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- DeFi’s new front: VerifiedX bets bitcoin’s next chapter is programmable, privateby Jamie Crawley on May 17, 2026 at 12:00 pm
VerifiedX says its Bitcoin sidechain enables programmable, privacy-preserving transactions without synthetic wrappers, targeting growing institutional demand for native DeFi on the original blockchain system.
- Japan’s SBI Securities, Rakuten Securities plan to offer crypto investment trustsby Sheldon Reback on May 17, 2026 at 11:41 am
Another 11 companies responded to a survey saying they would consider offering crypto funds once the regulatory environment becomes clear.
- A Russian stablecoin built to dodge sanctions says it can survive even if they’re liftedby Sam Reynolds on May 17, 2026 at 8:00 am
A7A5, the Russia-linked stablecoin built to move money around banking restrictions, says faster trade settlement, yield and regional crypto infrastructure could keep it relevant even if geopolitical tensions ease.
- Jump Crypto’s ‘Firedancer’ is taking a slow and steady approach to its long-awaited Solana infrastructure rolloutby Margaux Nijkerk on May 16, 2026 at 3:00 pm
In an interview with CoinDesk, the lead engineer at Firedancer gives an update on how the new client, also known as a software, is fairing in the Solana ecosystem.
- Crypto users are choosing juicy yields over protection, putting billions at risk of hacksby Omkar Godbole on May 16, 2026 at 2:00 pm
DeFi insurance protocols debuted with huge ambitions during the 2020 crypto boom. But as hacks evolved and users chased yields over protection, most of the sector collapsed under the same risks it was built to cover.
- The $293 million KelpDAO hack shows why DeFi is finally being forced to grow upby Margaux Nijkerk on May 16, 2026 at 1:00 pm
For protocol founders and security researchers, the incident reinforced a broader shift underway across crypto: DeFi is no longer primarily battling coding bugs. It’s battling complexity.
- XRP beat bitcoin gains as Clarity Act advanced, but a real bullrun still needs Congressby Shaurya Malwa on May 16, 2026 at 11:30 am
The token jumped 5% after a Senate committee moved the market-structure bill forward, reviving hopes that legal clarity can pull deeper institutional money into XRP products.
- Crypto longs lose $500 million as bitcoin slides to $78,000, SOL and XRP down 5%by Shaurya Malwa on May 16, 2026 at 7:36 am
A long-skewed liquidation cascade flushed leverage across the major tokens overnight, with the move tracking a global bond selloff and the worst session for U.S. stocks since March.
- Bhutan ‘doesn’t recall’ selling any bitcoin, disputing widely tracked $1 billion BTC drawdownby Shaurya Malwa on May 16, 2026 at 2:30 am
Arkham Intelligence data shows that over $1 billion in bitcoin has left wallets attributed to Bhutan in the past year, flowing to exchanges and trading firms. The country says it has not sold any.
- U.S. House lawmakers who oversee the CFTC are urging Trump to fill the commissionby Jesse Hamilton on May 15, 2026 at 9:35 pm
As the Commodity Futures Trading Commission takes on a growing task to police U.S. crypto trading, senior lawmakers are saying it needs bipartisan leadership.
- SpaceX targets June 11 IPO pricing, picks Nasdaq for historic market debutby Helene Braun on May 15, 2026 at 7:50 pm
Elon Musk’s rocket and satellite company has accelerated plans for its blockbuster public offering, with trading expected to begin as early as June 12 after a faster-than-expected SEC review.
- Saudi Arabia is tokenizing its multi-trillion dollar economy to protect its wealth from global shocksby Olivier Acuna on May 15, 2026 at 4:37 pm
The chairman of droppRWA has secured $12.5 billion in mandates to tokenized real estate and his plans are to go beyond properties to bring trillions of dollars onchain.
- Lombard joins LayerZero exodus as $4 billion in assets switch to Chainlink’s bridgeby Francisco Rodrigues on May 15, 2026 at 4:00 pm
The shift comes after the Kelp DAO exploit drained $292 million from its LayerZero-powered bridge, increasing concerns over the security of cross-chain infrastructure.
- CME, ICE push U.S. regulators to scrutinize Hyperliquid over manipulation risksby Helene Braun on May 15, 2026 at 3:46 pm
CME Group and ICE have reportedly warned the CFTC and Capitol Hill officials that Hyperliquid’s decentralized perpetual futures platform could enable market manipulation and sanctions evasion.
- Iran war shows markets no longer sleepby Annabelle Huang on May 15, 2026 at 3:30 pm
The latest conflict involving Iran has produced an unexpected proving ground for financial infrastructure, and an unlikely winner has emerged, argues Huang.
- Crypto market structure bill clears key hurdle as ethics debate looms over floor voteby AI Boost on May 15, 2026 at 3:21 pm
The Clarity Act cleared the Senate Banking Committee with bipartisan support, setting up a potential full Senate vote within weeks.
