U.S. wholesale prices climbed 6% year-over-year in April 2026, the largest annual gain in more than three years, as energy costs tied to the ongoing U.S.-Israel-Iran war pushed producer inflation well above expectations. Gasoline Prices Jump 15.6% in April as Iran War Drives Worst U.S. Wholesale Inflation in 3 Years The Bureau of Labor Statistics […]
Read MoreWells Fargo Raises Blackrock Ether ETF Stake to 1.1M Shares in Q1
Wells Fargo increased its exposure to ether ETFs and sharply expanded its position in Strategy during the first quarter, while trimming some bitcoin ETF holdings and significantly reducing its stake in Galaxy Digital. Bitcoin ETF Holdings Trimmed by Wells Fargo as Ether Exposure Grows Wells Fargo adjusted its crypto-related portfolio in the first quarter of […]
Read MoreJapan’s Metaplanet Posts $725M Q1 Loss as Bitcoin Stack Reaches 40,177 BTC
Metaplanet Inc. (TSE: 3350), the Japanese investment firm often likened to Asia’s version of Strategy, released its first-quarter financial results for 2026 on Wednesday, revealing a massive expansion of its digital asset treasury. Tokyo’s Metaplanet Hits 40,177 Bitcoin Milestone Amid Q1 Earnings Volatility The company announced that its total bitcoin holdings reached 40,177 BTC as […]
Read MoreInk Ecosystem Gains Institutional Liquidity via New Maple Finance Partnership
Maple, an onchain asset manager overseeing $3.8 billion in assets, has officially announced its integration with the Ethereum layer two ( L2) network Ink. Onchain Yield Expansion: Maple Deploys syrupUSDT on OP Stack-Based Ink The move is designed to broaden access to the firm’s dollar-yield product, known as syrupUSDT, throughout the Ink decentralized finance ( […]
Read MoreDespite $82,000 Resistance, Bitcoin Prints Higher Lows Since April Bottom
Bitcoin held near the $80,500 level on May 13, 2026, at 8 a.m. ET, as traders weighed cooling short-term momentum against a broader bullish structure that still refuses to tap out quietly. With bitcoin priced at $80,550, a market cap of $1.61 trillion, and 24-hour trading volume reaching $40.58 billion, the world’s largest crypto asset […]
Read MoreWhale Accumulates 21,800 ETH in a $47M Bet on Ethereum’s Long Game
An onchain whale has quietly spent $46.99 million accumulating 21,800 ether since February 15, with the latest purchase of 1,500 ETH coming just hours ago. A PATIENT, SYSTEMATIC ACCUMULATION SCHEME Having spent $46.99 million accumulating ether since February 15, buying a total of 21,800 ETH at an average price of $2,155 per coin, the whale’s […]
Read MoreEther Withdrawals to Resume Following KelpDAO and Aave’s Coordinated Token Burn
Ether withdrawals are expected to resume within 24 hours for KelpDAO users after a coordinated burn of the attacker’s rsETH tokens on Arbitrum successfully neutralized the exploit’s impact. MORE THAN AN EXPLOIT The rsETH bridge lockbox on Arbitrum is being refilled, and ether withdrawals for users affected by the KelpDAO exploit are expected to start […]
Read MoreStrategy Estimated to Have Bought 2,110 BTC Today Using STRC Proceeds
Michael Saylor’s Strategy is estimated to have purchased approximately 2,110 bitcoin, funded by fresh proceeds from its STRC perpetual preferred stock program, continuing the firm’s relentless accumulation of the world’s largest cryptocurrency. STRC: THE FUNDING VEHICLE The latest bitcoin purchase was funded with proceeds from STRC, the company’s 11.5% annual yield perpetual preferred stock, which […]
Read MoreSchumer Says Democrats Want a Good Crypto Bill as CLARITY Act Enters Key Phase
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer wants “a good crypto bill to pass,” signaling potential bipartisan openness as U.S. lawmakers race to finalize two major digital asset laws in 2026. FROM OPPOSITION TO OPENNESS Schumer’s comment came during what has been a turbulent stretch for U.S. crypto legislation. Earlier in the debate over the GENIUS Act […]
Read MoreJPMorgan Eyes Ethereum Again With Second Tokenized Treasury Fund
JPMorgan Asset Management has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to launch a second tokenized money market fund on the Ethereum network, accelerating Wall Street’s push to bring traditional finance instruments onchain. Kinexys Powers the Onchain Infrastructure The move comes roughly five months after the bank debuted its first tokenized fund, the Onchain […]
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