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Bitcoin sees volatility with crashes and institutional buys; pro-Bitcoin leadership emerges.
Polymarket Lands 2026 Germany Deal Before FIFA World Cup as European Market Access Stalls
Bitcoin.com - Polymarket has signed an exclusive prediction-market distribution partnership with Berlin-based football media platform OneFootball, opening a channel to 200 million monthly active users and a broader 645-million-fan ecosystem two weeks before the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off in North America. The catch: Polymarket still cannot legally operate in Germany (or anywhere else in Europe) […]
As Bitcoin Sinks, It's Time for Ethereum to Outperform: Standard Chartered
Decrypt - Bitcoin is falling following Strategy's first BTC sale since 2022—and one analyst sees that as a good thing for Ethereum.
6 Questions Investors Must Ask as Elon Musk Locks 100% SpaceX Shares Before IPO
BeInCrypto - SpaceX IPO answers 6 key questions on Musk's 366-day share lock-up, Hyperliquid perps, and the 18,712 BTC treasury. The post 6 Questions Investors Must Ask as Elon Musk Locks 100% SpaceX Shares Before IPO appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Trader Loses 1,680 BTC Fight as South African Court Classifies Bitcoin as Capital
Bitcoin.com - A South African High Court ruled that bitcoin can be legally treated as “capital” and a “negotiable instrument” (a form of money) because it holds value, is used for speculation, and is accepted by merchants. The Catalyst: Seizure of 1,680 Bitcoins A South African High Court has ruled that bitcoin can be treated as capital […]
Euro Holds Its Ground as Second Reserve Currency Despite Washington Turbulence
TheCurrencyAnalytics - The euro isn’t moving. Not much, anyway. Despite months of noise around U.S. policy shifts, the European Central Bank says… Read the original on Euro Holds Its Ground as Second Reserve Currency Despite Washington Turbulence. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Robinhood Officially Enters Canada After Closing WonderFi Acquisition
CryptoPotato - The WonderFi acquisition gives Robinhood regulated crypto operations in Canada and expands its workforce and customer network.
Crypto PACs pour $3M into Maryland races as California voters head to polls
CoinTelegraph - An affiliate of a political action committee backed by crypto companies ramped up spending on ads in California ahead of Tuesday’s primaries, but still has millions of dollars at stake in Maryland later this month.
Strategy Shares Fall for Second Straight Day After $56 Billion Bitcoin Giant Sells BTC
Decrypt - Shares in the leading Bitcoin treasury firm Strategy (MSTR) are now more than 70% off their 52-week high after the company sold BTC.
Bitcoin abruptly crashes to $67,000 for the first time since February
Cryptopolitan - Bitcoin fell below $68,000 on Tuesday, hitting its lowest level since early April as traders reacted to Strategy’s Bitcoin sale, ETF outflows, and NEW Mt. Gox wallet movement. Strategy sold 32 BTC between May 26 and May 31 for about $2.5 million, with the money going toward distributions on its STRC preferred stock. U.S. stocks...
Strive adds 2,500 Bitcoin for $185 million, lifting total holdings to 19,000 BTC
Cryptopolitan - Strive (NASDAQ: STRV) purchased 2,500 Bitcoins between May 23 and June 1 for approximately $185.2 million, bringing the company’s treasury to 19,000 BTC The 2,500 BTC purchase was funded almost entirely through the company’s Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Preferred Stock (SATA), with an average cost of about $74,092 per coin. Is Strive still buying...
