Key Takeaways Meltem Demirors argued on Fox Business that spot ETFs triggered an institutional identity crisis. Purists fear Wall Street asset managers stall utility, leaving bitcoin as just a speculative risk asset. Up next: Crypto may shift to serve as infrastructure for AI or continue backing economic lifelines in the Global South. The Institutional Paradox…
CZ noted that a safety boat always follows him when he kitesurfs, making the scenario of being dragged out to sea implausible. Changpeng Zhao (CZ) has denied viral rumors of his disappearance after he was allegedly caught in a strong rip current while surfing in Dubai. The story spread quickly across social media, with…
If you like playing daily word games like Wordle, then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine. There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it’ll take…
The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a cease and desist order against BG Wealth Sharing Ltd. and its listed founder, Stephen Beard, for the unauthorized solicitation of investments. The order, finalized on May 20 by the regulator’s Enforcement and Investor Protection Department (EIPD), commands the entity to immediately halt the sale of…
Ondo Finance said its founder, Nathan Allman, has died unexpectedly, creating a sudden leadership change at one of the best-known names in tokenized real-world assets. Summary Ondo Finance confirmed Nathan Allman’s death and named longtime President Ian De Bode as new CEO. The company said De Bode has led strategy, product, and daily operations for…
When Hyperliquid’s HYPE token touched a record high above $64 on May 24, 2026, the financial press reached for the most comfortable available explanation: institutional money had arrived. The first US spot HYPE exchange-traded funds had launched days earlier, and the narrative wrote itself — Wall Street had blessed a decentralized derivatives exchange, and the…
When you think of Memorial Day sales, you probably think of mattresses and other home goods. And while those items are definitely discounted, now is also a good time to purchase tech. Personally, I’m not buying anything right now unless it’s discounted—and fortunately many of our top picks are. Whether you’re shopping for a power…
Key Takeaways Arthur Hayes targets $125K bitcoin by December 2026, citing returning liquidity and Fed policy shifts. Bernstein analysts set a $150K–$200K end-2026 target, pointing to exchange-traded fund (ETF) flows and institutional adoption. Peter Brandt warns of a potential $40K–$60K bottom by fall 2026 before a cycle peak near $500K in 2029. Others echo this…
The deadline to apply or nominate for Startup Battlefield 200 is Friday, May 27. This program is your shot at VC access, global visibility, TechCrunch coverage, and $100,000 in equity-free funding. If you’re building a breakout startup — or know a founder who is — now is the time to move. Apply today for the opportunity to take the TechCrunch Disrupt Stage alongside 200 of the world’s most…
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has ordered cryptocurrency platform Riscoin and its associated entities to immediately cease and desist from soliciting investments and selling unregistered securities in the Philippines. The order, issued by the SEC Enforcement and Investor Protection Department (EIPD) on May 14, 2026, targets Riscoin, Riscoin Exchange, Riscoin Trading, League of Seagull…
