XRP Ledger's new proposal blocks the flash loan attacks costing DeFi hundreds of millions

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2026. May. 31. 02:30

XRP Ledger's new proposal blocks the flash loan attacks costing DeFi hundreds of millions A draft XRPL amendment notes that flash loan attacks are "structurally impossible" on the network because of how its transactions are built, an architectural quirk that has spared the chain from the exploit class that has cost Ethereum DeFi billions.

SEC sues Texas man over $12.3 million alleged crypto scheme built on fake AI trading bots

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2026. May. 30. 17:27

SEC sues Texas man over $12.3 million alleged crypto scheme built on fake AI trading bots Fuller allegedly diverted $6.2 million for personal use and $5.5M for Ponzi-like payments; only 3% of funds went to crypto trading.

U.S. says it seized about $1 billion in Iranian crypto as pressure campaign expands

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2026. May. 30. 15:50

U.S. says it seized about $1 billion in Iranian crypto as pressure campaign expands The seizure, falling under "Operation Economic Fury," aims to restrict Iran's access to overseas revenue, banking networks, and crypto infrastructure.

Wall Street’s trillion-dollar dilemma: Why AI-powered hackers are keeping big banks off the blockchain

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2026. May. 30. 15:00

Wall Street’s trillion-dollar dilemma: Why AI-powered hackers are keeping big banks off the blockchain CertiK CEO and co-founder Ronghui Gu says April was the worst month for DeFi in four years with exploits on 27 out of 30 days.

Hyperliquid could become a ‘financial services juggernaut’ as DeFi expands, says Grayscale

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2026. May. 30. 13:00

Hyperliquid could become a ‘financial services juggernaut’ as DeFi expands, says Grayscale The digital asset manager says Hyperliquid is emerging as a blockchain-based financial infrastructure platform with the potential to expand beyond crypto trading and challenge parts of traditional derivatives and exchange markets.

When the market is bad, we build: Inside Binance’s bold 2030 master plan

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2026. May. 30. 13:00

When the market is bad, we build: Inside Binance’s bold 2030 master plan Established crypto firms will merge with traditional finance, but neither Wall Street bankers nor corporate giants will take over the crypto industry, said Binance’s Head of VIP and Institutional, Catherine Chen.

XRP ETFs add $35 million as bitcoin and ether funds lost $2 billion in late May

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2026. May. 30. 11:35

XRP ETFs add $35 million as bitcoin and ether funds lost $2 billion in late May From May 20 to May 29, XRP funds took in $35 million while bitcoin and ether ETFs lost roughly $2 billion combined, with Ripple’s earlier reported XRP treasury plan still awaiting confirmation.

Ripple said to lead $1 billion XRP treasury raise: Report

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2026. May. 30. 11:35

Ripple said to lead $1 billion XRP treasury raise: Report The planned vehicle would be the largest XRP-focused digital asset treasury yet, even as investor appetite for token accumulation stocks has weakened after the recent crypto selloff.

Bitcoin, ether, XRP, dogecoin lag a nine-week stocks rally as ETF demand cools

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2026. May. 30. 05:41

Bitcoin, ether, XRP, dogecoin lag a nine-week stocks rally as ETF demand cools The S&P 500 posted its longest weekly winning streak since 2023 and Brent oil stabilized near $92 on US-Iran ceasefire hopes. The biggest cryptocurrencies still drifted lower, with Hyperliquid's HYPE the only major name to rally.

Bitcoin’s biggest quantum risk may not be wallet keys. An early investor fears something bigger

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2026. May. 30. 05:27

Bitcoin’s biggest quantum risk may not be wallet keys. An early investor fears something bigger Andrew Gault, the venture capitalist who funded the quantum hardware labs now threatening bitcoin, says the industry is looking in the wrong place. Google's own security team moved in the same direction in March.

