Crypto
Prediction markets debate closes Consensus Miami
- By Adam Forsyth
- . May 8, 2026
Prediction markets closed out Consensus Miami 2026 as the subject of a live debate on whether they are regulated financial derivatives or gambling products operating
Arjun Sethi: Kraken balances institutional needs with decentralization, Bitcoin conference reflects market maturity, and inflationary pressures pose risks to crypto
- By Adam Forsyth
- . May 8, 2026
Key takeaways Kraken balances institutional needs with a commitment to decentralization. The Bitcoin conference is a global community event with a cult following. Institutional presence
Why Yat Siu says the metaverse is over
- By Adam Forsyth
- . May 7, 2026
Animoca Brands chairman Yat Siu told Consensus Miami 2026 that the metaverse is over as a consumer destination, and that 100 billion AI agents will
Coinbase reports $394M Q1 loss as stock declines 5% after hours amid trading slowdown
- By Adam Forsyth
- . May 7, 2026
Coinbase shares declined about 5% in after hours trading Thursday after the crypto exchange reported a first quarter loss and weaker revenue as trading activity
Is $100 Just a Matter of Time?
- By Adam Forsyth
- . May 7, 2026
“SOL still looks like one of the strongest coins in the market,” one analyst claimed. Driven by the green wave sweeping the entire crypto
Clarity Act edges toward Senate markup as stablecoin fight narrows options for crypto yield
- By Adam Forsyth
- . May 7, 2026
Stablecoin yield compromise puts CLARITY back in motion. Summary The CLARITY Act is moving toward a key Senate Banking Committee markup expected as soon as
Bobby Lee: Bitcoin’s potential to reshape global finance, the importance of regulatory clarity for crypto, and why digital assets are the future of money
- By Adam Forsyth
- . May 7, 2026
Guest intro Bobby Lee is a stand-up comedian, actor, and podcaster who co-hosts the podcasts Bad Friends with Andrew Santino and TigerBelly with Khalyla Kuhn.
Key Shiba Inu Metric Hits a New ATH, Yet SHIB’s Price Remains in Red Territory: Details
- By Adam Forsyth
- . May 7, 2026
Shiba Inu’s total holder base is inching toward 1.6 million. The team behind Shiba Inu unveiled certain ecosystem updates that may favor the bulls.
Kraken buys Hong Kong stablecoin firm Reap for $600 million in Asia push
- By Adam Forsyth
- . May 7, 2026
Kraken’s $600 million acquisition of Reap folds a Hong Kong stablecoin business‑payments specialist into its stack, with Payward issuing stock at a $20 billion valuation
BlackRock says Bitcoin and liquid alternatives gain appeal as 60/40 portfolio loses its edge
- By Adam Forsyth
- . May 7, 2026
BlackRock said advisors should consider Bitcoin, gold, and alternative strategies as portfolio diversifiers as stock and bond correlations remain elevated in the current market regime.