- Bitcoin gives up Clarity Act gains as macro rout wipes out leveraged crypto bullsby Krisztian Sandor on May 15, 2026 at 2:41 pm
Stocks, gold and crypto slid on Friday while crude oil topped $100 and traders repriced Fed expectations for rate hikes.
- Kraken parent Payward cuts 150 staff, streamlining business ahead of planned IPOby Will Canny on May 15, 2026 at 2:12 pm
The crypto exchange is also seeking fresh funding at a $20 billion valuation as it ramps up acquisitions and prepares for a public listing.
- CoinDesk 20 performance update: BNB is only gainer as index drops 2%by CoinDesk Indices on May 15, 2026 at 1:22 pm
BNB (BNB) rose 0.4% while Bitcoin (BTC) fell 1.3% from Thursday.
- XRP gives back gains after Senate crypto bill sparks 5% rallyby Shaurya Malwa on May 15, 2026 at 1:17 pm
XRP stayed pinned below resistance even as derivatives activity surged ahead of a key Senate vote that could formally reinforce the token’s commodity status.
- Strategy to repurchase $1.5 billion of 2029 convertible bonds using cash or bitcoin salesby James Van Straten on May 15, 2026 at 12:38 pm
Led by Michael Saylor, the company aims to retire half of its outstanding 0% 2029 converts as it restructures liabilities tied to its bitcoin treasury strategy.
- Winklevoss’ Gemini jumps 25% on $100 million bitcoin infusion despite deepening lossesby Olivier Acuna on May 15, 2026 at 12:12 pm
Gemini’s revenue improved 42% year-over-year to $50.3 million, helping narrow its net loss by 27% from $149.3 million a year earlier.
- OKX, Korea Investment and Securities said to be in talks for 40% of Coinoneby Jamie Crawley on May 15, 2026 at 11:52 am
OKX’s planned move into the South Korean market would echo that of Binance, which completed its acquisition of Seoul-based Gopax last year.
- Crypto’s regulatory tailwind runs into a potential rates resetby Omkar Godbole on May 15, 2026 at 11:30 am
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- Wall Street is starting to notice one of crypto’s smartest AI betsby Will Canny on May 15, 2026 at 11:30 am
A growing spotlight on Nof1’s Alpha Arena suggests SUI Group and Karatage may have gotten early to one of the most important experiments in finance: teaching AI how to trade in real markets.
- $33K Could Be Bitcoin’s Next Stop if History Repeats: Analystby Jordan Lyanchev on May 17, 2026 at 4:35 pm
Even the less bearish prediction envisions a substantial decline.
- Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs See Heavy Outflows as Prices Hit Brick Wallby Jordan Lyanchev on May 17, 2026 at 3:47 pm
Why did the SOL and XRP ETFs saw only inflows, while the BTC and ETH counterparts were deep in the red?
- Ethereum Price Prediction: Is ETH Setting Up for a Drop to the $1.8K Zone?by Shayan Markets on May 17, 2026 at 2:03 pm
Ethereum’s recent recovery phase has weakened considerably after repeated failures beneath the $2.4K major resistance level. The latest price action suggests bearish momentum is gradually building, while buyers struggle to maintain control above important support regions. Ethereum Price Analysis: The Daily Chart On the daily timeframe, ETH has experienced a notable bearish rejection after multiple
- Will XRP Explode as CLARITY Act Passes Senate Stage? ChatGPT Sees One Big Catchby Jordan Lyanchev on May 17, 2026 at 11:23 am
Could this important step be what XRP needs to finally break out?
- Pi Network’s PI Token Suffers Another Setback as Bitcoin (BTC) Calms at $78K: Weekend Watchby Jordan Lyanchev on May 17, 2026 at 9:11 am
PI has fallen out of the top 50 alts by market cap after the latest price drop.
- Ripple ETFs Record Best Week Since December: So Why Is XRP Still Failing?by Jordan Lyanchev on May 17, 2026 at 6:38 am
May’s inflows have already surpassed those for April.
- 3 Major Warning Signs Suggest Bitcoin’s Bottom Is Still Not Inby Jordan Lyanchev on May 17, 2026 at 6:00 am
The belief that the bear market bottom is in assumes “major invalidation of long-standing principles in bitcoin market cycles,” said one analyst.
- Trump Adds Coinbase and Bitcoin Stocks to Portfolioby Wayne Jones on May 16, 2026 at 9:06 pm
Broader tech allocations in the same filing show a parallel bet on AI and infrastructure alongside crypto-linked assets.
- Bitcoin Price Analysis: What Does the Rejection at $80K Mean for BTC’s Future?by Shayan Markets on May 16, 2026 at 5:46 pm
Bitcoin’s recent recovery attempt appears to be losing momentum as the market once again received notable rejection below the $80K mark. The repeated inability to sustain gains above key thresholds suggests sellers remain dominant, increasing the likelihood of another corrective phase in the short term. Bitcoin Price Analysis: The Daily Chart On the daily timeframe,
- CLARITY Act Clears Committee, But Money Laundering Question Hovers Over Cryptoby Wayne Jones on May 16, 2026 at 5:22 pm
Last year, there was a 162% year-over-year increase in illicit crypto flows driven by a 694% jump in value received by sanctioned entities.
