $189.78B and 59.19% share, consolidating dominance after exits. Ethena $USDe fell -34.39% to $3.82B, signaling ongoing DeFi risk repricing. Stablecoin Market Holds Tight at $320.65B In the aftermath of the KelpDAO episode, total value locked (TVL) across decentralized finance ( DeFi)…

The $TRUMP token, the official memecoin of U.S. President Donald Trump, is down 5%, according to CoinDesk market data, as Trump Mobile announced the long awaited T1 handset is set to begin shipments next week. As CoinDesk previously reported, neither the Trump Mobile project nor the President’s memecoin has gone particularly well. Shipment dates for the handset have been repeatedly delayed — and customer support is limited — while the $TRUMP token is down nearly 90%. Another question is, what exactly is the T1 Phone? Trump Mobile is a Mobile Virtual Network Operator and doesn’t have the ability to design…

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has backed Kalshi in its appeal against Ohio regulators, asking the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit to affirm federal oversight of prediction markets. The agency filed an amicus brief in KalshiEx LLC v. Matthew T. Schuler, et al., on May 12. The case centers on whether Ohio can treat Kalshi’s sports event contracts as unlicensed sports gambling. State authorities had told the company to stop offering those markets in Ohio. Kalshi sued, but a federal district court denied its request for protection in March. The company then appealed. Selig says Ohio read…

Hong Kong’s OSL Group, in collaboration with stablecoin issuer Anchor Point Financial, has successfully completed a test transfer of the Hong Kong dollar-pegged stablecoin HKDAP on the Ethereum mainnet. The trial, reported by Foresight News, marks a significant step forward in the city’s efforts to establish a regulated digital asset ecosystem. Test Transfer Details and Custody The test covered the full lifecycle of the stablecoin, including the conversion of Hong Kong dollars into reserve assets, followed by minting and transferring HKDAP on the Ethereum blockchain. Standard Chartered Bank provided custody services, ensuring that the entire issuance was 100% backed by…

B.AI, an Artificial Intelligence (AI) – focused Web3 platform building infrastructure for autonomous finance, has announced a strategic partnership with Unibase, a platform focused on decentralized memory systems and interoperability for autonomous AI agents. The core purpose of this collaboration is to empower decentralized memory and agent coordination for sharing and seamless operation across the Web3 ecosystem. https://t.co/JerjymcZyf 🤝 @Unibase_AIAutonomous agents require more than execution—they need memory, coordination, and interoperability. We are partnering with Unibase to build the infrastructure powering the next generation of self-evolving AI agents.By combining… pic.twitter.com/Eiu5ZPEXys — B.AI (@BAI_AGI) May 15, 2026 B.AI participates in developing AI-native…

This week will be very important for Bitcoin (BTC). Both the five-day deadline given to Iran by US President Donald Trump will expire, and a major option expiration will occur on Deribit. Accordingly, Bitcoin options worth approximately $14.16 billion (nearly 40% of open positions on Deribit) will expire on Friday. These options are particularly significant as they fall on the last day of both the week and the month, and their potential impact on prices will be closely watched. Bitcoin options on the Deribit cryptocurrency derivatives exchange, expiring on the 27th, are estimated to be worth approximately $14.16 billion. At…

The recent crypto market downturn has forced more than one in three crypto traders to cut everyday spending, according to a new survey by CEX.IO. The survey, conducted among 1,100 US-based active CEX.IO users, shows the current market slump is straining household finances, though it remains less severe than 2022, when Bitcoin fell by roughly 75% from its peak. Bitcoin is still about 40% below its October 2025 high, leaving many retail investors sitting on unrealised losses. 36% of respondents said they reduced everyday spending as a direct result of market conditions, with 10% describing those cuts as significant sacrifices…