Author: James Wilson

Qivalis has expanded its European banking alliance to 37 institutions after onboarding 25 additional banks ahead of its planned euro stablecoin launch in the second half of 2026. Summary Qivalis expanded to 37 member institutions after adding 25 banks across 15 European countries. ABN AMRO, Rabobank, Nordea, and Intesa Sanpaolo joined the consortium ahead of its planned 2026 euro stablecoin launch. European banks continue advancing MiCA-compliant euro stablecoin projects even as ECB President Christine Lagarde remains cautious about private stablecoins. According to a May 20 announcement, the Amsterdam-based consortium added new members from 15 countries, including major lenders such as…

Bitcoin price remained under pressure on Wednesday, but crypto analyst Ali Martinez believes the recent correction may actually be setting the stage for another rally toward $95,000 as key on-chain MVRV indicators begin flashing long-term accumulation signals. Summary Analyst Ali Martinez said Bitcoin’s MVRV ratio slipping below its 180-day SMA may signal a long-term accumulation phase, with pricing bands suggesting a potential rally toward $94,850. U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $331 million in net outflows on Tuesday, extending a three-day withdrawal streak that has now totaled nearly $1.27 billion. Bitcoin continued holding above the key $72,960 support region as traders…

Ark Invest bought $4.4 million in Bullish shares after the crypto exchange’s stock fell for five trading days and then posted a small rebound. Summary Ark Invest bought $4.4 million in Bullish shares across ARKK, ARKW, and ARKF this week. Bullish stock rebounded 1.88% after a five-day slide but remains lower over one month overall. Bullish reported a $604.9 million first-quarter loss while adjusted revenue rose to $92.8 million year-over-year. Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest bought Bullish shares across three exchange-traded funds this week. The purchases went into ARK Innovation ETF, ARK Next Generation Internet ETF, and ARK Fintech Innovation ETF.…

The U.S. Senate advanced a measure that could force President Donald Trump to seek congressional approval for the Iran war, while Bitcoin (BTC) remained little changed near $77,200 at press time. Summary Senate advanced Kaine’s resolution 50-47, increasing pressure on Trump over the Iran war powers dispute. Four Republicans backed the measure, while the bill still faces House approval and veto hurdles. Bitcoin stayed near $76,500 as traders weighed oil risks, inflation pressure, and war headlines closely. The procedural vote passed 50-47 on May 19, with four Republicans joining most Democrats. Reuters reported that the measure would end the Iran…

Ethereum’s slide behind Bitcoin is no longer just a price story; JPMorgan says the institutional plumbing now confirms that BTC has pulled decisively ahead on flows, leaving ETH and the wider altcoin complex struggling to keep up. Summary JPMorgan says Ethereum and altcoins may keep lagging Bitcoin without a real rebound in network activity, DeFi and “real‑world” use. Since the October 2025 deleveraging, spot Bitcoin ETFs have clawed back about two‑thirds of their outflows versus only about one‑third for spot ETH ETFs. CME futures data show institutional BTC exposure nearly restored, while ETH futures positioning remains well below prior levels.…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. DOGEBALL presale extension fuels momentum as investors compare next-generation gaming crypto projects. Summary DOGEBALL extends presale at $0.0006, gaining traction with its GameFi and PayFi ecosystem on DOGECHAIN. The project combines gaming and crypto payments, offering zero FX fees and direct crypto-to-fiat bank transfers. DOGEBALL presale tops $292K raised, with investors eyeing strong ROI potential before the projected $0.015 launch. Imagine being at the forefront of a groundbreaking movement that blends gaming and finance in a way never seen…

21Shares said its Hyperliquid ETF drew more than $5 million in inflows within days of its U.S. launch. Summary 21Shares’ Hyperliquid ETF recorded over $5 million in inflows within days of its May 12 U.S. launch. The fund generated roughly $8 million in trading volume on a single day last week, research head Eli Ndinga said. Ndinga argues Hyperliquid demand reflects appetite for 24/7 access to crypto, oil, silver and gold markets. 21Shares said early inflows into its Hyperliquid ETF point to investor demand for around-the-clock access to crypto and traditional markets, with the fund pulling in more than $5…

JPMorgan ether and altcoin analysts said the tokens won’t catch bitcoin without a major lift in network activity. Summary JPMorgan said ether and altcoins will keep lagging bitcoin without meaningful improvement in DeFi and real-world use cases. Bitcoin spot ETFs have recovered two-thirds of recent outflows, while ether ETFs have recovered only one-third. The bank cautioned that upcoming Ethereum upgrades Glamsterdam and Hegota may not lift network demand on their own. JPMorgan said ether and the broader altcoin market are unlikely to reverse a multi-year underperformance against bitcoin without a meaningful pickup in network activity, DeFi adoption and real-world use…

Lolli launched automatic Bitcoin cashback for users who link eligible debit or credit cards, partnering with commerce network Kard. Summary Lolli partnered with Kard to enable automatic Bitcoin cashback for its 600,000 account holders on linked Visa and Mastercard debit and credit cards across Kard’s merchant network. Users earn Bitcoin rewards automatically on qualifying purchases with no extensions, codes, or checkout changes required, with rewards deposited directly to their Lolli wallet. Bitcoin earned can be withdrawn via the Lightning Network or used within the Thesis Bitcoin stack, including spending through Bitrefill and other integrations. Lolli announced on Tuesday that it…

Ethereum dropped another 10.2% this week, with the ETH/BTC ratio sinking toward 0.0275, and market maker Wintermute is now flatly calling ETH “not the right asset for this macro” as yields and inflation grind higher. Summary Wintermute says ETH is “not the right asset for this macro” as real yields rise and inflation re-accelerates. ETH has slid 10.2% this week, with the ETH/BTC pair pressing 0.0275 amid underperformance in both spot and derivatives. The firm also warns that being outright long BTC here is a bet that institutions will ignore rising Treasury yields and come back in size. According to…