eBay's rejection highlights the challenges GameStop faces in its transformation efforts, emphasizing the need for sustainable growth strategies.

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Anthropic's decision highlights the intensifying tech rivalry, potentially impacting global AI collaboration and cybersecurity dynamics.

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The deteriorating US-Iran relations could destabilize global oil markets and heighten geopolitical tensions, impacting international diplomacy.

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Decentralized trading of Hong Kong equities via Trust Wallet could democratize access, reduce reliance on intermediaries, and increase market fluidity.

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AI's role in crypto recovery highlights its potential in digital asset management, raising ethical questions about privacy and security.

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Senate Confirms Bitcoin Friendly Kevin Warsh As Fed Chair Ahead of Clarity Act Vote

The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Kevin Warsh as the next chair of the Federal Reserve in the most divisive confirmation vote in the central bank’s modern history, handing President Donald Trump a landmark win just as fresh inflation data clouds the path to the interest rate cuts he has loudly demanded.

The chamber voted 54–45 to confirm Warsh, 56, making him the 11th Fed chair of the modern banking era and the wealthiest person ever to hold the position. The vote was nearly entirely along party lines, with only Pennsylvania Democratic Senator John Fetterman crossing over in support.

Warsh takes over from Jerome Powell, whose four-year term as chair expires Friday — though Powell is not departing the Fed entirely, as he retains his seat as a board governor through 2028.

Warsh is no stranger to the Fed’s marble corridors. He previously served on the Board of Governors from 2006 to 2011, becoming the youngest member in the institution’s history at age 35. 

His return comes at a far more turbulent moment: the Fed is grappling with persistent inflation above its 2% target, economic fallout from the war in Iran, and a looming Supreme Court fight over the fate of Governor Lisa Cook.

Trump has made no secret of his expectations. The president repeatedly clashed with Powell over what he viewed as overly restrictive monetary policy, and Warsh was selected from a field of nearly a dozen candidates — including current governors Christopher Waller and Michelle Bowman — with rate relief firmly in mind. 

Yet this week’s data has complicated the picture, with pipeline price pressures accelerating at their highest pace in more than three years, causing markets to scale back rate-cut bets and even price in a chance of an increase later this year. Warsh’s first FOMC meeting as chair is scheduled for June 16–17.

Warsh: Bitcoin doesn’t trouble me

For the Bitcoin community, Warsh’s confirmation carries singular weight. He is the first incoming Fed chair to have held direct exposure to digital assets, including an equity stake in Flashnet, a Bitcoin payments startup, as well as ties to crypto index manager Bitwise and stablecoin project Basis. 

He has publicly described Bitcoin as “an important asset” and “a very good policeman for policy,” arguing its price reflects real-world confidence in the Fed’s inflation management. “Bitcoin doesn’t trouble me,” Warsh said at a Hoover Institution event last year, framing it as a signal of monetary credibility rather than a threat to the dollar.

Lawmakers are set to vote tomorrow on the Clarity Act, a closely watched piece of legislation that could reshape regulatory oversight for bitcoin and digital assets in the United States.

Rep. French Hill (R-AR) praised the confirmation, saying Warsh’s “commitment to disciplined monetary policy will help restore confidence in our economy”. 

Critics, including Sen. Elizabeth Warren, spent his April 21 confirmation hearing warning that political pressure from the White House could compromise the Fed’s independence — a concern Warsh flatly rejected, vowing to keep monetary policy “strictly independent”.

Powell, for his part, said he plans to “keep a low profile as a governor.”

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Coinbase CEO Says Crypto Bill Could Rewire American Finance — Senate Votes Thursday

A long-stalled crypto market structure bill is moving through Congress with new momentum — and Coinbase’s top executive says it could reshape the American financial system.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong declared his company’s support for the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act on Wednesday, calling the legislation a “true compromise” that balances the demands of the crypto industry against the interests of the traditional banking sector and signaling the bill is in the best shape he has seen since negotiations began.

The statements, via Fox News, came as the Senate Banking Committee prepared to hold its markup of the CLARITY Act on May 14, the first formal committee vote on the legislation in the Senate after months of procedural delays and two cancelled markups.

Committee Chairman Tim Scott has set a target of June or July 2026 for a full Senate floor vote, while the White House has marked July 4 as its goal for a presidential signature.

A legislative marathon is taking place

The CLARITY Act — formally H.R. 3633, the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025 — cleared the House of Representatives on July 17, 2025, in a 294–134 bipartisan vote, with all 216 House Republicans in support and 78 Democrats crossing the aisle. 

Since then, the bill sat in the Senate Banking Committee through two cancelled markups, extended stablecoin negotiations, and an intensifying lobbying war between crypto firms and Wall Street banks.

At its core, the legislation draws a regulatory line between the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. 

Under the bill, the CFTC would hold exclusive jurisdiction over spot and cash markets for digital commodities while the SEC retains authority over investment contract assets and primary market fundraising. Stablecoins are carved out as a separate category under shared oversight.

The Senate version of the bill expanded beyond the House text, growing to nine titles that cover decentralized finance protections, illicit finance provisions, bankruptcy safeguards for crypto customers, and the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act, which creates safe harbors for software developers who publish code without controlling customer funds.

The stablecoin standoff

The bill’s most contested provision centered on stablecoin yield. Banks warned that permitting crypto platforms to pay rewards on stablecoin balances would trigger deposit flight from traditional bank accounts and threaten lending operations. Crypto firms, led by Coinbase, argued that restrictions would hand banks a competitive advantage and strip Americans of new financial tools.

The standoff produced a compromise brokered by Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD). Under the final language in Section 404 of the bill, stablecoin issuers and affiliated digital asset service providers cannot pay yield on balances if that yield is the functional or economic equivalent of bank interest. 