- ETH Hits Yearly Low Against BTC as Investors Flood Exchangesby Jordan Lyanchev on May 16, 2026 at 3:07 pm
The last time ETH traded so low against the market leader was in the middle of last year.
- XRP’s Next Bullish Wave Depends on These Crucial Price Levels: Analystby Jordan Lyanchev on May 16, 2026 at 1:35 pm
XRP tried to escape consolidation once again but a familiar resistance was too strong.
- Why Did Pi Network’s (PI) Price Crash to a 3-Month Low Today?by Jordan Lyanchev on May 16, 2026 at 12:40 pm
PI is out of the top 50 alts by market cap again.
- Bitcoin Price Dips Below $78K as Analyst Expects Another ‘Brutal Dump’by Jordan Lyanchev on May 16, 2026 at 11:23 am
Is today’s decline just the start of bitcoin’s troubles?
- Altcoins Crash as Bitcoin (BTC) Dumps to 2-Week Low: Weekend Watchby Jordan Lyanchev on May 16, 2026 at 10:18 am
STABLE and VVV have dropped the most from the lower-cap alts, while HYPE has plunged by 10%.
- Pi Network Issues Urgent Safety Warning for All Pioneersby Jordan Lyanchev on May 16, 2026 at 6:58 am
The warning came amid a growing number of scams within the entire market.
- Massive XRP Network Surge Followed Price Rally to 2-Month Peakby Jordan Lyanchev on May 16, 2026 at 6:38 am
The XRP Ledger’s actitivity reached a multi-month high of its own.
- CLARITY Act Boosts Bitcoin Outlook – But Analysts See Risks Aheadby Jordan Lyanchev on May 16, 2026 at 6:02 am
The bullish comments rose after the CLARITY Act progress last week, but that’s not always a good thing.
- Ripple Price Analysis: XRP Momentum Shifts Bullish Against Both USD and BTCby Shayan Markets on May 16, 2026 at 5:38 am
XRP is trading at $1.43, rising above the most technically significant resistance cluster it has faced in months. The price has simultaneously broken the 100-day MA and the descending channel’s upper boundary on the USDT pair, while the BTC pair breaks above a short-term resistance level. For the first time this cycle, both pairs are
- Ethereum Price Analysis: Is ETH Finally Attempting a Real Breakout?by Shayan Markets on May 16, 2026 at 5:23 am
Ethereum is trading above $2.2k as the third week of May gets underway. The asset is on the lower end of its range over the past two weeks after another rejection. The aggressive long positioning that had built up into the $2.4k resistance zone has been unwound, and the price chart indicates that more consolidation
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- HYPE ETFs post 2026’s strongest altcoin debut as inflow test comes nextby Gino Matos on May 17, 2026 at 5:45 pm
Bitwise’s BHYP recorded $4.31 million in debut trading volume on May 15, the largest opening day among the 2026 spot altcoin ETF launches in the US, exceeding Chainlink fund CLNK’s prior high of $3.23 million by 33% and Avalanche fund BAVA’s $2.61 million debut by 65%. Combined with 21Shares’ THYP, which launched on Nasdaq on The post HYPE ETFs post 2026’s strongest altcoin debut as inflow test comes next appeared first on CryptoSlate.
