Security
Hackers Used AI to Build a Zero-Day Exploit That Bypasses Two-Factor Authentication: Google
Cybercriminals used an AI model to find and weaponize a previously unknown software flaw, Google's threat team confirmed Monday.
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Exchange
Kraken parent Payward seeks fresh funding at $20 billion valuation ahead of planned IPO
Kraken's parent company Payward is seeking to raise fresh capital at a $20 billion valuation as the cryptocurrency exchange prepares for a potential initial public offering. The funding round comes as the digital asset platform looks to strengthen its balance sheet and expand operations ahead of going public.
Regulation
White House reveals US banks ‘refused’ to attend meetings to resolve stablecoin rewards issue in CLARITY Act
A senior White House official has accused major banking trade leaders of refusing to join earlier talks on stablecoin rewards, escalating a dispute that has become one of the final pressure points ahead of the Senate Banking Committee taking up the CLARITY Act this week. In a May 11 post on the soci
Market
Ripple Lands $200 Million Financing Facility to Expand Institutional Crypto Brokerage
The XRP-linked Ripple secures financing from Neuberger Specialty Finance to fuel growth of its prime brokerage platform.
Regulation
Augustus gets conditional OCC approval for AI and stablecoin bank
Peter Thiel-backed Augustus has won conditional OCC approval for a US bank charter focused on AI-driven payments and stablecoin settlement infrastructure.
Technology
The biggest consensus overhaul in Solana history is officially live for testing
Solana has launched its most significant consensus mechanism upgrade to date on its testnet, marking a pivotal moment for the blockchain network. The overhaul, which went live for testing this week, represents the largest technical modification to Solana's core infrastructure since its mainnet launch. The upgrade affects how
Technology
From hack to OP Stack: Ronin to migrate from gaming sidechain to Ethereum Layer 2 four years after Lazarus attack
Ronin migrates from an Ethereum sidechain to an OP Stack Layer 2 on May 12, four years after Lazarus hackers stole over $600M in crypto.
Market
Circle raises $222M in Arc token presale at $3B FDV from a16z crypto, BlackRock and others; Q1 revenue up 20%
Circle raised $222M in an Arc presale at a $3B valuation; BlackRock, Apollo, and a16z invest as Q1 revenue reaches $694M and USDC hits $77B.
Security
IRL crypto threats: Physical “wrench attacks” have led to over $100 million in losses since January alone
Crypto investors have lost more than $100 million to physical extortion in the first four months of 2026, according to blockchain security firm CertiK, as criminal groups increasingly target the people behind digital wallets rather than the technology securing them. The attacks, known in the industr
Exchange
Crypto.com receives UAE license tied to Dubai government crypto payments
Crypto.com's UAE entity became the first VASP to receive a UAE central bank SVF license tied to Dubai government crypto payment services.
Regulation
Australia plans capital gains tax changes affecting crypto investors: Report
The Albanese government’s budget plans to replace the 50% capital gains tax discount on assets held over 12 months with a model taxing full real gains adjusted for inflation.
Market
Bitcoin briefly tops $82,000 on improving macro conditions; Sui jumps 25%
Sui surged 25% over the last 24 hours, as analysts pointed to Sui Group Holdings' decision to stake 108.7 million SUI.