Day: 11 May 2026

Dubai, U.A.E, 11th May 2026, Chainwire

Binance has expanded access to its Institutional Loan service, allowing all KYB-verified VIP users to borrow against crypto holdings while introducing higher leverage, fixed-rate loans, and a new interest rebate program. The exchange announced on May 11 that the previous VIP 5 requirement has been removed, meaning institutional users verified ...

Bitcoin is maintaining its upward move, trading near recent highs as investors note a packed calendar of events that could bring new uptrends into crypto assets this week. 📊Today’s #BIT Daily Chart - May 11, 2026 ⬇️ Three Potential Catalysts Could Keep Bitcoin Moving Higher This Week#BIT #Bitcoin #DigitalAssets #CryptoRegulation ...

Circle Internet Group has agreed to sell 740 million ARC tokens for $222 million in a private placement led by Andreessen Horowitz, valuing its Arc blockchain network at $3 billion on a fully diluted basis. The company disclosed the token sale alongside its first-quarter 2026 earnings report, which showed stronger ...

Institutional crypto firms are increasing their activity in DeFi. Galaxy Digital and Sharplink have announced plans for a $125 million onchain yield fund backed mostly by Ethereum holdings. The fund will combine $100 million from Sharplink’s staked Ethereum treasury with $25 million from Galaxy. It is designed to put capital ...

Ripple has secured a $200 million asset-backed debt facility for its prime brokerage unit, Ripple Prime, in a move aimed at expanding lending services for institutional crypto clients. The financing was provided by Neuberger Berman and will support Ripple Prime’s margin lending operations across crypto, equities, fixed income, and foreign ...

Strategy has resumed its Bitcoin buying strategy after a brief pause, adding 535 BTC worth about $43 million to its holdings last week. The company, led by Executive Chairman Michael Saylor, bought the Bitcoin between May 4 and May 10 at an average price of $80,340 per coin, according to ...

Blockchain intelligence firm TRM Labs estimated illicit crypto transactions reached $158 billion in 2025, with scammers increasingly using AI tools to scale impersonation schemes and fake outreach campaigns. The Federal Bureau of Investigation is increasing its use of artificial intelligence as crypto-related fraud, phishing attacks, and digital asset scams continue ...

Digital asset investment products recorded $857.9 million in inflows last week, marking the sixth straight week of positive flows as improving sentiment around the proposed U.S. CLARITY Act lifted investor confidence. According to the latest weekly report from CoinShares researcher James Butterfill, the latest inflows were the largest since April ...

Ethereum continues to move sideways between $2,250 and $2,450 after a strong earlier rally, while derivatives data shows that trading positions are being reduced. The result is a quieter, more cautious market where traders are waiting for a clear signal before committing heavily. The recent drop in leverage suggests that ...