Weekly Crypto Market Review - BUILDOn and Venice Token Surge as Infrastructure Projects Lead the Gains

BUILDOn (B) surges 82.78% and Venice Token (VVV) climbs 79.45% as infrastructure and utility projects dominate this week's crypto market leaderboard.

Bitcoin Price Today: BTC at $80,960 After a Week of Rejections - Hot CPI Just Made $82,000 Harder

Bitcoin is at $80,960 heading into the weekly close, down 0.76% on the week. April CPI hit 3.8%, the highest since 2023. Rate cuts are off the table for 2026.

Ethereum Price Today: ETH at $2,304 After Worst Week Since April - CPI Just Changed the Math

Ethereum fell 3% this week to $2,304, underperforming Bitcoin. CPI at 3.8% pushed ETH below $2,300. The MA cluster at $2,367 is still unbroken resistance.

NUMINE Joins Outer Ring MMO for the Expansion of Web3 Gaming Experiences

NUMINE and Outer Ring MMO advancing NFT-powered Web3 gaming with real asset ownership, player-driven economies, and cross-platform blockchain experiences.

BNB Price Today: Binance Coin at $680 After Best Week in the Top 5 - What Is Driving the Gain?

BNB gained 5.72% this week to $680 while BTC fell 0.76% and ETH dropped 3%. The 35th quarterly burn removed $1B of BNB. The $700 level is now in range.

Tether’s Paolo Ardoino Makes Case for Small On-Device Translation Models

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino outlines why QVAC is focusing on small, fast on-device translation models, arguing they offer stronger privacy, lower latency and more.

Best Crypto to Buy This Week: Top 5 Coins for May 2026

Best crypto to buy this week, May 2026 picks with real catalysts: Injective, Venice Token, Toncoin, BUILDon, and SIREN. Updated weekly.

U.S. Senate Banking Committee Sees Swarm of Amendments before Vote on CLARITY Act

The U.S. Senate Banking Committee receives 100+ amendments to the CLARITY Act, with Warren pushing stricter crypto banking rules and Reed seeking a full ban.

Can AI and Blockchain Together Improve Betting Odds and Risk Management?

AI and blockchain are reshaping sports betting with real-time odds, transparent payouts, smarter risk management, and automated systems.

Crypto Market Cap Reaches $2.71T with Rising DeFi Activity

Crypto market cap climbs to $2.71T as DeFi TVL and NFT sales rise, while Bitcoin ($BTC) is holding steady above $81K amid neutral sentiment.

Wells Fargo Lifts Ethereum ETF Holdings 63.5% in Q1 2026 Despite Broader Banking Tensions

Wells Fargo boosted its iShares Ethereum Trust position by 63.5% and increased Bitwise Ethereum ETF holdings by 37% in Q1 2026, signaling deepening.

The Best Event Sets Midweek Record Ahead of Wall Street's Crypto Push

The Best Event at E11EVEN Miami draws 10K+ registrations during Consensus Miami 2026, hinting a major momentum shift as Wall Street deepens its crypto presence.

Shiba Inu Price Prediction: Whale Accumulation and Rising Open Interest Signal Breakout Potential

Whale accumulation and rising open interest suggest SHIB may be poised for a breakout, though weak spot demand and the broader downtrend keep downside risks in play.

InitVerse Joins UXLINK to Combine AI Web3 Framework with Social Growth

InitVerse and UXLINK partnership aims to integrate the AI-led development instruments for dApps with the robust social growth infrastructures.

KuCoin at Tomorrowland: A Case Study in Crypto’s Cultural Pivot 

KuCoin’s Tomorrowland partnership shows crypto’s shift from transactional promotion to cultural belonging, prioritizing legitimacy, identity, and trust.

Danish Ice Hockey Federation Partners with Concordium on AI Infrastructure and Fan Identity Initiatives 

Danish Ice Hockey Federation’s Concordium partnership brings AI identity and on-chain payments to fans, turning sponsorship into infrastructure.

Danish Ice Hockey Federation Partners with Concordium on AI Infrastructure and Fan Identity Initiatives 

Danish Ice Hockey Federation’s Concordium partnership brings AI identity and on-chain payments to fans, turning sponsorship into infrastructure.

Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs Shed $364 Million as Fidelity and BlackRock Lead Outflows

Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs saw net outflows of $233 million and $131 million respectively on May 12, led by Fidelity's FBTC and BlackRock's ETHA.

Why Learn-to-Earn Could Become the Next Major Utility Sector in Web3

Learn-to-Earn ecosystems connect blockchain incentives with education and participation, rewarding users for activity rather than pure speculation.

US Core PPI Surges 1% in April, Biggest Jump Since 2022 — Crypto Braces for Macro Pressure

US core producer prices surged 1% month-over-month in April, the biggest jump since March 2022, dashing rate cut hopes and adding macro strain to crypto.

Upbit Lists Superform (UP2) With KRW, BTC, USDT Pairs — Exchange Bets on Chain Abstraction in Korea

Upbit’s listing of Superform (UP2) with KRW, BTC, and USDT pairs on May 14 highlights growing exchange-level interest in chain abstraction technology for.