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There’s a stablecoin you’ve probably never heard of that has quietly become one of the most geopolitically significant tokens in crypto. A7A5, a ruble-backed stablecoin launched in January 2025, has processed over $100 billion in on-chain transactions in less than a year. And now it says it can thrive even if the sanctions it was designed to circumvent disappear entirely. That’s a bold claim for a token that just got hit by the US Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control, the EU, and the UK in rapid succession. But A7A5’s pitch to Russian businesses has shifted: it’s no longer just…

Ixirpad has partnered with Cware Labs to advance sustainable infrastructure in the Web3 ecosystem. As the industry transitions to sustainable infrastructure from speculative hype; this partnership will help bridge the gap between innovative blockchain concepts and market-ready institutional applications focusing on AI/decentralized technologies. Strengthening the Web3 Foundation Collaborating with Cware Labs will allow Ixirpad to improve its position in the fast-growing competition within the Web3 ecosystem through technical knowledge and advisor expertise. The objective of this joint effort will be to discover, support and develop potential projects that will generate favorable results for both parties. As a venture studio, Cware…

Bitcoin price fell below the $70,000 mark as traders prepared for a massive Bitcoin options expiry set to occur later today. Summary Bitcoin price slipped to $69,990 ahead of a $18.6 billion crypto options expiry on Deribit, with $BTC options accounting for over $14.1 billion in open interest. The $75,000 max pain level remains a key magnet as market makers may attempt to steer prices higher to minimize payout obligations. Technical indicators remain supportive, but $71,000 resistance and $69,000 support will likely dictate short-term price direction. According to data from crypto.news, Bitcoin ($BTC) price fell roughly 2.5% to $69,990 last…

In a groundbreaking move to advance how its AI models interact with on-chain markets, DexaAI, an intelligence analytics platform that helps users navigate the DeFi world, today entered into a strategic partnership with ManusPay, an AI-powered cryptocurrency payment platform that focuses on integrating digital asset payments into mainstream commerce. The collaboration enabled DexaAI to integrate ManusPay’s x402 protocol infrastructure to improve on-chain execution capabilities of its AI models. DexaAI is an AI-powered DeFi trading platform that focuses on adaptive market analysis and automated strategy execution, helping traders and investors to optimize trading decisions and increase profitability. Its AI-driven trading analysis…

A recent analysis by Nick Timiraos points to growing disagreements within the Fed and a critical juncture in monetary policy communication. According to Timiraos, known as the “Fed’s spokesman,” the two-day Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting will conclude on Wednesday, and this will be Jerome Powell’s last meeting as chairman. The general expectation in the markets is that the Fed will keep its policy interest rate stable in the 3.5%–3.75% range. However, the main debate focuses on whether officials will maintain their rhetoric regarding interest rate cuts. The statement in the decision text that “the next policy step is…

Canary $XRP ETF reported 212.6 million $XRP, valued at about $305 million, as its latest holdings update followed a quarterly SEC filing. The trust’s disclosures showed rising token holdings, spot-only exposure, and valuation pressure tied to $XRP’s price action. Key Takeaways: Canary Capital reported 212.6 million $XRP in its latest ETF holdings update. Quarter-end assets rose in token terms, but valuation fell after $XRP weakened. Further exposure depends on basket activity, custody arrangements, and $XRP price moves. Canary $XRP ETF Reports Expanded Holdings Canary Capital Group published holdings for Canary $XRP ETF showing 212.6 million $XRP, valued at about $305…

Senator Elizabeth Warren sent a formal letter to SEC Chairman Paul Atkins on May 14, 2026. Justin Sun filed a federal lawsuit alleging the freezing of assets valued at up to $1 billion. The $WLFI token recorded a 10% drop after details of a $75 million loan on the Dolomite platform were revealed. Senator Elizabeth Warren has formally requested the SEC to conduct an exhaustive investigation into World Liberty Financial, the cryptocurrency project linked to President Donald Trump and his family. The request comes following reports of alleged irregularities in token management and the protection of retail investors. According to…

Base Azul is set to go live on mainnet May 13, bringing a multiproof security system to the Coinbase Layer 2. Base Azul, described by the network as its first fully independent upgrade, is set to activate on mainnet on May 13. At the center of the upgrade is a multiproof system combining trusted execution environment proofs with zero-knowledge proofs, giving the network multiple independent paths to finalize transactions. Either proof type can finalize a proposal independently, providing redundancy and resilience. When both systems agree, Base says withdrawal finality can fall to as little as one day, a major improvement…

Despite the escalating tensions in the US-Iran conflict, Bitcoin and altcoins remain strong. At this point, expectations of an uptrend in the market continue. However, this situation may be hindering the rise. Cryptocurrency analytics company Alphractal stated in its latest analysis that increasing long positions are harming the market in the short term. The analysis company stated that there were excessive long positions, particularly in Bitcoin ($BTC), Solana ($SOL), Litecoin ($LTC), and $AAVE. Analysts noted that in the last 30 days, newly opened positions have been predominantly long positions, indicating that this is an obstacle to the uptrend. “…And our…

PancakeSwap ranks among the largest decentralized exchanges in crypto. It primarily operates on BNB Chain – the blockchain network developed by Binance – while also supporting trading across multiple blockchains. The upgraded platform shifts away from the protocol’s earlier oracle-based pricing and pooled liquidity approach. Traders can now place buy and sell orders directly at specific price levels through a full order book system powered by Aster, a next-generation decentralized perpetuals infrastructure provider that delivers centralized exchange (CEX)-level execution speed while maintaining onchain transparency and noncustodial asset control. Perpetual futures, often called perps, are leveraged trading products that allow participants…