Crypto Industry News & Market Trends

Circle raises $222 million from BlackRock and Wall Street giants for Arc blockchain

Blockchain　　Circle raises $222 million from BlackRock and Wall Street giants for Arc blockchain　　Circle Internet Group, the publicly listed issuer of the USDC stablecoin, pulled in $222 million through a presale of the native token for its new Arc blockchain, giving the network a fully diluted valuation of $3 billion, CNBC reported Monday.　　Andreessen Horowitz led the round with a $75 million commitment. Other participants include BlackRock, Apollo Funds, Intercontinental Exchange, the owner of the New York Stock Exchange, Standard Chartered Ventures, Janus Henderson, ARK Invest, and about half a dozen more.　　Circle is the first publicly listed company to conduct a token presale, an early sale of digital tokens before a blockchain goes live. CEO Jeremy Allaire said Arc represents Circles push beyond stablecoins into blockchain infrastructure and internet-scale financial software.　　What Arc is and how it works　　Arc Network is designed specifically for stablecoin transactions and offers features such as stablecoin gas payments and sub-second transaction finality. Its public testnet, launched last October, processed more than 150 million transactions within its first 90 days, with average settlement times of roughly half a second.　　The stablecoin issuer plans to launch a native token for its Arc Network, according to its Q3 2025 earnings release. The

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Will Pi Network price drop back to $0.15 as it forms bearish divergence?

The chart also shows a developing bearish divergence between price and the MACD indicator. While PI attempted several short-term rebounds in recent weeks, the MACD histogram and signal lines continued weakening, suggesting bullish momentum has steadily faded underneath the surface.　　Meanwhile, PI remains below the key 23.6% Fibonacci retracement level near $0.195 and continues hovering close to the lower end of the retracement range. Failure to reclaim that resistance area may encourage sellers to maintain control over the near-term trend.　　The Supertrend indicator has also flipped bearish again, with resistance now sitting near the $0.185 region. As long as price remains below that level, downside risks could continue dominating short-term sentiment.　　If selling pressure accelerates further, PI could revisit the major support zone near $0.163, which aligns with the 0% Fibonacci retracement level shown on the chart. A breakdown below that area may expose the token to a deeper correction toward the psychological $0.15 level.　　On the upside, bulls would need to reclaim the $0.195 resistance region to invalidate the bearish setup and potentially reopen the path toward the 38.2% Fibonacci retracement level near $0.215.

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Top 5 Coins Investors Are Exploring Right Now, Including Little Pepe (LILPEPE)

Finance　　Top 5 Coins Investors Are Exploring Right Now, Including Little Pepe (LILPEPE)　　This time, the crypto space finds itself in a stage where conviction is more important than buzz. Having gone through some tough months with mixed performance, the crypto community narrows its interest to only a few cryptos which either exhibit strength, culture, or simply have upside potential.　　The Assets and Their Notable Movements 　　It is difficult to talk about market direction without mentioning Ethereum (ETH). ETH continues to dominate in the space of DeFi, NFTs, and other on-chain solutions. The adoption of scalability via the use of rollups and Layer-2 solutions has started to alleviate concerns regarding gas fees. ETH is all about positioning rather than speculative short-term price action right now.　　Solana (SOL), on the other hand, seems to be making some progress with its brand in the last year, and it seems that their efforts are paying off since faster transaction times and decreased fees have brought developers into play. It is fascinating how quickly sentiments can shift with performance matching expectations.　　The return of meme coins, NFTs, and DeFi protocols to Solana means that the platform is once again considered a high beta investment.　　Dogecoin, which defies conventional valuation models,

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SUI Price Prediction: SUI Climbs 33% as Bulls Target $1.50 Breakout Zone

