Crypto Industry News & Market Trends

Bitcoin demand falls to its most bearish level in 2026

Bitcoin　　Bitcoin demand falls to its most bearish level in 2026　　Bitcoins (BTC) apparent demand has fallen to the lowest level in more than a year, showing that retail sentiment is cooling drastically.　　More precisely, the metric is approaching -160,000 BTC, which is a reading not seen since late April 2025, citing data as of May 25.　　For comparison, the figure was approaching a yearly record high of 229,000 on May 27, 2025, meaning the current levels represent a roughly 30% decrease in more or less twelve months.　　Bitcoin apparent demand. Source:　　Notably, the apparent demand has been in the negative for nearly the entirety of 2026 so far, with only a few brief positive periods in late February.　　What does negative Bitcoin apparent demand mean？　　Apparent demand is an on-chain metric used to measure whether Bitcoin buying pressure is strong enough to absorb newly available supply.　　In short, when the indicator falls deep into negative territory, it tends to signal that incoming demand is failing to keep pace with the amount of BTC entering circulation.　　Understandably, the drop in apparent demand reflects a broader shift in market behavior. After all, spot purchases represent direct capital inflow into Bitcoin and usually translate into more sustainable growth compared to, for instance,

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Crypto News Today: Consolidation Ties Down Top Tokens, Should You HODL or Trade?

Current Price: $76,700 – $77,500The Support Floor: The $75,000 demand shelf has been aggressively defended by buyers over the past two weeks. A secondary, stronger multi-month structural floor sits at $72,000, aligning with the 100-day moving average.The Resistance Ceiling: Overhead selling pressure is heavily concentrated between $77,450 and $78,000. To spark a true macro breakout, bulls must secure a clean daily candle close above $80,000.　　Track these movements live on the Bitcoin Price Ticker.　　Ethereum ($ETH) and Altcoin Stability　　Mirroring the market leader, Ethereum is grinding inside a compressed zone just under its core psychological thresholds, occasionally threatening brief intraday breakouts before reverting back to its weekly average. Large-cap altcoins, including Solana ($SOL$) and XRP, are experiencing similarly suppressed daily volatility, driving the aggregate market Relative Strength Index (RSI) into a perfectly neutral stance.　　Crypto Strategy: Should You HODL or Trade？　　With the market locked in this specific pattern, your strategy depends entirely on your financial time horizon and risk tolerance. Here is how to break down your approach.　　When to HODL: The Long-Term Macro View　　If you are an investor looking at a multi-year horizon, this crypto consolidation phase is a gift. Historically, extended sideways grinds following sharp market recoveries represent healthy asset accumulation periods rather

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Ethereums Buterin: My Power Will Continue to Decrease

“The board is in the process of expanding, and my own power within the org will continue to decrease, which is honestly what I want,” Buterin stated.　　He reiterated that the EF was never meant to be an “eternal steward” or the definitive center of the network.　　Selling less ETH　　Buterin has stressed that the EF operates with limited resources (it holds roughly) 0.16% of the total ETH supply. This is substantially less than the foundations behind many competing layer-1 blockchains.　　The EF is currently in the process of restructuring its long-term treasury management. In such a way, it will be able to achieve long-term sustainability.　　“The EF is choosing to use its remaining resources to pursue longevity over breadth (yes, this means we sell less ETH),” Buterin explained.　　Chasing ‘impressive’ tech over pure speed　　Buterin also notably took aim at the industrys obsession with chasing maximum throughput. This might come at the expense of decentralization and security.　　He argued that simply achieving 250-millisecond latency and one million transactions per second (TPS) while sacrificing core network properties is a mistake.　　“Being as fast and as scalable as possible, and only a small epsilon more decentralized than the others, is a route to mediocrity, and if we try it we

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Coinbase CEO Lists 8 Areas Where Global Finance Still Needs an Update