- CLARITY Act is not law yet, but the markup is a major retail adoption trust catalystby Gino Matos on May 17, 2026 at 1:30 pm
The Senate Banking Committee advanced the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act by a 15-9 vote, and the National Cryptocurrency Association (NCA) says the vote’s most enduring effect may be the signal that Washington is building a defined regulatory framework for digital assets. The bill still needs a Senate floor vote, and Democrats have raised objections The post CLARITY Act is not law yet, but the markup is a major retail adoption trust catalyst […]
- Wall Street’s fight with Hyperliquid could decide who controls 24/7 marketsby Gino Matos on May 17, 2026 at 11:15 am
CME Group plans to make its cryptocurrency futures and options trade around the clock beginning May 29, a product line that posted $3 trillion in notional volume in 2025 and is running 46% above that pace year-to-date. ICE’s New York Stock Exchange is developing a tokenized securities platform built for 24/7 operations, instant settlement, dollar-sized The post Wall Street’s fight with Hyperliquid could decide who controls 24/7 markets […]
- Bitcoin has one level left before macro pressure opens the path to $75k as Treasury yields extend two-day correctionby Gino Matos on May 17, 2026 at 9:30 am
Bitcoin touched $77,711 intraday before recovering to near $78,225, spending a second consecutive session under macro stress as US Treasury yields held near multi-month highs. The 10-year yield reached 4.599%, while the 30-year climbed 11.8 basis points to 5.131%, its highest level since May 2025. BTC is down 3.9% from its May 15 opening above The post Bitcoin has one level left before macro pressure opens the path to $75k as Treasury yields […]
- A major bank just moved its stablecoin strategy into Wall Street’s hidden financing machineby Liam ‘Akiba’ Wright on May 17, 2026 at 7:36 am
Societe Generale plans to bring SG-FORGE’s EUR CoinVertible and USD CoinVertible to Canton Network as part of a push into collateral, repo financing, and settlement. The May 13 move puts the French bank’s stablecoin effort closer to the operating layer of institutional markets. SG-FORGE has already issued regulated CoinVertible tokens, and CryptoSlate has covered the The post A major bank just moved its stablecoin strategy into Wall Street’s […]
- THORChain exploit turns emergency chain halt into a DeFi trust testby Liam ‘Akiba’ Wright on May 16, 2026 at 5:20 pm
THORChain’s suspected multichain exploit and emergency halt on May 15 has turned into another DeFi security incident, and another test of cross-chain trust. Emergency controls moved through chain-specific halts, Halt All Trading, Halt Signing, Halt Chain Global, Halt Churning, and repeated global node-pause updates. One public alert described the likely exploit affecting Bitcoin, Ethereum, BSC, and Base, The post THORChain exploit turns […]
- App days are numbered: The end state of software will be private, personal, verified, and AI agent-builtby Liam ‘Akiba’ Wright on May 16, 2026 at 3:35 pm
AI agents could end the app era by turning software into verified, user-built systems AI agents may make running code written by strangers one of those behaviors that later generations struggle to process. A society can normalize a risk for decades, then later reclassify it as reckless once a safer default becomes available. Drinking before The post App days are numbered: The end state of software will be private, personal, verified, and AI […]
- Bitcoin ETF flows reverse as US funds shed $1B amid inflation fearsby Oluwapelumi Adejumo on May 16, 2026 at 2:00 pm
US-listed Bitcoin ETF flows have suffered their most severe weekly capital flight since the end of January, with investors pulling exactly $1 billion from the products. The primary catalyst for the sudden institutional risk aversion appears to be the shifting US economic backdrop. CryptoSlate’s data show that rising inflation concerns, alongside steep ETF outflows, led Bitcoin’s The post Bitcoin ETF flows reverse as US funds shed $1B amid […]
- Markets are moving toward a new global financial crisis. These are the tripwires that would confirm itby Liam ‘Akiba’ Wright on May 16, 2026 at 11:00 am
A new global financial crisis is not confirmed, but the path toward one is now visible enough to map. The sequence starts with debt and oil before it reaches credit. Long-end sovereign yields and Brent crude are already close enough to stress levels to make the policy squeeze urgent. To close out the week, the The post Markets are moving toward a new global financial crisis. These are the tripwires that would confirm it appeared first on […]
- Strategy has put Bitcoin sales on the table for repurchases – but will it affect BTC price?by Gino Matos on May 16, 2026 at 9:00 am
Strategy agreed on May 15 to repurchase roughly $1.5 billion principal of its 2029 convertible notes for an estimated $1.38 billion in cash. The firm told investors in its Form 8-K that it may fund the repurchase with available cash reserves, ATM sale proceeds, and/or Bitcoin sale proceeds. Strategy expects to cancel the repurchased notes, The post Strategy has put Bitcoin sales on the table for repurchases – but will it affect BTC price? […]
- Uranium Transfer, Nuclear Limits: US Issues 5 Peace Ultimatums To Iranby Tyler Durden on May 17, 2026 at 3:05 pm
