Stablecoins in 2026: Why They Are Becoming Crypto’s Biggest Story

A growing percentage of European venture funding in 2026 was AI-driven. That includes investments in three new frontier model companies as well as startups in a wide variety of AI-centric sectors.

A one-year grace period will soften the blow for some investors, but the clock is already ticking. Assets acquired after May 10 will fall under the transition window, while those bought before that date will see their final tax bill calculated proportionally, based on how long they were held under each tax system. Related Reading: […]

The post Trading expert sets date when Micron stock will hit $3,000 appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Following its explosive rally in 2026, semiconductor giant Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) could still have substantial upside ahead, with a trading expert projecting the stock may surge toward $3,000 over the next few years. In a TradingView analysis published on May 11, technical analyst TradingShot argued that Micron is following a long-term chart structure similar to the company’s historic rally during the late 1980s and 1990s technology boom.  According to the analyst, the stock appears to be entering a temporary “pause phase” before another major breakout. MU stock price analysis chart. Source: TradingView The analysis noted that Micron has maintained a strong uptrend since rebounding from its April 2025 lows near the monthly 100-period moving average.  TradingShot said the current setup mirrors the company’s historic post-IPO advance, which featured repeated cycles of sharp ra

The post Ray Dalio Says Bitcoin Still Fails as a Safe-Haven Asset appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. He argued that Bitcoin’s transparent blockchain makes transactions traceable, which could limit its appeal as a reserve asset for governments and central banks. Dalio also pointed out that investors often sell Bitcoin during financial pressure, unlike gold, which has historically maintained its reputation as a store of value. Ray Dalio Warns Bitcoin Is Not Replacing Gold Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, recently argued that Bitcoin has not lived up to expectations as a safe-haven asset during periods of financial uncertainty. In a May 11 post, Dalio explained that while Bitcoin receives enormous global attention, it still falls short of gold when markets experience stress and volatility. According to Dalio, one of Bitcoin’s biggest weaknesses is its lack of privacy. He pointed out that transactions on the Bitcoin blockchain can be traced and monitored, which may reduce it

The post Web3 salaries fall to lowest level since 2021, Finbold data shows appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Web3 salaries have fallen sharply in 2026, hitting their lowest level in half a decade, and all that just a year after peaking at record highs in early 2025. As the latest Finbold analysis shows, the average Web3 worker in May 2026 earns around $138,000 a year – a steep 75.1% decline from the January 2025 peak of $553,000. Compared to, for example, December 2021 levels at around $205,000, salaries are down roughly 32.7%. In other words, the current figures reflect a sustained cooling trend, not a sudden shift. The uptick in early 2025 was one of the isolated incidents, comparable ones taking place in April, June, and December. Web3 salaries decline For further comparison, the average yearly salary during the period between December 2021 and May 2026 was around $239,000, meaning that those employed in the sector now earn 42% less than would be expected, looking at the numbers

The post Ethereum Price Outlook After Bitmine’s Massive 26,659 ETH Purchase appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Ethereum price remained under pressure as the broader crypto market traded cautiously over the past 24 hours. Bitcoin price hoveres above $81,000, while other major digital assets were in a sideways mode as activity was weak. Investors are also closely monitoring the Senate Banking Committee vote, which could affect the future of crypto regulation and stablecoins. Bitmine Acquires 26,659 ETH As Holdings Reach 5.2 Million Ethereum price has continued to lag the broader cryptocurrency market after dropping by 1.05% to $2,310 in the previous 24 hours. Bitmine Immersion Technologies announced another substantial investment in the Ethereum network that garnered investor interest despite the drop. Last week, the company unveiled that it purchased 26,659 ETH, raising its overall holding to 5,206,790 ETH. This amount equates to almost 4.31% of all Ethereum in circulation, further ce

The American Bankers Association (ABA) is pressing for big changes to the Clarity Act, claiming the crypto market structure bill could put bank deposits at risk of losing ground to stablecoins. Last week, the Senate Banking Committee announced it had scheduled a new markup session to consider the potential legislation. Over the weekend, ABA President […] The post Bank Lobbyists Strike Out Against Clarity Act, Say Bill Would Risk ‘Flight of Bank Deposits’ Into Payment Stablecoins appeared first on The Daily Hodl.

Former Goliath Ventures CEO Christopher Delgado has publicly apologized to investors while facing federal accusations that he operated a $328 million crypto Ponzi scheme tied to false investment promises and misuse of client funds. According to an interview aired Monday…