Activity-based rewards — cashback on payments, transaction-based incentives, and rewards tied to commerce — remain permitted. A stablecoin holder who takes no action generates no return.

Armstrong confirmed his support after the compromise text became public, with Coinbase’s Chief Policy Officer Faryar Shirzad declaring the industry “secured what is important.” 

Speaking on Fox, Armstrong credited Senators Tillis, Alsobrooks, and their staffs for bringing both sides to the table. “I’ve got to give a lot of credit to Senators Brooks and Tillis and their staff who worked tirelessly on this,” he said.

Armstrong described a financial sector moving fast toward digital asset integration.

 “I go around and I speak with lots of different bank CEOs, and many of them are just leaning into this as an opportunity to grow their business,” he said. “They’re integrating stablecoins as fast as they can.”

More than 100 crypto firms and industry groups, including the Crypto Council for Innovation and the Blockchain Association, wrote to the Senate Banking Committee in April urging the panel to advance the bill, warning that continued delays risk pushing innovation and capital outside the United States. 

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reinforced that call, telling a Senate panel the legislation is essential to protecting the dollar’s status as the world’s reserve currency.

The Thursday markup is not the finish line. If the Banking Committee approves the bill, it must merge with a version passed by the Senate Agriculture Committee in a party-line 12–11 vote in January 2026.

A full Senate floor vote requires 60 votes, making Democratic support a practical requirement and leaving an ongoing fight over ethics provisions — specifically language addressing President Trump and his family’s crypto holdings — as the bill’s biggest remaining fault line.

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Bitcoin Suisse Secures Bermuda Regulatory Approvals for International Digital Asset Expansion

Bitcoin Suisse (International) Ltd., an affiliate of the Switzerland-based Bitcoin Suisse Group, has obtained dual regulatory approvals from the Bermuda Monetary Authority, according to a note shared with Bitcoin Magazine. 

The Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA) granted the entity a Class F license under Bermuda’s Digital Asset Business Act (DABA) and a Class B registration under the Investment Business Act 2003. 

The approvals, granted on a pre-operational basis, authorize Bitcoin Suisse to provide regulated digital asset management and investment advisory services to professional and institutional clients. The entity is domiciled in Hamilton, Bermuda, and is a subsidiary of BTCS Holding Ltd., the group’s parent holding company.

The DABA license covers the provision of regulated digital asset business services, while the IBA registration permits investment advisory and discretionary portfolio management. 

Clients may fund mandates in Bitcoin, stablecoins, or fiat currency, the company said. The entity operates on a non-custodial basis, relying on regulated custodial providers and partner banks for institutional-grade security.

Andrej Majcen, Co-Founder and Group CEO of Bitcoin Suisse, framed the approvals as a turning point for the firm’s global ambitions. 

“Institutional investors recognize digital assets as a permanent part of their portfolios. What they need is a partner who combines deep crypto-native expertise with the governance and regulatory standards they expect from traditional financial services,” Majcen said. “The BMA approvals mark an important step in Bitcoin Suisse’s transition towards a global wealth management platform.”

Multi-region bitcoin expansion strategy

Investment decisions will draw on Bitcoin Suisse’s proprietary Crypto Analysis Framework and its Global Crypto Taxonomy — a classification system covering approximately 600 digital assets across six sectors, developed over more than a decade of research. An experienced CIO Office and dedicated research function will underpin all client mandates.

Bermuda has positioned itself as a global hub for digital asset regulation since introducing the Digital Asset Business Act in 2018, one of the first comprehensive frameworks of its kind in the world. The jurisdiction’s regulatory architecture has attracted crypto-native firms seeking institutional credibility and offshore reach.

The Bermuda approvals build on Bitcoin Suisse’s existing international presence. The group holds an In-Principle Approval from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of the Abu Dhabi Global Market, establishing a regulated footprint in the Middle East. Together, the two jurisdictions form the foundation of a multi-region expansion strategy targeting ultra-high-net-worth individuals, family offices, external asset managers, and corporate counterparties.

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The 2036 Issue: Letter From The Editor

None of us can see the future. We don’t know what 2036 will bring. 

We all like to tell ourselves that we can, or do, and maybe we do actually see small pieces of it coming before we catch up to them, but none of us see the whole picture. That’s, at the end of the day, part of what it is to be human. 

Nevertheless we can’t seem to help ourselves from at least trying. 

Going into the second half of the 2020s we are coming out of a time period that marked wild and tumultuous disruption, with the world changing in both big and small ways that none of us could have imagined in our wildest dreams at the start of 2020. As we enter the second half of the decade, events around the world are starting to push us in a direction that seems like it will be even more disruptive and unpredictable than the first half of the decade. 

In this issue, we are going to do what we can’t help ourselves doing, we’re going to try to predict the shape of the next decade. I say shape, and not just the future itself, because that is the best that human beings can actually do. 

These pages are filled with pieces written by some of the most influential and intelligent people that engage in this space trying to look ahead and provide something of value to you, the reader. Some have given deep analysis of how larger geopolitical trends will unfold, others have written more lighthearted musings on what different aspects of our lives will be like day-to-day, and some have written what I can only call warnings or reminders of what to keep in mind while navigating the coming ten years. 

Every few generations, the world seems to go through some tumultuous upheaval. A radical shift that upends the order and institutions that maintained the previous shape of the world. I think we are entering that next period now, and we’ve probably been standing in its doorway since 2020. 

Chaos and change are not solely reasons to give in to fear, or anxiety, they are also reasons to have hope and optimism. When things fall apart, it doesn’t just mean the end of what was there before, it means there is space to build something new. It signals the beginning of something new in the exact same moment that it signals the end of something old. 

The next ten years are going to be the biggest opportunity yet for Bitcoin. We can either spend them optimistically building, putting our energy into bringing into reality the positive impact we see that Bitcoin can have on the world, or we can squander them doing the opposite. 