Uranium Transfer, Nuclear Limits: US Issues 5 Peace Ultimatums To Iran According to a Sunday report from Iran’s semi-official Fars news agency, the United States has laid down a firm, take-it-or-leave-it ultimatum to Tehran. Both sides are still trying to patiently wait out the Hormuz crisis, hoping to inflict more economic pain on the other until they blink. At the top of the list, the US is demanding a near-total dismantling of […]
- Remember: In A Crisis, Everyone Will Consider Themselves ‘The Good Guys’by Tyler Durden on May 17, 2026 at 2:30 pm
Remember: In A Crisis, Everyone Will Consider Themselves ‘The Good Guys’ Authored by Charles Hugh Smith via substack, The state has two monopolies it must protect whatever the cost: the monopoly on decreeing what is legal tender and on force. We’re entering an era in which push comes to shove will lead to immovable objects encountering irresistible forces. All sorts of verities and vanities will be bulldozed as kicking the […]
- Americans Face The Highest Memorial Day Gas Prices On Recordby Tyler Durden on May 17, 2026 at 1:55 pm
Americans Face The Highest Memorial Day Gas Prices On Record The nationwide average price of regular gasoline marginally increased on Thursday, after five straight days of decline, the American Automobile Association (AAA) said in a May 14 statement. The national average price is “at the same range as it was in 2022, the year gas prices hit record highs. Travelers are preparing to hit the road in record numbers next week, and […]
- Market Leadership Is Narrow, Increasing Summer Riskby Tyler Durden on May 17, 2026 at 1:20 pm
Market Leadership Is Narrow, Increasing Summer Risk Authored by Lance Roberts via RealInvestmentAdvice.com, 📈Technical Backdrop – Friday Selloff Tests The Tape The S&P 500 closed Friday at 7,408.50, surrendering Thursday’s historic first close above 7,500 with a 1.24% decline. The semiconductor names that powered the rally became the source of Friday’s selling. Intel fell 5%, Micron 4%, AMD 3%, and Nvidia 4.4%. From […]
- Attack Drone Hits Near UAE Nuclear Power Plantby Tyler Durden on May 17, 2026 at 12:59 pm
Attack Drone Hits Near UAE Nuclear Power Plant Abu Dhabi authorities report that a kamikaze drone struck an electrical generator outside the inner perimeter of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in Al Dhafra. Officials said there were no injuries, no impact on radiological safety levels, and no disruption to plant operations. Dubai-based newspaper Gulf News cited the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation, which said the one-way […]
- Most Americans Can’t Afford New Homesby Tyler Durden on May 17, 2026 at 12:45 pm
Most Americans Can’t Afford New Homes Most Americans can’t afford a new home. A new analysis from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) shows that 65% of U.S. households are priced out of newly built homes, based on current prices and mortgage rates. In some parts of the country, the situation is even more extreme. More than 80% of households can’t afford a new home, highlighting how widespread the affordability […]
- Mayor Sadiq Khan Claims London Devolving Into A Sh*thole Is Just AI-Driven Rage-Baitby Tyler Durden on May 17, 2026 at 12:10 pm
Mayor Sadiq Khan Claims London Devolving Into A Sh*thole Is Just AI-Driven Rage-Bait Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity.news, London Mayor Sadiq Khan has claimed that the decline of the city is a myth and that it’s all just lies being spread by MAGA supporters, Russia, and China through AI-generated content. In a fresh escalation of his war on inconvenient truths, Khan pointed to a surge in online posts highlighting […]
- Audemars Piguet x Swatch’s Affordable Watch Launch Sparks Lines Across Worldby Tyler Durden on May 17, 2026 at 11:35 am
Audemars Piguet x Swatch’s Affordable Watch Launch Sparks Lines Across World Luxury watchmakers Audemars Piguet and Swatch have done the unthinkable: unveiling a new, affordable collaboration aimed at younger buyers, with prices ranging from $400 to, of course, $420. Called the “Royal Pop,” the affordable handheld watch inspired by pop art is clearly a mass-market move aimed at stimulating the Swiss watch market after muted […]
- Is A Future War Between The US And Europe Unavoidable?by Tyler Durden on May 17, 2026 at 11:00 am
Is A Future War Between The US And Europe Unavoidable? Authored by Brandon Smith via Alt-Market.us, For those who might have been out of the loop over the past few months, there is a war going on between the US and Europe. Largely, it’s western European governments that are the problem – They started the conflict, they continue to perpetuate the conflict, and they tend to cry victim when they suffer any consequences for it. […]
- Democrats Devastated After Supreme Court Rejects Attempt To Revive Virginia Congressional Mapby Tyler Durden on May 17, 2026 at 9:40 am
Democrats Devastated After Supreme Court Rejects Attempt To Revive Virginia Congressional Map Hammering the last nail in the coffin of what could have been a significant midterm factor, the US Supreme Court on Friday rejected Virginia Democrats’ request to use a new congressional district map, which was drawn to flip four House seats into Democratic control. 🚨 IT’S OFFICIAL, WE WIN! “The US Supreme Court moments ago has ruled […]
