Bitcoin Slips Below $80K After US Inflation Hits 3.8% and Rate Cut Hopes Fade

Key Takeaways Bitcoin fell below $80,000 on May 12 as Trump warned that the U.S.-Iran ceasefire is on life support. A 1.6% drop in crypto prices wiped out $232 million in long bets as bitcoin’s market cap fell to $1.61 trillion. Markets await the PPI report to see if 3.8% inflation will force further energy price pressure. Stalled Negotiations and Regional Stability Bitcoin briefly dipped below $80,000 on May 12 as global markets reacted to President Donald Trump’s warning that the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran was “on life…

Key XRP Metric Skyrockets 65% In Record Time, Why It Could Change Everything For Buyers

XRP transaction volume on the XRP Ledger surged 65% over the past twelve months — from 43 million to 71 million transactions — setting a new record that a digital asset treasury firm argues reflects something far more significant than speculative activity: measurable, institutional-grade utility arriving quietly on the ledger while most of the market is watching price charts. Related Reading The data was shared by Evernorth (@evernorthxrp), a purpose-built digital asset treasury focused on XRP, in a post on X. The firm was pointed in its framing: speculative volume…

Bitcoin’s Bull-Bear Cycle Indicator Turns Green for First Time Since March 2023

Key Takeaways Cryptoquant’s Bull-Bear Cycle Indicator turned green for the first time since March 2023 on May 12. The March 2023 signal preceded a bull run that took bitcoin above $73,000, but a 2022 false signal warrants caution. April spot ETF inflows hit $2.44B, and whale accumulation has grown, adding weight to the bullish read. Bullish Signal Flashes Near $80,000 Cryptoquant’s Bitcoin Bull- Bear Market Cycle Indicator entered bullish territory on Tuesday for the first time since March 2023, per data shared by the analytics firm. The shift marks what…

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DTCC Integrates Chainlink for Tokenized Collateral Platform

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) will integrate Chainlink infrastructure into its collateral management platform ahead of a planned fourth-quarter 2026 launch as it aims to support near real-time movement, valuation and settlement of tokenized collateral across financial markets and blockchains. DTCC said its Collateral AppChain platform is designed to serve as shared infrastructure for institutions including custodians, triparty agents and collateral managers. The blockchain oracle provider’s technology will automate processes including margining, collateral optimization and settlement. Nasdaq said that its research found 52% of firms expect to manage…

WAIB Summit Monaco 2026 returns: the world’s most exclusive gathering for digital assets & AI

Monaco, May 12, 2026 — Following the resounding success of its 2025 edition, WAIB Summit Monaco proudly announces its return on June 9–10, 2026, at the prestigious One Monte-Carlo, located in the heart of Monaco’s iconic Casino Square. Recognized as one of the world’s most exclusive summits for Web3, Artificial Intelligence, and Digital Assets, WAIB Summit Monaco 2026 will once again convene 2,000+ global attendees, including visionary founders, family offices, institutional investors, venture capitalists, regulators and policymakers, global brands, and thought leaders shaping the future of technology and innovation. Building on…

US Senate Banking Committee Releases Text for Crypto Market Structure Bill ahead of Markup

The recently released text of the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (CLARITY) in the US Senate Banking Committee is raising some eyebrows among experts before a scheduled Thursday markup for provisions on housing and the lack of ethics language. On Monday, three Republican lawmakers unveiled the text of the bill lawmakers will use to consider advancing crypto market structure legislation in the banking committee. It followed drafts released in July and September 2025, building upon discussions between crypto and banking industry representatives over stablecoin yield. Text of CLARITY Act. Source:…

‘Neither Credible nor Attractive:’ Ebay Board Rejects Gamestop’s Unsolicited $56B Takeover Bid – Bitcoin News

Key Takeaways Gamestop CEO Ryan Cohen’s $56 billion unsolicited bid to acquire Ebay was formally rejected on May 12, 2026. Ebay shares remained stagnant while Gamestop stock fell 4% following concerns over the $20 billion debt plan. The Ebay board will focus on its 136 million users, while Gamestop may consider a future proxy fight action. Gamestop’s Bid for Ebay Ends in Rejection Amid Financing Uncertainty In a definitive move, the board of directors at Ebay Inc. has rejected a $56 billion unsolicited acquisition proposal from GameStop Corp. The rejection…

Will It Trigger a Price Rally?

XRP (XRP) price is down 3.2% in the past 24 hours and 6% below its recent high of $1.50 to trade at $1.42 on Tuesday. Despite this pullback, analysts say XRP is still positioned for further gains backed by several market and technical factors. Key takeaways: Spot XRP ETFs logged $25.8 million in inflows on Monday, driving cumulative net inflows to a record $1.35 billion. Analysts say XRP price shows potential for a sustained rally, with charts targeting as high as $10.  XRP ETF demand makes a comeback Institutional demand…

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