‘The banks will not accept it’: Dimon escalates battle over stablecoin rewards in CLARITY Act debate

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2026. May. 29. 20:03

‘The banks will not accept it’: Dimon escalates battle over stablecoin rewards in CLARITY Act debate JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon criticized Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong and warned the current CLARITY Act framework could ultimately fail, as banks and crypto firms clash over whether stablecoin issuers should be allowed to offer yield-bearing rewards that resemble bank deposits.

U.S. regulator says 24/7 trading is great for crypto, may not be fit for other sectors

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2026. May. 29. 16:29

U.S. regulator says 24/7 trading is great for crypto, may not be fit for other sectors As the CFTC issued landmark approvals for crypto perpetual futures contracts, it explained in a related advisory that round-the-clock activity isn't right for all.

Mass deployment of AI agents is a disaster waiting to happen, says CertiK CEO

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2026. May. 29. 15:31

Mass deployment of AI agents is a disaster waiting to happen, says CertiK CEO Ronghui Gu shares tips on how to isolate AI agents while testing them so they do not have access to critical personal information or digital assets.

Clarity Act Risks Regulation Without Oversight, Brookings Fellow Says

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2026. May. 29. 15:14

Clarity Act Risks Regulation Without Oversight, Brookings Fellow Says As Congress weighs crypto legislation, Aaron Klein says the CFTC needs more resources, independence and coordination to oversee digital markets.

Live markets: Bitcoin shrugs off early decline, but two-month winning streak is in jeopardy

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2026. May. 29. 14:50

Live markets: Bitcoin shrugs off early decline, but two-month winning streak is in jeopardy A hopeful posting on Iran from President Trump helped erase morning losses.

U.S. CFTC opens crypto 'perp' door with first approvals at Kalshi, Coinbase

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2026. May. 29. 14:00

U.S. CFTC opens crypto 'perp' door with first approvals at Kalshi, Coinbase The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has now established a stance on how regulated U.S. firms can engage in crypto perpetual futures contracts.

U.S. CFTC opens crypto 'perp' door with first approval at Kalshi

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2026. May. 29. 14:00

U.S. CFTC opens crypto 'perp' door with first approval at Kalshi The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has now established a stance on how regulated U.S. firms can engage in crypto perpetual futures contracts.

What American crypto asset perpetuals mean for the future of crypto

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2026. May. 29. 14:00

What American crypto asset perpetuals mean for the future of crypto For years, one of the most significant crypto asset markets has existed entirely outside the United States. Today, that changes, explains CFTC Chairman Selig.

Paxos wins SEC approval to clear U.S. stocks on blockchain

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2026. May. 29. 12:28

Paxos wins SEC approval to clear U.S. stocks on blockchain Paxos new license positions it alongside legacy giants such as DTCC and makes it a compelling, more efficient alternative for traditional finance giants than legacy competitors.

Hyperliquid bigger than NASDAQ, says ICE CEO Jeffrey Sprecher

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2026. May. 29. 12:05

Hyperliquid bigger than NASDAQ, says ICE CEO Jeffrey Sprecher Sprecher saluted Hyperliquid's team, signaling deeper engagement between Wall Street incumbents and crypto-native rails.

Bitcoin ETF outflows reach record 9-day streak as investors pull $2.8 billion

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2026. May. 29. 10:38

Bitcoin ETF outflows reach record 9-day streak as investors pull $2.8 billion The longest run of withdrawals since U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs listed in January 2024 comes as bitcoin underperforms high-flying AI and semiconductor stocks.

Bitcoin ETF outflows reach record nine-day streak as investors pull $2.8 billion

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2026. May. 29. 10:38

Bitcoin ETF outflows reach record nine-day streak as investors pull $2.8 billion The longest run of withdrawals since U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs listed in January 2024 comes as bitcoin underperforms high-flying AI and semiconductor stocks.

Bitcoin slides to April lows as crypto diverges from record-chasing U.S. equities

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2026. May. 29. 10:29

Bitcoin slides to April lows as crypto diverges from record-chasing U.S. equities Bitcoin's failed breakout above $83,000 is looking increasingly like a bear market signal, even as S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures notch gains and approach all-time highs.

