Adam Forsyth

Why is the crypto market going up today? (May 5)

The crypto market resumed its uptrend on Tuesday, rising 1.2% to $2.76 trillion as oil prices eased, after Iranian officials hinted at progress in U.S.-Iran peace negotiations. Summary Crypto market rises 1.2% to $2.76T as Bitcoin tops $81K; rebound triggers $225M in short liquidations. Sentiment improves as the Crypto Fear and Greed index moves to…

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CLARITY Act stablecoin deal shifts investor mood

ZeroStack CEO Daniel Reis-Faria says the CLARITY Act stablecoin deal reduces investor uncertainty but has not resolved institutional hesitation yet. Summary Senators Tillis and Alsobrooks reached a CLARITY Act yield compromise on May 1, banning passive stablecoin yield and preserving activity-based rewards. Polymarket odds of the CLARITY Act passing in 2026 jumped from 46% to…

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DPRK Calls Cyber Theft Accusations ‘Absurd Slander’ Driven by Reptile Media

DPRK rejected cyber theft allegations and accused the United States of spreading false claims to damage its image and justify hostile policies. North Korea-linked actors have been frequently connected to large-scale crypto hacks, thefts, and laundering operations in recent years. But the isolated nation’s foreign ministry denies involvement in global cyber fraud. DPRK Slams…

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Chainlink price gains 3% as Consensus opens

Chainlink price rose 3% on May 4, its biggest single-day gain in two weeks, as Consensus 2026 opened. Summary LINK climbed alongside Bitcoin’s return above $80,000, with the broader risk-on session lifting infrastructure tokens across the board on May 4. Chainlink’s CCIP cross-chain protocol averaged $90 million in weekly token transfers in recent months, providing…

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