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Olivier Acuna @ CoinDesk · 05/05/2026 18:39 EDT

Trust in crypto remains biggest barrier to adoption, say Consensus Miami 2026 panelists

Speakers point to complexity, poor user experience and lack of transparency as key obstacles for mainstream users. Read more ›

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Olivier Acuna @ CoinDesk · 05/05/2026 18:06 EDT

The world's entire economy will be tokenized, says Consensys’ Joseph Lubin

The Consensys CEO and founder said tokenization can be traced back to Ethereum, the blockchain he helped co-found. Read more ›

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Jeffrey Albus @ CoinDesk · 05/05/2026 18:04 EDT

It's transparency, not tech alone, that drives crypto adoption, panelists tell Consensus Miami

Execs from PayPal, Robinhood, Public.com and 248 Ventures said the way to move retail into crypto and AI is to slow down, show your work, and put users back in control. Read more ›

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Jeffrey Albus @ CoinDesk · 05/05/2026 17:57 EDT

Different voices in product, policy and hiring change crypto outcomes, panelists tell Consensus Miami

Senior leaders from Mastercard, the Crypto Council for Innovation and Clerisy said the right people in the right rooms can reshape internal decisions, citing examples from stablecoin-linked cards and financial access to staking-policy framing in Washington. Read more ›

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Jeffrey Albus @ CoinDesk · 05/05/2026 17:47 EDT

AI agents are breaking web economics, but Cloudflare says x402 can help

The company’s Chief Strategy Officer said that more than half of internet traffic is now non-human, but that the x402 Foundation is building the rails for a "golden age of content." Read more ›

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Will Canny @ CoinDesk · 05/05/2026 17:29 EDT

Kraken eyes IPO as it partners with MoneyGram to bridge crypto-to-cash gap

Payward and Kraken co-CEO Arjun Sethi says the exchange is “80% ready” to go public, as a new partnership with MoneyGram aims to expand access to digital assets by solving last-mile cash conversion. Read more ›

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Ian Allison @ CoinDesk · 05/05/2026 17:27 EDT

State Street says institutions want improved blockchain security in wake of recent DeFi attacks

Angus Fletcher, State Street’s head of digital assets said the young crypto industry needs to find solutions now before trillions in RWAs come on-chain. Read more ›

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Krisztian Sandor @ CoinDesk · 05/05/2026 17:25 EDT

Crypto's 'barbell': speculation and stablecoin payments drive adoption, Tempo's Romero says

Stablecoins are quietly powering real-world money flows as other crypto experiments than speculative trading have failed to scale, Romero said at Consensus 2026. Read more ›

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Helene Braun @ CoinDesk · 05/05/2026 17:23 EDT

Citi exec says fragmented crypto systems risk repeating old banking problems

Tokenized money efforts face limits as corporate clients demand real-time payments that work seamlessly across banks, Citi’s Ryan Rugg said at Consensus in Miami. Read more ›

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Olivier Acuna @ CoinDesk · 05/05/2026 17:19 EDT

Overseas demand for U.S. equities is growing, says Robinhood's Johan Kerbrart

The trading app's senior vice president said tokenization, 24-hour trading, and regulatory shifts are driving broader investor access beyond domestic markets. Read more ›

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Will Canny @ CoinDesk · 05/05/2026 17:17 EDT

Crypto ETFs go mainstream as traditional finance locks in

As traditional finance deepens its footprint, issuers say ETFs are reshaping access, liquidity, and the global structure of digital asset investing. Read more ›

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Helene Braun @ CoinDesk · 05/05/2026 16:44 EDT

Self-directed investors power bitcoin ETF launch despite Morgan Stanley’s scale

Strong early demand highlights how investors are driving crypto adoption, even without support from Morgan Stanley’s vast advisor network. Read more ›

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Francisco Rodrigues @ CoinDesk · 05/05/2026 16:21 EDT

Kelp claims that LayerZero approved the setup it blamed for $292 million bridge hack

The $292M exploit, linked to North Korean hackers, led Kelp to migrate its rsETH off LayerZero's "OFT" standard to Chainlink's "CCIP." Read more ›

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James Van Straten @ CoinDesk · 05/05/2026 16:06 EDT

Strategy posts $12.54 billion Q1 loss on declining bitcoin price

The price of bitcoin fell from about $87,000 to $68,000 during the first three months of 2026. Read more ›

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Olivier Acuna @ CoinDesk · 05/05/2026 14:57 EDT

Drift outlines a recovery plan for users after $295 million DPRK-linked exploit

The lending protocol proposed tokenized claims, a revenue-backed pool and a security overhaul as it works with law enforcement to recover the stolen funds. Read more ›

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Krisztian Sandor @ CoinDesk · 05/05/2026 14:55 EDT

Tokenization won't disrupt banking rails but improve them, Wall Street executives say

Executives from Citigroup, JPMorgan and DTCC said at Consensus that genuine client demand is driving real-world use of tokenized assets. Read more ›

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Krisztian Sandor @ CoinDesk · 05/05/2026 14:52 EDT

Bitcoin extends gains to $81,500 as tokenization push lifts Bullish, Galaxy, Centrifuge

Crypto market momentum could extend further unless geopolitical risks flare up again, one analyst said. Read more ›

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Jeffrey Albus @ CoinDesk · 05/05/2026 13:27 EDT

Rep. Steven Horsford pitches PARITY Act as 'durable floor' for crypto tax at Consensus Miami

The Nevada Democrat told Professor Yesha Yadav that incremental, bipartisan reform is the path forward as Senate negotiations on the CLARITY Act stall. Read more ›

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Margaux Nijkerk @ CoinDesk · 05/05/2026 13:24 EDT

Solana’s 'Alpenglow' upgrade could arrive next quarter, co-founder Yakovenko says

Speaking at Consensus Miami 2026, the Solana co-founder said that he is excited to see 'Alpenglow' upgrade go live later this year, which could come as early as next quarter. Read more ›

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Francisco Rodrigues @ CoinDesk · 05/05/2026 13:22 EDT

Western Union’s Solana-based stablecoin could reshape its payment model, analyst says

Western Union launched USDPT, a dollar-backed stablecoin on Solana, issued by Anchorage Digital Bank, for 24/7 settlement with agents and partners. Read more ›

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