Author: WebDesk

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Brian Armstrong’s role in the crypto regulation push became a flashpoint when BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes called out the Coinbase CEO by name during a recent interview. Hayes said Armstrong is acting in the best interest of his shareholders — not the wider crypto community. Hayes made the remarks on The Wolf Of All Streets, where he spoke at length about the proposed CLARITY Act and what he sees as a growing disconnect between large crypto companies and everyday users. He questioned whether big corporate players truly…

HBAR has re-entered market chatter thanks to a new wave of exchange-traded fund (ETF) speculation. The pitch is simple: if spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs unlocked new demand, could a Hedera (HBAR) vehicle do the same—and reignite the broader “enterprise blockchain” theme?It’s a compelling story, but ETF paths are shaped by regulation, liquidity, custody, and market structure. Enterprise tokens also face a unique question: does corporate adoption actually translate into token demand?This guide disentangles narrative from mechanics. You’ll find the hurdles an HBAR ETF would need to clear, how enterprise blockchains can create value, what to monitor on-chain, and how…

On-chain data shows the XRP whales have gone on a 71 million coin buying spree over the past week even as the asset’s price has dropped. XRP Whales Have Increased Holdings Recently In a new post on X, analyst Ali Martinez has talked about the latest trend in the supply held by whales on the XRP network. “Whales” refer to the entities holding a considerable amount of the asset in their wallet balance. These investors can carry some degree of influence in the market thanks to their large holdings, so their behavior can often be worth keeping an eye on.…

Darius Baruo May 22, 2026 05:31 Coinbase Premium fell to -0.0983% amid institutional selling. Bitcoin ETFs reported $1.3B in outflows over four days, signaling weak U.S. demand. The Coinbase Premium, a key indicator of U.S. institutional interest in Bitcoin (BTC), has hit its lowest level this month, falling to -0.0983% on May 21. This sharp decline reflects increased selling pressure from professional investors trading on Coinbase, according to CryptoQuant analyst Darkfost. By comparison, retail-dominated Binance remains more stable. The metric, which compares BTC prices on Coinbase (primarily used by U.S. institutions) with offshore…

Key TakeawaysCoinbase Derivatives launches perpetual-style equity index futures on June 8, 2026, targeting U.S. regulated markets.Four contracts covering AI, China, defense, and tech give traders thematic exposure via a funding-rate mechanism.Retail access to Coinbase’s AIP, CHN, DEF, and TEK perp contracts is planned for the coming months. U.S. Traders Get Regulated Equity Perps From Coinbase Derivatives on June 8 The exchange announced the launch on Thursday. “We’re adding even more ways to trade equities on Coinbase,” the company wrote. “Go long or short on the hottest sectors and trends.” The contracts cover four indexes: AI10 (AIP), China10 (CHN), Defense10 (DEF),…

SpaceX has just revealed in its IPO filing submitted to the SEC on May 20, 2026, that it holds 18,712 BTC, valued at approximately $1.29 billion as of the end of the first quarter of 2026. Elon Musk’s company expects to list on the Nasdaq under the ticker SPCX, in a deal that could become one of the most closely watched IPOs in the US.This disclosure quickly attracted the attention of the crypto market because SpaceX is not a crypto-native company. It is an aerospace and infrastructure enterprise, yet it enters the IPO story with over $1 billion worth of…

Tony Kim May 22, 2026 01:15 Harvard’s endowment fund exits $87M Ethereum ETF position after one quarter, reflecting a strategic pivot amid ETH price struggles. Harvard Management Company (HMC), the overseer of Harvard University’s $50 billion endowment, has entirely exited its $87 million position in Ethereum (ETH) through BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHA), according to Q1 2026 filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The sale comes just one quarter after the fund disclosed its initial Ethereum investment, signaling a rapid reassessment of its crypto strategy. The decision follows a…

In the recent post on X, BitMine CEO Tom Lee has raised his support for a new Ethereum organization suggested by a former Ethereum Foundation researcher.  According to Tom Lee, Ethereum would play a major role as the settlement layer for agentic AI in the future. Dankrad Feist has shared a few suggestions for the new organization, including new competent leadership.  On May 21, Tom Lee, co-founder and Head of Research at Fundstrat Global Advisors, shared a post on the recent major discussion about the new Ethereum organization amid the departure of many popular Ethereum Foundation researchers and contributors. In…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure The Real World Asset (RWA) sector has seen remarkable growth over the past month, with the XRP, Solana (SOL), and Ethereum (ETH) ecosystems recording a significant increase in market value and adoption. However, among these three leading cryptocurrencies, XRP stands above with the highest growth rate. The cryptocurrency has surpassed ETH and SOL’s RWA expansion by a wide margin, solidifying its position as one of the fastest-growing chains in the tokenization asset space.  XRP Beats Solana And Ethereum In RWA Growth XRP has overtaken Solana and Ethereum…

Kraken has launched AVAX staking for eligible users globally, offering up to 10% APY on bonded positions. Summary Kraken launched AVAX staking on May 21 with three options: Bonded Staking up to 10% APY, plus Auto Earn and Flexible Staking each at up to 3.5% APY. The 10% bonded rate is promotional and will drop to 7% APY after the introductory period, with all rewards automatically restaked to compound returns. Kraken manages all validator operations and infrastructure; the service is available in the US, UK, EU, Canada and Australia at launch. Kraken announced AVAX staking on May 21 with three…