South Korea proposes citizen dividend funded by AI profits amid Samsung labor dispute

Institutional traders' increased activity amid market volatility suggests a shift towards risk-taking, potentially boosting financial market dynamics. The post JPMorgan’s prime-brokerage balances hit record high amid market volatility appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The post Chainlink active addresses reach 8-month high as DeFi protocols migrate $700M in assets appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Chainlink just recorded its busiest stretch in eight months, driven by a sharp rise in on-chain activity following major infrastructure migrations into its cross-chain ecosystem. On May 9, the network recorded 282,170 unique active LINK addresses, followed by 264,090 on May 10, the highest level since September 2025, according to Santiment data. 🔗 ChainLink just recorded its two highest address activity days in 8 months. On May 9th, 282,170 unique LINK addresses were active on the network, followed by 264,090 on May 10th. The network hasn’t seen these levels since September, 2025. When a metric like this erupts this… pic.twitter.com/qgQiiDI7EY — Santiment Intelligence (@SantimentData) May 11, 2026 The spike came shortly after Solv Protocol announced plans to migrate more than $700 million in tokenized Bitcoin assets, including SolvBTC and xSolvBTC, from

The post XRP Tops Upbit as South Korea Demand Surges Again appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. XRP Becomes Upbit’s Most Traded Asset as Korean Demand Surges Again  Market analyst Xaif Crypto reports that XRP has surged to the top of Upbit’s 24-hour trading volume, South Korea’s largest crypto exchange, overtaking Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDT.  Therefore, this move underscores the unusually strong retail demand for XRP in Korea, a pattern that continues to distinguish the market on a global scale.  While Bitcoin still dominates globally, South Korea’s crypto market has consistently followed a different rhythm. Driven largely by retail investors, the market has shown a strong and sustained preference for XRP.  Its relatively low unit price compared to Bitcoin often gives it a psychological edge, making it feel more accessible to smaller traders seeking higher perceived upside and easier entry into the market.  Beyond market sentiment, XRP’s fast settlement times and strong liquidity have

Chainlink's growth amid DeFi security concerns highlights its potential as a dominant cross-chain solution, but market volatility remains a risk. The post Chainlink active addresses reach 8-month high as DeFi protocols migrate $700M in assets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Tech firm to expand AI capabilities of high-end devices with Gemini Intelligence and says new range of laptops on the way Google has announced a range of features coming to Android phones this year, including a new Gemini Intelligence AI system and a tool to help users avoid distracting apps. Revealed in a livestreamed “Android Show” event, the free upgrades are scheduled to arrive in waves over the next year for high-end new and old phones alike, including Samsung and Pixel devices. Google also revealed that a new lineup of laptops will arrive in the autumn. Continue reading...

Bitcoin's resilience amid economic instability highlights its potential as a hedge, yet long-term growth expectations remain cautious. The post Bitcoin holds $80,000 amid inflation and market volatility appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The post Trump says administration not considering bailouts for US air carriers appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. President Donald Trump stated in a CBS interview that his administration is not considering a bailout for US air carriers. The comment arrives as airlines face mounting economic pressures, and it sets up a familiar dynamic between initial White House resistance and the aviation industry’s appetite for federal support. A pattern worth remembering This isn’t the first time a Trump administration has drawn a line in the sand on airline bailouts. Back in early 2020, as COVID-19 was dismantling the travel industry in real time, Trump signaled a similar reluctance to open the federal checkbook for carriers. That resistance lasted right up until it didn’t. By April 21, 2020, the administration had approved a $25B payroll support package for major airlines including American, Delta, and United as part of the CARES Act. The total aviation funding in that legislation reached $32B,

The post Will Korean Investors Swap Samsung for Bitcoin? Analysts Say Yes appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. What the prediction actually means  The “Kimchi premium”  The current stagnation in South Korea’s digital asset market may be nothing more than the “calm before the storm,” according to Jeff Park, a researcher at Bitwise.  Park has predicted that a massive surge in Bitcoin’s price is inevitable once retail investors decide to exit their currently profitable positions in the traditional stock market. Park has pointed to the massive amount of capital currently parked in South Korea’s leading industrial and tech giants.  Ray Dalio: Bitcoin Fails as Safe Haven Can Toncoin (TON) Lose All Gains? Ethereum (ETH) $2,000 Plunge Is Possible, Shiba Inu (SHIB) Price Is in Strongest State Since March: Crypto Market Review “Imagine the candle when Korean retail finally rotates out of Hynix, Samsung, and Hanmi and comes back to Bitcoin,” Park noted. “It’s simply a matter of time.” What the pr