Key Takeaways Moody’s assigned an Aaa-mf assessment to Fidelity International’s USD Digital Liquidity Fund on May 13, 2026. The fund, managed by FIL Investments International, targets institutional investors with $34.5B in MMF AUM. The Ethereum-based tokenized fund plans to expand to ZKsync, with 24/7 redemptions subject to liquidity. Fidelity’s Tokenized Money Market Fund Earns Top …
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Bitcoin Slides Below $79K as $304M in Crypto Longs Vanish After PPI Shock
Key Takeaways Bitcoin tumbled to $78,704 on May 13 following a sharp acceleration in wholesale inflation data. Coinglass data shows the crash triggered $94 million in BTC long liquidations on the top cryptocurrency. Polymarket odds favor a Fed pause in June despite PPI jumping 1.4% in April 2026. Geopolitical Tensions and Macro Factors Bitcoin briefly …
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Bitcoiner Dumps Old Computer Files Into Claude AI, Recovers 5 BTC Lost Since 2015
Key Takeaways X user @cprkrn recovered roughly 5 BTC worth up to $500K on May 13, 2026, using Anthropic’s Claude AI. Claude fixed a btcrecover bug to decrypt a legacy P2PKH wallet locked since 2014 or 2015. The recovery shows Claude can handle niche technical tasks, raising new hope for holders with old wallets. Bitcoiner …
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XRP Momentum Cools After $1.50 Rejection as Traders Watch Critical Support Levels
Key Takeaways XRP held above $1.40 on May 26, 2025, preserving its broader bullish market structure. XRP momentum weakened on 1H and 4H charts as traders monitored resistance near $1.50. MACD signaled a buy for XRP, while EMA and SMA data pointed to bullish continuation. XRP Chart Outlook XRP‘s 1-hour chart reflected growing short-term selling …
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Fidelity Leads $233M Bitcoin ETFs Loss as Solana Funds Add $19M
Key Takeaways Bitcoin ETFs lost $233.25M as Fidelity FBTC and Ark ARKB led Tuesday’s outflows. Ether ETFs dropped $130.62M, with Blackrock ETHA seeing a $102.04M exit. XRP gained $5.31M and solana $19.07M as investors rotated into altcoin ETFs. Bitcoin ETFs Trade $1.68B as Solana and XRP Inflows Highlight Shifting Investor Appetite The market’s appetite for …
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Trump Dismisses Inflation Pressure on Americans While April PPI Tops 6% Year-Over-Year
Key Takeaways U.S. PPI jumped 6% year-over-year in April 2026, the biggest gain since December 2022, driven largely by energy costs. Gasoline prices climbed 15.6%, and energy goods rose 7.8%, both tied directly to Strait of Hormuz disruptions from the U.S.-Israel-Iran war. Trump told reporters that Americans’ financial hardships are “not even a little bit” …
Wells Fargo Raises Blackrock Ether ETF Stake to 1.1M Shares in Q1
Wells Fargo adjusted its crypto-related portfolio in the first quarter of 2026, increasing exposure to ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) while reshaping its bitcoin ETF positions and making a major bet on Strategy, according to a new regulatory filing. The bank disclosed larger holdings in ether-linked funds through its latest Form 13F filing with the U.S. …
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Japan’s Metaplanet Posts $725M Q1 Loss as Bitcoin Stack Reaches 40,177 BTC
Key Takeaways Metaplanet Inc. grew its bitcoin holdings to 40,177 BTC ($3.2 billion) by March 31, 2026, solidifying its status as the premier corporate treasury for the asset outside the United States. The Tokyo-listed firm delivered a 2.8% BTC Yield in Q1 2026, effectively increasing the amount of bitcoin backing each share despite a broader …
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Ink Ecosystem Gains Institutional Liquidity via New Maple Finance Partnership
Key Takeaways Maple integrated with Ink on May 13, 2026, to expand institutional yield products to layer two ( L2) users. The launch scales DeFi by giving 10 million Ink users access to Maple’s $3.8 billion AUM ecosystem. Users can soon access syrupUSDT on the Tydro protocol as Maple eyes further onchain fintech expansion. Onchain …
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Despite $82,000 Resistance, Bitcoin Prints Higher Lows Since April Bottom
Key Takeaways Bitcoin held near $80,550 on May 13, 2026, as indicators stayed mostly neutral. Market data showed bitcoin volume hit $40.58B as resistance formed near $82,800. Charts suggest bitcoin must reclaim $81,500 or risk falling toward $77,000. Bitcoin Chart Outlook The daily bitcoin chart continued flashing a cautiously bullish tone despite repeated rejection near …
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Strategy Estimated to Have Bought 2,110 BTC Today Using STRC Proceeds
Key Takeaways Strategy is estimated to have bought 2,110 BTC on May 13, funded by proceeds from its STRC preferred stock program. The company raised $206M via STRC in May 2026, issuing 2.12 million shares at near its $100 par value. Strategy’s total holdings now stand near 820,000 BTC, acquired at an average cost of …
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Schumer Says Democrats Want a Good Crypto Bill as CLARITY Act Enters Key Phase
Key Takeaways Schumer publicly backed crypto legislation, saying Democrats want “a good crypto bill” to pass in 2026. The GENIUS Act passed the Senate 68-30 in 2025, with 18 Democrats voting yes despite Schumer’s earlier resistance. Senate Banking Chair Tim Scott has targeted a CLARITY Act markup for May 14 and a floor vote by …
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JPMorgan Eyes Ethereum Again With Second Tokenized Treasury Fund
Key Takeaways JPMorgan filed with the SEC to launch JLTXX, its 2nd Ethereum tokenized fund, via Kinexys Digital Assets. JLTXX must hold 100% short-term U.S. Treasuries, aligning with GENIUS Act stablecoin reserve rules. Blackrock’s BUIDL surpassed $2.8B in AUM by early 2026, setting the pace in tokenized Treasury competition. Kinexys Powers the Onchain Infrastructure The …
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Ray Dalio Warns Bitcoin’s Correlation With Tech Stocks Hurts Its Safe Haven Appeal
Key Takeaways Ray Dalio argues Bitcoin failed as a safe haven in 2026. Bitcoin’s 20% first-quarter drop and link to tech stocks bolster Dalio’s view that it is not digital gold. Michael Saylor defends bitcoin, noting it has outperformed gold since Strategy adopted the asset in 2020. Dalio: Bitcoin Too Small to Rival Gold In …
MEXC Commits to 1,000 BTC Purchase as Guardian Fund Targets $500M Expansion
Key Takeaways MEXC plans to expand its Guardian Fund to $500M over two years, along with a 1,000 BTC reserve. MEXC logged $270M inflows by May 11, reflecting demand for stronger reserve safeguards. MEXC will add on-chain BTC and USDT proof-of-reserves to boost transparency and trust. BTC and USDT to Serve as Dual Reserve System …
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