Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. BlockchainFX and Chainlink attract investor focus as demand grows for top crypto picks in 2026. Summary BlockchainFX gains momentum in 2026 with strong presale growth and multi-asset utility. While Chainlink highlights long-term utility, BlockchainFX
South Korea has passed a new amendment to the Foreign Exchange Transactions Act, tightening control over companies that move crypto assets overseas. Summary South Korea’s new bill puts overseas crypto transfer firms under finance ministry registration rules now. Travel Rule expansion may cover all crypto transfers, raising exchange verification and delay concerns nationwide. A 22%
The crypto market turned sharply lower on Friday, with total market capitalization falling nearly 3.8% to around $2.61 trillion as renewed military tensions between the United States and Iran triggered a broad risk-off move across global markets. Summary The crypto market fell nearly 4% on May 8 as renewed U.S.-Iran military tensions triggered a broad
Tether froze about $515 million in USDT across Ethereum and Tron over the past 30 days, according to BlockSec’s USDT Freeze Tracker. Summary Tether blacklisted 371 Ethereum and Tron addresses, freezing about $515 million in USDT over 30 days. Tron accounted for most freezes, with 329 addresses and around $506 million in blocked USDT. ZachXBT
Block Inc. shares rose after the payments company reported stronger adjusted earnings for Q1 2026, even as its Bitcoin business weakened and the firm posted a net loss. Summary Block stock jumped after adjusted EPS beat estimates, even as Bitcoin revenue dragged on results. Cash App gross profit rose sharply, while Block’s Bitcoin ecosystem revenue
Executives at federally regulated banks told a Consensus Miami 2026 panel that crypto companies are increasingly seeking bank licenses as the industry moves toward regulated financial infrastructure. Summary Panelists at the Consensus Miami 2026 Policy Summit said the push for bank licenses is accelerating among crypto firms under the current regulatory environment. A bank charter
Mason Lynaugh, executive director of Stand With Crypto, took the Consensus Miami 2026 stage on Thursday to outline how the group’s 2.7 million advocates will engage in the November midterms. Summary Stand With Crypto’s Mason Lynaugh joined Fellowship PAC’s Jesse Spiro and Sternhell Group’s Alex Sternhell at the Consensus Miami 2026 Policy Summit to discuss
Animoca Brands chairman Yat Siu told Consensus Miami 2026 that the metaverse is over as a consumer destination, and that 100 billion AI agents will become blockchain’s primary users. Summary Yat Siu said the pandemic-era vision of humans living in virtual worlds was wrong, and that the metaverse was a proof of concept for AI
Prediction markets closed out Consensus Miami 2026 as the subject of a live debate on whether they are regulated financial derivatives or gambling products operating outside state law. Summary The closing Consensus Miami 2026 session debated whether prediction markets are CFTC-regulated financial instruments or unlicensed gambling under state gaming laws. CFTC Chairman Michael Selig said
Breadcrumbs analyst James Delmore presented a live breakdown of crypto PAC spending at the Consensus Miami 2026 Policy Summit on Thursday. Summary James Delmore of Breadcrumbs laid out how much money crypto industry groups have committed to the 2026 midterm elections at the Consensus Miami Policy Summit. The crypto industry has committed over $288 million
