2026. May. 31. 02:30
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. 2026. May. 30. 17:27
Fuller allegedly diverted $6.2 million for personal use and $5.5M for Ponzi-like payments; only 3% of funds went to crypto trading. 2026. May. 30. 15:50
The seizure, falling under "Operation Economic Fury," aims to restrict Iran's access to overseas revenue, banking networks, and crypto infrastructure. 2026. May. 30. 15:00
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. 2026. May. 30. 13:00
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. 2026. May. 30. 13:00
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. 2026. May. 30. 11:35
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. 2026. May. 30. 11:35
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. 2026. May. 30. 05:41
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. 2026. May. 30. 05:27
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. 2026. May. 29. 20:03
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. 2026. May. 29. 16:29
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. 2026. May. 29. 15:31
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. 2026. May. 29. 15:14
As Congress weighs crypto legislation, Aaron Klein says the CFTC needs more resources, independence and coordination to oversee digital markets. 2026. May. 29. 14:50
A hopeful posting on Iran from President Trump helped erase morning losses. 2026. May. 29. 14:00
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has now established a stance on how regulated U.S. firms can engage in crypto perpetual futures contracts. 2026. May. 29. 14:00
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has now established a stance on how regulated U.S. firms can engage in crypto perpetual futures contracts. 2026. May. 29. 14:00
For years, one of the most significant crypto asset markets has existed entirely outside the United States. Today, that changes, explains CFTC Chairman Selig. 2026. May. 29. 13:15
Internet Computer (ICP), down 3.8%, was also an underperformer. 2026. May. 29. 12:28
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.
2026. May. 29. 12:05
Sprecher saluted Hyperliquid's team, signaling deeper engagement between Wall Street incumbents and crypto-native rails. 2026. May. 29. 11:15
Your day-ahead look for May 29, 2026 2026. May. 29. 10:38
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. 2026. May. 29. 10:38
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. 2026. May. 29. 10:29
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. 2026. May. 29. 09:59
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.
2026. May. 29. 09:10
STRC has struggled to maintain its $100 target price, while Strategy's reduced cash reserves and dividend obligations are drawing increased investor attention. 2026. May. 29. 08:19
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. 2026. May. 29. 06:07
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. 2026. May. 29. 05:01
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. 2026. May. 29. 04:41
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. 2026. May. 29. 04:23
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. 2026. May. 28. 22:03
As more than $1 billion exited spot Bitcoin ETFs last week, Calamos says investors are rotating into Bitcoin products with built-in downside protection. 2026. May. 28. 19:53
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. 2026. May. 28. 19:09
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. 2026. May. 28. 18:53
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. 2026. May. 28. 18:34
Bitwise says investor demand for Hyperliquid exposure is surging as new HYPE ETFs launch. 2026. May. 28. 17:28
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. 2026. May. 28. 17:28
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. 2026. May. 28. 16:50
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. 2026. May. 28. 16:33
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. 2026. May. 28. 16:11
This is the second time this year that the Sui network has suffered an outage. 2026. May. 28. 15:10
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. 2026. May. 28. 15:00
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. 2026. May. 28. 15:00
Decentralized lottery protocol Megapot is teaming up with Protocol Guild in what the firms describe as the crypto industry’s first programmable charity lottery.
2026. May. 28. 14:13
Programmable incentives that allow independent trading agents to earn only when portfolios rise will create a fairer market for retail customers, explains Naja.
2026. May. 28. 14:00
The new feature integrates SpaceXAI models to deliver real-time market intelligence, personalized signals and portfolio insights directly inside the Gemini app. 2026. May. 28. 13:38
Investors are abandoning bitcoin and gold, perhaps sensing a coming end to Middle East hostilities. 2026. May. 28. 13:36
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. 2026. May. 28. 13:36
The ETF offers investors BNB exposure through traditional brokerage accounts without requiring them to directly buy or store the token. 2026. May. 28. 13:27
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. 2026. May. 28. 13:21
As bitcoin and gold momentum fades, investor flows are increasingly rotating into AI infrastructure, semiconductor and memory-related equities. 2026. May. 28. 13:12
NEAR Protocol (NEAR) declined 12.2% while Bitcoin Cash (BCH) dropped 12.1%, leading the index lower. 2026. May. 28. 11:58
DeFi protocols are increasingly adapting to host regulated, tokenized assets as tokenization is projected to bring trillions of dollars onchain. 2026. May. 28. 11:28
Your day-ahead look for May 28, 2026 2026. May. 28. 10:55
Samsung Securities is set to take a 2% stake in Dunamu, worth over $200 million, from affiliates of technology conglomerate Kakao. 2026. May. 28. 10:48
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. 2026. May. 28. 10:47
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. 2026. May. 28. 10:44
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. 2026. May. 28. 08:57
The proposal could shape how Kalshi, Polymarket, and other event-contract platforms operate as states challenge the CFTC’s authority. 2026. May. 28. 07:19
Ether drops below $2,000 amid heavy selling pressure, yet futures open interest hits a record high. This divergences suggests aggressive shorting.