Kalshi follows CFTC in suing Minnesota over law criminalizing prediction markets

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2026. May. 29. 09:59

Kalshi follows CFTC in suing Minnesota over law criminalizing prediction markets The Governor of Minnesota signed into law a measure that, starting Aug. 1, makes it a crime to advertise and operate prediction market platforms across the state.

Strategy's STRC slips below $99 as Strive captures investor attention

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2026. May. 29. 09:10

Strategy's STRC slips below $99 as Strive captures investor attention STRC has struggled to maintain its $100 target price, while Strategy's reduced cash reserves and dividend obligations are drawing increased investor attention.

Solana, Sui and Aptos wallet data targeted in TrapDoor package attack

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2026. May. 29. 08:19

Solana, Sui and Aptos wallet data targeted in TrapDoor package attack The campaign targets crypto, DeFi, AI and security developers with fake tooling packages to steal wallets, SSH keys, GitHub tokens, cloud credentials and browser data.

OKX Ventures buys $53 million stake in Korea's Coinone exchange

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2026. May. 29. 06:07

OKX Ventures buys $53 million stake in Korea's Coinone exchange The crypto exchange's investment arm and Korea Investment & Securities will each invest KRW 80 billion ($53 million) as Coinone pushes into stablecoins and tokenized securities.

XRP rebounds above $1.30 after volume surge, but bears still control the bigger picture

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2026. May. 29. 05:01

XRP rebounds above $1.30 after volume surge, but bears still control the bigger picture XRP snapped a streak of lower lows on heavy buying, though the token remains stuck below major resistance levels that have capped every rally this year.

Bitcoin, ether little-changed despite record stocks, falling oil and easing war fears

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2026. May. 29. 04:41

Bitcoin, ether little-changed despite record stocks, falling oil and easing war fears Global stocks hit records and oil cracked on a tentative US-Iran ceasefire extension. Crypto stayed on the sidelines, with some analysts saying the next catalyst is regulatory, not geopolitical.

Bitcoin's record holder supply hides a buyer drought, CryptoQuant says

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2026. May. 29. 04:23

Bitcoin's record holder supply hides a buyer drought, CryptoQuant says A record high in long-term holder supply typically signals conviction. CryptoQuant says it reflects a shortage of new buyers, a view echoed by weakening ETF demand and bearish prediction market odds.

Calamos bets protected Bitcoin ETFs can outlast crypto market swings

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2026. May. 28. 22:03

Calamos bets protected Bitcoin ETFs can outlast crypto market swings As more than $1 billion exited spot Bitcoin ETFs last week, Calamos says investors are rotating into Bitcoin products with built-in downside protection.

Crypto trading firm FalconX confidentially files with SEC for IPO, hires bankers

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2026. May. 28. 19:53

Crypto trading firm FalconX confidentially files with SEC for IPO, hires bankers FalconX has hired Cantor and other bankers to advise on a potential IPO and confidentially filed draft paperwork with the SEC, though the listing is not expected until later this year amid volatile market conditions.

Why the Ethereum Foundation is suddenly again at the center of crypto’s culture war

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2026. May. 28. 19:09

Why the Ethereum Foundation is suddenly again at the center of crypto’s culture war In this week's edition of The Protocol Newsletter, we're diving deep into the institution that has been the main steward for the Ethereum blockchain, and why its been back in the spotlight.

Tether's U.S.-focused stablecoin grows over 500% in a month, but still lags main rivals

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2026. May. 28. 18:53

Tether's U.S.-focused stablecoin grows over 500% in a month, but still lags main rivals USAT's market cap jumped above $140 million in April, though it remains well behind Circle's USDC, PayPal's PYUSD and Ripple's RLUSD tokens.

Bitwise bets Hyperliquid could power future finance as HYPE ETFs gain traction

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2026. May. 28. 18:34

Bitwise bets Hyperliquid could power future finance as HYPE ETFs gain traction Bitwise says investor demand for Hyperliquid exposure is surging as new HYPE ETFs launch.

