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Crypto PAC money pours into Texas primary runoffs, as prediction markets favor challengers

The crypto-aligned Protect Progress PAC reported spending another $750,000 on media for a Democratic candidate over Representative Al Green, whom it described as “actively hostile” to digital assets.

‘There is zero transparency’: My friend’s sister controls their mother’s estate. How can we stop her from stealing?

“The sister claims she does not have to explain herself to anyone.”

CoinQuant introduces trading infrastructure for the agent economy

CoinQuant, the AI-powered no-code trading platform that has attracted over 15,000 users since launch, today announces its expansion into a unified trading intelligence architecture built for both human traders and autonomous AI agents.

Squid and Safe Labs say third-party module behind $3.2M exploit

A third-party module drained about $3 million from Safe wallets, with Squid attributing the incident to an external Safe module, saying its core systems were unaffected.

ARIQO makes its Bangkok debut at SEABW, drawing industry attention

<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy1pbWFnZXMuY3RtZWRpYS5pby9tZWRpYS9hcnRpY2xlLWNvdmVycy8yMzQuanBn.jpg" alt="ARIQO makes its Bangkok debut at SEABW, drawing industry attention" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>Canton Foundation, Toss, BitGo Among Co-Hosts at Private Event; Token Launch Slated for Second Half of 2026</p>

Coinbase CEO’s finance wishlist mirrors company’s product roadmap

Brian Armstrong's wishlist for upgrading global finance aligns with the exchange's push into stocks, prediction markets and stablecoin payments, though some priorities remain aspirational.

Ethereum whale opens $100M short as Vitalik Buterin vows to 'sell less ETH'

ETH’s rebound toward the whale’s liquidation zone near $2,150 puts its short at risk of over $1 million in potential losses.

These underdogs are a big reason S&P 500 profit growth is the fastest in nearly 5 years

Ever since Big Tech went all in on artificial intelligence more than three years ago, seven companies have done the heavy lifting for overall S&P 500 earnings growth. But more recently, the other 493 names in the index have started to pull their weight.

Mastercard’s stock is up 11,000% since its IPO 20 years ago. What comes next?

Mastercard is in an elite club. Among S&P 500 components, only Nvidia and Apple shares have performed better over the two-decade span since the card company’s IPO.

Paper losses and scrapped ETFs. What Trump Media’s 2,650 BTC transfer really means

Digital asset treasuries (DATs) and the broader practice of building corporate Bitcoin reserves became hugely popular in 2024 and 2025, thanks in large part to the success of Strategy, whose "flywheel" many tried to replicate.

Cyannova Capital announces global launch at its first strategic reception in Hong Kong

Cyannova Capital (“Cyannova” or the “Company”), a New York-based investment firm, announces its inaugural investment fund, Cyannova Capital, LP, at its private industry reception held in Hong Kong.

Satoshi-era Bitcoin miner transfers $203M in BTC to OTC desks

A Satoshi-era Bitcoin miner moved 2,650 BTC worth about $203 million to FalconX and Cumberland, while retaining 6,000 BTC.

Crypto entrepreneur Chun Wang joins SpaceX mission to Mars

<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy1pbWFnZXMuY3RtZWRpYS5pby9tZWRpYS9hcnRpY2xlLWNvdmVycy9oaS1waWxvdC1sYXVuY2gtd2hhdC1pdC1tZWFucy1mb3ItcGlvbmVlcnMuanBn.jpg" alt="Crypto entrepreneur Chun Wang joins SpaceX mission to Mars" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>Chun Wang, who bankrolled and led a SpaceX flight over Earth’s poles, says he will head to Mars on SpaceX’s first manned mission to the red planet.</p>

Bitcoin ETFs' 6 day loss streak pushes market closer to net outflows for 2026

Dek: US Bitcoin ETF net inflows have shrunk to $536 million so far in 2026, after recording a six-day run of net outflows totalling $1.55 billion.

‘TrapDoor’ malware targets crypto dev tools in supply chain attack

Socket says a campaign of malicious packages is aiming to steal crypto and is injecting hidden instructions that hijack popular AI coding assistants.

‘Developed ecosystem’ based on crypto has sprung up for AI agents: Report

Stablecoins became the default settlement layer for AI agents as crypto payment rails can handle sub-dollar transactions more efficiently, says a report from Keyrock.

Kalshi backs prediction markets lobby group with former Trump official

"We’re not going to be outspent or out-organized by entrenched interests protecting their monopolies," said John Bivona, head of government relations at Kalshi.

SEC postpones plan allowing 'innovation exemption' for tokenized stocks: Report

The SEC has reportedly delayed releasing a proposal permitting tokenized stock trading after receiving industry concerns.

Is the stock market closed on Memorial Day? Does the post office deliver mail?

The holiday weekend will affect the stock and bond market. Here’s what you need to know.

Oil prices tumble as deal to end Iran war appears close, though Trump says there’s no rush

The U.S. appears close to reaching an agreement that would end the war with Iran and reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz, according to reports Sunday, sending oil prices sharply lower.