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CME Group to launch cash-settled bitcoin volatility futures
Traders use volatility products to speculate on or hedge against swings without having to take a directional bet on prices.
'We do not see a middle ground': TD Cowen says stablecoin yield fight could still delay crypto bill
The dispute could still delay the crypto bill and reduce the chances of it passing this year, despite a proposed compromise, the firm said.

Kelp says LayerZero approved setup it blamed for $292 million bridge hack
The $292M exploit, linked to North Korea's Lazarus Group, led Kelp to migrate its rsETH off LayerZero's OFT standard to Chainlink's CCIP.

Solana and Google Cloud Launch Stablecoin Payments Service for AI Agents
Solana’s new service lets AI agents pay for Google Cloud and community APIs on a per-request basis, bypassing traditional accounts.

Michael Saylor's Strategy (MSTR) booked massive Q1 loss as BTC tumbled
The price of bitcoin fell from about $87,000 to $68,000 during the first three months of 2026.

Cybercrime Might Be the One Job AI Isn’t Taking, Study Suggests
A Cambridge-led study finds AI is not turning hackers into superhackers. It’s mostly helping them write blog spam.
SoFi to launch its stablecoin on Solana, citing speed and cost
SoFiUSD is a fully reserved U.S. dollar stablecoin issued by SoFi Bank, a nationally chartered bank.

Tennessee Bankers Association Taps Stablecore for Crypto infrastructure
Tennessee bankers group backs Stablecore, giving regional banks access to stablecoins, tokenized deposits and crypto lending infrastructure.

Drift outlines a recovery plan for users after $295 million DPRK-linked exploit
The lending Protocol proposed tokenized claims, a revenue-backed pool and a security overhaul as it works with law enforcement to recover the stolen funds.

Tokenization won't disrupt banking rails but improve them, Wall Street executives say
Executives from Citigroup, JPMorgan and DTCC said at Consensus that genuine client demand is driving real-world use of tokenized assets.

Why is crypto up today: Bitcoin (BTC) tops $81,500 as tokenization push lifts BLSH, GLXY
Crypto market momentum could extend further unless geopolitical risks flare up again, one analyst said.

Crypto Fear and Greed Turns Neutral As Bitcoin Holds $80K
Investor fear left the crypto market as Bitcoin rallied above $81,000 and the Crypto Fear and Greed Index turned neutral for the first time since January.

OpenAI Just Upgraded ChatGPT's Default Model—Here's What GPT-5.5 Instant Actually Does
GPT-5.5 Instant is now the default ChatGPT model. It makes fewer things up, answers more concisely, and finally remembers what you told it last week.

Pennsylvania Sues Character.AI Over Chatbot Posing as Licensed Psychiatrist
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro said the lawsuit targets AI bots that misrepresent themselves as licensed medical professionals.

US Prosecutors Ask Judge to be Lenient on ex-Celsius Exec, Citing Cooperation
The second figure indicted as part of the 2022 collapse of cryptocurrency lending platform Celsius will appear before a federal judge next week after pleading guilty to fraud and price manipulation.

French Chipmaker Sequans Dumps Half Its Bitcoin as Treasury Hype Meets Reality
Sequans Communications liquidated nearly half its Bitcoin treasury as mounting losses and debt obligations forced a strategic reversal.

Rep. Steven Horsford pitches PARITY Act as 'durable floor' for crypto tax at Consensus Miami
The Nevada Democrat told Professor Yesha Yadav that incremental, bipartisan reform is the path forward as Senate negotiations on the CLARITY Act stall.
State Street and Galaxy launch fund on Solana designed to 'sweep' stablecoins into productive vehicle
The State Street Galaxy Onchain Liquidity Sweep Fund lets investors push stablecoins into a yield-bearing tokenized fund.

Iggy Azalea Faces Lawsuit Over Solana Meme Coin
Investors allege the rapper misled buyers about the token’s real-world utility.

Solana news (SOL): Anatoly Yakovenko says that major ‘Alpenglow’ upgrade could arrive next quarter,
Speaking at Consensus Miami 2026, the Solana co-founder said that he is excited to see 'Alpenglow' upgrade go live later this year, which could come as early as next quarter.

Western Union’s Solana-based stablecoin could reshape its payment model, analyst says
Western Union launched USDPT, a dollar-backed stablecoin on Solana, issued by Anchorage Digital Bank, for 24/7 settlement with agents and partners.
MoonPay acquires Solana execution layer firm DFlow used by Coinbase, Phantom
DFlow is used by both Coinbase and Phantom and has processed over $50 billion in cumulative trading volume.

Figure targets Fannie and Freddie in first-lien push, citing 91% cost cut
The firm offers rapid service, with HELOC applications approved in 5 minutes and funding in 3 days, targeting the sub-$300,000 loan segment.

Bernstein Focuses on Figure’s Expansion Into Tokenized Credit Markets
Bernstein highlights Figure’s move beyond home equity lending into tokenized credit as blockchain adoption grows across diverse loan markets.