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SEC Commissioner Urges Restraint on Crypto Rules as Retail Trading Expands

Key Takeaways Peirce said regulators should understand evolving markets before deciding whether new rules are needed. Retail investors continue trading crypto, metals, ETFs, and perpetual futures through simplified digital platforms. Jurisdiction limits may shape future SEC oversight as crypto-linked investment products continue expanding. ETF Access and SEC Authority Shape Crypto Debate Securities and Exchange Commission

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Tech & AI

Top Megelin Deals for Laser and LED Therapy Devices (2026)

The red-light therapy market shows no signs of slowing down. According to Fortune Business Insights, the industry is projected to grow from $1.21 billion in 2026 to $1.76 billion by 2034. Riding that wave is Hong Kong-based Megelin, which is currently running its largest Mother’s Day sale yet, offering major discounts on most of its

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Crypto

Senate Banking Committee prepares for markup hearing on crypto bill after stablecoin deal

A week after senators finally shook hands on one of the thorniest disputes in crypto legislation, the next domino is about to fall. The Senate Banking Committee has scheduled a markup hearing on the CLARITY Act for May 14, 2026, moving the sweeping digital asset bill one step closer to a full Senate vote. The

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Coinbase

Solana stocks keep falling as Wall Street pitches another $1B

Crypto industry leaders think their new Solana treasury stock will somehow perform well despite consistent losses across the leaderboard. Source link

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Crypto

Can a Potential Outbreak Spark a New Meme Coin Frenzy?

Meme coins associated with the virus have already accumulated multimillion-dollar market caps. The crypto community, especially some dealing with meme coins, has a strange sense of humor and often tries to capitalize on events that pose real danger to humanity. The hantavirus, which killed some people on a cruise ship recently, is just another

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Bitcoin

Onchain Economy Has Reached Escape Velocity Amid Generational Shift

Key Takeaways Armstrong said the on-chain economy has reached “escape velocity” amid expanding crypto adoption. Coinbase positioned itself to capture the generational shift toward on-chain finance, according to Armstrong. Management highlighted stablecoins, payments, and AI-driven activity as major future growth drivers. Armstrong Frames Coinbase Around Broader On-chain Finance Growth Coinbase Global Inc. (Nasdaq: COIN) CEO

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Tech & AI

Laid-off Oracle workers tried to negotiate better severance. Oracle said no. 

As was widely reported, Oracle axed an estimated 20,000 to 30,000 people via email on March 31. One of the employees cut that day told TechCrunch about the experience: “I had, like, this weird feeling in my stomach. I went to go sign into the VPN, and the VPN was like, ‘this user doesn’t exist

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Crypto

SIREN surges 22% but 4H chart flashes reversal

SIREN price surged 22% on Binance perpetuals on May 8, hitting $1.2965 before a sharp 4H reversal warned of seller resistance. Summary SIREN’s Binance perpetual contract rose 22.82% on May 8, touching a session high of $1.2965 on volume of 139.23M tokens. The 4H spot chart on MEXC printed a long upper wick at $1.2207

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Bitcoin

US Public Still Prefers Banks Over Crypto | Catch Up | May 3 – 9, 2026

From South Korea to the US, from Google to World Liberty, here are the crypto stories you may have missed this week. 🏛️ Regulation & Global Policy South Korea Formalizes 2027 Tax Framework South Korea has officially set January 1, 2027, as the start date for its virtual asset taxation. Under the current Income Tax

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Coinbase

Crypto fugitive Ravid Yosef’s app Embie is still available

Ravid Yosef, a fugitive who once helped lead Crypto Capital Corp, still has her application available despite the charges against her. Source link

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