Ultimately, the shape the future has when it finally arrives at our doorstep will be the shape that all of our individual actions and choices mold it into. 

Make them count. 

Don’t miss your chance to own The 2036 Issue — featuring articles written by many influential figures in the space pondering the challenges of the next decade!

This piece is the Letter from the Editor featured in the latest Print edition of Bitcoin Magazine, The 2036 Issue. We’re sharing it here as an early look at the ideas explored throughout the full issue.

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Senate Crypto Bill Faces Over 100 Amendments Ahead of Thursday Markup

Senate Banking Committee members have filed more than 100 proposed amendments to the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, according to Politico reporting. The panel is set to convene on Thursday for a long-awaited markup vote that crypto and industry leaders say could reshape digital asset regulation in the United States.

The committee scheduled its executive session for 10:30 a.m. on May 14 at Room 538 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building in Washington, D.C., where lawmakers will debate the amendments and vote on whether to send the bill to the full Senate floor. 

The flood of filings follows the release of an updated 309-page draft of the bill earlier this week, expanded from the 278-page version proposed in January.

Senator Elizabeth Warren leads the opposition push, submitting more than 40 amendments alone, with the bulk of proposed changes coming from Democratic members of the Banking Committee. 

The wave of filings mirrors the January markup session, which drew 137 amendments before that session was cancelled, signaling that resistance to the bill remains strong even as its supporters push for a final vote.

At the center of the dispute is how the bill handles stablecoin yield products — crypto that offer returns to holders. Banking groups argue such crypto products threaten traditional deposit bases; crypto firms counter that reward programs support liquidity and customer activity without functioning as bank deposits.

The American Bankers Association has sent more than 8,000 letters to Senate offices since last Friday, targeting the stablecoin yield compromise brokered by Senators Thom Tillis and Angela Alsobrooks. That compromise, reached after months of negotiations, prohibits stablecoin issuers from paying interest or yield to users who hold tokens passively, while preserving exceptions for rewards tied to genuine platform transactions and payment activity.

Senators Jack Reed and Tina Smith filed amendments to tighten those standards further, targeting products that deliver returns in ways that resemble traditional interest-bearing deposit accounts. 

The banking lobby maintains the existing compromise language still leaves room for stablecoin platforms to replicate high-yield savings products without meeting bank-level regulatory requirements.

Senate ethics provisions and developer protections

Senator Chris Van Hollen introduced a proposal that would prohibit senior government officials and their families from owning or promoting crypto-related businesses — a demand Democrats say is non-negotiable given President Trump’s close ties to the crypto industry. 

Republican sponsors have resisted the provision, with some warning that ethics riders could fracture the coalition needed for the bill to advance.

A recent draft of the bill already included language shielding noncustodial developers from being classified as money transmitting businesses, with that protection extended retroactively to cover past conduct.

The broader stakes for the crypto industry

The CLARITY Act, formally H.R. 3633, passed the House on July 17, 2025, by a 294–134 bipartisan vote before stalling in the Senate through two cancelled markup sessions and protracted stablecoin negotiations.

At its core, the bill would draw a clear jurisdictional line between the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, ending years of enforcement-based policymaking that left crypto firms operating under legal ambiguity.

Prediction markets have priced the odds of the bill becoming law in 2026 roughly at 60%, the highest level in months, with the White House setting a July 4 target for a presidential signature.

Committee Chairman Tim Scott had originally targeted a Senate floor vote for September 2025, then pushed that deadline to end-of-year, and most recently said he hoped to reach a full Senate vote by June or July 2026. 

Thursday’s markup is the first formal committee vote on the bill in the Senate, and its outcome will determine whether that timeline is still within reach.

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The digital asset market has been hit by a wave of intense volatility, leaving traders and long-term holders in a state of shock. After a period of bullish consolidation where Bitcoin ($BTC) appeared to be building a base for a six-figure run, the tide has turned. Today, the leading cryptocurrency plummeted below the psychological $80,000 mark, dragging the rest of the market, including Ethereum ($ETH), down with it.

Bitcoin Price Crash Today

Bitcoin is currently trading at approximately $79,100, having officially lost the $80,000 support level that bulls defended for weeks. This 5% intraday drop has triggered over $300 million in liquidations, primarily affecting over-leveraged long positions. The sudden move has shifted market sentiment from "Greed" to "Fear" almost instantly.

Why did Bitcoin Price Crash? 

The primary catalyst for today's market crash is the release of the U.S. Producer Price Index (PPI) for April 2026. The data, published this morning by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, revealed that wholesale inflation is surging at its fastest pace in years.

The PPI Shock by the Numbers

• Headline PPI: Increased by 1.4% month-over-month, vastly exceeding the 0.5% forecast.
• Year-over-Year PPI: Hit 6.0%, the highest level in 3.5 years (since late 2022).
• Core PPI (ex-food & energy): Jumped 1.0% MoM, signaling that inflation is broad-based and not just tied to volatile sectors.

A significant driver of this spike was a 15.6% surge in gasoline prices and a 7.8% rise in energy goods, largely due to the escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East affecting global supply chains.

Why High PPI Destroys the Crypto Narrative

Bitcoin is often touted as an "inflation hedge," but in practice, it behaves as a high-beta liquidity asset. When the US PPI comes in this high, it forces the Federal Reserve to maintain a hawkish stance.

The market is now pricing in a "higher-for-longer" interest rate environment. Higher rates make the US Dollar stronger and Treasury yields more attractive, which naturally sucks liquidity out of risk assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum.

Technical Analysis: Is $75k the Next Stop?

From a technical perspective, the Bitcoin kurs has broken below its 50-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA). This is a major bearish signal for swing traders.

