Blockchain Industry Updates & Privacy News
CleanSpark reported Q1 revenue of $136.4M, down 24.9% year-over-year, with a net loss of $378.3M. Notably, its Bitcoin holdings are valued at $925.2M, forming a significant part of its $2.9B total assets. The balance sheet reveals substantial liquidity and working capital.
Read MoreOn May 12, Asian markets opened on a positive note. Japan's Nikkei 225 edged higher, while South Korea's KOSPI index posted stronger gains, indicating improved risk appetite. Investors are monitoring economic data and policy developments.
Read MoreOn-chain data reveals a significant transaction where addresses linked to FTX/Alameda unstaked approximately 199,263 SOL, valued around $19.4 million. This large-scale movement has drawn market attention to potential asset dispositions and impacts.
Read MoreA leading publicly traded miner reported a Q1 2026 net loss of $1.3B, driven by substantial unrealized losses on digital assets. The company sold a significant portion of its bitcoin holdings below production cost and announced a strategic pivot towards high-value computing infrastructure.
Read More21Shares US has officially announced the launch of its Hyperliquid ETF (THYP) on May 12, 2026 (ET). This passively managed spot ETF tracks the FTSE Hyperliquid Index and intends to stake a portion of holdings, offering investors a new pathway into digital assets.
Read MoreBlockchain data reveals an unidentified whale purchased over 71,000 HYPE tokens for more than $3 million USDC at around $42 each. This substantial transaction has sparked intense speculation within the crypto community regarding its implications for HYPE's market trajectory.
Read MoreKraken's parent company Payward is raising new funds at a $20 billion valuation, accelerating acquisitions and IPO preparations. Despite market headwinds, executives state the platform is largely ready for public listing, with recent investments from Deutsche Börse and others.
Read MoreOn May 11, Cole Allen, accused in the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting, pleaded not guilty to all charges, including attempted assassination of former President Trump, at a D.C. federal court. The case now moves forward to trial.
Read MoreThis digest covers key overnight developments in crypto, including regulatory pressure on stablecoins, political signals from Iran and the US, Ethereum's progress, mining firm financing, and a DAO reimbursement plan following a security incident.
Read MoreOpenAI's CEO announced the launch of Daybreak, a project leveraging AI to accelerate the development of continuous cybersecurity defenses. This initiative signals a major leap in AI's capabilities for cyber protection and aims to collaborate with numerous enterprises to enhance software security.
Read MorePresident Trump expressed strong anticipation for his upcoming trip to China via social media, calling the country "amazing." This statement has drawn international attention to the direction of U.S.-China relations.
Read MoreOndo Finance's Total Value Locked has surpassed $1 billion, establishing it as one of the fastest-growing tokenized asset platforms. This milestone signals accelerated institutional adoption and deeper convergence between traditional and decentralized finance.
Read MoreThe Trump administration has urgently asked a US court to pause a ruling against its 10% global tariffs, seeking time for appeal. If granted, importers could face renewed tariff burdens. The policy, enacted under the 1974 Trade Act, is set to expire in July, with its fate now hinging on legal battles.
Read MoreLatest market projections indicate a 97.7% probability the Federal Reserve will hold interest rates steady in June, with a high likelihood of continued stability in July. This signals the central bank's reluctance to cut rates soon, extending the current high-interest environment.
Read MoreFollowing a social engineering attack on its domain registrar, CoW DAO's official domain was briefly hijacked, leading some users to phishing sites and asset losses. A community governance proposal has passed, establishing a discretionary compensation fund. Affected users must submit claims by May 14.
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