Hyperliquid's pre-IPO SpaceX contracts suffer 45% flash crash, liquidating $1.5 million

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2026. May. 28. 17:28

Hyperliquid's pre-IPO SpaceX contracts suffer 45% flash crash, liquidating $1.5 million A massive selloff in a SpaceX crypto token wiped out hundreds of retail traders in 30 minutes because the market lacked enough cash to absorb the shock.

Hyperliquid's pre-IPO SpaceX contracts suffers 45% flash crash, liquidating $1.5 million

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2026. May. 28. 17:28

Hyperliquid's pre-IPO SpaceX contracts suffers 45% flash crash, liquidating $1.5 million A massive selloff in a SpaceX crypto token wiped out hundreds of retail traders in 30 minutes because the market lacked enough cash to absorb the shock.

UniCredit warns Europe may struggle to contain crypto-bank crisis under MiCA rules

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2026. May. 28. 16:50

UniCredit warns Europe may struggle to contain crypto-bank crisis under MiCA rules EU deposit insurance (up to €100,000) may not absorb stress from large stablecoin reserve accounts, unlike the full protection offered by U.S. regulators.

Toddlers learn by falling: Why DeFi's $20 billion TVL drop is just a market stress-test

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2026. May. 28. 16:33

Toddlers learn by falling: Why DeFi's $20 billion TVL drop is just a market stress-test DeFi Technologies president Andrew Forson says the stablecoin layer is thriving, with more than $150 billion in U.S. Treasuries backing coins like USDT and USDC.

Sui blockchain suffers another network outage as transactions grind to a halt

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2026. May. 28. 16:11

Sui blockchain suffers another network outage as transactions grind to a halt This is the second time this year that the Sui network has suffered an outage.

Bitcoin pinned below $73,000 despite potential U.S.-Iran deal news

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2026. May. 28. 15:10

Bitcoin pinned below $73,000 despite potential U.S.-Iran deal news U.S. stocks and bonds, and the oil market are reacting positively to yet another purported peace agreement, but crypto markets remain under heavy pressure.

Crypto Long & Short: Asia’s regulated crypto future

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2026. May. 28. 15:00

Crypto Long & Short: Asia’s regulated crypto future Asia's adoption of crypto and stablecoins is driving regulated growth in payments and remittances. Learn how Singapore, Hong Kong, India, and Korea are leading the way.

A blockchain lottery plans to turn crypto gambling fees into Ethereum developer funding

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2026. May. 28. 15:00

A blockchain lottery plans to turn crypto gambling fees into Ethereum developer funding Decentralized lottery protocol Megapot is teaming up with Protocol Guild in what the firms describe as the crypto industry’s first programmable charity lottery.

Disciplined AI agents are the disruptor needed to break the exchange churn model

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2026. May. 28. 14:13

Disciplined AI agents are the disruptor needed to break the exchange churn model Programmable incentives that allow independent trading agents to earn only when portfolios rise will create a fairer market for retail customers, explains Naja.

Gemini taps SpaceXAI to build a personalized prediction markets feed

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2026. May. 28. 14:00

Gemini taps SpaceXAI to build a personalized prediction markets feed The new feature integrates SpaceXAI models to deliver real-time market intelligence, personalized signals and portfolio insights directly inside the Gemini app.

'Debasement trade’ falls out of favor as inflation fears cool, JPMorgan says

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2026. May. 28. 13:38

'Debasement trade’ falls out of favor as inflation fears cool, JPMorgan says Investors are abandoning bitcoin and gold, perhaps sensing a coming end to Middle East hostilities.

Asset manager Grayscale delays IPO plans as crypto listing boom loses steam

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2026. May. 28. 13:36

Asset manager Grayscale delays IPO plans as crypto listing boom loses steam Grayscale’s decision to delay its IPO highlights the growing caution across the crypto industry as volatile markets and weak investor demand weigh on public listing plans.

