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6 Best Crypto Presales as AlphaPepe Leads While ETH, SOL and XRP Funds Pull Fresh Capital

Crypto Ethereum　　6 Best Crypto Presales as AlphaPepe Leads While ETH, SOL and XRP Funds Pull Fresh Capital　　The post 6 Best Crypto Presales as AlphaPepe Leads While ETH, SOL and XRP Funds Pull Fresh Capital appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News　　Crypto ETF flows are telling a clear story this month. Spot Bitcoin ETFs took in $131 million the day the CLARITY Act passed Senate Banking. Solana spot ETFs have logged eleven straight inflow days. XRP spot ETFs have added $80 million in cumulative inflows since May 1, and Ethereum ETFs have pulled hundreds of millions across the broader spring window.　　The SOL ETF inflows story is the strongest of the bunch, but the broader signal is the same: real institutional capital is rotating back into crypto, and the spillover is hitting the presale lane. The six picks below are the May 2026 watchlist, led by AlphaPepe, which has crossed $1.23 million raised at Stage 16 with the next stage price closing in fast.　　1. AlphaPepe ($ALPE)　　AlphaPepe is the rare presale that pairs meme energy with a working product. AlphaSwap, the projects live AI-powered exchange on BNB Chain, is running real swaps with thousands of active users before the token has even listed.　　The team

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Ripples Schwartz Donates XRP to John Deaton

Deaton continues to leverage his massive following within the digital asset, and he is currently in the middle of another campaign.　　Growing importance of crypto in politics　　Candidates like Deaton are trying to eschew corporate PAC money.　　However, the broader cryptocurrency industry is doing the exact opposite with enormous institutional spending.　　According to a recent report by Politico, deep-pocketed political action committees are pouring tens of millions of dollars into competitive races to elevate their favorite pro-crypto politicians.　　Fairshake, a prominent pro-crypto super PAC funded by industry heavyweights including Ripple Labs, has already spent $28 million across several competitive primary races this cycle. During the previous election cycle, a Fairshake-affiliated super PAC spent roughly $40 million to take down then-incumbent Democratic Senator Sherrod Brown in Ohio (a vocal crypto critic).　　However, the electorate remains mostly cautious of crypto, so it might take more than piles of cash to win over the hearts and minds of voters.

05-17

Ethereum Triangle Breakdown Adds Pressure On Its Recovery Outlook

Ethereum　　Ethereum Triangle Breakdown Adds Pressure On Its Recovery Outlook　　Ethereum pressure mounts as the ETHBTC pair breaks down from a key descending triangle structure. The weakening performance against Bitcoin suggests that bearish momentum may still be dominating the market, leaving Ethereum vulnerable to deeper pullbacks unless bulls quickly reclaim critical resistance levels.　　ETHBTC Trendline Rejection Keeps Pressure On Ethereum　　Crypto analyst Ardi recently pointed out that Ethereum continues to face weakness against Bitcoin as ETHBTC keeps rejecting a major descending trendline. Repeated rejections from this structure increase the likelihood of Ethereum printing fresh cycle lows against the US dollar if broader market conditions weaken further.　　Meanwhile, ETHBTC is starting to break down from its descending triangle support, signaling growing bearish pressure on the pair. The analyst also noted that Ethereum is currently trading lower than it was when BTC was hovering around the $60,000 region, highlighting the extent of ETHs relative underperformance in recent months. Based on the current structure, Ardi believes that if the crypto market experiences another broad decline, Ethereum could fall to new lows before Bitcoin even revisits the $60,000 level.　　Ethereum is currently holding above the cycle low it established against Bitcoin in April last year, which represents the macro higher

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Italy’s Largest Bank Intesa Sanpaolo Boosts Crypto Holdings to $235 Million, Dives Into Ethereum and XRP

