Author: John Smith

Michael Saylor has said Strategy may sell Bitcoin when needed, marking a careful change from his long-running “never sell” message.  Summary Saylor says Strategy may sell limited Bitcoin, but only while remaining a long-term net buyer. Strategy’s $1.5B note buyback lists Bitcoin sales as a possible funding option for debt retirement. Dividend costs, STRC growth, and fresh BTC purchases keep Strategy’s treasury model under market scrutiny. The Strategy executive chairman said the company must show that Bitcoin remains a usable asset, not a locked reserve that cannot support the business. During his appearance on Scott Melker’s The Wolf of All…

Solayer Pay launched a Visa card allowing users to spend USDC at merchants and ATMs worldwide on May 14. Summary Solayer Pay launched a Visa card enabling USDC payments in-store, online and via contactless, with ATM withdrawals in supported regions. Existing Solayer Pay users can request the card for free, while new users pay a $20 annual activation fee. The card extends Solayer Pay’s Emerald Card platform, which launched in April 2025 and reached 40,000 users across 100 countries. Solayer, the layer-1 blockchain developer behind the infiniSVM network, announced the launch via GlobeNewswire on May 14. The card links directly…

Santiment warned that Bitcoin social media euphoria spiked following the CLARITY Act’s Senate Banking Committee vote on May 14. Summary Santiment tracked a major spike in Bitcoin social media euphoria following the CLARITY Act’s 15 to 9 Senate Banking Committee vote. The platform recorded 1.55 bullish Bitcoin comments for every bearish one, a ratio it flagged as a potential contrarian warning. Santiment advised caution, noting markets typically move opposite to crowd expectations when sentiment reaches extreme bullish levels. Sentiment analytics platform Santiment posted on X and its community insights platform on May 15, tracking a sharp rise in positive Bitcoin…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Poly Truth and Meme Punch presales gain traction in 2026 crypto market narrative around utility tokens. Summary Crypto presales sell tokens before exchange listing in phased stages, often with rising prices and fixed supply caps. Poly Truth (PTRUE) analyzes prediction markets using AI layers, offering research-based outputs without executing trades. Meme Punch (MEPU) is a play-to-earn game where token demand is driven by PvP gameplay and in-game utility. The phase where a project sells its token prior to listing…

The Trump ethics fight over crypto is now the biggest obstacle to the CLARITY Act reaching 60 Senate votes. Summary The CLARITY Act needs 60 Senate votes to overcome a filibuster, requiring at least seven Democrats to cross the aisle. An ethics provision barring government officials from crypto dealings is missing from the current text and is Democrats’ core demand. The White House has rejected any language singling out a specific officeholder, leaving the two sides at an impasse. Analysts and lawmakers have identified the ethics provision as the CLARITY Act’s most consequential unresolved issue heading to the Senate floor.…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. UAE oil pipeline plans, inflation risks, and presales Poly Truth and Meme Punch shape 2026 crypto outlook. Summary UAE is fast-tracking an oil pipeline to bypass Hormuz disruptions, reshaping global oil supply and inflation risks. Poly Truth (PTRUE) and Meme Punch (MEPU) are presales tied to prediction data analysis and meme-driven play-to-earn gaming. Key market drivers include Hormuz status, oil prices, inflation trends, and how risk assets like Dogecoin respond. The United Arab Emirates is speeding up work on…

Christopher Harborne entered the Sunday Times Rich List in sixth place, as Parliament opened a probe into Farage. Summary Christopher Harborne debuted sixth on the Sunday Times Rich List 2026 with an estimated £18.2bn fortune, largely tied to his Tether stake. The Parliamentary Standards Commissioner opened a formal inquiry into whether Farage should have declared Harborne’s £5m personal gift before the 2024 election. Harborne has donated over £22m to Reform UK in total, including a £9m contribution that set a record for British political donations. The Sunday Times Rich List 2026, published on May 15, placed Christopher Harborne sixth among…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. DOGEBALL presale extension draws attention as investors compare top utility-focused crypto projects in 2026. Summary DOGEBALL extended its presale after strong demand, offering another low-entry chance before staged price increases. DOGEBALL combines gaming and payments on DOGECHAIN, using its token for fees, staking, and ecosystem activity. The project has raised $287K+ and burned 4B tokens, with investors watching its staged presale and utility-driven model. Missing an extended window to get into an explosive utility project before its price skyrockets…

The crypto market lost nearly $90.3 billion in value in a single hour on May 16, pushing Bitcoin to $77,678 and triggering mass liquidations across the board. Summary PPI inflation data came in 6% above forecast, killing rate-cut expectations and sending risk assets into a sharp sell-off. BlackRock’s IBIT shed $136 million as U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs posted $290 million in outflows, ending a six-week inflow streak. Nearly 154,000 traders were liquidated in 24 hours, wiping out roughly $696 million from the derivatives market. The crypto market shed $90.3 billion in market cap in under an hour on May 16,…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Memecoins remain dominant as Poly Truth and Meme Punch presales gain traction in 2026 community-driven cycle. Summary Memecoins remain a multi-billion-dollar sector driven by community strength, not technical fundamentals or tokenomics. Poly Truth (PTRUE) is a presale tool using data analysis for prediction markets, with staged pricing and audited contracts. Meme Punch (MEPU) is a PvP play-to-earn memecoin where demand is tied to gameplay, rewards, and in-game token utility. Memecoins are not going away. The category is worth tens…