VanEck launches first U.S. spot BNB ETF on Nasdaq

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2026. May. 28. 13:36

VanEck launches first U.S. spot BNB ETF on Nasdaq The ETF offers investors BNB exposure through traditional brokerage accounts without requiring them to directly buy or store the token.

Bit Digital bought $20 million ETH for first time since October before 15% plunge

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2026. May. 28. 13:27

Bit Digital bought $20 million ETH for first time since October before 15% plunge The firm said it purchased 8,568 ether on May 11 at an average price of $2,334. Since then, ETH broke below $2,000, leaving the firm sitting at a $3 million unrealized loss.

What's next as hot money cycle has gone from crypto to gold to AI to memory

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2026. May. 28. 13:21

What's next as hot money cycle has gone from crypto to gold to AI to memory As bitcoin and gold momentum fades, investor flows are increasingly rotating into AI infrastructure, semiconductor and memory-related equities.

CoinDesk 20 performance update: Stellar (XLM) jumps 10.5% as nearly all assets fall

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2026. May. 28. 13:12

CoinDesk 20 performance update: Stellar (XLM) jumps 10.5% as nearly all assets fall NEAR Protocol (NEAR) declined 12.2% while Bitcoin Cash (BCH) dropped 12.1%, leading the index lower.

VanEck's tokenized fund lands on Euler as DeFi courts Wall Street institutions

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2026. May. 28. 11:58

VanEck's tokenized fund lands on Euler as DeFi courts Wall Street institutions DeFi protocols are increasingly adapting to host regulated, tokenized assets as tokenization is projected to bring trillions of dollars onchain.

Samsung units to buy $408 million stake in South Korea’s biggest crypto exchange

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2026. May. 28. 10:55

Samsung units to buy $408 million stake in South Korea’s biggest crypto exchange Samsung Securities is set to take a 2% stake in Dunamu, worth over $200 million, from affiliates of technology conglomerate Kakao.

Standard Chartered backs $4,000 ether as retail piles into the sub-$2,000 drop

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2026. May. 28. 10:48

Standard Chartered backs $4,000 ether as retail piles into the sub-$2,000 drop The bank says onchain metrics will pull the price back up, just as Amazon's stock price recovered after 2001. A retail dip-buying frenzy and a record futures short build say the bottom isn't in yet.

Bitcoin’s famous CME gaps are about to disappear, though three remain unresolved

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2026. May. 28. 10:47

Bitcoin’s famous CME gaps are about to disappear, though three remain unresolved The launch of round-the-clock bitcoin futures trading eliminates the long-standing CME weekend gap and marks another step toward fully integrated institutional crypto markets.

Crypto slides on Hormuz airstrikes as $897 million in long liquidations pile up

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2026. May. 28. 10:44

Crypto slides on Hormuz airstrikes as $897 million in long liquidations pile up BTC dropped to its lowest since April 13 and ETH broke below $2,000 as U.S. airstrikes stoked inflation concerns, wiping out nearly $900 million in leveraged longs.

White House reviews CFTC prediction-market rule as Trump backs federal control

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2026. May. 28. 08:57

White House reviews CFTC prediction-market rule as Trump backs federal control The proposal could shape how Kalshi, Polymarket, and other event-contract platforms operate as states challenge the CFTC’s authority.

Diverging trends: Ether slides below $2,000 while futures open interest hits record high of 16 million ETH

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2026. May. 28. 07:19

Diverging trends: Ether slides below $2,000 while futures open interest hits record high of 16 million ETH Ether drops below $2,000 amid heavy selling pressure, yet futures open interest hits a record high. This divergences suggests aggressive shorting.

BlackRock's bitcoin ETF sheds $528 million, the second-largest daily outflow on record

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2026. May. 28. 05:56

BlackRock's bitcoin ETF sheds $528 million, the second-largest daily outflow on record IBIT recorded its second-biggest single-day net outflow since launch on Wednesday, missing a January record by less than half a million dollars, as the Iran-driven sell-off pulled institutional money out of bitcoin.

