Five Republicans and one Democrat won or went to runoffs following primaries in Georgia, Alabama and Kentucky after a crypto-backed PAC and its affiliates spent a combined $20 million on media and ads.
The stablecoin issuer bought SoftBank’s 26% stake, expanding its control over the public Bitcoin holder as it moves into lending, mining and capital markets.
<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy1pbWFnZXMuY3RtZWRpYS5pby9tZWRpYS9hcnRpY2xlLWNvdmVycy9oaS1zb3V0aC1rb3JlYS1hbmQtY3J5cHRvLWJpdGNvaW4uanBn.jpg" alt="Bitcoin sees fresh US sell-off as markets await Nvidia 'biggest earnings event'" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>Bitcoin struggles to overcome US selling pressure with markets on edge ahead of Nvidia's Q1 earnings report.</p>
Analytics provider Glassnode identified 10% of Bitcoin supply as structurally exposed to a quantum breakthrough, underscoring the need for a quantum-proof implementation such as BIP-360.
Ethereum is flashing a warning of a familiar bearish pattern that preceded a 41% drop in January, raising risks of a fresh breakdown.
EU opens MiCA review as consultation probes stablecoin interest rules, DeFi risks and classification gaps ahead of July's crypto authorization deadline.
If even a fraction of the more than 1 billion people who use AI daily delegate authority to AI agents for online spending, stablecoin adoption would grow substantially, a Fireblocks executive said.
<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy1pbWFnZXMuY3RtZWRpYS5pby9tZWRpYS9hcnRpY2xlLWNvdmVycy9jeWJlci10cmFkZXItc2NyZWVuLWJpdGNvaW4uanBn.jpg" alt="This Bitcoin price model targets ‘conservative’ $255K by year-end" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>Earlier, analysts at Bernstein and BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes also projected Bitcoin to reach new record highs in 2026.</p>
MAS found deficiencies in Bsquared’s risk management and conflict-of-interest policies, and that the firm had provided false or misleading information to the regulator on multiple occasions.
Bitcoin momentum is fading following drop to $76,000 as analysts warn a loss of key support at $74,000-$76,000 could trigger a deeper BTC price correction.
Qivalis expands to 37 banks after adding 25 new members across 15 countries, boosting euro stablecoin plans ahead of a second-half 2026 launch.
OpenAI is opening its first overseas applied AI lab in Singapore through a $234 million partnership expected to create more than 200 technical roles.
Bitwise’s Matt Hougan says Hyperliquid’s token is not priced as if it is tied to a “global super-app,” arguing the platform is more than just a crypto platform.
Financial regulators are also asked to review regulations that could be amended to streamline applications for eligible fintech firms seeking bank and credit union charters.
<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy1pbWFnZXMuY3RtZWRpYS5pby9tZWRpYS9hcnRpY2xlLWNvdmVycy9jcnlwdG8tbWFya2V0LW1hbmlwdWxhdGlvbi13YXJuaW5nLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="GitHub investigates unauthorized access to internal repositories" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>GitHub said the activity involved the exfiltration of about 3,800 internal repositories, and it removed the malicious code extension. </p>
<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy1pbWFnZXMuY3RtZWRpYS5pby9tZWRpYS9hcnRpY2xlLWNvdmVycy9sYXlvZmZzLWZpcmVkLWh1bWFuLXJlc291cmNlLWhyLWxlYXZpbmctcXVpdC1tZXRhLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Meta begins 8K global job cuts, starting in Singapore" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>Approximately 49,000 workers were laid off in 2026 as companies adopted a more AI-reliant business model.</p>
<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy1pbWFnZXMuY3RtZWRpYS5pby9tZWRpYS9hcnRpY2xlLWNvdmVycy9oaS1hcmUtdXMtYW5kLWlyYW4taW4tdGhlLW1pZGRsZS1vZi1hLXdhci13aG8taXMtd2lubmluZy5qcGc=.jpg" alt="US Senate advances resolution to curb Trump’s Iran war powers " class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>“Congress has the power to slam the brakes on this unwise conflict,” said bill sponsor and Democratic Senator Tim Kaine. </p>
AI Financial Corp. posted a net loss of $271.5 million in the first quarter of 2026 as it flagged significant doubt about its ability to continue operating for the next 12 months.
<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy1pbWFnZXMuY3RtZWRpYS5pby9tZWRpYS9hcnRpY2xlLWNvdmVycy9oaS10cmFuc2FjdGlvbnMtc3RvcHBlZC1ibG9jay5qcGc=.jpg" alt="Bankr temporarily disables transactions after 14 wallets hacked" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>Bankr recommends that affected users create a new wallet, generate a new seed phrase on a clean device and revoke approvals if remaining assets can’t be moved. </p>
<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy1pbWFnZXMuY3RtZWRpYS5pby9tZWRpYS9hcnRpY2xlLWNvdmVycy90b2tlbi1zY3JvbGxpbmctdHJ1dGgtc29jaWFsLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Trump-backed Truth Social pulls bids for crypto ETFs" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>The crypto ETFs were intended to be part of Trump Media & Technology Group’s broader crypto strategy, which included the launch of the Truth.fi financial platform.</p>