Crypto news from May 2026

Beyond TVL: The On-Chain Liquidity Metrics Now Driving DeFi Risk Decisions

Discover why DeFi's risk assessment is moving beyond TVL to on-chain liquidity. CoinPulse AU analyses what this means for Australian crypto investors.

Hyperliquid adds native oracles to power HIP-4 outcome markets

Hyperliquid has shifted its approach to prediction markets, offering native oracles and resolutions. HIP-4 also switched to using USDC as its main liquidity source. Hyperliquid announced it will…

Solana open interest tops $200 million as price stalls

🚀 Solana open interest broke $200 million for the first time. Solana’s price is tightly rangebound near $86 despite heavy trading. 📊 Key point: Only a break above $98 could decide $SOL’s direction.…

Polkadot price outlook: how Referendum 1890 could move DOT

Polkadot (DOT) has been trading in a narrow and uncertain range, with recent price action showing DOT hovering around $1.24 to $1.25, after a 1% decline over the past 24 hours. At the centre of…

Cramer warns Nvidia shareholders are being overlooked

Jim Cramer's concerns about Nvidia's valuation echo for Australian investors. Explore why market sentiment shifts matter & what to watch next for NVDA.

First 'Good Buy Signal' on XRP Since March Flashes: Santiment Intelligence

Santiment's 'good buy signal' on XRP marks a significant shift. CoinPulse AU analyses what this means for Australian crypto investors, local exchanges, and th

Binance users withdraw 122 million XRP as ETF inflows hit $116 million

Explore how 122M XRP withdrawals from Binance and $116M ETF inflows impact Australian crypto investors. Stay informed with CoinPulse AU.

HTX Charity in Action: Delivering Warmth and Care to Children in Pakistan on Bitcoin Pizza Day

Explore HTX's Bitcoin Pizza Day charity, and what this signals for global crypto and Australian investors. Analyse evolving CSR and its influence on the AUD m

XRP’s Price Enters FUD Zone as ETF Inflows Explode: Is a Rebound Coming?

XRP's price enters a 'FUD zone' as its value dips, while US spot ETFs see massive inflows. CoinPulse AU analyses what this means for Australian investors.

Four companies buy 612 BTC worth $47.5 million this week

Four companies buy $47.5M in BTC as stablecoin market cap shrinks. CoinPulse AU analyses what this institutional trend means for Australian crypto investors.

Bitcoin’s Identity Crisis: Hedge, Tech Proxy, or Liquidity Trade?

Explore Bitcoin's evolving role for Australian investors – is it a hedge, tech proxy, or liquidity trade? Unpack the implications for AUD markets and what's n

Stablecoins Are Quietly Becoming the World’s New Payment Rails

Saylor’s Strategy Halts Bitcoin Buys as BTC Struggles Below $78K

Bitcoin wobbles below $78k, prompting MicroStrategy to pause buys. Discover what this means for Australian investors and the AUD crypto market.

ChatGPT Just Made Buying XRP & Other Cryptocurrencies Ridiculously Easy

XRP Joins ChatGPT Buying Experience as MoonPay Brings Crypto Purchases Into the Chat XRP and other major cryptocurrencies can now be purchased directly inside ChatGPT following a new integration with…

Bitcoin dips below $77k on Iran peace uncertainty, ETF outflows

Bitcoin dips below $77k amid Iran uncertainty & ETF outflows. CoinPulse AU analyses what this means for Australian investors, AUD markets & what's next.

Banking Expert: SWIFT Will Either Add XRP to Its System or This Happens

Banking expert analysis suggests SWIFT must integrate XRP or face decline. Explore the implications for Australian investors and the AUD market.

Render price eyes $2.50 after breakout above major EMA levels

Discover Render's latest surge, driven by AI demand and on-chain activity. Analyse its impact and future for Australian crypto investors.

Hyperliquid takes a swing at Polymarket with macro outcome bets

The decentralized exchange’s new HIP-4 product lets traders bet on offchain events like inflation and interest-rate decisions, using validators rather than UMA-style external dispute resolution.

Chainlink whale wallets hit record 805 with $9.56 LINK price

Chainlink whale wallets hit a record 805. Explore what this significant accumulation means for Australian investors and the AUD crypto market.

Tether Partners With Georgia Government to Launch GELT Stablecoin

Tether's new GELT stablecoin partnership with Georgia could reshape global crypto. Discover what it means for Australian investors and the AUD market.

Mapping Akash Network’s [AKT] road to $1 and what can stop it

Trading above $1 may be a possibility for AKT token.

Ondo Finance founder Nathan Allman dies unexpectedly at 32

Nathan Allman, founder of Ondo Finance, has passed away. For Australian investors, this highlights RWA project risks and market stability.

At $318 billion, the stablecoin market value exceeds the FX reserves of 95 nations

Australia's crypto landscape is impacted as the global stablecoin market surpasses 95 nations' FX reserves. Explore the implications for AUD investors.

Bitcoin At A Crossroads: Two Key Levels Will Define BTC’s Next Major Move, Analyst Says

As Bitcoin (BTC) recovers from its recent drop below the $75,000 support, some market observers outline the key levels that will define the direction of the flagship crypto’s next major move. Related…