June 19, 2026
Crypto

Why Pi Network’s Dr. Fan speaks at Consensus 2026

Pi Network co-founder Dr. Chengdiao Fan is set to speak at Consensus 2026 in Miami on May 6, delivering a session titled “Aligning Web3, AI, and Blockchain for Utility” at the Convergence Stage, six days before Protocol 23 brings full smart contracts to the Pi blockchain on May 11. Summary Fan’s session argues that verified

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Crypto payment security and trust in infrastructure providers

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Crypto payments gain mainstream traction as trust and infrastructure become central to industry growth. Summary Crypto payments are mainstream, with trust and security now critical as infrastructure maturity defines industry credibility. The CoinsPaid incident

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Kraken parent sues ex-custodian Etana over alleged $25M “Ponzi scheme”

Summary Kraken’s parent company, Payward, has filed a second amended complaint in Colorado federal court accusing former custody partner Etana Custody and its CEO of misappropriating more than $25 million in client funds. The suit alleges Etana ran a “Ponzi scheme” by commingling custodial assets with its own, funding expenses and risky bets, and papering

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Applied Digital lines up $300M bridge loan to accelerate AI data center build

Applied Digital closed a Goldman-led $300M senior secured bridge loan to accelerate its next 150 MW AI data center, layering it on top of $2.15B in notes and a $7.5B hyperscaler lease. Summary Applied Digital has completed a $300 million senior secured bridge loan, led by Goldman Sachs, to help fund construction of a new

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DeFi Development launches $200M ATM to keep buying Solana

Nasdaq-listed DeFi Development Corp has launched a $200M at-the-market equity program, pledging to issue stock only when it boosts “SOL per share” and fuels its Solana reserve strategy. Summary Nasdaq-listed Solana treasury vehicle DeFi Development Corp has launched a $200 million at-the-market (ATM) equity program to fund further SOL accumulation. The company says proceeds will

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Bitmine adds 101,745 ETH as holdings hit 5.18m tokens

Bitmine Immersion Technologies said its Ethereum holdings reached 5,180,131 ETH as of May 3.  Summary Bitmine added 101,745 ETH last week, pushing total Ethereum holdings to 5.18 million tokens now. Staked ETH reached 4.36 million tokens, giving Bitmine about $10.2 billion in staked assets. Ethereum Foundation sales added context as Bitmine moved closer to its

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Western Union rolls out dollar stablecoin USDPT on Solana

Western Union launches USDPT, a dollar-backed Solana stablecoin to replace SWIFT-era settlement, cutting cross-border remittance costs and running 24/7 on-chain. Summary Western Union has launched USDPT, a US dollar-backed stablecoin on the Solana blockchain, issued by Anchorage Digital Bank and backed 1:1 with dollars. USDPT will be embedded into Western Union’s global payment infrastructure as

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BitMEX Hyperliquid Copy Trading Review (2026)

Disclosure: CoinCodeCap may earn a commission if you sign up for BitMEX or Hyperliquid through links on this page. Risk warning: Copy trading is high-risk. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Leveraged perpetuals can lose more than your initial margin during volatility events. Never copy with capital you cannot afford to lose. How I

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Will Ethereum price break past $2,400 resistance as bullish MACD crossover approaches?

Ethereum price is eyeing a breakout from the $2,400 resistance, which has capped the token’s gains over the past week. Summary Ethereum price is testing the $2,400 resistance after rebounding to $2,393, with repeated rejections keeping its price within a tight range. Technical indicators signal potential upside, with a looming MACD bullish crossover and Supertrend

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Bitcoin price surges past $80K as Trump announces “Project Freedom”

Bitcoin price surged to a four-month high of $80,529 on Monday shortly after United States President Donald Trump revealed “Project Freedom” to help stranded cargo ships affected by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Summary Bitcoin climbs to $80,529, breaking $80K resistance after Donald Trump unveils “Project Freedom” amid Strait of Hormuz tensions. Rally

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