Tech　　Coinbase CEO Lists 8 Areas Where Global Finance Still Needs an Update　　Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong identified eight finance priorities on May 24, placing tokenization, global trading, , artificial intelligence, regulation, access, capital formation, and sound money at the center of his agenda. He shared the list on X and framed the items as unfinished work for financial technology. Armstrong wrote:　　“Major areas where the financial system still needs an update.”　　Armstrongs first area was the tokenization of real-world assets ( ), including real estate, stocks, bonds, and funds. He said putting those assets on-chain could support instant settlement, fractional ownership, and wider distribution. The second area was 24/7 global trading, with pooled global , broader asset access, , and capital efficiency. Together, those points described a financial market structure built for faster settlement and wider participation.　　Stablecoins formed the third area. Armstrong cited near-instant, low-cost global transfers, including payments made by autonomous AI agents. The fourth area was AI-powered risk, credit, compliance, and advice. He tied that category to better decisions, less fraud, broader capital access, and wider access to financial guidance.　　Policy and Access Shape Armstrongs Next Finance Push　　Innovation-friendly regulation marked the fifth area. Armstrong called for a shift from one-size-fits-all rules toward

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SpaceX Filing Reveals $18.7B Revenue and AI-Driven Losses Ahead of IPO

Tech　　SpaceX Filing Reveals $18.7B Revenue and AI-Driven Losses Ahead of IPOSpaceX reported $18.7B in 2025 revenue, while losses topped $4.9B as AI costs rose fast.Starlink reached 10.3M subscribers and generated about $4.4B in 2025 operating income.SpaceX plans a Nasdaq IPO as AI data centers and an Anthropic deal drive wider expansion.　　SpaceX has released its finances publicly for the first time as it prepares for a possible Nasdaq listing. The documents show higher revenue, deep losses, heavy AI spending, and Elon Musks wider plan to expand the company beyond rockets.　　According to a New York Times report, SpaceX generated $18.7 billion in revenue in 2025, a 33% increase from the previous year. The revenue jump came with steep losses, as SpaceX reported a deficit of more than $4.9 billion.　　SpaceX Revenue Grows While AI Costs Mount　　However, costs rose as SpaceX spent heavily on artificial intelligence infrastructure, data centers, and future projects. Revenue also increased in early 2026. The platform reported first-quarter revenue of $4.7 billion, up from $4.1 billion in the same period a year earlier.　　Losses rose at a sharper pace. The companys first-quarter loss reached $4.3 billion, almost equal to its full-year loss in 2025.　　A major reason was capital spending. The filing

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Philippines pushes digital senior ID acceptance via eGovPH app

Tech　　Philippines pushes digital senior ID acceptance via eGovPH app　　The Philippines National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) is has issued a reminder that senior citizens may use their digital National Senior Citizens ID (NSCID) to claim discounts, tax exemptions, government services, and other transactions that require their card.　　The countrys senior citizens agency is pressing government offices, banks, financial institutions, and private establishments to honor the digital NSCID as valid proof of identity for individuals aged 60 and up, accessible through the eGovPH app.　　“We call on all institutions and establishments to accept the digital NSCID in accordance with the law, similar to other government IDs available through the eGovPH App,” Ma. Merceditas Gutierrez, NCSC chairperson and chief executive officer, said.　　The digital NSCID is an official government-issued ID that is used to make services easier and more convenient for senior citizens.　　Under NCSC Public Advisory No. 1, series of 2026, the digital version of the NSCID may be used to avail of a 20% discount and VAT exemptions on goods such as medicines and foods, and services such as public transportation. It may also be used to access government assistance programs, benefits, priority accommodations, account opening, loan applications, benefit claims, and identity verification transactions.　　“The

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VItalik Buterin Defends Long-Term Vision Amid Token Price Concerns

Tech　　VItalik Buterin Defends Long-Term Vision Amid Token Price ConcernsButerin said that other foundations often keep 10–50% of their native tokens, whereas the EF only holds around 0.16 percent of total ETH.On Sunday, Buterin said that the Ethereum Foundation will prioritize “longevity” and use its resources to support research　　Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, addressed the rising concerns leveled against the Ethereum Foundation, arguing that it should do more to promote and maintain token pricing.　　According to Buterin, the Foundation will stick to its stated goals of supporting decentralization of the Ethereum Protocol, open source software code, cybersecurity, long-range research, and censorship-resistance.　　Focus Remains on Decentralization, Security, and Research　　It is not the goal of the Ethereum Foundation to compete with high-throughput chains or expand to 1 million transactions per second; rather, they want to improve Ethereums cybersecurity and code base. “Now, we are taking action to ensure that we will be the latter,” he stated.　　With the current price of the cryptocurrency sitting at about $2,094, more than 50% below its all-time high of over $5,000 achieved in August 2025, and after high-profile exits from the Ethereum Foundation and the sale of all ETH holdings by some significant investors, the remarks are understandable. He said

