Crypto

May 9, 2026
Adam Forsyth
Crypto

Pentagon publishes 162 UAP files including Apollo photos

The Pentagon released 162 UAP files on May 8, including NASA Apollo moon photos and 1965 astronaut audio Summary The Department of War posted 162 UAP files on May...

May 9, 2026
Adam Forsyth
Crypto

Putin says ceasefire prompted by Ukraine security warnings, crypto markets react cautiously

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a unilateral two-day ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The ceasefire, running from May 7 to May 8, was framed around security concerns ahead of...

May 9, 2026
Adam Forsyth
Crypto

Banks try to kill the CLARITY Act

The US banking lobby is mounting a last-minute push to stall the CLARITY Act just days before its scheduled Senate Banking Committee markup on May 14. Summary Five major...

May 9, 2026
Adam Forsyth
Crypto

Aave v4 deposits on Ethereum surpass $50M, doubling in just one month

Aave v4, the newest iteration of DeFi’s dominant lending protocol, has crossed $50 million in deposits on Ethereum. That figure represents a clean 100% increase from roughly $25 million...

May 9, 2026
Adam Forsyth
Crypto

All Ripple Roads Lead Up? Analyst Maps 3 Bullish Outcomes for XRP

Here’s how XRP can skyrocket by at least 1,000%. Although most of the market saw notable gains over the past few weeks, with BTC surging to a multi-month...

May 9, 2026
Adam Forsyth
Crypto

Stablecoin execs warn on hard part ahead

Executives from MoonPay, Ripple, and Paxos said at Consensus Miami 2026 that stablecoin regulation has accelerated institutional adoption but that major infrastructure and privacy gaps still block mainstream use....

May 9, 2026
Adam Forsyth
Crypto

Amazon boosts CAPEX to $44.2B, up from $25B last year

Amazon’s increased CAPEX highlights its strategic bet on AI infrastructure, posing significant risks if AWS growth or AI demand falters. The post Amazon boosts CAPEX to $44.2B, up from...

May 9, 2026
Adam Forsyth
Crypto

Is BTC Bracing for Another ‘Black Swan’ Event?

Over six years ago, BTC plummeted by 50% within a few days as COVID spread like wildfire. It’s like a few wars, rising inflation, and global uncertainty are...

May 9, 2026
Adam Forsyth
Crypto

Connecticut passes sweeping AI regulation law SB5

Connecticut SB5 passed both chambers on May 1 and heads to the governor, making it one of the most comprehensive state AI laws in the US. Summary Connecticut SB5...

May 9, 2026
Adam Forsyth
Crypto

Nvidia appoints former Goldman Sachs Vice Chairman Suzanne Nora Johnson to board

Nvidia just added some serious Wall Street pedigree to its boardroom. The company has appointed Suzanne Nora Johnson, a former Vice Chairman of Goldman Sachs, as a new director,...