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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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Francisco Rodrigues @ CoinDesk · 05/05/2026 13:10 EDT

Figure targets Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in mortgage push, citing massive cost cuts for borrowers

The firm offers rapid service, targeting the sub-$300,000 loan segment, with HELOC applications approved in 5 minutes and funding in 3 days. Read more ›

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Jesse Hamilton @ CoinDesk · 05/05/2026 12:28 EDT

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse says Clarity better than chaos as Senate hits key moment

The crypto market structure Clarity Act needs to get to its next step, a Senate hearing, this month to have a reasonable chance, Garlinghouse said. Read more ›

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Helene Braun @ CoinDesk · 05/05/2026 11:19 EDT

Wall Street warns human-built markets can’t keep up with machine-speed trading

Legacy financial systems face pressure as tokenization and real-time trading push markets toward always-on, automated infrastructure, panelists at Consensus in Miami said on Tuesday. Read more ›

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Ian Allison @ CoinDesk · 05/05/2026 11:12 EDT

Crypto's value is from being outside regulatory apparatus, says Arthur Hayes

All that matters for bitcoin’s value proposition is fiat liquidity, said Arthur Hayes, CIO of Maelstrom, at Consensus Miami 2026. Read more ›

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Olivier Acuna @ CoinDesk · 05/05/2026 11:00 EDT

From bitcoin mining to the Hill: AIP’s new fellow brings hands-on crypto experience to D.C.

Jacob Smagula previously worked on the government affairs team at bitcoin mining company MARA and is currently on the policy team at the DeFi Education Fund. Read more ›

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Margaux Nijkerk @ CoinDesk · 05/05/2026 11:00 EDT

Jito Labs launches self-custody trading tool as activity heats up on Solana

JTX is the company’s first product built specifically for traders. It allows users to trade tokens on Solana while maintaining self-custody. Read more ›

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Francisco Rodrigues @ CoinDesk · 05/05/2026 10:40 EDT

Coinbase taps Centrifuge as preferred tokenization backbone, takes equity stake

The partnership includes a strategic investment by Coinbase and is focused on expanding tokenized ETFs, credit, and structured products.  Read more ›

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