Clarity in a K-Shaped Economy – Week in Review

This editorial is from last week’s edition of the newsletter Week in Review. Subscribe to the newsletter to get this weekly editorial the second it’s finished. The newsletter also includes the biggest stories of the week with a comment on each story. Week in Review Bitcoin finished the week stubbornly battling with $80,000, while ethereum […]
Bitcoin Slips Near $77,000 as Falling Volume Signals Rising Market Caution
Bitcoin (BTC) extended its pullback around the $77,000 level on Sunday after a brief rebound attempt faded, signaling that traders remain cautious as liquidity thins and sentiment slips further into ‘fear’. As of 02:25 UTC on May 18, Bitcoin was trading at $77,021, down 1.03% over the prior day, according to the data in the […]
Bitcoin Depot files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy amid tightening Bitcoin ATM regulations

The shutdown highlights the increasing regulatory challenges and compliance costs facing the crypto ATM industry, impacting its viability. The post Bitcoin Depot files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy amid tightening Bitcoin ATM regulations appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
European Union considers rules to diversify supply chains away from China

EU’s potential supply chain diversification rules could increase costs and delay projects, impacting strategic autonomy and climate goals. The post European Union considers rules to diversify supply chains away from China appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Citadel CEO Ken Griffin says AI agents complete complex finance tasks in days

AI’s rapid advancement in finance reshapes job roles, emphasizing AI collaboration skills over traditional technical expertise, impacting market dynamics. The post Citadel CEO Ken Griffin says AI agents complete complex finance tasks in days appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Clarity Act Clears Senate Committee — Trump Pledges to Sign It
The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act has cleared its most significant legislative hurdle yet. The U.S. Senate Banking Committee passed the bill in a 15-9 bipartisan vote on May 14. President Trump pledged to sign it immediately upon reaching his desk. The bill establishes the most comprehensive U.S. crypto regulatory framework ever written. CLARITY Act […]
Verus-Ethereum Bridge Hack Drains Over $11M in Latest Cross-Chain Security Breach
Blockchain security remains one of the crypto industrys biggest concerns, with cross-chain bridges continuing to attract hackers due to their complex infrastructure and massive liquidity pools. The latest incident involved the Verus-Ethereum bridge, a platform designed to facilitate transfers between the Verus blockchain and Ethereum, including ETH and ERC-20 tokens. On Monday, attackers exploited the […]
Bitcoin Drops Below $77K as Rising Treasury Yields Pressure Crypto Market
Bitcoin (BTC) slipped below the $77,000 level during Monday trading in Asia as rising U.S. Treasury yields and higher oil prices continued to weigh on risk assets. The leading cryptocurrency briefly traded near $77,005 before extending losses, reflecting growing investor caution across global financial markets. Market sentiment has turned increasingly cautious as expectations for Federal […]
Armenia modernizes IDs in push for EU’s visa liberalization
Armenia adopts a new biometric system to modernize identity documents, enhancing visa processes and supporting digitalization initiatives. The post Armenia modernizes IDs in push for EU’s visa liberalization appeared first on CoinGeek.
China’s statistics bureau reports rapid growth in AI investment as Beijing bets big on industrial modernization

China’s AI investment surge could significantly boost its GDP growth, driving industrial modernization and influencing global tech dynamics. The post China’s statistics bureau reports rapid growth in AI investment as Beijing bets big on industrial modernization appeared first on Crypto Briefing.