UAE-regulated stablecoins to develop AED-USD conversion rails for institutional settlement

AE Coin and USD Universal are building a regulated settlement rail for converting between UAE dirham and US dollar stablecoins, targeting institutional payments and treasury flows in the UAE. The system, powered by Al Maryah Community Bank, is designed as a regulated conversion rail enabling near-instant exchange between the dirham-pegged AE Coin and the US …

Stablecoin adoption to scale on back of ‘very large’ tech firms: Bitwise

Stablecoins are more likely to go mainstream if adopted by major technology companies, a shift Bitwise says could help push the market closer to a projected $4 trillion by the end of the decade. Bitwise chief investment officer Matt Hougan said on Tuesday that DoorDash and Meta’s recent use of stablecoins for payments in limited …

Roobet Launches Prediction Markets on May 6 – First Major Crypto Casino To Integrate the Format

May 6, 2026 – Los Angeles, United States Roobet, the global crypto-first entertainment platform, today announced the launch of its new prediction markets offering, going live on May 6, 2026, at roobet.com/predictions. With this launch, Roobet becomes the first major crypto casino to offer fully integrated prediction markets, expanding beyond traditional casino and sportsbook experiences …

JPMorgan, Mastercard make first cross-border US Treasury transfer via XRP Ledger

Wall Street bank JPMorgan and credit card giant Mastercard said they have completed the first cross-border, cross-bank redemption of a tokenized US Treasury fund, working with Ripple’s XRP Ledger and interbank settlement rails. The pilot transaction involved blockchain tokenization platform Ondo Finance redeeming the US Ondo Short-Term US Government Treasuries (OUSG) fund for Ripple on …

Three reasons why Ether price rallies fizzle near $2.4K

Key takeaways: A sharp fifty percent drop in exchange activity and decentralized application revenue is stalling Ether price growth. Institutional investor interest in Ether remains under pressure as major holders like Bitmine face billions in unrealized losses.  Ether (ETH) has failed to sustain levels above $2,400 for the past three months, consistently lagging behind most …

Bitcoin Jumps Above $82,000 As US-Iran Deal Hopes Lift Markets

Bitcoin pushed above $82,000 on Wednesday as markets rallied around fresh hopes that the US and Iran are moving closer to a framework agreement that could cool the conflict and ease pressure on global energy markets. The move extended Bitcoin’s recovery from its early-February low near $60,000, putting the asset up more than 36% from …

Bitcoin Eyes $90K As Bears Get Burned Again Amid $30B Open Interest Surge

More than $4 billion in long positions now sit within striking distance of liquidation near $77,000 — a figure that underscores just how much is riding on Bitcoin holding its current footing above $80,000. Related Reading Bears Keep Rebuilding, Keep Getting Burned Data tracked by Bitcoin researcher Axel Adler Jr. shows that close to $8 …

VanEck Forecast: Bitcoin Could Climb To $1,000,000 By 2031, Research Head Says

Ronaldo is an experienced crypto enthusiast dedicated to the nascent and ever-evolving industry. With over five years of extensive research and unwavering dedication, he has cultivated a profound interest in the world of cryptocurrencies. Ronaldo’s journey began with a spark of curiosity, which soon transformed into a deep passion for understanding the intricacies of this …

Bullish Signal? Crypto Funds Log 5th Consecutive Week Of Inflows

They say journalists never truly clock out. But for Christian, that’s not just a metaphor, it’s a lifestyle. By day, he navigates the ever-shifting tides of the cryptocurrency market, wielding words like a seasoned editor and crafting articles that decipher the jargon for the masses. When the PC goes on hibernate mode, however, his pursuits …

XRP Price Is Replicating The 2017 Trend And The Implications Are Parabolic

Analysts are predicting an explosive surge in XRP’s price this year, comparing the current cycle to the 2017 bull market. According to a recent forecast, XRP’s chart structure is replicating the bullish patterns that preceded its historic 2017 rally. Experts believe that if this historical trend plays out perfectly, the XRP price, which has been …

ETH Stuck Below $2.4K Despite Wider Crypto Market Recovery

Key takeaways: A sharp fifty percent drop in exchange activity and decentralized application revenue is stalling Ether price growth. Institutional investor interest in Ether remains under pressure as major holders like Bitmine face billions in unrealized losses.  Ether (ETH) has failed to sustain levels above $2,400 for the past three months, consistently lagging behind most …

Bitcoin market dominance moves above 61%: Will altcoins follow?

Bitcoin’s market dominance climbed above 61% as BTC led crypto market flows. Data also showed Binance-listed altcoins’ share of volume hitting 49% in March. Bitcoin dominance climbed to 61% on Wednesday, its highest level since November 2025. The metric has risen from 58.44% at the start of April, proving that the bullish trend continues to …

Hut 8 investors shrug off Q1 loss, stoke 33% stock surge

Investors appeared to disregard Hut 8’s reported first quarter 2026 net loss of more than $253 million on Wednesday, lifting the shares of the Bitcoin mining company by more than 33%. Hut 8 attributed the loss to a reduction in the market value of its Bitcoin (BTC) holdings, which fell from a high of over …

Crypto-backed Republican candidate wins Indiana congressional primary

A Republican US House of Representatives member running for reelection has won his party’s primary after crypto-affiliated groups contributed more than $500,000 in supportive media buys. Representative James Baird won Tuesday’s Republican primary for Indiana House District 4 with more than 60% of the vote, beating challenger Craig Haggard and others. Beginning with his first …

Price predictions 5/6: BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, HYPE, ADA, BCH, ZEC

Key points: Bitcoin is expected to face selling at $84,000, but a shallow pullback increases the likelihood of an upside breakout. Several major altcoins are showing strength at lower levels, but the bears are expected to pose substantial challenges at the resistance level. Bitcoin (BTC) rallied above $82,800 on Wednesday, but bulls were unable to …

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