The Best Performing Cryptocurrencies Of The Month
Unibase posted the highest gains among the top crypto gainers over the last month. It rose 773% to trade at $0.2113 with a market cap of $528 million, according to CoinMarketCap data as of mi
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Sui Goes Institutional with Launch of Sui Spheres
Sui Network (@SuiNetwork), incubated by Mysten Labs (@Mysten_Labs), unveiled Sui Spheres on May 14, controlled execution environments built for banks, asset managers, and enterprises that nee
What Is Unibase (UB) Crypto, How It Works
Unibase (UB) is a high-performance decentralized AI memory layer that gives autonomous AI agents persistent long-term memory and cross-platform interoperability. It solves a core issue in cur
Bitcoin Price Analysis And Expert Predictions
Bitcoin has traded in a tight range around $80,000 to $82,000 as of mid-May 2026. After reclaiming the $80,000 level early in the month, the price has consolidated following a recovery from l
South Korean Banking Giant Buys $670M Stake in Upbit Exchange
Hana Bank has agreed to buy a 6.55% stake in Dunamu, the operator of Upbit (@Official_Upbit), for about 1 trillion won, or roughly $670 million. The deal, approved by Hana's board on Friday,
Chainlink Recent Collaborations and Updates
Chainlink recorded multiple institutional integrations and DeFi migrations this month. These updates expanded its use in collateral management, tokenized assets, regulatory compliance, and se
How Polkadot's Parachain Model Works and Why It Differs From Layer 2s
Polkadot's parachain model is not a Layer-2 scaling solution. A parachain is a specialized blockchain that connects to the Polkadot relay chain, benefiting from shared security, interoperabil
Vitalik: Security and Privacy on Ethereum must be Normal
@VitalikButerin has drawn fresh attention to the Kohaku Initiative, a year-long development effort led by @kassandraETH and @ncsgy that is rebuilding how users interact with the @ethereum net
Coinbase ships Base MCP, plugging agents directly into the Base network
@base has launched Base MCP, a Model Context Protocol server that lets AI agents connect directly to a user's Base Account and act onchain. Once connected, an agent can swap tokens, execute t
Ethereum's Success May No Longer Benefit ETH Holders
David Hoffman, co-founder of the influential crypto media platform Bankless, has publicly disclosed that he sold his entire $ETH position, a move that drew wide attention given his long-stand
Coinbase’s Base gives AI agents new crypto wallet powers
Base has launched Base MCP, a new tool that connects Base Accounts to AI agents and lets users manage crypto actions through chat. Summary Base MCP lets AI agents swap, transfer, and track wa
Binance to Temporarily Halt Base Network Deposits and Withdrawals for Upgrade
BitcoinWorld Binance to Temporarily Halt Base Network Deposits and Withdrawals for Upgrade Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has announced a temporary su