RippleX Head of Research Aanchal Malhotra said the next phase of XRP Ledger development is focused on privacy, zero-knowledge proofs and post-quantum readiness, framing the work as an effort to future-proof the network without compromising its core settlement design. Speaking on Episode 25 of Krippenreiter TV with XRP Ledger...

Wallets holding at least one million ADA now control 25.09 billion tokens, the highest share since July 2020, even as Cardano’s TVL has bled to $137 million from a December 2024 peak of $686 million, per Santiment and DefiLlama data....

Dartmouth discloses $14M in Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana ETF exposure while crypto funds face outflows and institutions adjust in May, 2026....

The request highlights potential conflicts of interest and underscores the geopolitical shift towards diversifying critical mineral sources. The post Group linked to Trump sons seeks $400M from US defense department for Kazakhstan tungsten mine appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

Cryptocurrency veteran Samson Mow projected on Wednesday that Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) Chair Michael Saylor will overtake Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO Elon Musk as the world’s richest individual if Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) hits roughly $4.2 million apiece. Mow’s Calculation Mow pointed to Saylor’s personal stash of 17,732 BTC, based on his...

The escalation in Israel-Lebanon tensions risks destabilizing regional peace efforts, complicating diplomatic resolutions and impacting global markets. The post Israel strikes Lebanon, ceasefire extension prospects dim appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

The settlement highlights a shift in corporate diversity initiatives, emphasizing sector-based support over race-based criteria to comply with legal standards. The post PayPal agrees to settle US Justice Department probe over civil rights violations appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

Isomorphic Labs’ funding highlights AI’s potential to revolutionize drug discovery, but success hinges on bridging computational and clinical gaps. The post Isomorphic Labs raises $2.1B for AI-powered drug discovery, backed by Alphabet and sovereign wealth funds appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

MARA’s acquisition positions it strategically in the AI infrastructure market, potentially enhancing competitiveness and diversifying revenue streams. The post MARA acquires Long Ridge to accelerate AI infrastructure development appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

Around 25,000 Bitcoin options contracts will expire on Friday, May 15, with a notional value of roughly $2 billion. This event is small, so it is unlikely to have any impact on spot markets. Crypto prices took a mid-week dip following the US inflation report, but have started to...