Tech　　SUI Price Prediction: SUI Climbs 33% as Bulls Target $1.50 Breakout ZoneSUI holds above key support as bulls target another breakout toward $1.50Rising open interest signals renewed speculative momentum returning to SUIBalanced spot flows suggest selling pressure across SUI continues easing　　Sui (SUI) continues strong bullish momentum despite a recent pullback from its local high near $1.46. It currently trades at $1.26, posting an 11.78% daily gain and a 33.71% weekly increase. Trading volume stands at $2.87 billion, showing strong market participation and renewed interest. Additionally, market capitalization reaches $5.03 billion, highlighting expanding investor confidence.　　Bulls Defend Key Support After Sharp Rally　　SUI recently faced rejection near the 0.786 Fibonacci level after touching highs around $1.46. However, buyers quickly defended the pullback, preventing a deeper correction from developing. The current structure still favors bulls because the 20, 50, 100, and 200 EMAs remain fully aligned upward.　　Additionally, price continues holding above the important $1.18 to $1.20 support region. Analysts consider this area critical for maintaining bullish continuation during the current consolidation phase. If buyers maintain control above this zone, SUI could revisit resistance near $1.37 before attempting another breakout toward $1.50.　　SUI Price Dynamics (Source: Trading View)　　Moreover, the Bollinger Band %B indicator suggests overheated momentum

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Japanese Yen : Intervention support and rate path – Rabobank

Finance　　Japanese Yen : Intervention support and rate path – Rabobank　　Rabobank‘s Senior FX Strategist Jane Foley discusses the Japanese Yen (JPY), noting that expected endorsement from the United States (US) Treasury for recent Ministry of Finance (MoF) FX intervention should support the currency in the near term. However, Foley argues USD/JPY will only convincingly move lower if Japan’s fundamentals strengthen further and the Bank of Japan (BoJ) continues tightening policy, alongside a dovish Federal Reserve (Fed) outlook.　　Yen support hinges on policy trajectory　　“The visit of US Treasury Secretary Bessent to Japan this week is widely expected to bring an endorsement of the MoFs recent FX intervention.”　　“Confirmation that the US Treasury has supported the recent steps taken by the MOF to support the JPY would likely keep it underpinned in the near-term.”　　“Further out, however, the market will need greater reassurance regarding a strengthening in Japans fundamentals for USD/JPY to convincingly turn lower. This would almost certainly include a continued tightening of monetary policy in Japan.”　　“In any case the market already sees a strong chance that the BoJ will hike rates again in June, after three policy makers dissented in favour of higher rates at the April policy meeting.”　　“Expectations that the US Treasury will

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April home sales disappoint as higher mortgage rates weigh on buyers

Finance　　April home sales disappoint as higher mortgage rates weigh on buyers　　Prospective buyers arrive during an open house in Rancho Cucamonga, California, US, on Saturday, May 9, 2026.　　Kyle Grillot | Bloomberg | Getty Images　　Sales of previously owned homes in April were essentially flat compared with March, rising just 0.2% to 4.02 million units on a seasonally adjusted, annualized basis, according to the National Association of Realtors. Housing analysts were expecting a gain of more than 3%.　　April sales were unchanged year-over-year. This count is based on closings, so contracts likely signed in late February and March. The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage ended March in the high 5% range, according to Mortgage News Daily, and then shot up sharply, due to the start of the U.S.-Israel war with Iran.　　“Despite mixed macroeconomic signals—including a record-high stock market and historically low consumer confidence—home sales were modestly boosted by the continued improvement in housing affordability,” said Lawrence Yun, NARs chief economist, in a release. “Mortgage rates are lower from a year ago, and average income growth is outpacing home price gains.”　　Inventory in April rose 5.8% from March, but was up just 1.4% from the previous April to a 4.4-month supply. That is still

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Hungarian Forint: Rally against Euro seen extending – ING

Finance　　Hungarian Forint: Rally against Euro seen extending – ING　　ING‘s Frantisek Taborsky says Central and Eastern European (CEE) FX is benefiting from positive global sentiment, with EUR/HUF breaking to new lows below 355. Markets expect Hungary’s new Prime Minister Peter Magyar to unlock EU funds and advance Euro adoption. Despite stretched long positioning, Taborsky sees the pair reaching the 350 mid-year forecast earlier, though he warns optimism could fade without concrete fiscal and EU-funds plans.　　CEE FX buoyed by Hungary optimism　　“Along with all emerging markets, CEE FX is enjoying the positive sentiment coming from the global story.”　　“EUR/HUF broke another record low last week, closing below 355 on Friday.”　　“Despite the already heavy long positioning, it seems that the market has no problem moving forward and our mid-year forecast at 350 will probably be reached earlier than we expected.”　　“On the other hand, the appointment of the PM itself may herald the end of positive headlines and the market may buy the rumour and sell the fact.”　　“Therefore, we believe that the market can ride the wave of optimism for a while longer before it starts to address the details here.”