Why Crypto Markets Cheer Trump’s Pick for Acting DNI Role
BeInCrypto - Trump named FHFA's Bill Pulte as Acting DNI. Bitcoin holders cheered his pro-crypto record despite no intel background. The post Why Crypto Markets Cheer Trump’s Pick for Acting DNI Role appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Polymarket Blocks $150M Payout After Strategy’s Bitcoin Sale Timing Gap
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Polymarket won’t pay. That’s the short version. The longer version involves $527,000 in lost bets, a regulatory filing, and a… Read the original on Polymarket Blocks $150M Payout After Strategy’s Bitcoin Sale Timing Gap. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
CFTC Chairman Michael Selig Says Gemini Was 'Politically Targeted' By Biden Administration
Benzinga - Gemini, the crypto exchange founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, may have been politically targeted under the Biden administration, according to current Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Michael Selig. "Politically Targeted" Speaking on CNBC's Squawk Box, Selig said the CFTC is attempting to reverse what he described as a flawed enforcement action against Gemini. The comments mark one of the strongest criticisms yet from a Trump-era regulator against prior U.S. crypto enforcement actions. "The Biden administration weaponized the federal agencies against the crypto industry," Selig said. "They politically ...Full story available on Benzinga.com
The Surprising Disconnect Between Bitcoin’s Price and Network Activity
CryptoPotato - Bitcoin is far less active than in 2021, as institutional exposure grows through ETFs and funds.
Strive Acquires 2,500 Bitcoin as Institutional Strategies Diverge
cryptoDNES - Strive adds 2,500 BTC to its reserves, reaching 19,000 Bitcoin total, while other major corporate holders like Strategy Inc begin minor sell-offs. The post Strive Acquires 2,500 Bitcoin as Institutional Strategies Diverge appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.
5 Quantum Q-Day Takeaways From Top Crypto Security Experts
BeInCrypto - Two crypto security experts share quantum Q-Day takeaways as Google's hidden attack on Bitcoin gets rediscovered. The post 5 Quantum Q-Day Takeaways From Top Crypto Security Experts appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Bitcoin gets new $50K target after BTC price crashes 6% in a day
CoinTelegraph - Bitcoin price bets saw $50,000 returning after 6% daily BTC price losses liquidated $1.25 billion of crypto positions.
BeInCrypto Institutional 100: Top 20 Firms Bridging Retail Users to Crypto
BeInCrypto - The BeInCrypto Institutional 100 Awards 2026 concludes with the Retail to Crypto Bridge pillar narrowed to 20 shortlisted firms across five categories. This pillar focuses on the consumer-facing layer of institutional crypto. It covers the neobanks, fintechs, brokers, onramp providers, and prediction market platforms moving retail users between fiat, crypto, stablecoins, and event-based markets. The The post BeInCrypto Institutional 100: Top 20 Firms Bridging Retail Users to Crypto appeared first on BeInCrypto.
CFTC chair claims Gemini case was politically motivated, seeks to reverse settlement
CoinTelegraph - The CFTC chair seeks to roll back an enforcement action on the company founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, donors to Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign and attendees at White House events.
US Now Has Pro-Bitcoin Head of National Intelligence
U.Today - Bill Pulte, a staunch political loyalist, pro-Bitcoin conservative, and current head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), to serve as the acting director of national intelligence. Bill Pulte, a staunch political loyalist, pro-Bitcoin conservative, and current head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), to serve as the acting director of national intelligence.
Bitcoin Miner Hive Reports Revenue Surge as It Bets on Powering AI Boom
Decrypt - Hive mined nearly 2,900 Bitcoin last year and is now racing to build what it calls Canada's largest private AI data center.
Anthropic Expands Access to Claude Mythos After AI Giant Files for IPO
Decrypt - Just a day after the nearly $1 trillion AI giant revealed IPO plans, Anthropic is letting more firms access its powerful Claude Mythos model.
BlackRock Moves $425 Million in Another Bitcoin Sale
U.Today - BlackRock makes huge Bitcoin deposit in suspected sell attempt as rising selling pressure continues to push institutional clients to hold back their investments. BlackRock makes huge Bitcoin deposit in suspected sell attempt as rising selling pressure continues to push institutional clients to hold back their investments.
Brazil adds audit requirement to Crypto licensing process
Cryptopolitan - Brazil’s central bank reportedly introduced mandatory independent audits for crypto service providers. It will add another layer to the already tough rules in the country. According to the published rules, crypto firms that want a license or to renew an existing one will have to submit an independent auditor’s report. It will be a part...
Andrew Yang's Noble Acquires Crypto-Fueled Helium Mobile Service
Decrypt - Crypto-powered cell service Helium Mobile has been acquired by Andrew Yang's Noble, which will also utilize the underlying Helium network.
