XRP is currently at the center of a growing debate as analysts discuss a potential move toward $100 and whether traditional market capitalization valuation models still apply. The expert argues that if XRP becomes widely used for payments and settlements, its role may shift toward financial infrastructure. In that case, the cryptocurrency’s value would depend more on network usage and transaction flow, rather than on market capitalization alone. XRP At $100 Could Happen Without A High Market Cap In an X post on May 24, crypto market expert Gina argued…
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Streamex and Orca Roll out Onchain Trading System for Tokenized Securities
Tokenized commodities platform Streamex said it is launching a Solana-based marketplace for trading tokenized assets in partnership with Orca, a decentralized exchange built on Solana. According to a Tuesday announcement, the trading infrastructure will allow verified accredited investors to buy and sell Streamex’s yield-bearing, gold-backed GLDY token through regulated onchain trading pools operating around the clock. The system uses identity and compliance checks tied to Streamex’s KYC and accreditation process to restrict trading access to approved investors while enabling secondary market liquidity for regulated digital assets. The companies said neither…
How Bitcoin Mining Is Helping Iran Fight Its War Against USA & Israel & Bypass The SWIFT System
▶ Coinbase Website: Coinbase.com ▶ CEX Website: cex.io The country has increasingly turned to cryptocurrency to bypass international sanctions and sustain foreign purchases, funding its war against the US & Israel. Iran is using cryptocurrency to keep parts of its economy running despite heavy international restrictions. #iran #bitcoin #crypto #trump #khamenei #china #israel #ai #middleeastcrisis #abhinavtrivedi #benjaminnetanyahu #modi Mint is an Indian financial daily newspaper published by HT Media. The Mint YT Channel brings you cutting edge analysis of the latest business news and financial news. With in-depth market coverage,…
SpaceX IPO could reveal a $1.4B Bitcoin bet hiding in plain sight: Grayscale
SpaceX has emerged as a potential major public Bitcoin holder as Grayscale Research links the company’s planned June listing to its reported BTC treasury Summary SpaceX could become the largest diversified public company holding Bitcoin if its planned June listing goes through. Grayscale said SpaceX holds 18,712 BTC worth about $1.4 billion, which would make it the eighth-largest known corporate Bitcoin holder globally. SpaceX’s Bitcoin would still represent only about 0.1% of its projected $1.75 trillion valuation. Grayscale Research said Elon Musk’s SpaceX could rank as the largest publicly traded…
PAC Lauds Texas Primary Wins, Says it will ‘Aggressively Back’ Pro-Crypto Candidates in Future Races
After six Republican and Democratic candidates supported by cryptocurrency-backed interest groups won primaries for US House of Representatives and Senate seats in Texas, one of the biggest political action committees (PACs) said it would “aggressively back leaders” supporting crypto policies in the future. On Tuesday, candidates notched six wins for congressional runoff primaries in Texas, supported by media spending and endorsements by the crypto industry-affiliates Fairshake, Defend American Jobs, Protect Progress, Blockchain Leadership Fund and Fellowship PACs. Democrat Christian Menefee primaried incumbent Al Green for Texas’ 18th congressional district and Republican…
Polymarket Pushes KYC on Crypto Traders as Geoblocking Gaps Draw Global Scrutiny – Bitcoin News
Key Takeaways Polymarket reportedly is pushing KYC verification on traders amid OFAC sanctions exposure and porous geoblocking as of May 2026. Spain ordered ISP blocks against Polymarket in May 2026, joining a growing list of 33-plus restricted jurisdictions. U.S. House lawmakers sent Polymarket a letter in May 2026 demanding answers on KYC enforcement and suspicious trading detection. Polymarket Cracks Down on Non-KYC Users The Information’s Michael Roddan reports that the platform is blocking suspicious accounts and cracking down on VPN usage, which traders in restricted jurisdictions have long used to…
NAKA Down About 65% YTD and Over 99% From its All-Time High
Nakamoto (NAKA) is trading down more than 10% on Wednesday just days after the Bitcoin treasury company completed a 1-for-40 reverse stock split undertaken to stay compliant with the Nasdaq stock exchange’s listing criteria. NAKA stock is down by about 67% year-to-date (YTD) and by more than 99% since its May 2025 peak of about $34 per share, reaching a low of about $0.16 per share in April before the reverse stock split on Friday. Nasdaq warned the company in December that its shares would be delisted after trading below…
Inside Underground Salt Mining!
▶ Coinbase Website: Coinbase.com ▶ CEX Website: cex.io Welcome to the home of Redmond Salt, a Utah-based company that has mined American salt and sold it for decades as all sorts of valuable goods! Ironically, I’ve cooked with Redmond’s REAL Salt for years, so when they reached out and asked if we wanted a mine tour, we packed our bags! The best stuff they produce is food-grade, for cooking and hydration. But they also produce hundreds of thousands of tons of salt for agricultural, hunting, and road safety purposes. Shop…
Hyperliquid Enters Top 10 Crypto With New ATH, But How High Will It Be If It Overtakes Ethereum?
Hyperliquid (HYPE) recently broke into the top 10 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization, sitting alongside top players like Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), after its price surged past $50 and set a new all-time high. Now, on-chain analytics platforms are showing what HYPE’s ultimate price could become if it surpasses Ethereum’s market cap. Hyperliquid’s ATH Price If It Surpasses Ethereum’s Market Cap Hyperliquid skyrocketed past $50 a few days ago, surpassing Dogecoin’s ranking to take the 9th spot as one of the largest cryptocurrencies in terms of market capitalization. The move…
Kraken Rolls out Bitcoin Vault With 2.5% APY for Long-Term BTC Holders in the US
Key Takeaways Kraken launched Bitcoin Vault on May 27, 2026, offering BTC holders up to 2.5% APY in auto-compounding BTC rewards. The vault routes funds through Aave and Morpho via a Veda-powered, Sentora-managed strategy on the Ink network, with DeFi risk including potential total loss. Kraken’s DeFi Earn suite surpassed $240M in inflows in 2026, and Bitcoin Vault extends that infrastructure to BTC with a five-day withdrawal period. Kraken Bitcoin Vault Goes Live: BTC Holders Can Now Earn Yield The new product sits inside Kraken’s Earn suite alongside its existing…