Crypto

May 11, 2026
Adam Forsyth
Crypto

Russia refrains from massive strikes on Ukraine since May 9 ceasefire

Russia has not launched a major aerial or missile strike on Ukraine since May 9, the day a three-day ceasefire brokered by President Trump officially went into effect. The...

May 11, 2026
Adam Forsyth
Crypto

BTC, XRP on the Move Amid Trump’s Latest Message on Iran: Details

XRP’s breakout actually appears a lot stronger this time. Bitcoin, Ripple’s token, Solana’s SOL, and several other altcoins made impressive moves over the past few hours, which was...

May 11, 2026
Adam Forsyth
Crypto

XRPL targets DeFi expansion with lending and programmable escrow tools

The XRP Ledger ecosystem is preparing two major upgrades aimed at expanding XRPL beyond payments and settlement. Summary XRPL plans native lending pools and fixed-term crypto loans directly on-chain...

May 11, 2026
Adam Forsyth
Crypto

Trump calls Iran’s peace proposal totally unacceptable, oil prices rise

President Donald Trump posted two words on Truth Social that sent oil markets scrambling: “TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE.” The target of his displeasure was Iran’s counter-proposal to a US peace initiative,...

May 10, 2026
Adam Forsyth
Crypto

Crypto Burglar ‘GothFerrari’ Sentenced After $250M Theft Ring Targeted US Victims

Federal prosecutors said Ferro burglarized homes to steal hardware wallets when online crypto scams failed to access victims’ funds. The US Department of Justice announced that 20-year-old Marlon...

May 10, 2026
Adam Forsyth
Crypto

Cardano Lace wallet update lands before Van Rossem fork

Cardano’s Web3 wallet Lace has received fresh updates as the network prepares for the Van Rossem hard fork. Summary Lace 2.0.3 fixed migration, DApp connection, loading, and legacy wallet...

May 10, 2026
Adam Forsyth
Crypto

Federal Reserve’s Jerome Powell defends central bank independence amid Trump pressure

President Donald Trump has escalated his campaign against Fed Chair Jerome Powell to a level that’s making markets genuinely uncomfortable. Trump stated he would fire Powell if he does...

May 10, 2026
Adam Forsyth
Crypto

Solana-Based Meme Coin Launchpad Pump.fun Traders See Turnaround in 2026: CoinGecko

CoinGecko’s data suggests that a smaller, more selective trader base is now driving improved outcomes on Pump.fun compared to the 2024-2025 period. Pump.fun traders, after a long stretch...

May 10, 2026
Adam Forsyth
Crypto

Bitcoin watches Iran response as CPI week begins

Global markets are entering a major week filled with inflation reports, geopolitical developments, and central macroeconomic data. Summary Iran responded to a US proposal while rejecting claims of surrender...

May 10, 2026
Adam Forsyth
Crypto

Trump to visit China for summit with Xi Jinping amid geopolitical tensions

## Market Snapshot Trump’s Visit to China market is priced at 0.1% YES for a May 9 visit, unchanged from 24 hours ago. The Trump Visit to China by...