Month: May 2026

Payward, Kraken’s parent, grew Q1 2026 adjusted revenue 3% to $507m as derivatives jumped 51%, even while Bitcoin, market cap and spot volumes all saw steep double‑digit drops. Kraken parent Payward has posted Q1 2026 adjusted revenue of $507 million,…...

Kraken revenue rose 3% year-on-year to $507m in Q1 2026 as futures trading jumped 51%, Payward said Monday. Payward, Kraken’s Wyoming-based parent company, said in a Monday press release that it generated $507 million in Q1 2026 adjusted revenue, up…...

DJ Hennes’ appointment could enhance regulatory oversight and adapt CFTC’s approach to evolving market dynamics, including crypto assets. The post CFTC appoints DJ Hennes as Director of Market Participants Division appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

Hedge funds’ heavy semiconductor focus heightens vulnerability to AI market shifts, risking significant portfolio impacts from sector-specific shocks. The post Hedge funds boost semiconductor stocks to 19% of market exposure, the highest level ever recorded appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨 VerusCoin has reportedly suffered a massive $11M+ exploit involving the bridge connected to the DEX, tBTC, and Ethereum ecosystem. In this video we break down exactly what happened, what funds were affected, and what this could mean for the future of VerusCoin, CPU mining, and...

Ex-OpenAI researcher Leopold Aschenbrenner’s Situational Awareness fund has doubled to $13.67b, with Bitcoin miners as its top long positions. Aschenbrenner, who was fired from OpenAI in 2024 over an alleged information leak, filed the fund’s Q1 2026 13F with the…...

Ivan raises a question that doesn’t get enough attention: what happens when traditional banks use crypto as collateral without fully understanding how fast it can collapse? Crypto can drop 90% in three months. That’s not hypothetical, it has happened. If banks are yield looping in DeFi and don’t account...

Geopolitical instability may prolong economic uncertainty, influencing Federal Reserve policy and delaying potential interest rate adjustments. The post Trump: Fed rate cuts may wait until Iran conflict ends appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

Galaxy secured NYDFS approval to offer regulated crypto services in New York as GLXY shares fell 7% Monday afternoon. The post Galaxy secures New York BitLicense to expand institutional crypto services appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

Kevin Warsh’s hawkish stance at the Federal Reserve could lead to prolonged high interest rates, impacting bond yields and market dynamics. The post What to expect from the Federal Reserve under Kevin Warsh appeared first on Crypto Briefing....