Bitcoin could be heading much lower, fund manager warns as $150 billion Treasury operation nears

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2026. May. 28. 04:55

Bitcoin could be heading much lower, fund manager warns as $150 billion Treasury operation nears Fund manager Michael Kramer says a $150 billion liquidity drain from upcoming U.S. Treasury operations could push bitcoin sharply lower.

XRP drops 4% below $1.30 as heavy selling breaks key support zone

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2026. May. 28. 04:41

XRP drops 4% below $1.30 as heavy selling breaks key support zone XRP lost another major support level after high-volume selling accelerated late in the session, keeping focus on whether the months-long compression structure is now breaking lower.

Bitcoin drops below $73,000 as U.S. strikes on Iran spark $1 billion liquidations

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2026. May. 28. 04:25

Bitcoin drops below $73,000 as U.S. strikes on Iran spark $1 billion liquidations Crypto majors sold off 3% to 4% and nearly $1 billion in leveraged positions were wiped out after U.S. airstrikes on an Iranian military site near the Strait of Hormuz reignited the conflict markets had started to price out.

Bitcoin drops below $73,000 as US strikes on Iran spark $1 billion liquidations

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2026. May. 28. 04:25

Bitcoin drops below $73,000 as US strikes on Iran spark $1 billion liquidations Crypto majors sold off 3% to 4% and nearly $1 billion in leveraged positions were wiped out after U.S. airstrikes on an Iranian military site near the Strait of Hormuz reignited the conflict markets had started to price out.

U.S. CFTC files request to erase Gemini settlement that it no longer considers fair

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2026. May. 28. 01:12

U.S. CFTC files request to erase Gemini settlement that it no longer considers fair The regulator went back to analyze the 2022 case and decided that it wouldn't have been pursued under current management and practices.

Google engineer insider-traded search results on Polymarket, Feds allege

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2026. May. 27. 21:57

Google engineer insider-traded search results on Polymarket, Feds allege The charges mark the second major arrest over insider trading on a prediction market.

The crypto industry’s massive political war chest is starting to lean Republican ahead of midterms

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2026. May. 27. 21:24

The crypto industry’s massive political war chest is starting to lean Republican ahead of midterms As crypto world notches political wins in Texas and beyond, some of its emerging political action committees ditch bipartisan approach for a Republican focus.

Crypto cash backs potential new allies in Congress as industry's PAC presence widens

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2026. May. 27. 21:24

Crypto cash backs potential new allies in Congress as industry's PAC presence widens As crypto world notches political wins in Texas and beyond, some of its emerging political action committees ditch bipartisan approach for a Republican focus.

Wall Street gets new crypto rival after Texas bank completes regulatory pivot

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2026. May. 27. 19:09

Wall Street gets new crypto rival after Texas bank completes regulatory pivot By establishing a national charter under the executive branch, United Texas Bank said it intends to enable AI-driven payment rails to intercept global digital dollar volumes.

Elon Musk could become a top 5 corporate bitcoin holder if Tesla and SpaceX merge

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2026. May. 27. 18:04

Elon Musk could become a top 5 corporate bitcoin holder if Tesla and SpaceX merge CNBC reported Tuesday that Musk is discussing a merger between Tesla and SpaceX that would tie his tech empire closer together and instantly create the world’s fifth-largest corporate bitcoin treasury, worth $3.3 billion.

Crypto Long & Short: How the GENIUS Act repriced bitcoin's monetary premium

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2026. May. 27. 16:00

Crypto Long & Short: How the GENIUS Act repriced bitcoin's monetary premium In this week's Crypto Long & Short, Ravi Tanuku on why the GENIUS Act didn't just regulate stablecoins, it repriced Bitcoin's monetary premium. Then, Jesper Johansen on why looped ETH staking no longer needs a lending market.