The latest balance sheet snapshot from Italys largest bank shows a decisive institutional move into digital assets. Intesa Sanpaolo pushed its crypto-related assets to approximately $235 million during the first quarter of 2026, more than doubling the roughly $100 million held at the end of 2025, as detailed in a market update from WuBlockchain citing data from Criptovaluta. The jump was fueled by increased Bitcoin holdings, a debut Ethereum stake, and the accumulation of an XRP position through a regulated trust product, while the bank significantly lightened its exposure to Solana.　　The Composition of Intesas Crypto Bet　　What makes the disclosure notable is not just the size but the breadth. For the first time, Intesa Sanpaolo gained exposure to Ethereum, doing so through the iShares Staked Ethereum Trust rather than purchasing the token directly. The choice of a staked product suggests the bank is interested in earning yield on its ETH exposure, a feature traditional fixed-income portfolios struggle to replicate in current rate environments. The XRP entry is equally eye-catching because it came through the Grayscale XRP Trust, with 712,319 shares worth around $18 million. That position shows the bank is willing to reach beyond the two largest crypto assets and allocate

05-17

RaveDAO slips below KEY support - Should RAVE traders watch $0.30 now?

Tech　　RaveDAO slips below KEY support – Should RAVE traders watch $0.30 now？　　In April, the RaveDAO [RAVE] token prices rocketed higher by 7,311%, going from $0.266 to $22.13. Heavy trading volume in both spot and derivatives markets helped keep the rally going but also introduced high volatility, with a 46% correction within a day on the 15th of April.　　Crypto sleuth ZachXBT had publicly flagged “blatant” price manipulation during the tokens run. The company had responded, denying the allegations, but the crypto investigator pointed to the supply concentration and asserted that the team believed otherwise.　　The token was trading just below $0.6 at the time of writing. Moreover, the entirety of the tokens rally has been erased, adding suspicion to the predatory nature of the move and the violent profit-taking that destroyed all the support levels on the way down.　　The downtrend is still in forceSource: RAVE/USD on TradingView　　Technically, the deep RAVE retracement has not breached the swing low that launched the rally. This support level at $0.225 keeps the structure bullish. Yet, the speed of the sell-off, the weak defense of the $0.6 long-term support, and the market-wide sentiment meant the bearish side was more convincing.　　It is difficult to imagine organic demand and

05-17

A7A5 stablecoin aims to evolve beyond sanctions as trade tool

Tech　　A7A5 stablecoin aims to evolve beyond sanctions as trade tool　　There‘s a stablecoin you’ve probably never heard of that has quietly become one of the most geopolitically significant tokens in crypto. A7A5, a ruble-backed stablecoin launched in January 2025, has processed over $100 billion in on-chain transactions in less than a year. And now it says it can thrive even if the sanctions it was designed to circumvent disappear entirely.　　That‘s a bold claim for a token that just got hit by the US Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control, the EU, and the UK in rapid succession. But A7A5‘s pitch to Russian businesses has shifted: it’s no longer just about dodging Western restrictions. Its positioning itself as permanent infrastructure for non-dollar trade settlement.　　From sanctions workaround to trade backbone　　A7A5 was built to solve a very practical problem: Russian companies couldn‘t move money across borders efficiently because most international payment rails run through Western banks that won’t touch sanctioned entities. Issued by Kyrgyzstani firm Old Vector LLC and backed by reserves held at Promsvyazbank, a sanctioned Russian bank, the token gave businesses a way to settle trades in rubles on blockchain rails. Primarily operating on Tron and Ethereum, it found an audience fast.　　By

05-17

Peter Brandt Warns Solana Could Crash

SOL crashed the price through the critical $100 psychological support, and the token ended up bottoming out near the $70 mark.　　After the February plunge, SOL has been trapped in the aforementioned 14-week rectangle formation that has been described by Brandt.　　It has repeatedly bounced off a support floor in the low $70s and faced heavy rejection at a resistance ceiling just below $100.　　Solana is changing hands at $86.97, CoinGecko data show.s After a failed attempt to break out above the mid-$90s in early May, the “Ethereum killer” has now settled back into the middle of this dangerous continuation zone.　　If Solana fails to hold the baseline support of this 14-week rectangle, Brandts uber-bearish target could come into play.