2026. May. 28. 05:56
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. 2026. May. 28. 04:55
Fund manager Michael Kramer says a $150 billion liquidity drain from upcoming U.S. Treasury operations could push bitcoin sharply lower.
2026. May. 28. 04:41
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. 2026. May. 28. 04:25
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.
2026. May. 28. 04:25
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.
2026. May. 28. 01:12
The regulator went back to analyze the 2022 case and decided that it wouldn't have been pursued under current management and practices. 2026. May. 27. 21:57
The charges mark the second major arrest over insider trading on a prediction market. 2026. May. 27. 21:24
As crypto world notches political wins in Texas and beyond, some of its emerging political action committees ditch bipartisan approach for a Republican focus. 2026. May. 27. 21:24
As crypto world notches political wins in Texas and beyond, some of its emerging political action committees ditch bipartisan approach for a Republican focus. 2026. May. 27. 19:09
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. 2026. May. 27. 18:04
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. 2026. May. 27. 16:00
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. 2026. May. 27. 15:45
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. 2026. May. 27. 15:35
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. 2026. May. 27. 14:26
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. 2026. May. 27. 14:18
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. 2026. May. 27. 14:12
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. 2026. May. 27. 14:03
The U.S. market infrastructure giant targets connecting tokenized stocks, ETFs and Treasuries to Stellar in the first half of 2027. 2026. May. 27. 14:00
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. 2026. May. 27. 13:43
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.
2026. May. 27. 13:37
The UK sanctioned crypto exchange HTX due to alleged ties to Russian sanctions evasion networks and illicit financial activity. 2026. May. 27. 13:20
Stellar (XLM), up 1.7%, joined Internet Computer (ICP) as a top performer. 2026. May. 27. 13:15
The payments giant said the approval supports its push into stablecoins and blockchain-based settlement infrastructure. 2026. May. 27. 13:00
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. 2026. May. 27. 12:44
Memory chip stocks are attracting capital and attention, with crypto markets settling into apathy. 2026. May. 27. 12:44
Memory chip stocks are attracting capital and attention, with crypto markets settling into apathy. 2026. May. 27. 12:44
Memory chip stocks are attracting capital and attention as crypto markets settle into apathy. 2026. May. 27. 12:25
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. 2026. May. 27. 12:00
The new earn product lets users generate BTC-denominated rewards through DeFi strategies while keeping exposure to bitcoin’s price. 2026. May. 27. 11:51
Zhu allegedly directed staff to publish false claims that Hodlnaut had no direct exposure to the TerraUSD collapse on Telegram and in customer emails. 2026. May. 27. 11:34
Your day-ahead look for May 27, 2026 2026. May. 27. 11:34
Your day-ahead look for May 27, 2026 2026. May. 27. 11:00
The fintech platform says its dollar-backed stablecoin will let members trade, transfer and eventually earn yield through its banking app. 2026. May. 27. 10:54
Bitcoin hovered below Tom Lee's $76,000 bull-market threshold while hyperliquid and monero bucked broader crypto weakness. 2026. May. 27. 09:58
U.K. authorities sanctioned HTX, saying there were "reasonable grounds to suspect" the crypto exchange was helping Russia by cooperating with ruble stablecoin A7A5.
2026. May. 27. 09:47
The Dell agreement will support IREN’s expanding AI cloud business and boost projected annualized revenue to $4.4 billion by 2027. 2026. May. 27. 09:12
Bitcoin’s weak 2026 performance has coincided with sharp gains in metals and semiconductor giants, raising concerns that the cryptocurrency could continue losing ground. 2026. May. 27. 08:51
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. 2026. May. 27. 08:40
The big sale happened amid a broader continued exodus from U.S.-listed spot bitcoin ETFs.