Luffa unveils major brand upgrade: Repositioned as AI × Web3 Super Connector
https://cointelegraph.com/press-releases/luffa-unveils-major-brand-upgrade-repositioned-as-ai-web3-super-connector?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Luffa, the global leader in intelligent ecosystem platforms, today officially announced a major brand upgrade, repositioning itself as the AI × Web3 Super Connector.

BNY eyes institutional Bitcoin, Ethereum custody for investors in UAE
https://cointelegraph.com/news/bny-to-launch-institutional-bitcoin-ethereum-custody-for-investors-in-uae?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

BNY is partnering with Finstreet and ADI Foundation to offer regulated Bitcoin and Ethereum custody to UAE clients from the Abu Dhabi Global Market.

TrustedVolumes hit by $6.7M exploit as 1inch denies breach
https://cointelegraph.com/news/1inch-fusion-resolver-trusted-volumes-floats-bounty-after-67m-exploit?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

1inch said its protocols, infrastructure and user funds were not affected by the exploit targeting independent resolver TrustedVolumes.

Changelly report highlights growing stablecoin use in everyday spending ahead of May 15 infrastructure discussion
https://cointelegraph.com/press-releases/changelly-report-highlights-growing-stablecoin-use-in-everyday-spending-ahead-of-may-15-infrastructure-discussion?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Changelly uncovers the main stablecoin trends for 2026, and hosts a podcast with Stablerail on stablecoin infrastructure every business must build on May 15, 2026.

Bitcoin Bollinger Bands push key breakout as creator acts on positive signal
https://cointelegraph.com/markets/bitcoin-bollinger-bands-push-key-breakout-creator-acts-positive-signal?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

A new Bitcoin Bollinger Bands breakout attempt on the daily chart drew mixed reactions as the metric's creator, John Bollinger, revealed a fresh BTC position.

XRP 'probably going to $12' as price holds historical bottom zone for months
https://cointelegraph.com/markets/xrp-probably-going-to-12-dollars-price-holds-bottom-for-months?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

XRP is retesting a key multi-year support zone that has historically preceded major rebounds, with analysts predicting a rally toward $12 if the level holds.

Polygon reduces block time to 1.75 seconds as payments push accelerates
https://cointelegraph.com/news/polygon-reduces-block-production-time-175-second?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Polygon delivered its first block time reduction upgrade since genesis, as the network seeks to position for more high-frequency applications such as private stablecoin payments.

Kraken parent Payward to buy Reap in $600M stablecoin payments push
https://cointelegraph.com/news/kraken-payward-reap-acquisition-600-million-asia?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Kraken parent Payward agreed to buy Hong Kong-based Reap for up to $600 million, adding card issuance and stablecoin payment capabilities to its new B2B platform.

Arbitrum vote to release $71M in frozen Kelp exploit ETH set to pass
https://cointelegraph.com/news/arbitrum-vote-on-proposal-to-unfreeze-71m-eth-passes-with-90-majority?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

The Snapshot vote would move the recovery effort toward a binding onchain Arbitrum governance proposal.

Germany weighs 2027 crypto tax overhaul as one-year holding rule under threat
https://cointelegraph.com/news/germany-signals-2027-crypto-tax-overhaul-one-year-holding-perk-under-threat?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Germany may overhaul its crypto tax rules from 2027, potentially curbing the country’s hallmark one-year tax-free holding rule as it tightens enforcement and seeks extra revenue.