The post Asentum Unveils Post-Quantum Blockchain Testnet, Introducing a New Foundation for Secure and Accessible On-Chain Systems appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News May 2026 — Asentum today announced the successful launch of its public testnet, marking the debut of a Layer-1 blockchain built from the ground up with post-quantum cryptography, native JavaScript smart contracts, and a validator system designed for real-world participation. Asentum is a new blockchain architecture that rethinks the assumptions underlying current networks. Rather than …

The post ZachXBT Helps Freeze $41.5 Million After $150 Million Crypto Ponzi Scheme Collapses appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News A crypto Ponzi scheme operating under the names DSJ Exchange and BG Wealth Sharing collapsed last week, with on-chain investigator ZachXBT estimating total losses exceed $150 million. The scheme had been running since 2025 and accumulated thousands of victims before falling apart. Between April 27 and May 3, operators moved more than $92 million in …

The post Telegram-Based P2E Tokens CATI, HMSTR, and NOT On Fire as TON Fees Collapses appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Just when Telegram-based Play-to-Earn (P2E) tokens looked completely written off, they’re suddenly back from the dead and moved fast. The trigger today? A sharp 6x drop in TON blockchain fees, now sitting near zero, per Pavel Durov CEO and founder of Telegram. That single shift flipped sentiment overnight, dragging the entire ecosystem along for the …

The post a16z Crypto Raises $2.2B appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Andreessen Horowitz’s crypto arm has raised $2.2 billion for its fifth fund, bringing total commitments across all funds to $9.8 billion. The firm said crypto is moving into a more mature phase driven by real-world use cases like stablecoins, on-chain lending, and blockchain-based capital markets. Partners highlighted long-term infrastructure growth supported by evolving regulation, including …

The post Bitcoin Price Prediction: CEO Maps the Road to $92,000 Next appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Bitcoin crossed back above $81,000 Monday, reclaiming a level it had not seen in four months and extending a recovery that has added nearly $500 billion to the total crypto market capitalisation since the US-Iran war began.  The move was accompanied by liquidation of short positions, with bearish traders caught offside as price pushed through …

The post Algorand Price Climbs 7% as Accumulation Strengthens: What Comes Next? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Algorand price has climbed 7% in the last 24 hours, extending its recovery as ALGO price holds firm within an accumulation range formed after its earlier downtrend break. The move signals growing buyer interest, with structure tightening beneath resistance. With ALGO price now approaching the $0.1200 breakout level, the key question is: Can this momentum …

The post Kraken Partners With MoneyGram for Global Crypto Cashouts appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Kraken has teamed up with MoneyGram to let users cash out crypto at nearly 500,000 locations in over 100 countries. Co CEO Arjun Sethi said it targets users in volatile markets who use crypto for savings and payments. The partnership strengthens Kraken’s global off-ramp system and improves access to local fiat. It also supports the …

The post Crypto Layoffs: Why Coinbase & Other Crypto Firms Cutting Jobs In 2026? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The crypto layoffs wave isn’t slowing down it’s accelerating in 2026, and this time it’s not just about market cycles. It’s about survival in an AI-driven world. In early May 2026, major firms are cutting deep, trimming teams, and quietly admitting that fewer humans can now do a lot more work and Coinbase joined the …

The post RippleX Engineering Head Says XRP Ledger Must Be Quantum Ready Before 2030 appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The crypto industry has long treated 2030 as the planning horizon for quantum readiness. Ayo Akinyele, Head of Engineering at RippleX, says that the window may no longer be wide enough. Speaking in a recent interview, Akinyele acknowledged that the standard guidance has been to prepare for 2030 as the point by which blockchain networks …

The post Clarity Act News: May Markup Confirmed as Stablecoin Compromise Clears the Last Major Hurdle appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News After months of stalling, the Clarity Act is finally moving. Senators Thom Tillis and Angela Alsobrooks released a stablecoin yield compromise late last week that effectively clears the path for a Senate Banking Committee markup. Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott confirmed the markup is happening in May.  What the Banks Got and What They …