- China Confirms Boeing Jet Deal, Agrees To Cut Select Levies & Expand Agri Tradeby Tyler Durden on May 17, 2026 at 7:02 am
China Confirms Boeing Jet Deal, Agrees To Cut Select Levies & Expand Agri Trade Summary: China, U.S. Agree To Cut Levies On Select Products, Expand Agricultural Trade China, U.S. Reach Boeing Jet Purchase Agreement U.S. And China Agree To Establish Trade And Investment Boards Trump-Xi Summit Delivers Modest Trade Wins China Responds With Agreements To Purchase Jets, Cut Levies, Expand Trade One day […]
- Washington’s Joint Operation Against ISIS In Nigeria Sends A Message To The Sahelian Allianceby Tyler Durden on May 17, 2026 at 3:25 am
Washington’s Joint Operation Against ISIS In Nigeria Sends A Message To The Sahelian Alliance Authored by Andrew Korybko via Substack, The scenario of a US-backed Nigerian anti-terrorist intervention in Mali is becoming increasingly likely. Trump announced over the weekend that the US and Nigeria carried out a joint operation against ISIS’ second-highest figure, which his counterpart Bola Ahmed Tinubu disclosed took place […]
- Establishment Media Outraged By White House Sponsored Christian Prayer Eventby Tyler Durden on May 17, 2026 at 2:45 am
Establishment Media Outraged By White House Sponsored Christian Prayer Event The mainstream media’s outrage over religious expressions by government institutions and politicians is highly selective. At bottom, it the event is Christian, they attack. If it’s any other religion, they applaud. Did the mainstream media publish indignant diatribes when leftist NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani held Muslim dinners at City Hall and Gracie […]
- America’s Medicine Supply Chain Is A National Security Vulnerabilityby Tyler Durden on May 17, 2026 at 2:10 am
America’s Medicine Supply Chain Is A National Security Vulnerability Authored by Will Coggin via RealClearDefense, The Chinese government is tightening the screws on American investment in its artificial intelligence sector. The core purpose is to keep U.S. capital out of technologies it deems “strategically sensitive” to national security. The protective action is a reminder that Washington also needs to prioritize insulating […]
- The WHO Drums Up Fear With Ebola After Hantavirus Scare Failsby Tyler Durden on May 17, 2026 at 1:35 am
The WHO Drums Up Fear With Ebola After Hantavirus Scare Fails One of the biggest mistakes globalists made in their bid for perpetual medical authoritarianism during the Covid pandemic was reveling a bit too much. Numerous high level officials from the WEF, WHO, the Imperial College of London and an army of politicians were giddy with excitement and bragged publicly about all the power they were going to grab as the masses huddled […]
- The Trans Delusion: A Philosophical Nail In Its Coffinby Tyler Durden on May 17, 2026 at 1:00 am
The Trans Delusion: A Philosophical Nail In Its Coffin Authored by Chris Milton via The Daily Sceptic The arguments in philosopher Thomas Nagel’s seminal 1974 essay ‘What is it Like to be Bat?‘ can help us answer the question of whether a human born with XY chromosomes and a male body can be, can become or can know what it’s like to be a woman, or can know what inhabiting the world is like for a woman. Nagel – who […]
- Solar Power Generation To Exceed Coal For First Time In Texas Gridsby Tyler Durden on May 16, 2026 at 11:50 pm
Solar Power Generation To Exceed Coal For First Time In Texas Grids Authored by Naveen Athrappully via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Annual electricity power generation from utility-scale solar projects is predicted to exceed output from coal for the first time ever in 2026 on grids run by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT). An aerial view of the Amazon Fort Powhatan Solar Farm in Disputanta, Va., on Aug. 19, […]
- Nearly 2,500 Pounds Of Cocaine, 105 Pounds Of Marijuana Seized In Joint Operation By US Forcesby Tyler Durden on May 16, 2026 at 10:40 pm
Nearly 2,500 Pounds Of Cocaine, 105 Pounds Of Marijuana Seized In Joint Operation By US Forces Authored by Naveen Athrappully via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), U.S. forces seized around 2,500 pounds of cocaine and 105 pounds of marijuana in two separate maritime operations involving foreign nations. In one operation, the Joint Interagency Task Force (JIATF) South and the Drug Enforcement Administration identified a drug […]
- FBI Offers $200,000 Reward To Catch Former US Air Force Specialist In Iran Spying Caseby Tyler Durden on May 16, 2026 at 9:30 pm
FBI Offers $200,000 Reward To Catch Former US Air Force Specialist In Iran Spying Case Authored by Jack Phillips via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), The FBI on Thursday said it is offering a $200,000 reward for information leading to the capture and prosecution of a former U.S. Air Force counterintelligence specialist who defected to Iran in 2013 and was later charged with revealing classified information to the Iranian regime. A […]
- Putin To Visit China Just Days After Trump’s Beijing Trip, Demonstrating ‘No Limits’ Partnershipby Tyler Durden on May 16, 2026 at 8:55 pm
Putin To Visit China Just Days After Trump’s Beijing Trip, Demonstrating ‘No Limits’ Partnership Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit Chinese President Xi Jinping from May 19 to 20, just days after US President Donald Trump concluded his state visit to Beijing, the Kremlin has announced. In a Telegram statement, Russia’s Foreign Ministry unveiled that Putin would travel to China “at the invitation” of Xi Jinping, marking the […]
