May 12, 2026

Melanie Edmunds

Crypto

Mason Lynaugh lays out crypto midterm plan

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

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Arjun Sethi: Kraken balances institutional needs with decentralization, Bitcoin conference reflects market maturity, and inflationary pressures pose risks to crypto

Key takeaways Kraken balances institutional needs with a commitment to decentralization. The Bitcoin conference is a global community event with a cult following.

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Strategy Right to Keep Bitcoin Sale Option Open: Analyst

A company that publicly commits to only ever accumulating BTC will give short sellers and arbitrageurs more angles to exploit. Bitcoin advocate

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American Bitcoin loses $82m as bitcoin price falls

American Bitcoin posted an $81.8 million net loss in Q1 2026, even as the Trump-backed miner set a new quarterly production record of

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Germany may end tax break on one-year crypto holdings

For years, Germany has been one of the most crypto-friendly countries for long-term investors. Hold Bitcoin for over a year, and profits are

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Failure at $2.4K Spells More Trouble Ahead for ETH

Ethereum continues to trade within a broader consolidation structure as the market struggles to establish sustained bullish momentum. Nevertheless, weakening momentum indicators and

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Gate rolls out localized fiat on-ramps in CIS, chasing ~$650M in daily volume

Gate has rolled out localized fiat on‑ramps for selected CIS countries, letting users fund Gate accounts in domestic currencies and move into mainstream

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Joe Lonsdale: Religious persecution in Nigeria is a critical global issue, Iran’s destabilizing influence on Lebanon, and the US is poised for a nuclear energy resurgence

Key takeaways Religious persecution remains a critical global issue, with Nigeria being a significant hotspot. Jihadi groups target Nigeria due to its balanced

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Morgan Stanley’s $269M Spot Bitcoin ETF Bet: Why Wall Street is Buying Even if Your Advisor Isn’t

Morgan Stanley holds $269.9 million in Spot Bitcoin ETF positions, with the bulk of that exposure sitting in GBTC – the Grayscale Bitcoin

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US jobless claims come in at 200,000; strong labor data keeps pressure on crypto

Initial US jobless claims came in at 200,000 for the week ending May 2, beating the 205,000 consensus and reinforcing a picture of

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