Why a $150M Polymarket bet could pay the side that appeared to lose
CryptoSlate - A nearly $150 million prediction market has devolved into chaos after the platform Polymarket moved to deny payouts to traders who accurately predicted that corporate treasury firm Strategy would sell a portion of its Bitcoin holdings. The dispute centers on a fundamental disconnect between when an event occurs and when it is publicly disclosed, exposing […] The post Why a $150M Polymarket bet could pay the side that appeared to lose appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Paxos Adds Dogecoin to Its Platform, Opening a Regulated Door for Institutions
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Paxos just added Dogecoin. That’s not a small thing, even if it sounds like one. The blockchain infrastructure firm has… Read the original on Paxos Adds Dogecoin to Its Platform, Opening a Regulated Door for Institutions. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Bitcoin Bottom Nears as 40% of Supply Enters Loss
U.Today - Bitcoin continues to move closer to a historic level that has served as a key indicator of market bottoms, as ongoing volatility pushes more of its supply into losses. Bitcoin continues to move closer to a historic level that has served as a key indicator of market bottoms, as ongoing volatility pushes more of its supply into losses.
US Stock Market Could Broaden As Tech Sector Looks Primed To Consolidate This Summer: Fundstrat’s Mark Newton
DailyHODL - Fundstrat technical strategist Mark Newton says the US stock market is poised to broaden beyond semiconductors and memory stocks, warning that tech has gotten “over its skis” after an 18% rally in eight weeks and is likely to consolidate through the summer. Speaking in a recent interview, Newton identified financials, industrials, consumer discretionary, and healthcare […] The post US Stock Market Could Broaden As Tech Sector Looks Primed To Consolidate This Summer: Fundstrat’s Mark Newton appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
Strategy’s 32 Bitcoin Sale Sparks Market Anxiety
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Strategy sold 32 bitcoins on Wednesday. Small volume, big noise. It’s the first time in years that Michael Saylor’s company… Read the original on Strategy’s 32 Bitcoin Sale Sparks Market Anxiety. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Twenty One Capital: four days to comply with NYSE rules
Atlas21 - The bitcoin treasury company controlled by Tether risks a "Below Compliance" flag from the New York Stock Exchange by Friday, June 6. The post Twenty One Capital: four days to comply with NYSE rules appeared first on Atlas21.
Capital B seeks $122B funding mandate to buy more Bitcoin
CoinTelegraph - Capital B is asking shareholders to approve up to $122 billion in capital-raising authority to accelerate its Bitcoin treasury strategy.
Bitcoin faces first jobs-week test as US job openings data arrives before Friday payrolls
CryptoSlate - At 10 a.m. ET on Tuesday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics releases its Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey for April, and a market that spent years branding Bitcoin as an escape hatch from central banks now hangs on whatever the numbers imply about the Federal Reserve's next move. This is due to a long […] The post Bitcoin faces first jobs-week test as US job openings data arrives before Friday payrolls appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Morning Minute: Saylor Sells Bitcoin for First Time Since 2022
Decrypt - Bitcoin fell below $70K on the back of the sales, and a major Polymarket dispute is brewing over whether Strategy indeed sold in May or not.
Binance ramps up AI hiring and internal training as 380+ new AI–linked roles open globally
Cryptopolitan - As the recent wave of layoffs linked to AI adoption and spending that has hit the tech industry continues to dominate headlines, Binance has gone against the grain, adding over 380 roles in an active hiring streak. According to the firm, 20% of its new hires in 2026 are for AI-specific roles, while existing hires...
Outpoll: A New Paradigm in Prediction Markets
CryptoPotato - Outpoll introduces a new global prediction market platform that enables users to trade on the outcomes of real-world events. Categories include, but are not limited to, politics, sports, crypto, culture, and more – with a product layer that is centered on professional trading tools, access through a public API, integrated news layer, a native mobile […]
POV Order Now Live on Bybit Futures, Enabling Precision Execution for Large Trades
DailyHODL - Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2nd June 2026, Chainwire The post POV Order Now Live on Bybit Futures, Enabling Precision Execution for Large Trades appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
Bitcoin’s $300K gold pattern now depends on whether Iran’s oil shock rewrites the Fed path
CryptoSlate - From a 2011 peak near $1,900, gold spent years carving a deep base, retested resistance around $2,100 in 2020, consolidated again through 2022, then broke decisively higher to reach $3,300 by early 2025 and a record above $5,400 in January 2026. According to analyst and Real Vision affiliate James Easton, Bitcoin's weekly chart is now […] The post Bitcoin’s $300K gold pattern now depends on whether Iran’s oil shock rewrites the Fed path appeared first on CryptoSlate.