- Pakistan Uses Diplomacy To Secure LNG Supply from Hormuzby Tyler Durden on May 16, 2026 at 8:20 pm
Pakistan Uses Diplomacy To Secure LNG Supply from Hormuz Submitted by Charles Kennedy of OilPrice.com Pakistan has negotiated the passage of vessels laden with Qatari LNG out of the Strait of Hormuz in a diplomatic feat that no other energy buyer has managed so far in the Iran war. Pakistan, which was the mediator of the U.S.-Iran talks and is passing messages from one to the other, appears to have used well its close ties with […]
- “You Should Be Preparing Your Criminal Defense”: Becerra Feels The Heat In Final California Governor’s Debateby Tyler Durden on May 16, 2026 at 7:10 pm
“You Should Be Preparing Your Criminal Defense”: Becerra Feels The Heat In Final California Governor’s Debate Authored by Susan Crabtree via RealClearPolitics, Seven candidates vying for California’s governorship squared off Thursday in their fifth and final debate, with frontrunner Xavier Becerra facing down an onslaught of attacks from the right and the left over his policy record, a campaign fraud scandal, and what rivals […]
- Tehran Claims US Faces Escalating Economic Fallout From ‘War Of Choice’ As Hardship Mounts Inside Iranby Tyler Durden on May 16, 2026 at 6:35 pm
Tehran Claims US Faces Escalating Economic Fallout From ‘War Of Choice’ As Hardship Mounts Inside Iran Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned Saturday that the United States would face mounting economic fallout from its “war of choice” against Iran, as both sides appear settled into a long game of waiting to inflict the most severe economic and political damage on the other. In a post on X, Araghchi said Americans would […]
- New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s Job Is Impossibleby Tyler Durden on May 16, 2026 at 6:00 pm
New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s Job Is Impossible Submitted by QTR’s Fringe Finance Congratulations to Kevin Warsh on officially becoming the next Federal Reserve chair. Unfortunately for him, he may have just accepted the worst job in global finance at the worst possible moment. Warsh was narrowly confirmed this week in the most partisan Fed chair vote in modern history, inheriting a central bank that has spent years under political […]
- 50 Empty Waymos Invade Upscale Tiny Atlanta Neighborhoodby Tyler Durden on May 16, 2026 at 5:25 pm
50 Empty Waymos Invade Upscale Tiny Atlanta Neighborhood With Waymo robotaxis now operating in 11 major U.S. markets, these fully autonomous Jaguar I-PACE SUVs are becoming increasingly visible to everyday folks. This wider rollout means more public encounters and more viral footage capturing robotaxis in the wild. One such incident occurred in a northwest Atlanta neighborhood this week, where residents told local media outlet […]
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(NaturalNews) On Day 8 of “Beyond The Diagnosis,” Jonathan Otto shared the story of a young father diagnosed with terminal astrocytoma who, over a year later, i…
- The Avocado Manifesto: How the COVID pandemic was a globalist rehearsal for total controlby Belle Carter on May 17, 2026 at 6:00 am
(NaturalNews) The COVID-19 pandemic was never a genuine health crisis but a deliberate globalist and deep state operation. It was designed as an “obedience dril…
- Russian Defense Ministry Reports Large-Scale Strike on Ukrainian Military Infrastructureby Garrison Vance on May 17, 2026 at 6:00 am
(NaturalNews) The Russian Defense Ministry said Thursday that its forces conducted a massive retaliatory strike over the past 72 hours, including with Kinzhal hyper…
- Keto Diet Shows Promise for Psychiatric Disorders, Early Research Indicatesby Coco Somers on May 17, 2026 at 6:00 am
(NaturalNews) Individuals with serious mental illness face a significantly elevated risk of metabolic diseases such as heart disease and diabetes, contributing to h…
- Sardines: The tiny fish with outsized health powerby Olivia Cook on May 17, 2026 at 6:00 am
(NaturalNews) Studies suggest sardines can improve blood pressure, cholesterol and diabetes risk more reliably than fish oil supplements, because their omega-3s…
- Survey: Percentage of U.S. Voters Viewing Israel as an Ally Drops 25 Points Since Marchby Garrison Vance on May 17, 2026 at 6:00 am
(NaturalNews) Only 33% of registered voters now consider Israel an ally of the United States, a decline of 25 percentage points since March 2026, according to a Nap…
- Deep State Panic Mode: Conflict Between ODNI and CIA Breaks Out Over Removal of JFK and MKUltra Filesby Chase Codewell on May 17, 2026 at 6:00 am
(NaturalNews) A dispute has erupted between the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) and the Central Intelligence Agency after allegations that CI…
- Regular Physical Activity Linked to Lower Risk of Anxiety Disorders, Study Findsby Coco Somers on May 16, 2026 at 6:00 am
(NaturalNews) The Link Between Regular Exercise and Mental HealthRegular physical activity is associated with a significantly lower risk of developing anxiety dis…
- Global Cases of Metabolic Liver Disease Surge 143% Since 1990, Study Findsby Douglas Harrington on May 16, 2026 at 6:00 am