• Crucial Resistance: For any hope of a recovery, BTC must reclaim $80,500 on the daily candle.
• Support Levels: The next major "liquidity pocket" is located at $75,000. If the selling pressure continues, analysts expect a rapid descent to this level as stop-losses are triggered.
• Ethereum Impact: ETH cours has also broken its support at $2,275, currently eyeing the $2,100 zone.

To manage the current volatility, many investors are moving their funds to safety. You can compare the most secure storage options in our hardware wallets comparison or look for exchanges with higher liquidity on our exchange comparison page.

As of May 13, 2026, PEPE remains a central figure in the meme coin landscape. While many expected the "frog" to fade into obscurity, it has maintained a significant market presence. However, the 2026 market is vastly different from the speculative frenzy of years past. With $Bitcoin dominance rising to over 58.5%, the question for retail investors is simple: Is PEPE a hidden gem or a falling knife?

Is PEPE Worth Buying?

Currently trading at $0.00000418, PEPE is in a "make or break" consolidation phase.

• The Bull Case: If PEPE breaks the current descending resistance, it could target $0.00000580 in the short term.
• The Bear Case: Analysts warn that if support at $0.00000304 fails, PEPE could see a further 23% drop by mid-May.

For those seeking high-risk, high-reward plays, PEPE is still "worth it" as a speculative tool, but it is no longer the "easy money" it was during its inception.

PEPE as a High-Beta Asset

In 2026, professional traders treat PEPE as a High-Beta asset. This means PEPE tends to move in the same direction as Bitcoin but with much greater intensity. When the market is "Risk-On," PEPE outperforms; when the market consolidates—as it is doing now in May 2026—PEPE often bleeds value faster than major coins.

Performance Comparison: PEPE vs. The Giants

To determine if PEPE is worth buying, we must look at how it stacks up against the "Serious" assets in May 2026.

PEPE vs. Bitcoin (BTC)

Bitcoin is currently the preferred choice for institutional capital, with funds flowing back into BTC as altcoins struggle. PEPE is only a superior buy if you anticipate a massive retail surge that lowers Bitcoin's dominance.

PEPE vs. XRP

XRP has found a floor at $1.40, backed by its utility in cross-border payments. PEPE lacks this fundamental "floor," making it more susceptible to total retracements if community interest dips.

PEPE Price Analysis: Key Levels for PEPE Coin

The weekly chart shows a tightening wedge. The RSI is at 45.02, which is firmly in "no man's land."

Key Support and Resistance

• Resistance ($0.00000479 - $0.00000592): PEPE has failed to break this level four times in 2026. A daily close above this is the primary "Buy" signal for trend followers.
• Support ($0.00000304): This is the ultimate "safety net." According to recent crypto news, a breach here would likely invalidate the 2026 bull thesis.

2026 Market Catalysts

• Other Frogs Threat: New competitors are siphoning liquidity from the original PEPE community, posing a significant threat to PEPE's "meme-king" status.
• Institutional Moves: While JPMorgan is launching tokenized funds on Ethereum, meme coins like PEPE rely entirely on social media virality and potential "Spot Meme ETF" rumors.

IS PEPE Coin Worth Buying in 2026?

PEPE is worth buying in 2026 only if you are using "play money." It remains a powerful tool for catching volatility, but it is underperforming compared to the stability of Bitcoin.

JPMorgan Chase intensified its foray into the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem by filing for a new tokenized money-market fund on the Ethereum blockchain. This move, identified through recent SEC filings, underscores a major shift in how "Global Systemically Important Banks" (GSIBs) view public blockchain infrastructure not just as an experiment, but as a primary settlement layer for institutional liquidity.

JPMorgan’s Ethereum Strategy

The bank’s latest vehicle, the JPMorgan OnChain Liquidity-Token Money Market Fund (JLTXX), follows the successful late-2025 launch of its first public-chain fund, MONY (My OnChain Net Yield Fund). Unlike early permissioned experiments, these funds leverage the public Ethereum network, allowing for greater interoperability with the broader digital asset ecosystem.

Tokenized Money Market Funds

A tokenized money-market fund is a traditional financial product—typically investing in short-term U.S. Treasury bills and repurchase agreements—where ownership is represented by digital tokens (often ERC-20 on Ethereum).

• Yield on-chain: Investors earn dividends that accrue daily and are distributed as additional tokens.
• 24/7 Liquidity: Unlike traditional banking hours, these tokens can be transferred or redeemed near-instantaneously.
• Programmability: The fund’s "shares" can be integrated into smart contracts to serve as collateral.

Bridging Traditional Finance and Stablecoins

The timing of this launch is strategic. With the implementation of the GENIUS Act (the 2025 U.S. stablecoin legislation), stablecoin issuers are now required to hold high-quality liquid assets as reserves. JPMorgan is positioning JLTXX specifically to satisfy these legal requirements, effectively turning Ethereum into a bridge between the $240 billion stablecoin market and U.S. Treasury yields.

Institutional Competition: JPMorgan vs. BlackRock

JPMorgan is moving into a space currently dominated by BlackRock’s BUIDL fund, which recently surpassed $2.5 billion in Assets Under Management (AUM). While BlackRock has a head start, JPMorgan’s deep integration with corporate treasury desks through its Morgan Money platform gives it a unique distribution advantage.

Services and Utility on Ethereum

The launch of JLTXX on Ethereum entails several key services that were previously manual or siloed within internal bank ledgers:

• Atomic Settlement: Subscriptions and redemptions can happen in real-time using stablecoins or tokenized deposits, eliminating the T+1 or T+2 settlement lag.
• Collateral Mobility: Through JPMorgan’s Tokenized Collateral Network (TCN), these fund tokens can be used as collateral for derivatives or repo trades without moving the underlying assets.
• Transparent Registry: While identity is verified off-chain to meet KYC/AML standards, the record of ownership exists on a transparent, immutable ledger, reducing audit friction.