'I Received XRP Much Later': Ripple CTO Emeritus Clarifies Role
U.Today - Ripple CTO emeritus breaks silence on role at company's inception. Ripple CTO emeritus breaks silence on role at company's inception.
Kalshi Files to Launch XRP Perpetual Futures in US
U.Today - Kalshi issues new proposal to the SEC to officially bring perpetual futures for XRP and other major crypto assets to the U.S. market. Kalshi issues new proposal to the SEC to officially bring perpetual futures for XRP and other major crypto assets to the U.S. market.
XRP Ledger Payments Volume Surges 10x, Spiking Above 1.5 Billion
U.Today - XRP Ledger payment volume exploded nearly 10x in a single day, with more than 1.5 billion XRP transferred. XRP Ledger payment volume exploded nearly 10x in a single day, with more than 1.5 billion XRP transferred.
Kevin O'Leary Says The Biggest Crypto Opportunity May Be Hiding Inside S&P 500
Benzinga - Influential investor and media personality Kevin O’Leary said on Monday that the “next big thing” in cryptocurrency would be determined by its adoption across different sectors of the S&P 500. What’ll Be The Gamechanger? O'Leary took to X, sharing a clip from his recent interview, in which he predicted the trajectory of cryptocurrency. The “Shark” highlighted the untapped potential of tokenizing S&P 500 elements such as contracts, inventory, and logistics on blockchain, deeming it as the “next big” opportunity. “If you talk to any S&P 500 company and ask them, ‘Are you planning to use ...
Bitcoin starts its first gapless CME week as the market searches for a new signal
CryptoSlate - CME Group's cryptocurrency futures and options have been trading continuously since 4:00 p.m. CT on May 29, making this the first full trading week without the classic weekend CME gap. Over the inaugural 48 hours, over 7,200 contracts changed hands, representing roughly $50 million in notional value, enough to confirm that institutional demand for weekend […] The post Bitcoin starts its first gapless CME week as the market searches for a new signal appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Mt. Gox moves $739M in Bitcoin from cold wallets: Arkham
CoinTelegraph - Mt. Gox moved $739 million in Bitcoin for the first time since March, raising speculation about imminent creditor distributions.
Fundstrat’s Tom Lee Says 2027 and 2028 Could Witness the ‘Biggest Gains in the Stock Market in Our Lifetime’ – Here’s Why
DailyHODL - Fundstrat’s Tom Lee thinks 2027 and 2028 could represent a one-in-a-lifetime time period for stock gains. Lee says in a new interview with CNBC that stocks could witness challenges between now and December and encourages investors to remain “vigilant but generally bullish.” He notes that three potential major initial public offerings and midterm election seasonality […] The post Fundstrat’s Tom Lee Says 2027 and 2028 Could Witness the ‘Biggest Gains in the Stock Market in Our Lifetime’ – Here’s Why appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
Nvidia’s $2B AI bet turns spotlight on Marvell
Cryptopolitan - NVIDIA is moving ahead and beyond AI chips towards networking, photonics, and custom silicon. It seems that challenges have now shifted from computing power to connectivity. The Chip maker is partnering with some key suppliers. This includes Marvell Technology, Lumentum, and Coherent Corp with an investment of around $2 billion. Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia,...
Bitcoin price falls under $70K as crypto markets liquidate $800M
CoinTelegraph - Bitcoin fell to fresh two-month lows as BTC price weakness accelerated and analysis targeted its 200-day moving average trend line.
Ripple's RLUSD Now Available in Turkey
U.Today - Enterprise blockchain firm Ripple has launched its USD-backed stablecoin, Ripple USD (RLUSD), in Turkey. Enterprise blockchain firm Ripple has launched its USD-backed stablecoin, Ripple USD (RLUSD), in Turkey.
