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05/18/2026 07:45 AM

Iran Launches Bitcoin Payment Platform For Strait Of Hormuz Insurance

Iran has launched a new maritime insurance platform for cargo moving through the Strait of Hormuz, with payments settled in Bitcoin, according to a report from Iran’s semi-official Fars News Agency. The project places Bitcoin inside one of the world’s most politically sensitive shipping corridors, where energy flows, sanctions pressure and maritime risk have become […]
05/18/2026 02:00 AM

Bitcoin Social Euphoria Hits Yearly High Amid CLARITY Act Buzz

The CLARITY Act’s landmark committee approval has sent Bitcoin sentiment soaring to its highest point in months.  Related Reading: $10M Gone: Thorchain Exploit Triggers Security Fears Across DeFi Data from Santiment shows that bullish Bitcoin commentary on social media has climbed to one of its greediest readings of the year, with 1.55 bullish comments for […]
05/18/2026 12:00 AM

Grayscale, VanEck File Amendments For BNB ETF – Next Altcoin Launch?

Recent filings with the SEC suggest the Binance Coin (BNB) may be the next altcoin to get a spot ETF in the US. In particular, asset management firms VanEck and Grayscale have repeatedly amended their S-1 registration forms, reflecting regulatory guidance and increasing the likelihood of a launch. Related Reading: XRP Records Over 400M In […]
05/17/2026 10:00 PM

Crypto Systems Could Be Outpaced By Quantum Tech By 2033, Says Hoskinson

Crypto may need a major overhaul sooner than most people think. Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson pointed to a specific proposal — Bitcoin Improvement Proposal BIP-361 — as a potential path forward for gradually moving Bitcoin users away from older wallet addresses toward ones built to resist quantum attacks. Related Reading: $10M Gone: Thorchain Exploit Triggers […]
05/17/2026 08:00 PM

Bitcoin MVRV Pattern Predicts Major Downswing Ahead – Details

Bitcoin (BTC) is trading around $78,000, as prices continue to fall following another rejection at the $82,000 barrier on Friday. Despite the encouraging rally over the five weeks of Q2 2026, several analysts predict Bitcoin is now in the initial stages of another prolonged price correction, likely heading to an “actual” price bottom. According to […]
05/17/2026 06:00 PM

CLARITY Act Could Unlock Wider Tech Growth In America, Says a16z

Bipartisan support remains the main obstacle standing between the CLARITY Act and becoming law. That was the assessment from asset management firm Grayscale on Friday, even as the company said it believes the bill has a strong chance of passing. Republicans hold 53 Senate seats, meaning at least seven Democrats would need to cross the […]
05/17/2026 04:00 PM

Bitcoin Price Could Resume Its Downward Trend As Realized Profit Climbs To 2022 Level

Based on its performance over the past month, the Bitcoin price seems to be fighting its way out of the bear market. However, the overall market structure has yet to completely shift from a downward to a positive trend. In fact, a recent on-chain analysis suggests that the premier cryptocurrency might have recently formed a […]
05/17/2026 02:00 PM

Crypto Confidence Surges As Italy’s Largest Bank Doubles Holdings In Q1

Ripple recently announced it would offer custody services to Intesa Sanpaolo — a deal that raised eyebrows when the Italian bank’s first-quarter filings showed it had quietly bought about $26 million worth of crypto through the Grayscale XRP Trust ETF in the same period. Related Reading: Crypto ATM Giant Bitcoin Depot Warns Of Possible Collapse […]

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