Bitcoin (BTC) continues to oscillate above the critical $80,000 psychological barrier, supported by a historic six-week streak of ETF inflows. Meanwhile, XRP has emerged as a top performer, outshining both Bitcoin and Ethereum (ETH) in recent trading sessions.

Market Snapshot: Bitcoin and XRP Performance

Investors are currently witnessing a Divergence in momentum across the board. While Bitcoin faces slight selling pressure near its local highs, Ripple's XRP has captured the market's attention with a significant breakout.

1. Bitcoin (BTC) Price Stability

As of May 12, 2026, Bitcoin is trading at approximately $80,750, down slightly by 0.20% over the last 24 hours. The asset has established a firm trading range between $80,400 and $82,100. This consolidation is widely viewed as healthy by analysts, especially following the massive surge in late April.

2. XRP Leads the Altcoin Charge

The most notable move comes from XRP, which successfully breached the $1.45 resistance level on high trading volume. Although sellers stepped in near the $1.50 mark, XRP's ability to outpace Ethereum and Bitcoin suggests a shifting appetite toward high-utility altcoins.

Institutional Era: The ETF Inflow Phenomenon

A major catalyst for the current price floor is the relentless demand from U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs. According to recent, these funds have recorded their longest inflow streak since 2025.

• Six-Week Inflow Streak: ETFs have attracted over $3.4 billion since early April.
• AUM Records: Total Assets Under Management (AUM) for Bitcoin ETFs reached $109 billion this week, the highest level recorded in 2026.
• Supply Shock: ETFs are currently absorbing between 4,500 and 5,000 BTC daily, while only 450 BTC are mined per day—a 10:1 demand-to-supply ratio.

This "institutional era" of crypto investing is fundamentally different from previous retail-driven cycles. Wall Street wholesalers are now acting as a stabilizing force, preventing deep drawdowns even when market sentiment wavers.

What’s Next for Crypto in May 2026?

The current market structure suggests that while Bitcoin provides the foundation, the real "alpha" is currently found in selective altcoins like $XRP and $Solana. Investors are no longer buying the entire market; instead, they are rewarding projects with clear regulatory standing and technical strength. As we look toward the second half of May, the sustainability of the $80,000 level for Bitcoin will be the ultimate litmus test for the next leg toward $100,000.

The US Senate Banking Committee has officially released an expanded 309-page draft of the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, commonly referred to as the Clarity Act. This updated version, which grew from a 278-page draft seen in January, marks a significant step forward in establishing a federal regulatory framework for digital assets. The bill arrives at a critical juncture as the industry seeks to move beyond "regulation by enforcement" and toward statutory certainty.

Jurisdictional Split: SEC vs. CFTC Authority

Investors and industry participants asking whether the new draft changes the core jurisdictional split can rest assured: the fundamental division of labor remains. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is slated to oversee most initial token sales, while the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) will govern the spot markets and trading of tokens once they are deemed sufficiently decentralized or "mature."

What is the "Clarity" in the Act

The Clarity Act is designed to be the "ultimate rulebook" for the US digital asset market. It seeks to define three main categories:

1. Digital Commodities: Under CFTC jurisdiction.
2. Digital Asset Securities: Under SEC jurisdiction.
3. Payment Stablecoins: Governed by a combination of the Federal Reserve and state regulators.

By creating these legal buckets, the bill aims to eliminate the gray areas that have led to years of litigation between the SEC and major exchanges.

Expanded Investor Protections and Antifraud Measures

A major addition to the 309-page text is the strengthening of investor-protection language. The draft explicitly grants the SEC enhanced authority to pursue insider trading and antifraud cases involving specific crypto offerings. This move is seen as a compromise to win over skeptical lawmakers who argue that the crypto market remains a "Wild West" for retail investors.

The Stablecoin Yield Crackdown: No More "Bank-Style" Interest

One of the most contentious sections of the bill focuses on stablecoins. The draft aims to prevent crypto platforms from operating like unregulated banks. Under the new rules:

• Passive Yield Prohibited: Platforms are barred from offering "bank-style" interest just for holding payment stablecoins (like USDC or USDT) in an account.
• Activity-Based Rewards Allowed: The bill leaves the door open for rewards tied to staking, liquidity provision, governance, or loyalty programs.

This distinction ensures that while simple "interest-bearing" accounts are restricted to licensed banks, the functional utility of DeFi and blockchain ecosystems remains intact.

Refined Focus on Tokenization and the "Build Now" Surprise

The section regarding tokenization has been narrowed. While earlier versions used broad "real-world assets" (RWA) terminology, the current draft focuses more precisely on tokenized securities. This adjustment provides clearer pathways for traditional financial institutions to bring equities and bonds on-chain.

In a move clearly designed to garner broader political support, the draft now incorporates the "Build Now Act." This housing-related legislation has no direct connection to cryptocurrency but is a strategic "rider" intended to attract votes from senators focused on urban development and affordable housing.

What’s Next for the Clarity Act?

The Senate Banking Committee is expected to move toward a formal markup session soon. For the latest updates on how these regulations might affect specific assets, you can monitor the $Bitcoin price and other major tokens on our live tickers.

A viral thread on X drew millions of views as a user claimed Claude AI helped recover a lost Bitcoin wallet.

Bitcoin's recent rally stalled at a critical level, putting the top crypto asset in a position that has previously led to major downturns.

Chainlink Runtime Environment enables Myriad to deploy a new range of prediction markets with immediate settlement.

Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Federal Reserve, was confirmed as its new chair Wednesday to replace Jerome Powell.

The Senate Banking Committee will vote tomorrow on the new additions to the crypto bill, before deciding whether to refer it to the Senate floor.

Despite the existing risk demand, market saw a substantial drop in activity of traders and investors that triggered a substantial sell-off.

Ripple Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty is sending a clear message to Washington ahead of the high-stakes CLARITY Act markup: cryptocurrency investors are "everyday Americans" who hold significant political power.