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Kalshi backs prediction markets lobby group with former Trump official

Kalshi has backed a new advocacy group, Americans for Fair Markets, as the prediction market industry faces rising pressure from casinos, sportsbooks, state regulators, and Congress. Kalshi-backed Americans for Fair Markets will lobby for federal prediction market rules and consumer protections.The launch comes as Congress now probes Kalshi and Polymarket over insider trading control systems.State gambling cases keep pressure on platforms seeking CFTC-led oversight of event contracts nationwide.　　The group launched with Taylor Budowich, a former deputy White House chief of staff, as strategic advisor.　　Americans for Fair Markets plans to shape federal policy for prediction markets and federally regulated exchanges. Kalshi said the group will support paid and earned campaigns against what it called “false narratives about prediction markets” from sportsbook and casino interests.　　The group also said it will support consumer rules for regulated platforms. Its stated priorities include know-your-customer checks, bans on insider trading, full CFTC funding, and limits on contracts tied to war, death, terrorism, and assassination.　　JUST IN: Prediction market platform Kalshi launched a new advocacy group aimed at pushing back against growing anti-prediction market lobbying efforts in Washington. pic.twitter.com/1bkAjCDqfB　　— EyeWhales (@EyeWhales) May 25, 2026　　Former Trump aide joins the policy push　　Taylor Budowich‘s role gives the group a direct link

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3 Token Unlocks to Watch in the Final Week of May 2026

Tech　　3 Token Unlocks to Watch in the Final Week of May 2026　　The crypto market will welcome tokens worth more than $655 million in the final week of May 2026. Three major projects, Huma Finance (HUMA), Plasma (XPL), and Sahara AI(SAHARA), will release previously restricted tokens into circulation.　　Token unlocks are crucial events in the crypto market, influencing liquidity, price volatility, and overall investor sentiment. So, heres a breakdown of what to watch.　　1. Huma Finance (HUMA)Unlock Date: May 26Number of Tokens to be Unlocked: 458.75 million HUMAReleased Supply: 2.29 billion HUMATotal supply: 10 billion HUMA　　Huma Finance is a PayFi (Payment Finance) network. It enables global payment institutions to settle transactions 24/7 using stablecoins and on-chain liquidity.　　On May 26, the protocol will unlock 458.75 million tokens. The tokens are worth $11.64 million and account for 20.04% of the released supply.　　HUMA Crypto Token Unlock in May. Source: Tokenomist　　The team will split the released supply three ways. Investors will receive 171.67 million altcoins. Furthermore, the team and advisors will get 160.83 million HUMA. Finally, Huma Finance will allocate 126.25 million altcoins to the protocol treasury.　　2. Plasma (XPL)Unlock Date: May 25Number of Tokens to be Unlocked: 88.89 million XPLReleased Supply: 2.41 billion XPLTotal supply: 10 billion

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Coinbase CEO Says Financial System Needs Update Across 8 Areas

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong published an eight-point list naming tokenized assets, stablecoins, artificial intelligence (AI), and sound money as areas he says the global financial system still needs updates.　　Armstrong framed the items as work for both technology builders and policymakers.　　Coinbase Agenda Lands With Tokenization Surging　　The post arrived as tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) crossed $34.9 billion in May 2026, according to data from RWA.xyz. The figure shows growth of roughly 200% over the past year.　　Armstrong called for putting real estate, stocks, bonds, and funds onchain. He argued the shift would enable instant settlement, fractional ownership, and broader distribution to global investors.　　He also pushed for continuous global markets with pooled liquidity. The Coinbase chief said 24/7 trading could improve capital efficiency and expand access to leveraged products.　　Major areas where the financial system still needs an update:　　1. Tokenization of real-world assets – Real estate, stocks, bonds, funds, etc. onchain for instant settlement, fractional ownership & massive distribution.　　2. 24/7 Global trading – Pooled global liquidity, every…　　— Brian Armstrong (@brian_armstrong) May 24, 2026　　Stablecoins, AI Compliance and Regulation Round Out the List　　Meanwhile, stablecoin payments also featured in the post, including transfers between autonomous AI agents. Coinbase already operates x402, a stablecoin payment protocol that has processed

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