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Tesla (TSLA) Stock Eyes $500 Mark as China FSD Rollout Fuels Rally

Tesla, Inc., TSLA　　The previous week‘s appreciation wasn’t triggered by significant analyst upgrades or revised price targets from major financial institutions. Rather, market participants have been monitoring Elon Musk‘s X platform for hints regarding Tesla’s strategic initiatives.　　Messages circulating on X indicate Tesla may be approaching a Full Self-Driving system debut in the Chinese market. The company hasnt officially verified these claims.　　FSD maintains a subscriber base exceeding one million users domestically, priced at $99 monthly. Tesla disclosed 1.3 million FSD subscriptions during Q1 2026, representing growth from approximately 850,000 subscribers twelve months prior.　　China represents the planets largest electric vehicle marketplace, with Tesla already deriving over 20% of yearly revenues from the region. A Chinese FSD introduction would establish an additional recurring revenue channel.　　Expansion Potential in China and FSD Momentum　　The Chinese electric vehicle sector presents enormous opportunities, and a triumphant FSD deployment would meaningfully augment an already expanding subscription portfolio.　　Teslas autonomous taxi operation, which debuted in Austin during June, has subsequently extended to four metropolitan areas. The organization is also anticipated to reveal the third-generation Optimus humanoid robot before year-end.　　These AI-driven businesses represent core components of Teslas future-focused blueprint, and developments — particularly within China — frequently influence share price movements.　　Wall Street Maintains

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Ripple Prime Lands $200 Million Credit Facility to Scale Institutional Margin Capabilities

Margin is the collateral that a holder of any financial instrument must deposit with a counterparty to cover credit risks derived from a trade. This credit facility will enable Ripple Prime to accommodate larger trading activity from institutional investors, who can now tap into more across their financial bets in , traditional equities, and other products.　　Riple Prime President Noel Kimmel highlighted the relevance of this development, stressing that the institutions margin capabilities will be leveraged across several asset classes, enhancing the utilization of these funds under just one roof.　　“This is the future of prime financing — one structure, one credit line, across the major asset classes. Our clients don‘t operate with siloed risks or portfolios. It’s time their financing infrastructure reflects that,” he stressed.　　Ripple Prime aims to be ready for the next expansion in crypto trading as competitors gear up to offer similar services, with State Street and Standard Chartered preparing crypto trading brokerages.　　The credit facility marks a major expansion for the brokerage, which just launched U.S. trading in November 2025, combining its own licences with Hidden Road solutions. Hidden Road was acquired by Ripple in 2025 for $1.25 billion in one of the largest acquisitions in the crypto industry.　　The

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Crypto Market News Today: BTC Price Corrects While Ethereum & Altcoins Display Strength

Bitcoin Crypto Ethereum　　Crypto Market News Today: BTC Price Corrects While Ethereum & Altcoins Display Strength　　The post Crypto Market News Today: BTC Price Corrects While Ethereum & Altcoins Display Strength appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News　　The crypto market has turned mildly bullish after recovering from recent lows, with the global market cap and trading volume witnessing a brief rise. The Bitcoin price reclaimed higher levels over the weekend, while the Ethereum price continues to trade strongly near $2,350 despite facing a crucial resistance zone.　　Among the top altcoin gainers, the SUI price led the rally with a strong breakout fueled by rising buying pressure. Tokens like Osmosis, Octra, and MEME HORSE also posted notable gains, reflecting improving sentiment across the altcoin market.　　After a bullish weekend, the crypto market has entered a consolidation phase at the start of the weekly trade. If Bitcoin, Ethereum, and major altcoins fail to break above key resistance levels in the coming days, a minor correction could follow before the next major move.　　24-Hour Crypto Recap: Bitcoin & Ethereum Maintain Bullish Structure　　The Bitcoin price is currently trading around $80,700, following a pullback from the intraday high at around $82,380. The volume also increased moderately while the market cap remained

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