Live markets: Bitcoin gives up all of May’s gains, slipping below $77,000
Strategy made a mammoth $2 billion bitcoin purchase last week, but it’s not lifting crypto spirits or prices....
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Vitalik Buterin says AI ‘formal verification’ could actually make crypto much more secure
The Ethereum co-founder argued that AI-assisted “formal verification” could become one of the most important tools for cybersecurity in a new blog post....
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CoinEx’s crypto savings push in the age of falling DeFi yields
DeFi yields on blue-chip stablecoins now trail bank cash and tokenized Treasuries, forcing CoinEx to pitch Flexible Savings as a liquidity tool, not a rate stunt. CoinEx’s pitch for crypto-denominated savings now lands in a market where, for the first…...
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Web3 PR faces ‘press-release blindness’ as AI floods crypto media
Formula by Cointelegraph PR head Katerina Zemskova says AI-fueled content saturation has pushed Web3 projects to ditch rigid retainers and build founder-led, macro-aware narratives instead of generic press blitzes. The Web3 public relations industry is sliding into what Formula by…...
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Crypto ETPs snap six-week streak with $1.07B outflow: CoinShares
Crypto ETPs lost $1.07B last week as Bitcoin shed $982M and Ethereum lost $249M, while XRP and Solana still drew inflows....
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Ryanair CEO warns European airlines face risks from Iran conflict
European airlines may face operational and financial challenges due to heightened geopolitical tensions affecting regional logistics and airspace. The post Ryanair CEO warns European airlines face risks from Iran conflict appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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IEA warns commercial oil inventories are falling at an unprecedented pace
The rapid depletion of oil inventories could lead to sustained price hikes, impacting global economies and increasing geopolitical tensions. The post IEA warns commercial oil inventories are falling at an unprecedented pace appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Philippines joins Pax Silica to advance 4,000-acre AI hub plan
The Philippines’ AI hub plan could reshape regional tech dynamics, influencing global supply chains and deepening US-Philippines ties. The post Philippines joins Pax Silica to advance 4,000-acre AI hub plan appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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China’s economy slows as consumption and output disappoint in April
China’s economic slowdown could dampen global commodity demand, influence inflation expectations, and prompt potential stimulus measures. The post China’s economy slows as consumption and output disappoint in April appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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VALR, Africa’s Leading Digital Asset Infrastructure Provider, Eyes Kenya for Expansion
[PRESS RELEASE – Johannesburg, South Africa, May 18th, 2026] VALR, Africa’s leading digital asset infrastructure provider, served as diamond sponsor of the Kenya Blockchain & Crypto Conference held in Nairobi on 14 and 15 May 2026. Peter Mwangi, VALR’s newly appointed Country Manager for Kenya, delivered a keynote address...
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