Kevin Warsh has been confirmed as the next Chair of the Federal Reserve in a 54–45 vote.

Galaxy Digital founder Mike Novogratz is sounding the alarm for his own party, urging Democrats to "seize the center of the ring" by immediately passing the CLARITY Act.

Dogecoin maintains positive futures activity while other top cryptocurrencies flip negative in their open interest.

The latest Dogecoin price prediction data shows DOGE forming a bullish pattern after whale wallets loaded a record $11.6 billion worth of tokens, and Bitcoin above $80,000 is pulling capital back into altcoins and meme tokens at a pace not seen since late 2025.

Pepeto is pulling fresh presale attention with nearly $10 million raised and a Binance listing expected ahead.

According to Santiment data, the 149 largest DOGE wallets now hold 108.52 billion tokens worth $11.6 billion, the highest on record. Analysts tracked 739 transactions above $100,000 in a single day.

DOGE trades at $0.11 after clearing every major moving average for the first time since October 2025.

Several Dogecoin price prediction models point to $0.118 resistance, and CoinMarketCap reports ETF inflows returned despite short term bearish signals.

Dogecoin Price Prediction and Pepeto Lead the Crypto Entries Worth Watching in 2026

Pepeto Builds a Working Exchange Before Listing Day While the Market Chases Price Targets

The crypto market rewards people who enter before the rest of the crowd catches on, and Pepeto is that entry right now at $0.0000001868 before the expected Binance listing changes that number for good.

The PepetoSwap exchange, cross chain bridge, and 173% staking system are already built and working, verified by a completed SolidProof audit, which is why the Pepe cofounder who took the original PEPE token to an $11 billion market cap with zero tools is now steering a project that has real tools behind it from day one.

Dogecoin turned early holders into millionaires with nothing but community energy, and Pepeto carries that same energy with an exchange already running underneath it.

Multiple Dogecoin price prediction analysts rank Pepeto alongside the top presale entries because it already delivers more utility than most listed meme coins, and with nearly $10 million raised the presale is almost full, which means the listing could trigger any day and every wallet that hesitated will be staring at an entry that vanished overnight.

Today the entry remains at the lowest number it will ever be, and the moment the listing goes live, this window shuts and the presale buyers are the ones sitting on the returns.

Dogecoin Price Prediction

The Dogecoin price prediction for the rest of 2026 carries real weight after this month’s breakout. DOGE is trading at $0.11 with a market cap of $17 billion according to CoinMarketCap and daily volume above $600 million. The token printed a cup and handle pattern on the daily chart, a classic sign that a run higher is forming.

Resistance sits at $0.118 where the 0.618 Fibonacci level lines up with the top of a descending channel, and clearing that opens a path toward $0.155 by year end based on CoinCodex models.

Support holds at $0.087 where buyers stepped in three times since February. The Dogecoin price prediction outlook gets stronger if spot ETF inflows stay positive and X Money integration rumors turn real, because that could push DOGE back toward its 2025 high near $0.27.

Conclusion

The Dogecoin price prediction points to DOGE running toward $0.15 by late 2026, and that kind of move from a large cap delivers about 40% returns over months of waiting.

The original PEPE token reached an $11 billion market cap with zero products behind it, and Pepeto was built by the same cofounder with a working exchange, bridge, and 173% staking already running, which means the math from presale to listing points at returns that a 40% large cap move will never touch.

Nearly $10 million already flowed into this presale, and that number keeps climbing every day because the wallets doing the math understand what happens when a token moves from fractions of a cent to exchange price on listing day.

The presale is still open right now, but the listing could trigger any moment once the final tokens clear, and every day of hesitation is a day closer to watching from the outside while early holders collect the returns. This is the kind of decision that looks obvious in hindsight, and the wallets that act before the window closes are the ones who will not spend the rest of 2026 wishing they had moved when the entry was still there.

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FAQ

What is the Dogecoin price prediction for the rest of 2026?

The Dogecoin price prediction targets $0.155 by year end if the cup and handle breaks $0.118 resistance. DOGE trades at $0.11 with whale wallets holding a record $11.6 billion.

Why are analysts watching the Pepeto presale alongside DOGE right now?

Pepeto raised nearly $10 million with a working exchange, 173% staking APY, and an expected Binance listing. The presale at $0.0000001868 is almost full.

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The latest dogecoin price prediction data shows Dogecoin holding a bullish structure after whale wallets loaded a record $11.6 billion worth of tokens earlier this month, and the breakout above every major moving average still holds two weeks later.

Capital continues rotating into altcoins as Bitcoin stays above $80,000, and Pepeto is pulling fresh presale attention with nearly $10 million raised, the presale 97% filled, and a Binance listing expected ahead.

According to Santiment data, the 149 largest Dogecoin wallets now hold 108.52 billion tokens worth $11.6 billion, the highest on record. Dogecoin trades at $0.1103 today after clearing every major moving average in early May for the first time since October 2025, and the breakout structure is holding.

Several dogecoin price prediction models point to a test of $0.118 resistance next, and CoinMarketCap confirms whale accumulation hit a six month high again on May 12.

Dogecoin Price Prediction and Pepeto Lead the Crypto Entries Worth Watching in 2026

Pepeto Builds a Working Exchange Before Listing Day While the Market Chases Price Targets

The crypto market rewards people who enter before the rest of the crowd catches on, and that is exactly what is happening with Pepeto right now at $0.0000001868 before the expected Binance listing changes that number for good.

The PepetoSwap exchange already runs zero fee trading, the cross chain bridge already sends assets between networks at zero cost, and 173% staking APY is already compounding tokens for holders who arrived first, which means the platform that most presales promise to build after launch is the platform Pepeto built before asking anyone to buy in.