BIS project finds tokenization could make cross-border payments faster, safer

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2026. May. 27. 15:45

BIS project finds tokenization could make cross-border payments faster, safer Project Agorá, backed by major central banks, will now move toward "real-value" testing to settle tokenized central bank money and bank deposits on blockchain rails.

Crypto IPOs could create massive $1 trillion market amid tokenization wave, Jefferies says

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2026. May. 27. 15:35

Crypto IPOs could create massive $1 trillion market amid tokenization wave, Jefferies says The Wall Street investment bank expects a wave of crypto and blockchain public listings over the next two years as institutional investors shift their focus from speculative trading to real-world financial infrastructure.

Block kicks off Cash App’s phased stablecoin roll out to its nearly 60 million users

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2026. May. 27. 14:26

Block kicks off Cash App’s phased stablecoin roll out to its nearly 60 million users An individual familiar with the matter told CoinDesk the stablecoin feature was rolled out to 25% of users already and by the end of the week, all users will have access.

A bipartisan bridge to the future: Why the Senate must finish the job on digital Assets

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2026. May. 27. 14:18

A bipartisan bridge to the future: Why the Senate must finish the job on digital Assets The Clarity Act’s recent markup proved that the momentum for regulation is there. It is imperative that Congress move the bill forward to establish rules this generation needs and a framework the next will inherit, urges Kim.

Robinhood is letting AI trade for you so you don't have to keep checking the markets

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2026. May. 27. 14:12

Robinhood is letting AI trade for you so you don't have to keep checking the markets Robinhood is bringing hedge fund-style automation to everyday investors by letting AI agents build portfolios, execute stock trades, and even go shopping using virtual credit cards.

DTCC plans to bring tokenized assets to Stellar in latest Wall Street blockchain push

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2026. May. 27. 14:03

DTCC plans to bring tokenized assets to Stellar in latest Wall Street blockchain push The U.S. market infrastructure giant targets connecting tokenized stocks, ETFs and Treasuries to Stellar in the first half of 2027.

Crypto’s biggest exchanges back push for token disclosure standards as industry courts institutional capital

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2026. May. 27. 14:00

Crypto’s biggest exchanges back push for token disclosure standards as industry courts institutional capital More than 40 crypto firms, including rival exchanges Coinbase and Kraken, are backing a Blockworks-led framework aimed at bringing stock market-style disclosures to token markets.

Banca Sella gets green light to provide crypto services to customers in Italian first

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2026. May. 27. 13:43

Banca Sella gets green light to provide crypto services to customers in Italian first The fintech-forward private bank said it is the first Italian lender to get Bank of Italy approval under MiCA to offer digital asset custody and transfers.

Major crypto exchanges increase transfer scrutiny with HTX over UK sanctions

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2026. May. 27. 13:37

Major crypto exchanges increase transfer scrutiny with HTX over UK sanctions The UK sanctioned crypto exchange HTX due to alleged ties to Russian sanctions evasion networks and illicit financial activity.

CoinDesk 20 performance update: Internet Computer (ICP) Jumps 9.8%

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2026. May. 27. 13:20

CoinDesk 20 performance update: Internet Computer (ICP) Jumps 9.8% Stellar (XLM), up 1.7%, joined Internet Computer (ICP) as a top performer.

Mastercard secures New York BitLicense to support stablecoin and digital payment infrastructure

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2026. May. 27. 13:15

Mastercard secures New York BitLicense to support stablecoin and digital payment infrastructure The payments giant said the approval supports its push into stablecoins and blockchain-based settlement infrastructure.

Solana DEX Orca launches new marketplace for tokenized real-world assets

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2026. May. 27. 13:00

Solana DEX Orca launches new marketplace for tokenized real-world assets The launch comes as crypto companies increasingly focus on tokenizing traditional financial assets, a market many in the industry see as a major growth opportunity.

Live markets: bitcoin slides to new monthly low below $75,000 on report of strikes against Iran

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2026. May. 27. 12:44

Live markets: bitcoin slides to new monthly low below $75,000 on report of strikes against Iran Memory chip stocks are attracting capital and attention, with crypto markets settling into apathy.

