Author: John Smith

Ethereum price remained under pressure on Monday as ETF outflows and weakening technical indicators pushed traders to closely watch the key $2,000 support zone. Summary Ethereum ETFs recorded more than $340 million in cumulative outflows over six trading sessions as ETH struggled to reclaim $2,150. Bitmine Immersion purchased roughly 71,672 ETH worth $154 million last week, raising its holdings to 5.28 million ETH. CoinGlass liquidation data showed dense leverage clusters near the $2,150 resistance area and the lower $2,000 support zone. According to data from crypto.news, Ethereum (ETH) traded around $2,112 at press time on May 19 after failing to…

Crypto exchange Ouinex has raised $3.5m from its own traders, lifting total funding to $9m to build a “Non‑Centralized Order Book” designed to shield retail from market makers. Summary Ouinex secures $3.5m, bringing total funding to $9m Round funded solely by retail and professional traders on the platform New capital will build a “No‑CLOB” model to keep market makers from seeing user orders According to Forbes, crypto and derivatives platform Ouinex announced on May 19 that it had raised $3.5 million, taking aggregate funding to $9 million since launch. The France‑based company told Forbes that every investor in the new round is either…

Bitget Wallet has integrated xStocks infrastructure, giving users access to more than 130 tokenized stocks and ETFs through its self-custodial wallet. Summary Bitget Wallet added xStocks infrastructure, opening access to more than 130 tokenized stocks and ETFs. The integration expands Bitget Wallet’s RWA offering to over 300 products across equities and commodities. RWA.xyz data shows Ondo and xStocks lead the tokenized equities market by asset value. Bitget Wallet said the xStocks integration gives its 90 million users access to tokenized equities from the same platform they use for crypto storage, swaps, and trading. The launch adds U.S. stock and ETF-linked…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. A new 2026 comparison of 7 leading mobile crypto wallets explores how Android and iPhone apps now combine self-custody, DeFi access, and many other features. Summary 7 best mobile crypto wallets for Android and iPhone compared, from MetaMask to BlueWallet, based on real-world usability and features. Crypto wallets range from DeFi tools to fintech apps, with Trustee Plus, Trust Wallet, and MetaMask leading different use cases. Mobile wallets now go beyond storage, offering DeFi, payments, and Web3 access, with…

Republican lawmakers in the U.S. House have pushed to turn a temporary restriction on a central bank digital currency into a permanent ban as Congress prepares to vote on a major housing bill later this week. Summary House Republicans have pushed to make the proposed U.S. CBDC ban permanent in the revised 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. Representative Warren Davidson said the Senate’s 2030 expiration date could create a future pathway for a Federal Reserve-issued digital dollar. House Majority Whip Tom Emmer has continued urging the Senate to pass his Anti CBDC Surveillance State Act after it cleared the…

Minnesota has signed a new crypto custody law that lets banks and credit unions hold digital assets for customers from Aug. 1. Summary Minnesota banks can hold crypto from Aug. 1 if they meet notice and control rules New law requires crypto segregation, cybersecurity policies, and state review before custody services launch statewide Crypto ATM ban starts same day, showing Minnesota’s split approach to digital asset access statewide Gov. Tim Walz signed HF 3709 into law, allowing state-chartered banks and credit unions to offer virtual-currency custody services. The law covers the safekeeping, control, or management of virtual currency and private…

Shiba Inu saw billions of SHIB hit exchanges on May 18 as crypto market liquidations accelerated. Summary Over 3 billion SHIB tokens were pushed onto exchanges on May 18, raising sell-side pressure as broader crypto market liquidations accelerated. CoinGlass data shows SHIB open interest at $61.2 million with $42,485 in futures positions liquidated in the 24-hour session ending May 18. SHIB was trading at $0.00000567 on May 18, down roughly 10% on the week and 54% over the past year. On-chain exchange flow data tracked by CoinGlass shows SHIB open interest at $61.2 million on May 18, with $42,485 in…

Revolut launched its first physical crypto card on May 18, a Dogecoin-themed LED card for the UK and EEA. Summary Revolut unveiled its first physical crypto card with a Dogecoin theme and LED display, usable anywhere Visa and Mastercard are accepted. The card links to users’ crypto balances and converts holdings to fiat at real-time exchange rates, with no additional exchange fees charged on purchases. The launch follows Revolut’s full UK banking licence in March 2026 and FCA approval last week for leveraged investment products and private wealth services. Revolut announced on May 18 that it is launching its first…

Galaxy Digital secured a BitLicense from New York on May 18 to offer regulated crypto services to institutions. Summary Galaxy Digital’s subsidiary GalaxyOne Prime NY received a BitLicense and Money Transmission License from NYDFS on May 18, 2026. The approval allows Galaxy to offer regulated trading and custody to hedge funds, registered investment advisers, and family offices across New York State. Galaxy manages approximately $9 billion in client assets and New York now joins a regulatory footprint of more than 50 global licences. Galaxy Digital announced on May 18 that the New York State Department of Financial Services granted its…

Bitwise will devote 10% of its HYPE ETF management fee to buying HYPE on its balance sheet. Summary Bitwise announced it will devote 10% of its BHYP Hyperliquid ETF management fee to purchasing and holding HYPE tokens on its balance sheet. The BHYP ETF launched on NYSE on May 15 with a 0.34% sponsor fee, the first US product to offer in-house staking through Bitwise Onchain Solutions. Combined with 21Shares’ THYP product, the two Hyperliquid ETFs have accumulated over $5.6 million in net inflows since launching last week. Bitwise Asset Management announced that it will devote 10% of the management…