05-17

Zeta Global (ZETA) Stock Surges 4% Following Snowflake OSI Partnership Announcement

Zeta Global Holdings Corp., ZETA　　The Open Semantic Exchange represents a universal framework aimed at standardizing disparate data definitions through an open, vendor-agnostic semantic architecture. For Zeta Global, this integration represents a strategic alignment of its AI-powered marketing platform with a unified data infrastructure — a critical component given the companys emphasis on data-driven intelligence solutions for clients.　　Additional momentum came from anticipation of the JPMorgan Global Technology, Media, and Communications Conference scheduled for Monday, where Zeta Global is slated to present alongside companies including DigitalOcean, Lattice Semiconductor, IMAX, and Outfront Media.　　Robust First Quarter Results Support Bull Case　　The OSI partnership announcement and conference participation follow Zeta Global‘s impressive Q1 2026 financial results released on April 30, which represented the company’s 19th consecutive quarter of exceeding expectations and raising forward guidance. Revenue totaled $396 million, reflecting a substantial 50% year-over-year increase. This growth trajectory demonstrates accelerating demand for the companys AI marketing cloud platform.　　Operational cash flow increased 43% to $50 million, while adjusted EBITDA expanded 42% to reach $66 million. Nine out of ten industry verticals served by Zeta demonstrated growth during the quarter.　　The Marigold acquisition has exceeded initial expectations, according to Needham analysts. Additionally, the companys Athena AI solution secured its largest

05-17

Gates Foundation Dumps Entire Microsoft (MSFT) Position — What It Really Means

Microsoft Corporation, MSFT　　This transaction concludes what stands as one of the technology sectors most historically significant institutional investments.　　Twelve months prior, the Trust maintained 28.5 million MSFT shares worth $10.7 billion, constituting 26% of the funds total assets. By the conclusion of 2025, this had already contracted to 7.7 million. The Q1 2026 disclosure verified complete liquidation.　　Bill Gates serves as the sole trustee, while operational management responsibility lies with Cascade Asset Management. Neither organization provided commentary when contacted.　　The Strategic Rationale Behind the Exit　　This transaction doesn‘t signal pessimism about Microsoft’s prospects. The Foundation operates under a planned 20-year dissolution timeline — a strategy Gates publicly announced previously — with complete asset distribution anticipated by that deadline.　　Distributing tens of billions annually in charitable grants demands substantial liquidity. Maintaining concentrated exposure to any single equity position, regardless of quality, introduces genuine liquidity constraints and concentration vulnerabilities. The Trust operated with portfolio management discipline rather than founder sentimentality.　　MSFT has experienced an 11% decline year-to-date, though underlying business metrics remain robust. The corporation reported $281 billion in trailing twelve-month revenue alongside $149 billion in operating income. Azure maintains double-digit expansion momentum.　　Additionally, valuation metrics appear attractive relative to technology peers. MSFT currently trades at approximately 21x forward

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NextEra Energy (NEE) Eyes Massive $250B Dominion Energy Acquisition

NextEra Energy, Inc., NEE　　The proposed arrangement is anticipated to consist primarily of equity. The merged company would achieve a total market capitalization approaching $250 billion, creating an unprecedented giant in the nations utility industry.　　NextEra presently holds a market valuation in the neighborhood of $195–$200 billion. Dominions market cap stands between $50–$54 billion. NextEra shares have appreciated approximately 15% during 2026, whereas Dominion has recorded gains near 4%.　　Both companies experienced declines on Friday — NEE retreated roughly 2.4%, while Dominion fell approximately 2% — consistent with widespread selling pressure across equities.　　The Data Center Strategy　　The business rationale behind this potential combination is relatively straightforward. Dominion‘s operational footprint in northern Virginia represents the epicenter of American data center expansion. This area, frequently referred to as “data center alley,” contains the planet’s densest cluster of these critical facilities.　　PJM, the regional grid management entity, has projected peak summer power consumption will expand at rates exceeding 5% annually throughout the coming decade. This magnitude of load growth represents exactly the type of demand profile utilities seek.　　NextEra has previously demonstrated commitment to this market segment. The firm executed an agreement with Google in 2025 to restart a shuttered nuclear facility in Iowa dedicated to powering the technology

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