Polymarket Hits $80M in Bets Over Strategy’s Bitcoin Sale Timing
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Strategy sold some Bitcoin. That’s the simple part. What happened next on Polymarket is anything but. Trading on the blockchain… Read the original on Polymarket Hits $80M in Bets Over Strategy’s Bitcoin Sale Timing. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Robinhood enters Canada after $180 million WonderFi acquisition
CoinTelegraph - Robinhood will enter Canada after its WonderFi acquisition brought local crypto exchanges Bitbuy and Coinsquare under its control.
Ripple Celebrates Launch of Round-The-Clock CME Crypto Trading
U.Today - Ripple Prime has been integrated as a day-one clearing and financing partner for CME Group’s newly launched 24/7 cryptocurrency derivatives marketplace. Ripple Prime has been integrated as a day-one clearing and financing partner for CME Group’s newly launched 24/7 cryptocurrency derivatives marketplace.
Bitmine buys $52M ETH as Tom Lee says price not yet showing Ethereum’s strength
CoinTelegraph - Bitmine is aiming to hold 5% of the total circulating supply of 120.6 million Ether tokens and is about 90% of the way to its target after its latest purchase.
Strategy’s Bitcoin sale causes clash for $80M in Polymarket bets
CoinTelegraph - A clash has erupted among Polymarket users over the timing and disclosure of a recent Bitcoin sale by Strategy, with more than $80 million traded on the disputed outcome.
BTC Could Hit Fresh Summer Highs Within Weeks if $73K Holds: Analyst
CryptoPotato - However, a failure to defend the current support level may open the door to a deeper correction toward $61,000.
Nvidia Releases Its Best Open AI Model Yet—But Still Lags Behind China
Decrypt - Nvidia's Nemotron 3 Ultra tops every American open-weight AI system by a wide margin—but still trails the Chinese-led frontier.
DuckDuckGo Launched Duck AI. Now Their Hit Product is 'No AI'
Decrypt - As Google buries its search results under AI-generated answers, DuckDuckGo believes a growing number of users just want the old internet back.
Elon Musk's SpaceX Warns $1.75 Billion IPO Investors of Potential Future Share Dilution
Decrypt - SpaceX's amended IPO filing signals the company may issue substantial new shares in future transactions as Elon Musk expands its ambitions.
XRP tests $1.31 as ETF demand clashes with spot selling
CryptoSlate - XRP’s latest drop has turned bullish flows into a live test of market control. ETF demand and exchange outflows still point to support, but spot sellers are setting the price near multi-month lows. The token has been trading around the low-$1.30s after hitting its weakest level in roughly 15 weeks, even as two data points […] The post XRP tests $1.31 as ETF demand clashes with spot selling appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Florida Sues OpenAI, Sam Altman Over ChatGPT Safety Claims
Decrypt - Florida's attorney general seeks damages, restrictions on ChatGPT, and personal liability for OpenAI CEO Sam Altman in what the state describes as the first state-led lawsuit against the AI company.
Sell Coinbase Before Derivatives Squeeze Crypto Giant, Says Compass Point
Decrypt - Compass Point analysts reiterated a bearish $140 price target for Coinbase, warning of fierce competition in the derivatives space.
Tom Lee's BitMine Buys $52 Million in Ethereum as Strategy Sells Bitcoin
Decrypt - A week after notching its largest purchase of 2026, BitMine was back in the order books, accumulating more Ethereum.
AI Giant Anthropic Files to Go Public After Nearing $1 Trillion Valuation
Decrypt - Claude maker Anthropic said Monday that it confidentially filed to launch an IPO in the U.S. following another huge funding round.
Dormant Ethereum ICO unlocks 1,003 ETH as old contract bug becomes recovery path
CryptoSlate - A whitehat and HongCoin's original multisig used a preserved overflow bug to reopen refunds trapped since 2016. The post Dormant Ethereum ICO unlocks 1,003 ETH as old contract bug becomes recovery path appeared first on CryptoSlate.