Live markets: bitcoin sentiment in 'absolute gutter' as price slips below $75,000

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2026. May. 27. 12:44

Live markets: bitcoin sentiment in 'absolute gutter' as price slips below $75,000 Memory chip stocks are attracting capital and attention, with crypto markets settling into apathy.

Live markets: Bitcoin remains under pressure as Korea's SK Hynix joins Micron in $1 trillion club

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2026. May. 27. 12:44

Live markets: Bitcoin remains under pressure as Korea's SK Hynix joins Micron in $1 trillion club Memory chip stocks are attracting capital and attention as crypto markets settle into apathy.

Bitcoin gauge tracking selling pressure moves into 'high-risk' zone as ETF demand slumps

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2026. May. 27. 12:25

Bitcoin gauge tracking selling pressure moves into 'high-risk' zone as ETF demand slumps U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs have accumulated a net 4,500 BTC since the start of 2026, with May reversing the buying pattern that built through March and April, per Swissblock data.

Kraken unveils Bitcoin Vault, expanding yield push for BTC holders

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2026. May. 27. 12:00

Kraken unveils Bitcoin Vault, expanding yield push for BTC holders The new earn product lets users generate BTC-denominated rewards through DeFi strategies while keeping exposure to bitcoin’s price.

Singapore charges former Hodlnaut CEO Zhu Juntao over Terra collapse claims

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2026. May. 27. 11:51

Singapore charges former Hodlnaut CEO Zhu Juntao over Terra collapse claims Zhu allegedly directed staff to publish false claims that Hodlnaut had no direct exposure to the TerraUSD collapse on Telegram and in customer emails.

SoFi brings bank-issued stablecoin to 15 million users in crypto push

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2026. May. 27. 11:00

SoFi brings bank-issued stablecoin to 15 million users in crypto push The fintech platform says its dollar-backed stablecoin will let members trade, transfer and eventually earn yield through its banking app.

Bitcoin clings to $75,000 support as bear market signals resurface

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2026. May. 27. 10:54

Bitcoin clings to $75,000 support as bear market signals resurface Bitcoin hovered below Tom Lee's $76,000 bull-market threshold while hyperliquid and monero bucked broader crypto weakness.

Crypto exchange HTX rejects U.K. sanction allegations, says it refused ruble stablecoin listing

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2026. May. 27. 09:58

Crypto exchange HTX rejects U.K. sanction allegations, says it refused ruble stablecoin listing U.K. authorities sanctioned HTX, saying there were "reasonable grounds to suspect" the crypto exchange was helping Russia by cooperating with ruble stablecoin A7A5.

IREN shares jumps on $1.6 billion Dell deal to expand AI cloud business

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2026. May. 27. 09:47

IREN shares jumps on $1.6 billion Dell deal to expand AI cloud business The Dell agreement will support IREN’s expanding AI cloud business and boost projected annualized revenue to $4.4 billion by 2027.

Bitcoin drops to 13th largest asset as capital flees to AI and precious metals

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2026. May. 27. 09:12

Bitcoin drops to 13th largest asset as capital flees to AI and precious metals Bitcoin’s weak 2026 performance has coincided with sharp gains in metals and semiconductor giants, raising concerns that the cryptocurrency could continue losing ground.

DeFi isn't safe anymore because AI is becoming 'superhuman' at hacking, security chief warns

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2026. May. 27. 08:51

DeFi isn't safe anymore because AI is becoming 'superhuman' at hacking, security chief warns As hacks pile up and DeFi TVL falls fast, one of crypto's top security executives says AI coding agents have made smart contracts fatally vulnerable.

Whale alert: Someone dumped $1.29 billion of BlackRock's bitcoin ETF in a dark pool trade

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2026. May. 27. 08:40

Whale alert: Someone dumped $1.29 billion of BlackRock's bitcoin ETF in a dark pool trade The big sale happened amid a broader continued exodus from U.S.-listed spot bitcoin ETFs.