Lyrie Completes $2 Million Preseed Round to Build the Security Layer for the AI Agent Era

Finance  Lyrie Completes $2 Million Preseed Round to Build the Security Layer for the AI Agent Era  Lyrie.ai, the autonomous cybersecurity platform developed by OTT Cybersecurity LLC, today announced the completion of a $2 million pre-seed funding round and the company‘s official exit from stealth. The raise will support continued platform development, security research team expansion, and the operationalization of the Agent Trust Protocol across Lyrie’s platform and partner ecosystem.  The company is preparing a Series A round to scale deployment across enterprise and government markets.  The Market Moment  Enterprise and government organizations are deploying autonomous AI agents at a pace that has outrun every existing security framework. These agents read mail, write code, execute transactions, sign contracts, and operate across sensitive systems with broad access and limited oversight. The question of who those agents are, what they are authorized to do, and whether they have been compromised has gone unanswered.  Lyrie was built to answer it.  “The agentic AI economy is being built right now, and it is being built without a security foundation. Every AI agent on the internet today is effectively anonymous. No identity verification, no scope enforcement, no tamper detection. We built the infrastructure that changes that — and we built it as

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Ethereum Price Prediction: Is ETH Preparing for a Massive Breakout in May?

Ethereum  Ethereum Price Prediction: Is ETH Preparing for a Massive Breakout in May?  The post Ethereum Price Prediction: Is ETH Preparing for a Massive Breakout in May? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News  After rebounding from local lows near $2,275, the Ethereum price climbed above $2,375 and is currently consolidating within a narrow range. While the broader crypto market has turned bullish with the Bitcoin price reclaiming levels above $82,000, ETH continues to trade below a crucial resistance zone near $2,400. Despite the consolidation, both on-chain and derivatives data suggest growing market strength, reinforcing the bullish outlook for Ethereum.  ETH is currently trading around $2,326, while trading volume has surged by more than 103%, signaling rising trader participation and renewed market interest. Increasing open interest, stable network activity, and growing ETH staking levels further indicate that Ethereum may be entering a strong accumulation phase ahead of a larger move.  Although the Ethereum price still faces strong resistance near $2,400–$2,500, the broader market structure suggests the token could be preparing for its next major rally. If buyers manage to push ETH above these key levels, bullish momentum may accelerate, reviving hopes of a recovery toward the $3,000 milestone in the coming weeks.  Ethereum Price Analysis: Open Interest

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Ethereum Analyst Sets $24,000 Full Parabolic Target, Here’s The Roadmap

Ethereum  Ethereum Analyst Sets $24,000 Full Parabolic Target, Heres The Roadmap  A crypto analyst has just predicted multiple bullish price targets for Ethereum (ETH), but expecting a major dip to critical support levels first before a sharp rally toward $6,000. From there, he outlines a roadmap to much higher targets, with $24,000 set as the ultimate parabolic zone. The analyst has based his bullish projections on the likelihood that Ethereum can break out of a crucial multi-year channel and advance with strong momentum.  Analyst Forecasts Ethereum Price Target Of $1,700 To $6,000  Celal Kucuker, a crypto analyst on X, presented a new bullish outlook for Ethereum on May 9, outlining a steady long-term roadmap to an ultimate target above $24,000. Before this projected bullish run begins, the analyst predicts a potential drop to a price level he calls Ethereums “mega support zone.”  Kucuker has set this critical support at $1,760-$1,800, likely expecting ETH to decline to this level and form a strong enough base to set the stage for a potential new bull rally. From this area, the analyst predicts that Ethereum could reverse sharply and potentially experience its first major breakout level around $4,800, about 3% away from reclaiming its all-time high above $4,900

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Circle (CRCL) beats earnings estimates but misses on revenue amid $222 million Arc raise

