Month: May 2026

Standard Chartered will absorb Zodia Custody’s regulated business and spin out Zodia Solutions as banks build crypto custody in-house....

Warsh’s leadership may signal a shift towards Fed independence and gradual policy changes, impacting market expectations and monetary strategy. The post Kevin Warsh confirmed as Federal Reserve Chair, Powell exit priced by 2026 appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

The ongoing conflict strains Israel-Lebanon relations, hindering diplomatic efforts and reducing the likelihood of Israeli withdrawal. The post Israeli military actions in Lebanon persist despite ceasefire extension appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

Bitcoin (BTC) plunged below $77,000 on Monday following a fresh round of threats directed at Iran by US President Donald Trump. Panic selling is accelerating across the market as major profitability metrics drop below critical levels. New data now suggests that a rapid V-shaped recovery remains unlikely. Deepening Bitcoin...

Co-CEO Arjun Sethi said the firm kept investing through market weakness, leaning on acquisitions and futures growth to offset softer spot trading....

XRP gave back gains after a high-volume selloff erased the latest breakout attempt, though buyers stepped back in near support around $1.38....

KB Financial completed a won stablecoin pilot for offline QR payments and Vietnam remittances, cutting fees 87% as Korea crypto rules wait....

The conflict’s economic strain on global firms highlights vulnerabilities in supply chains and energy dependence, prompting strategic reassessments. The post Iran war costs global companies $25B and rising as oil tops $100 per barrel appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

State-level political spending by tech giants could reshape regulatory landscapes, influencing national policies through local elections. The post DraftKings, Meta, Andreessen Horowitz spend millions on state elections appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

Iran’s Hormuz Safe offers Bitcoin-settled insurance for Hormuz shipping, aiming for $10B revenue while testing US sanctions limits and spooking regulators and shippers. Iran’s Ministry of Economy has launched a Bitcoin (BTC) settled maritime insurance platform called “Hormuz Safe,” targeting…...