Hyperliquid Faces Fresh Solana Threat As Toly Backs New Perp DEX

Hyperliquid’s lead in onchain perpetuals drew a fresh challenge from the Solana ecosystem after Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko, known as Toly, argued that Solana needs its own atomically composable perp DEX inside the SVM. The debate comes as Hyperliquid is already trying to define its regulatory path in Washington during the advancement of the CLARITY […]
Goldman Sachs Exits XRP and SOL ETF Positions in Q1 2026
Goldman Sachs seems to have quietly unwound its entire XRP and Solana ETF positions in the first quarter of 2026. This is according to its latest 13F filing, with the move coming after the firm had built up roughly $154 million in XRP ETF exposure just months earlier. What the Filing Shows Per Goldman’s Q1 […]
Hyperliquid negotiates deal to capture 90% of Circle’s USDC reserve yield for HYPE buybacks

Hyperliquid’s deal could reshape DeFi dynamics, highlighting potential risks and rewards of relying heavily on stablecoin reserve yields. The post Hyperliquid negotiates deal to capture 90% of Circle’s USDC reserve yield for HYPE buybacks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Ohio man sentenced to 9 years for $10M crypto Ponzi scheme

This case highlights the persistent risks in crypto investments, emphasizing the need for investor vigilance and regulatory oversight to prevent fraud. The post Ohio man sentenced to 9 years for $10M crypto Ponzi scheme appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Potential A16z-Linked Wallet Stacks $90.87M in HYPE Across 34 Days

A wallet onchain linked to venture capital firm a16z (Andreessen Horowitz) by Lookonchain has quietly accumulated 2.11 million HYPE tokens worth approximately $90.87 million since April 14. Smart Money Bets on Hyperliquid Dip Blockchain analytics firm Lookonchain flagged that wallet 0xb5E4, whose funding history and transaction patterns have led multiple analysts to associate it with […]
Asia dominates stablecoin payments, accounting for two-thirds of volume

Asia’s stablecoin dominance highlights a shift towards practical crypto applications, potentially reshaping global financial ecosystems. The post Asia dominates stablecoin payments, accounting for two-thirds of volume appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Kevin M. Warsh to be sworn in as Federal Reserve chair on Friday

Warsh’s leadership may signal prolonged high interest rates, impacting global markets and potentially challenging speculative asset valuations. The post Kevin M. Warsh to be sworn in as Federal Reserve chair on Friday appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
SEC prepares plan for trading tokenized stocks this week

The SEC’s move towards tokenized stocks could revolutionize trading with 24/7 markets and faster settlements, but risks fragmentation and custody challenges. The post SEC prepares plan for trading tokenized stocks this week appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Bitcoin Price Weakness Persists, Traders Brace For Possible $75K Test

Bitcoin price started a fresh decline below the $77,500 zone. BTC is consolidating and might struggle to stay above the $76,000 support. Bitcoin failed to stay above $77,500 and extended losses. The price is trading below $77,000 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. There is a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $76,850 […]
Bitcoin Volatility Driven by Structural Forces Including Whales, Regulation: Crypto.com
Bitcoin (BTC) volatility is back at the center of market attention, with Crypto.com saying the sharp, sometimes intraday, price swings reflect more than speculative noise—they are the product of structural forces that amplify moves in both directions. In a recent research note released Tuesday UTC, Crypto.com framed BTC volatility as the combined outcome of five […]