Circle, issuer of the worlds second-largest stablecoin, USDC, posted estimate-beating first-quarter earnings as revenue rose 20% and it raised $222 million for its Arc blockchain network in a presale of the ARC token.  Earnings per share (EPS) of 21 cents beat analyst estimates of 17 cents, while revenue rose 20% to a less-than-forecast $694 million. Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (Ebitda) grew 24% from a year earlier to $151 million, the New York-based company reported.  USDC onchain transaction volume jumped over 260% from the year-earlier quarter to $21.5 trillion, and USDC in circulation increased 28% to $77 billion.  The ARC token presale values the project at $3 billion. The fundraising round included investment from a mix of Wall Street heavyweights and crypto-native firms, including BlackRock, Apollo Funds, a16z crypto, ARK Invest, CoinDesks parent company Bullish, Haun Ventures, Intercontinental Exchange and Standard Chartered Ventures.  The fundraising marks Circles most ambitious expansion beyond USDC and payments infrastructure, pushing the stablecoin issuer deeper into the race to build blockchain infrastructure for institutional finance.  Circle also published the Arc whitepaper on Monday, outlining ARC as a “native coordination asset” designed to support governance, validator security and network operations across the chain.  Arc, which began testing in October,

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Iran demands US war reparations and sovereignty over Strait of Hormuz in peace talks

Tech  Iran demands US war reparations and sovereignty over Strait of Hormuz in peace talks  Iran has thrown a diplomatic grenade into the middle of peace negotiations with the United States. Rather than accept a 15-point ceasefire proposal from Washington, Tehran countered with its own list of demands: war reparations from the US and Israel, formal recognition of Iranian sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz, sanctions relief, and the release of frozen assets.  The ceasefire plan was dismissed by Iranian officials as tantamount to “surrender.”  Whats actually happening on the ground  The current crisis traces back to US and Israeli strikes on February 28, 2026. In response, Iran took the dramatic step of blocking the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway through which roughly 20% of the worlds oil supply passes on any given day.  Iran has since established a regulatory authority to oversee vessel traffic through the strait.  Iranian officials have been explicit that they want “tangible benefits” from any deal, not symbolic gestures or vague promises of future diplomatic engagement.  Global oil prices have surged in response to the blockade. Inflation concerns are mounting again.  Prediction markets are not optimistic  Odds for an Iran uranium surrender by April 30 have fallen to 45.4%. That number was higher before

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SUI Climbs 31% as Utility Plays Take Over CoinGecko This Week

Sui (SUI) jumped roughly 31% over 24 hours on Sunday, lifting it onto CoinGeckos trending coins list alongside Sweat Economy (SWEAT) and Zano (ZANO) and reviving talk of a fresh altcoin narrative.  The high-throughput Layer 1 reclaimed ground above $1.40, according to analytics tracker CoinsLytic, while the simultaneous appearance of a fitness token and a privacy-by-default chain in the same bracket caught traders attention.  A 31% Rally Puts SUI Back in Focus  Several accounts logged the move within hours. Trader Ivan Liljeqvist captured the mood for short-term participants in a Sunday post.  “SUI up almost 30% since flipping bull on the hourly time frame Last 7-10 days is a paradise for short-term day traders grinding lower timeframes in altcoins,” he wrote.  The rally extends an advance that lifted SUI more than 38% earlier in 2026. Analysts flag a clean break above the $1 zone, naming $3 and $10 as longer-term targets.  $SUI broke above the $1 zone and is up more than 11% in the last 24 hours ????  Next targets are $3 and $10 ???? pic.twitter.com/l4A3FE1Hnq  — Sui Insiders???? (@SuiInsiders) May 10, 2026  SWEAT and ZANO Point to a Different Kind of Demand  The mix of names alongside SUI is what has drawn wider attention. CoinGecko noted the trio

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Michael Saylor Pushes STRC as Lower-Volatility Alternative to BTC and MSTR

Dividend Proposal Puts STRC Payment Design in Focus  Strategy is also proposing a change to STRCs dividend schedule. Instead of one monthly payment, the company wants to pay twice a month, on the 15th and at the end of the month. The annual dividend amount would not change. Each payment would be smaller, but payments would arrive more often. That proposal targets trading behavior around dividend dates. Strategy said the shift is designed to stabilize price, dampen cyclicality, drive , and grow demand. If approved, the new cadence would begin with a June 30 record date and a July 15 payment date. Nasdaq timing rules limit how frequently payments can be made.  Saylor wrote:  “STRC is a passenger jet. is a fighter jet. MSTR is a rocket ship.”  The company‘s live dashboard shows holdings of 818,334 , representing about 3.9% of bitcoin’s fixed 21 million supply. That BTC reserve sits behind Saylor‘s broader STRC pitch around income, liquidity, and preferred equity financing. His posts separate STRC from BTC and MSTR by presenting it as the credit layer inside Strategy’s BTC-centered capital structure.

