Crypto news from May 2026

US-Iran War: US Says It Seized $1 Billion in Iran Crypto as New Front Opens

US seizes US$1B in Iran-linked crypto, highlighting evolving state power in digital finance. CoinPulse AU analyses what this means for Australian investors an

XLM jumps 62 percent then drops 17 percent in 24 hours

XLM surged 62% then plummeted 17% in a week, driven by a major partnership. CoinPulse AU analyses what this volatility means for Australian investors and the

As Crypto Adoption Accelerates Across Emerging Markets, Istanbul Becomes a Key Meeting Point

Discover how burgeoning crypto adoption in emerging markets, highlighted by Istanbul Blockchain Week, impacts Australian investors and the AUD market.

XRP price prediction as over 25 million tokens move off exchanges

Discover how over 25 million XRP tokens moving off exchanges could impact Australian investors. An in-depth analysis of recent market shifts.

Whales now hold 17.41 million ETH as price stays above $2,000

🦈 Whales have accumulated 17.41 million ETH, the highest level in nine weeks. ETH stayed above $2,000 thanks to key support from large holders and institutions. 🪙 In $ETH, major companies and…

First Time in History? Ethereum (ETH) Nears Third Straight Red Quarter

Ethereum nears an unprecedented third straight red quarter. CoinPulse AU analyses what this means for Australian investors, AUD market, and what to watch next

Latam Insights: The Global War on Crypto Laundering Heats up Across Mexico and Brazil

Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this edition, Brazil adds audit requirements for VASPs, Mexico and the EU explore…

Gaming Tokens After the Web3 Reset: Why Builders Need Players Before Token Demand

On May 12, 2026, one of the most watched gaming networks went dark on purpose. Ronin paused for roughly ten hours to migrate from a standalone chain to an Ethereum Layer-2 built on the OP Stack. When…

'XRP to Tor': Ripple Chief Architect Unveils 'Doomsday' Plan to Resist Authoritarian Takeovers

Ripple's 'doomsday protocol' for XRPL outlines a robust plan to resist authoritarian takeovers. Explore what this means for Australian XRP investors.

Vietnam proposes allowing SMEs to use digital assets as loan collateral

Vietnam's proposal to allow SMEs to use digital assets as loan collateral could reshape finance. Discover what this means for Australian investors and the AUD

90,000,000 XRP Just Vanished from Exchanges. Here’s What Happened

90 million XRP moved off exchanges for private custody and OTC trading. An in-depth analysis for Australian investors on what this means for the AUD market.

Dogecoin Price Prediction: Net Buying Boosts DOGE

Dogecoin is trading near a long-term support line that has marked previous cycle lows on the chart shared by Bitcoinsensus on X. At the same time, CW data shows DOGE net buying continued for a third…

Could XRP Hit $10 This Bull Run? World’s Highest IQ Holder Thinks So

Explore XRP's recent institutional inflows and a bold $10 price prediction. Learn what this means for Australian investors and the AUD crypto market.

CFTC Approves KalshiEX BTCPERP as First US Bitcoin Perpetual

The CFTC approved KalshiEX's BTCPERP on 29 May 2026 — the first Bitcoin perpetual on a US-regulated exchange. The agency also cleared Coinbase Financial Markets to route US customers to Deribit…

Solana Price Prediction: $125 SOL Target Enters View

Solana (SOL) price lags BNB breakout, holding key support. Discover what this means for Australian investors, AUD market impact, and what to watch next.

Ripple set for mega 2026 fifth 1 billion XRP dump tomorrow

Ripple's upcoming 1 billion XRP unlock has implications for Australian investors. Explore why these scheduled releases matter less than you think for XRP's AU

Ethereum Price Prediction: ETH Bulls Await Breakout Confirmation Above $2,050

Ethereum's price hovers near US$2,030 with a major short liquidation zone at US$2,050. Discover what this means for Australian ETH investors.

Bitcoin Price Prediction: BTC Caught Between $72K and $76K as Leverage Builds

Bitcoin's price caught between US$72K and US$76K with high leverage. Explore what this means for Australian crypto investors and the AUD market.

Liquidity Bifurcated: CLARITY Act Foreign Adversary Risk Premium Explained

Dive into CoinPulse AU's analysis of the US CLARITY Act and its potential ramifications for Australian crypto investors and the AUD market. Understand its imp

Gravity Bridge Hit by $5.4M Exploit as Bitcoin ETFs Bleed $2.97B Amid Peak Sentiment

Crypto News Gravity Bridge, a cross-chain protocol moving assets between Ethereum and the Cosmos ecosystem, was drained of roughly $5.4 million in a fresh exploit that has forced validators to susp...

Bitcoin Holds $73K Pivot as Spot Buyers Defend Floor, Analyst Eyes $76K or $65K Move

Bitcoin News Spot and futures volumes surged late this week as Bitcoin swept its range lows near $72,500, with dip buyers stepping in to defend the $70,000 zone amid heavy ETF selling pressure. ETF...

XRP Ledger Surges 36.4%: Ledger's Substantial Improvement

XRP sees a substantial spike on the Ledger which increases a recovery possibility.

Bitcoin steadies above $73k as CME launches 24/7 crypto futures trading

XLM Surges Past XRP in South Korea as DTCC Partnership Ignites Retail FOMO with “Buy-the-News” Playing Out

Stellar's XLM surged as DTCC integration plans signal growing institutional adoption. Discover what this means for Australian investors and the AUD crypto mar