SolidProof audited every contract, and the Pepe cofounder who took the original PEPE token to an $11 billion market cap with zero tools is steering this one with a full suite of working tools behind it. The presale has pulled in nearly $10 million, stages are clearing in under 48 hours, and the smart contract is 97% filled.

When the last token sells the buy window closes automatically with no warning and no countdown, and the Binance listing follows within days. The exchange price takes over at listing, and the presale buyers are the ones sitting on the returns that the rest of the market will spend the cycle calculating.

Dogecoin Price Prediction

The dogecoin price prediction for the rest of 2026 carries real weight right now. Dogecoin trades at $0.1103 with a market cap of $17 billion according to CoinMarketCap, and the token is holding above its 50 day and 100 day exponential moving averages after printing a cup and handle pattern on the daily chart.

Resistance sits at $0.118 where the 0.618 Fibonacci level lines up with a long term descending channel, and clearing that opens a path toward $0.155 by year end based on CoinCodex models. Support holds at $0.087.

The outlook gets stronger if spot ETF inflows stay positive and the X Money integration or the June SpaceX IPO turn speculation into real announcements, because that could push Dogecoin back toward its 2025 high near $0.27.

Conclusion

The dogecoin price prediction points to Dogecoin running toward $0.15 by late 2026, and that kind of move from a large cap delivers about 40% returns over months of waiting. The original PEPE token reached an $11 billion market cap with zero products behind it, and Pepeto was built by the same cofounder with a working exchange, bridge, and 173% staking already in place, so the math from presale to listing points at returns that a 40% large cap move will never touch.

Nearly $10 million already flowed in, the smart contract is 97% filled, and when the last token sells the buy window closes automatically with no warning. That means the gap between today’s presale price and tomorrow’s listing price could disappear overnight, and every wallet that waited will spend the rest of the cycle calculating what they lost by hesitating over a decision that cost nothing but a few minutes.

The wallets that entered early on PEPE, Shiba Inu, and BNB all say the same thing: the hardest part was not finding the project, it was pressing the button before the crowd arrived. Pepeto is that moment right now, and the listing is days away.

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FAQ

What is the latest dogecoin price prediction for 2026?

Dogecoin trades at $0.1103 with analysts targeting $0.155 by year end if the cup and handle breaks $0.118 resistance. Whale wallets hold a record $11.6 billion.

Why are analysts watching Pepeto alongside the dogecoin price prediction?

Pepeto raised nearly $10 million with a working exchange, 173% staking, and the Binance listing days away. The 97% filled presale closes automatically.

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TLDR

• Jupiter has partnered with Bitwise to launch an isolated USDe lending market on Solana.
• Bitwise will curate the dedicated USDe pool within Jupiter Lend for institutional participants.
• The USDe market will operate separately from Jupiter Lend’s main liquidity layer.
• The structure aims to manage risk and support institutional capital participation.
• Fluid protocol will provide collateral and lending infrastructure for the isolated pool.

Jupiter has partnered with Bitwise to launch an isolated USDe lending market on Solana. The firms announced the initiative on Wednesday and confirmed institutional access. The structure separates USDe liquidity and integrates Fluid for lending infrastructure support.

Bitwise and Jupiter Launch Isolated USDe Market on Solana

Jupiter confirmed that Bitwise will curate a dedicated USDe market on Jupiter Lend. The platform will isolate this market from its main liquidity layer to manage risk. The firms said the structure aims to support institutional capital with controlled exposure.

Bitwise will oversee market parameters while Jupiter provides the lending framework. The setup marks the first time an institutional asset manager curates a market on Jupiter Lend. The companies stated that this approach strengthens risk management and capital efficiency.

The isolated pool will function independently from other lending markets on the platform. As a result, liquidity risks from other assets will not affect the USDe market. The partners said this design aligns with institutional compliance standards.

Jonathan Man, Head of DeFi Strategies at Bitwise, addressed the launch. He said, “Jupiter and Fluid have built unique infrastructure for efficient lending markets.” He added that the design provides deep liquidity and risk-mitigating features.

USDe Gains Dedicated Lending Support Through Fluid Integration

The initiative integrates Fluid protocol to supply collateral and lending infrastructure. Fluid will support collateral management and borrowing operations within the isolated pool. The firms confirmed that this integration enhances operational efficiency.

The new market allows users to earn yield on USDe within Jupiter Lend. USDe functions as a synthetic asset that maintains a stable value target. Ethena Labs issues the token and oversees its underlying structure.

Guy Young, CEO of Ethena Labs, commented on the development. He said, “USDe is an institutional-grade savings product, built for scale.” He added that the combined infrastructure creates an efficient USDe market ready for DeFi adoption.

USDe launched in early 2024 and expanded rapidly across crypto markets. By mid-2025, it ranked as the third-largest stablecoin by market capitalization. The asset attracted institutional participation during its early growth phase.

However, USDe later declined in market rankings after volatility pressures. A crypto market crash on Oct. 10 exposed decoupling risks linked to the asset. Market data showed fluctuations in USDe’s price stability during that period.

Jupiter and Bitwise did not disclose specific yield rates for the market. They confirmed that the structure will operate under defined collateral parameters. The companies stated that the market is now live on Solana.

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TLDR

• Consensys has delayed its planned U.S. initial public offering until at least the fall.
• The company had aimed to file a confidential draft S-1 with the SEC in late February.
• Weak crypto market conditions led the firm to pause its IPO timeline.
• Consensys engaged JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs to lead the potential offering.
• Bitcoin ETF outflows and falling token prices contributed to market pressure.

Consensys has postponed its planned U.S. initial public offering until at least fall due to weak market conditions. Sources familiar with the matter confirmed the delay and cited recent volatility in crypto markets. The Ethereum software firm had prepared to begin formal filing steps earlier this year.

Consensys Halts IPO Filing Plans

Consensys had targeted a confidential draft S-1 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission by late February. However, worsening market trends led the company to pause those plans. Two people with direct knowledge confirmed the revised timeline.

