Month: May 2026

The UK’s sanctions amplify international pressure on Iran, potentially straining its financial networks and diplomatic relations further. The post UK government sanctions 12 individuals and entities linked to Iran’s shadow banking network appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

Ronin Ethereum is migrating to a Layer 2 on May 12 with roughly 10 hours of scheduled downtime. Ronin, the gaming-focused blockchain behind Axie Infinity, is executing a hard fork on May 12 to complete its transition from an independent…...

The tender offer highlights the growing trend of tokenized equity, potentially reshaping private investment access and regulatory landscapes. The post OpenAI employees sell shares worth $30M each in massive tender offer appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

Ripple Prime’s $200M facility could boost institutional crypto adoption, but it also introduces financial obligations and concentration risks. The post Ripple Prime secures $200M debt facility from Neuberger Specialty Finance to supercharge institutional lending appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

Strategy’s Phong Le pushed back against the idea that the company’s Bitcoin identity can be separated from its legacy software business, arguing that the two sides now reinforce each other operationally, financially, and culturally. In a post on X, Le said Strategy’s success is “rooted in more than Bitcoin...

The long-awaited CLARITY Act is nearing a major turning point in Washington, with the Senate Banking Committee scheduled to hold its long-delayed markup on Thursday, May 14.  The bill’s path has already included significant setbacks. After major disputes emerged earlier in the year—when the committee first postponed action—the markup...

The semiconductor surge highlights AI’s transformative impact on tech markets, with potential volatility if AI growth or supply dynamics shift. The post Intel, Micron and Qualcomm shares jump to records at open appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

Crypto compliance demand is surging as AI fraud evolves faster than firms can respond, Sumsub CEO Andrew Sever says. Crypto compliance firms are reporting a sharp rise in demand as AI fraud attacks become faster, more sophisticated, and harder to…...

Market volatility underscores investor anxiety over AI profitability, geopolitical tensions, and mixed tech earnings, impacting future confidence. The post US stocks open lower as Dow, S&P 500, and NASDAQ all slide into the red appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

Solana ETFs recorded their strongest weekly inflow since February as SOL futures open interest climbed nearly 30%. Is SOL bracing for a rally to $120?...