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Cerebras Systems raises IPO price range amid massive oversubscription for AI chipmaker

Tech  Cerebras Systems raises IPO price range amid massive oversubscription for AI chipmaker  Cerebras Systems, the AI chipmaker that has spent years positioning itself as the anti-Nvidia, is finding out just how hungry Wall Street is for that pitch. The company has raised its IPO price range due to overwhelming investor demand, with the offering reportedly oversubscribed by more than 20 times.  Orders have exceeded $10 billion for the deal, which originally targeted a price range of $115 to $125 per share. That range was bumped to $125 to $135 as of May 8, with strong indications that pricing could climb even higher before shares begin trading on Nasdaq under the ticker CBRS.  The numbers behind the frenzy  Cerebras plans to sell 28 million shares, aiming to raise up to $3.5 billion in what would be one of the largest tech IPOs in recent memory. To put that in perspective, the company is trying to raise roughly the same amount that Arm Holdings pulled in during its blockbuster 2023 listing.  The company has also secured an $850 million credit facility, capital earmarked for expanding its data center footprint and deepening partnerships with major AI players.  Those partnerships are a key part of the bull case. Cerebras has

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Federal Reserves Jerome Powell defends central bank independence amid Trump pressure

Tech  Federal Reserves Jerome Powell defends central bank independence amid Trump pressure  Jerome Powell isn‘t going quietly. The Federal Reserve chair, whose term atop the central bank expires on May 15, 2026, intends to remain on the Fed’s Board of Governors until at least 2028. Its a deliberate act of institutional defiance aimed squarely at President Donald Trump, who has spent the better part of two administrations trying to bend the Fed to his will.  The Powell-Trump conflict, explained  During Trump‘s first term, the president openly lambasted Powell for refusing to slash interest rates aggressively enough. Trump has since threatened to fire Powell outright and initiated Department of Justice probes targeting the Fed’s leadership. Those efforts culminated in an 8-4 split decision on interest rates in early 2026, a vote that revealed deep fractures within the central bank itself.  The conflict has now reached the Supreme Court. The justices are currently hearing a case concerning the dismissal of Fed Governor Lisa Cook, with Powell himself participating in the legal defense of the Feds autonomy. The outcome of that case could redefine the legal boundaries of presidential power over independent agencies.  Powells decision to stay on the board past his chairmanship means he retains a vote on

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Internet Pro: Inside Iran’s Controversial New Two-Tiered Web System

Nonetheless, the measure has given rise to a new two-tiered system for accessing the internet, with some supporters receiving unfiltered access to international sites. The Iranian general population, meanwhile, remains relegated to a small subset of the internet.  The system, called Internet Pro, has exorbitant prices that leave most Iranians out of its reach, relegating them to virtual private networks (VPNs) and other, more dangerous methods as alternatives. Starlink is also present, but there have been reports of a death tied to the arrest of a citizen due to its use.  Nonetheless, not all agree with this outcome. Communications Minister Sattar Hashemi has expressed opposition to the Internet Pro system, declaring that “tiered internet or a ‘whitelist’ system has no validity,” and that Internet Pro has been misused. Hardliners, including Mohammad Amin Aghamiri, in charge of the governing cyberspace authority, support the policy.  The costs of these internet disruptions rise to $250 million and approach $3 billion daily when accounting for disruptions affecting banks and companies, per Mahdi Ghodsi, an Iranian economist. Layoffs have also risen, with the blockade estimated to result in the loss of two million jobs, affecting nearly 8 million families and hitting Irans internal economic system heavily.

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