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Why the TradFi takeover of crypto might not be the death blow analysts expect
Gate’s CBO argues that Bloomberg’s warning of a TradFi takeover is "oversimplified," noting that global exchanges evolved past fee-only models years ago.

Ripple raises $200 million from Neuberger Berman to expand its Ripple Prime platform
Ripple announced its agreement with the global investment firm Monday, noting that Ripple Prime’s revenue has tripled in the last year, when. it acquired it for $1.25 billion.

Michael Saylor’s latest tax strategy echoes Strategy’s 2022 bitcoin sale
Michael Saylor confirmed the company was prepared to sell bitcoin, reviving a tax loss harvesting strategy first used in 2022.

Circle raises $222 million for Arc, beats Q1 earnings estimates but misses on revenue
Circle raised $222 million for its Arc blockchain token at a $3 billion valuation, drawing backing from BlackRock, Apollo and Bullish.

Bitcoin whipsaws on CME open as Iran tensions pressure crypto markets
BTC briefly topped $82,400 before slipping below $81,000 as traders repositioned around CME futures open and geopolitical risks rattled markets.

Bored Ape NFTs are finally making a comeback as crypto traders rediscover their appetite for risk
BAYC floor prices have doubled in a month as traders rotate back into speculative crypto bets, reviving hopes of a broader NFT recovery.

Bitcoin retreats below $80,000, liquidating $300 million in futures bets
BTC fell under $80,000 after U.S. strikes in Iran sent oil briefly above $100, triggering liquidations and a shift toward bearish positioning.

Zcash to roll out quantum-recoverable wallets within a month, go quantum-proof by 2027
Bitcoin no longer holds up as the cypherpunk-grade money it was meant to be, Zcash's Zooko Wilcox told an engaged audience.

Bitcoin ending May above $76,000 would confirm new bull market, Tom Lee says
Tokenization and AI agentic finance are the main narratives driving the next bull cycle in crypto, Lee said at Consensus 2026.

Aave to expand collateral and listing standards after KelpDAO exploit
The lending giant is expanding its asset listing criteria beyond financial risk to include cybersecurity and architecture, and wants the rest of DeFi to follow.