(NaturalNews) OverviewA new global analysis published in The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology reports that cases of metabolic dysfunction-associated steat…
- Microplastics Accumulate in Human Brains, Linked to Ultra-Processed Food Consumption, Researchers Reportby Coco Somers on May 16, 2026 at 6:00 am
(NaturalNews) Brain tissue from deceased donors contained microplastic concentrations seven to thirty times higher than those found in liver or kidney tissue, accor…
- Microbiologist Lists Grocery Items That May Help Boost the Body’s Own GLP-1 Productionby Coco Somers on May 16, 2026 at 6:00 am
(NaturalNews) How GLP-1 Affects Metabolic HealthA growing body of research suggests the human body can produce its own glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) without re…
- Ethiopian Air Force Chief Calls Russia a Long-Term Strategic Partnerby Garrison Vance on May 16, 2026 at 6:00 am
(NaturalNews) Ethiopian Air Force chief Lt. Gen. Yilma Merdassa described Russia as a long-term strategic partner, according to an interview with RT. Merdassa said …
- Netanyahu’s Office Reveals Israeli PM Secretly Visited UAE During Iran Conflictby Garrison Vance on May 16, 2026 at 6:00 am
(NaturalNews) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made an undeclared trip to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) at the height of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, his…
- Over 5,000 churches declare themselves ICE-free zones as faith leaders challenge Trump enforcement policiesby Jacob Thomas on May 16, 2026 at 6:00 am
(NaturalNews) Over 5,000 churches across the U.S. won a federal court ruling preventing warrantless ICE arrests on their property without DHS headquarters appro…
- China’s gasoline demand set for historic plunge as Iran war, EV shift reshape energy landscapeby Willow Tohi on May 16, 2026 at 6:00 am
(NaturalNews) China’s gasoline demand is forecast to drop 5.5% in 2026, the second-steepest decline on record. The Iran conflict and subsequent oil price sur…
- Study Links Vitamin K Intake to Reduced Fall and Fracture Risk in Older Adultsby Coco Somers on May 16, 2026 at 6:00 am
(NaturalNews) OverviewA study by researchers in the United Kingdom and Australia found that adequate vitamin K intake is associated with improved bone health and …
The Defiant Defi News. The Defiant curates, digests, and analyzes all the major developments in decentralized finance, so that you can stay informed and smart about the most cutting-edge and fastest-changing corner of crypto and finance.
- CME and NYSE Owner Push U.S. Regulators to Crack Down on Hyperliquidon May 15, 2026 at 4:36 pm
The Hyperliquid Policy Center disputed the framing.
- Tokenized ETFs Surpass $430 Million in Onchain Market Cap, Led by Ondo Finance’s IVVonon May 15, 2026 at 2:55 pm
Tokenized ETFs have crossed $430 million in total onchain market cap, with Ondo Finance’s IVVon token surging 150% in the past month on Ethereum.
- THORChain Reports $10.7M Loss From Compromised Asgard Vaulton May 15, 2026 at 1:53 pm
THORChain developers announced that one of six Asgard vaults was compromised, resulting in approximately $7.4M in unauthorized outbound transactions before the network halted signing activity.
- Arkham Intelligence Reports 90%+ Token Concentration in $LAB Project Trading at $4B Market Capon May 15, 2026 at 1:18 pm
Blockchain intelligence firm Arkham flags extreme insider ownership concentration in $LAB, which has surged 3000% in three months.
- Spark Publishes Risk Framework for Sky Agent Network Built on Sky Protocol Security Principleson May 15, 2026 at 11:18 am
Spark has released a comprehensive risk framework for the Sky Agent Network, detailing how losses are absorbed and risk is bounded across Spark Savings, SparkLend, and the Spark Liquidity Layer.
- Circle Launches Agent Marketplace for DeFi-Native Service Discovery and Integrationon May 14, 2026 at 11:48 pm
Circle introduced Agent Marketplace as part of its Agent Stack, enabling autonomous agents to discover and pay for trusted services through programmable, usage-based economic models.
- Kraken Migrates to Chainlink CCIP for Wrapped Bitcoin and Future Wrapped Assetson May 14, 2026 at 8:28 pm
Kraken is deprecating its existing cross-chain infrastructure and moving exclusively to Chainlink CCIP to secure Kraken Wrapped Bitcoin (kBTC) and all future wrapped assets.
- Crypto Rallies as Senate Committee Advances Market Structure Bill to Full Senateon May 14, 2026 at 7:31 pm
Bitcoin rose 3% and Coinbase stock surged more than 8% as the Senate Banking Committee advanced the most consequential crypto market structure bill in U.S. history. Substantial hurdles remain before it becomes law.
- Lido Selects Chainlink CCIP for Cross-Chain Expansion, Citing Security Principleson May 14, 2026 at 7:18 pm
Lido’s Network Expansion Committee chose Chainlink CCIP to bridge its staking token across chains, citing security lessons from $3 billion in cross-chain bridge exploits.
- Dune Analytics Cuts 25% of Staff, Doubled Down on AI and Institutional Crypto Dataon May 14, 2026 at 6:52 pm
The crypto data platform laid off a quarter of its workforce this week while refocusing on AI-powered dashboards and institutional adoption of onchain assets.















































































































