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$NEO and $GAS have been added to Kraken’s “Tokens Launching Soon” roadmap, signalling that spot trading for both tokens is incoming on the major exchange. The addition was announced on May 6 by the official Kraken Listings account. Roadmap update: $NEO and $GAS added@Neo_Blockchain is an open-source blockchain platform with a dual token model: $NEO governs the network while $GAS pays for transaction fees and smart contract execution. Explore the full roadmap: https://t.co/eI57JUnK24 pic.twitter.com/BIbcmurbu8 — Kraken Listings (@krakenlistings) May 6, 2026 The listing would mark Kraken’s first spot trading offering for both tokens. The exchange already supports $NEO perpetual futures…

Stablecoin issuer Circle has officially launched its $USDC stablecoin and the Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP) on the Injective ($INJ) network, marking a significant step in expanding the utility of dollar-pegged digital assets within the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem. The integration, announced this week, enables developers and users on Injective to access $USDC for trading, lending, and payments, while leveraging CCTP for seamless transfers across supported blockchains. What This Means for Injective and DeFi Users Injective, a blockchain optimized for decentralized finance applications, now joins a growing list of networks supported by Circle’s native stablecoin. $USDC is one of the most…

A rare statement by Satoshi Nakamoto, the anonymous founder of Bitcoin (BTC), regarding the potential impact of quantum computers on Bitcoin, has resurfaced. In a 2010 discussion on the BitcoinTalk forum, a participant with the username “llama” asked whether Bitcoin would become worthless if digital signatures were broken due to quantum computers. In his response to this question, Satoshi Nakamoto acknowledged that such a risk, if it were to occur suddenly, could lead to serious problems. However, he stated that the system could adapt if the process progressed gradually. According to Nakamoto, the Bitcoin network can maintain its security by…

In a Tuesday press conference, Spain’s Banco Sabadell announced that it will join Qivalis, the European banking consortium developing a regulated euro-pegged stablecoin. The release comes from outgoing CEO Cesar Gonzalez-Bueno. Bankinter is also in advanced talks to follow, alongside unlisted Spanish institutions Abanca, Kutxabank, and Cecabank. “It is primarily designed to make transactions more efficient and secure. It is an European project that we believe makes sense, and we will indeed be part of it,” Gonzalez-Bueno told reporters. He steps down later this year after Marc Armengol takes over as CEO, but the Qivalis commitment continues under new leadership.…

IOG founder Charles Hoskinson has signaled accelerating momentum behind $NIGHT, the native token of Midnight, as activity intensifies ahead of its anticipated mainnet launch. Since its debut, $NIGHT has consistently delivered strong market performances. This week, a sharp spike in trading volume drew Hoskinson’s attention, prompting him to frame the token as an emerging force within the crypto landscape. Key Points $NIGHT surged into the top 10 cryptocurrencies by global trading volume, surpassing the $1 billion mark. The asset outpaced major tokens such as Chainlink and even Cardano on this metric. Charles Hoskinson marked the achievement as a sign of…

India’s crypto story is moving forward, but not without friction. In an exclusive conversation with Coinpedia, Ashish Singhal, Co-founder CoinSwitch, breaks down where things stand, from CBDCs and UPI dominance to Budget 2026, taxation, and why startups are quietly looking offshore. UPI Dominates, But CBDC Plays a Different Game Singhal makes it clear that India isn’t lacking payment solutions. Unified Payments Interface has already made transactions effortless, whether it’s paying vendors or splitting bills. But CBDC isn’t competing with UPI. It’s something deeper. He explains that a CBDC is essentially digital cash issued by the central bank, like a ₹100…

The decentralized exchange Aster (ASTER) has initiated a month-long campaign to boost activity in its real-world asset (RWA) trading vertical. RWA Sprint Season 1, announced via the project’s official X account, introduces a significant fee reduction on all RWA perpetual futures pairs, effective immediately. Fee Reduction Details and Timeline Starting at 1:00 p.m. UTC on May 7, taker fees for all RWA perpetual futures trading pairs on Aster have been reduced from 4 basis points (bp) to 0.9 bp. Maker fees have been eliminated entirely, dropping to zero. The campaign is scheduled to run until June 7, covering all current…

Cryptocurrency analytics company GreeksLive has issued a notable warning regarding the Bitcoin options market. According to the company’s assessment, options trading accounted for approximately 30% of total trading volume today, with this concentration largely focused on the “Block Condor” strategy, which expires tomorrow. The analysis stated that the total nominal size of these transactions exceeded 7,000 BTC, and that investors were positioned to expect the Bitcoin price to surpass $68,000 tomorrow. GreeksLive noted that block transactions of this scale have been relatively rare recently. Related News 15 Altcoins See a Boom in Trading Volume in South Korea – Here’s the…

Intel (INTC) is back in Wall Street’s face after a brutal rally that pushed the stock above 17% in one day. Shares gained 13% on Tuesday and reached a record $110 before another 4.76% jump after regular trading ended. The reason was simple: traders saw a new chance that Intel could land deeper work with Apple (AAPL) as U.S. chip production became a bigger part of Big Tech’s supply chain plans. The buying started after a report said Apple is talking with Intel and Samsung about building the main processors for its devices in the United States. Apple had relied…

Bitcoin and altcoins are struggling to recover amidst the turbulent days of the US-Iran conflict. While Bitcoin struggles to hold above $70,000, cryptocurrency analytics company Santiment has revealed the most popular altcoins in the cryptocurrency world in its latest post. According to Santiment, investors showed strong interest in altcoins such as Delysium (AGI), Tether ($USDT), Bitcoin ($BTC), USD Coin ($USDC), Solana ($SOL), and Bittensor ($TAO). AGI led the trending cryptocurrencies in the last 24 hours, surprisingly followed by $USDT, $BTC, $USDC, $SOL, and $TAO. The most popular cryptocurrencies in the crypto sector and the reasons why are listed below: Delysium:…