Mason Lynaugh, executive director of Stand With Crypto, took the Consensus Miami 2026 stage on Thursday to outline how the group’s 2.7 million advocates will engage in the November midterms. Summary Stand With Crypto’s Mason Lynaugh joined Fellowship PAC’s Jesse Spiro and Sternhell Group’s Alex Sternhell at the Consensus Miami 2026 Policy Summit to discuss…
## Market Snapshot WTI Crude Oil Prices in May 2026 are currently priced with high anticipation of hitting $150, given the ongoing conflict. The probability of 20 ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz by May 31 stands at 72.5% YES, despite recent escalations. ## Key Takeaways – Market activity suggests that the escalation between the…
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. Despite the progress, the token has underperformed lately and is no longer the second-largest meme coin. The New Record Earlier this week, Shibarium’s X account revealed that the total number…
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 become blockchain’s primary users. Summary Yat Siu said the pandemic-era vision of humans living in virtual worlds was wrong, and that the metaverse was a proof of concept for AI…
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 at conferences signals a maturing crypto market. Institutions are genuinely investing in crypto, showing real commitment. Bitcoin’s structural downtrend since October is still in play. The market may perform well…
“SOL still looks like one of the strongest coins in the market,” one analyst claimed. Driven by the green wave sweeping the entire crypto market, Solana’s native token briefly pumped above $90, reaching its highest level in the past 20 days. Currently, the asset appears to be at a crossroads, with some analysts calling…
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 outside state law. Summary The closing Consensus Miami 2026 session debated whether prediction markets are CFTC-regulated financial instruments or unlicensed gambling under state gaming laws. CFTC Chairman Michael Selig said…
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 slowed across the market. The company posted $1.4 billion in total revenue, $756 million in transaction revenue, and a $394 million net loss for Q1 2026. The results marked a…
A company that publicly commits to only ever accumulating BTC will give short sellers and arbitrageurs more angles to exploit. Bitcoin advocate Samson Mow has pushed back against criticism that Strategy has betrayed its principles by saying it would sell BTC at some point in the future to pay dividends. In a post published…
Bitcoin lenders at Consensus Miami 2026 said crypto lending must look and feel more like traditional banking if it wants institutional capital to keep flowing in. Summary Two Prime CEO Alexander Blume said institutional borrowers reject DeFi complexity and demand standardized contracts, transparent custody, and clear legal accountability. Ledn CEO Adam Reeds said the most…