The company engaged bankers from JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs last year to manage the offering process. It aimed to move forward while regulatory clarity improved for digital asset companies. Yet market performance shifted sharply at the start of 2026.

Crypto markets declined in February as traders reduced exposure to risk assets. Bitcoin ETFs recorded heavy outflows, and prices across tokens fell. As a result, leveraged liquidations spread across digital assets.

Macroeconomic concerns and tariff discussions also weighed on sentiment. Expectations for interest rate cuts slowed during the same period. Those factors combined to pressure equity and crypto valuations.

A Consensys spokeswoman declined to comment on specific IPO timing. She stated, “As a matter of policy, we don’t comment on market speculation.” The company has not announced a new filing date.

Market Conditions Pressure Crypto Listings

Several crypto firms outlined public listing plans earlier this year after clearer U.S. regulatory guidance. However, weaker market performance forced many companies to reassess their schedules. Large firms such as Kraken and Ledger paused their IPO plans.

BitGo, operating under ticker BTGO, completed the only crypto-native IPO in 2026. The company raised about $213 million in January. It priced shares at $18, which exceeded the marketed range.

Shares rose more than 20% during the company’s debut on the New York Stock Exchange. However, the rally faded in subsequent weeks. The stock now trades about 36% below its IPO price.

The price decline reflected ongoing volatility in digital asset equities. Crypto-linked stocks have tracked broader movements in token prices. Therefore, companies have adjusted capital raising strategies.

Consensys previously secured $450 million in a Series D funding round in early 2022. That round valued the firm at $7 billion. The company has not disclosed updated valuation figures since then.

Joe Lubin leads Consensys and oversees products including the MetaMask wallet. The firm continues to operate its Ethereum development services. For now, it has shifted its IPO consideration to the fall timeframe.

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The Bittensor price prediction crowd just stacked its third bullish catalyst this month. Opentensor doubled subnet capacity to 256 on May 3, Wormhole bridged TAO to Solana two days later, and today the Conviction Locks upgrade goes live, locking staked TAO for extended periods and compressing liquid supply further.

TAO sits at $311 while bigger wallets rotate into the next entry tier, and Pepeto is in the middle of that rotation with nearly $10 million raised, the presale 97% filled, and a Binance listing approaching that turns presale wallets into full positions before the first public trade.

Opentensor opened 128 fresh subnet slots with Robin τ on May 3, taking total capacity to 256 according to CoinMarketCap.

Wormhole bridged TAO to Solana two days later per CoinDesk, Grayscale reopened its TAO Trust on May 9, and today’s Conviction Locks upgrade compresses liquid supply by requiring extended lock periods for governance power.

Q1 revenue hit $43 million in subnet fees and Nvidia holds roughly $420 million in TAO. Capital chasing the AI rotation is already looking for the next entry that has not run yet.

Why Smart Money Is Pairing TAO With Pepeto Right Now

Pepeto: A Marketplace Already Live, A Listing Already Approaching

Pepeto runs a meme coin marketplace built on Ethereum for buyers who refuse to surrender tokens to bots or rug contracts, and the reason TAO holders are watching it is that the same logic applies: enter before the crowd prices you out.

The cross chain bridge transfers tokens between networks at zero cost, which feeds directly into PepetoSwap’s zero fee trading engine, so capital that enters stays fully deployed instead of leaking into fees at every step.

SolidProof audited every contract and 173% staking is compounding tokens for wallets that arrived first, which means early holders are growing their positions while the presale is still open.

Pepeto trades at $0.0000001868, the supply matches Pepe at 420 trillion, and the same builder who carried the first Pepe coin past $11 billion with no products is steering this project alongside a Binance veteran on the engineering side.

The presale is 97% filled right now, stages clear in under 48 hours, and the smart contract closes automatically the second the last token sells with no warning, just a closed window and a listing within days. The multiplier math from this entry to even a fraction of Pepe’s old cap lands in 100x territory, and that number is why wallets that missed the original frog are acting this time.

Bittensor Price Prediction: The Roadmap For TAO Through 2026

TAO trades at $311 today per CoinMarketCap with a $3 billion market cap, sitting 58% below its $760 all time high from April 2024. Changelly projects the range between $388 and $474 by December 2026, with the bull case anchored on subnet adoption and the pending Grayscale TAO spot ETF decision.

CoinCodex holds support at $260 and resistance at $350. Even the most bullish Bittensor price prediction caps the upside near 48% over months, while a presale entry into a working marketplace carries multiplier math that no $3 billion cap can match.

Conclusion:

The Bittensor expansion is real and the AI rotation is forming, but TAO upside from $311 caps near 48% over months while the Pepeto presale stages keep absorbing fresh capital with every round, and the gap between those two numbers is where life changing decisions get made.

Last cycle made millionaires out of the wallets that moved first into the right founder, not the wallets that waited for confirmation. Pepeto is that same moment with an approaching Binance listing and a working marketplace already running.

The presale is 97% filled, the smart contract closes the second the last token sells with no warning, and every day that passes is a day closer to a window that simply vanishes. The return math from $0.0000001868 to even a fraction of what the original Pepe reached is the kind of number that stays in a person’s head for years if they let it pass. The Pepeto official website carries the entry that turns into the return after the first listing day candle, and hesitating on this one could be the regret that defines the entire cycle.

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FAQs

What is the Bittensor price prediction for the rest of 2026?

Changelly projects the Bittensor price prediction between $388 and $474 by December 2026, with TAO at $311 sitting 58% below its $760 all time high. Support holds at $260.

Why are TAO holders watching Pepeto before listing day?

Pepeto carries a live marketplace, SolidProof audited contracts, and the Pepe cofounder. The presale is 97% filled at $0.0000001868 with a Binance listing days away.

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