Cryptocurrency markets retreat as geopolitical risks and investor strategy shifts weigh on sentiment. Bitcoin fell below $81,000 in early trading, reflecting investor caution amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The decline follows reports of Iran’s mi
Bitcoin lenders say institutions want crypto credit to look more like TradFi At Consensus 2026 in Miami, executives from Two Prime, Ledn and Lygos Finance said institutional borrowers increasingly prioritize custody, transparency and standardized lending structures over complex...</strong
The exchange will halt POND, QUICK, and VIC transactions on specified networks starting May 14, 2026, risking asset loss. Binance will cease support for deposits and withdrawals of Marlin (POND), QuickSwap (QUICK), and Viction (VIC) tokens on selected networks effective Ma
The bank will initially custody BTC and ETH, targeting $59 trillion in assets under administration in the region. BNY, the world’s largest custodian bank, will introduce digital asset custody services in Abu Dhabi through partnerships with Finstreet and ADI Foundation. The
The custody bank, managing $59 trillion in assets, partners with Finstreet and ADI Foundation to expand digital asset infrastructure. BNY Mellon has expanded its cryptocurrency services in Abu Dhabi through a partnership with Finstreet and the ADI Foundation. The move targ
The world’s largest custody bank enters Abu Dhabi’s regulated digital asset hub, expanding institutional crypto offerings. Bank of New York Mellon Corp has launched digital asset custody services in Abu Dhabi Global Market, the emirate’s financial free zone. The move marks
Galaxy Digital’s Thaddeus Pinakiewicz noted that Aave is now only 10% short of recovering from the bad debt that hit its lending protocol after the Kelp DAO hack.
Dogecoin falls 4% and ether dips below $2,330 as risk assets gain on geopolitical optimism. Bitcoin stabilized near $81,000 Thursday, pausing a recent rally as broader risk sentiment improved on reports of a potential US-Iran ceasefire. Ether slipped below $2,330, while Do
Ethereum ETFs also saw net inflows of $11.57 million, extending gains for a fourth consecutive session. Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds recorded net inflows of $46.33 million on May 6, continuing a five-day streak of positive flows. The consistent demand signals sustain
Cryptocurrency markets see heightened volatility as Bitcoin retreats following three days of gains and over $500 million in liquidations. Bitcoin (BTC) retreated from recent highs, holding above $80,000 after three consecutive days of gains. Liquidations surpassed $500 mil