RippleNet-Associated SBI Remit Secures ¥2.5 Trillion in Cross-Border Transfers
U.Today - Ripple partner SBI Remit has surpassed $15.6 billion in international remittances, putting XRP’s cross-border use cases in spotlight amid rising institutional participation. Ripple partner SBI Remit has surpassed $15.6 billion in international remittances, putting XRP’s cross-border use cases in spotlight amid rising institutional participation.
Bitcoin: home miner finds a block with a $300 machine
Atlas21 - A home miner found block 951771 with a Canaan Avalon Nano 3S at 6.68 TH/s, beating odds of 1 in 149 million. The post Bitcoin: home miner finds a block with a $300 machine appeared first on Atlas21.
Whitehat Helps Recover $2M in ETH Stuck Since 2016 ICO
Decrypt - A whitehat developer helped return funds from HongCoin's failed 2016 token sale after a bug left investor refunds frozen for nine years.
Binance Launches Stock Trading: Over 8,000 Equities and ETFs
cryptoDNES - Binance enters the traditional finance market, offering access to 8,000+ US stocks and ETFs with crypto funding and fractional shares starting at just $5. The post Binance Launches Stock Trading: Over 8,000 Equities and ETFs appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.
Strategy Sold Bitcoin, But It’s Not What You May Think
CryptoPotato - Strategy sold just a very tiny fraction of its entire BTC stash and remains fully commited to its treasury policy.
Swapzone Adds Real-Time KYC and Execution Data to Pre-Swap Interface
DailyHODL - Georgia, Tbilisi, 1st June 2026, Chainwire The post Swapzone Adds Real-Time KYC and Execution Data to Pre-Swap Interface appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
Strategy Sells 32 BTC: First Bitcoin Sale Since 2022
cryptoDNES - Strategy sold 32 BTC for $2.5 million to fund dividends, marking its first Bitcoin sale since December 2022 while maintaining 843,706 BTC in reserves. The post Strategy Sells 32 BTC: First Bitcoin Sale Since 2022 appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.
Michael Saylor's Bitcoin Treasury Firm Strategy Sells 32 BTC for $2.5M
Decrypt - Bitcoin tumbled to $72,000 Monday as news of the BTC treasury firm's about-face on its "never sell" stance broke.
Morgan Stanley Details Opportunities Outside of Tech Trade, Names Energy, Infrastructure, Gold and More
DailyHODL - Financial services titan Morgan Stanley is revealing alternative trading opportunities outside of the technology sector. In a new interview with CNBC Television, Kathleen Entwistle, Morgan Stanley’s private wealth managing director and advisor, says the bank is diversifying its clients’ portfolios by putting money in energy, gold, and infrastructure. “Anyone that’s been participating in the market […] The post Morgan Stanley Details Opportunities Outside of Tech Trade, Names Energy, Infrastructure, Gold and More appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
XRP News: The Ripple ‘North Star’ Thesis and Why XRP Isn’t Pumping
99Bitcoins - XRP North Star Thesis: Ripple Success ≠ XRP Price Moon The post XRP News: The Ripple ‘North Star’ Thesis and Why XRP Isn’t Pumping appeared first on 99Bitcoins.
Ed Yardeni Abruptly Lifts S&P 500 Year-End Target, Driven by Major Earnings Momentum – Here’s His Outlook
DailyHODL - The president of Yardeni Research believes that the S&P 500 can keep climbing to new all-time highs en route to shattering 8,000 by the end of the year. In a new CNBC interview, veteran strategist Ed Yardeni says he is raising his year-end target for the stock market index to 8,250. According to Yardeni, fundamentals […] The post Ed Yardeni Abruptly Lifts S&P 500 Year-End Target, Driven by Major Earnings Momentum – Here’s His Outlook appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
Treasury Confirms $1B in Iranian Crypto Seized Under Operation Economic Fury
CoinPaprika - Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed on 29 May 2026 that the US has seized roughly $1 billion in Iranian cryptocurrency under Operation Economic Fury. The announcement was made at the Reagan National Economic Forum in Simi Valley, California.
Crypto Market Stalls as Bitcoin and Ethereum Face Pressure
cryptoDNES - The crypto market remains in fear as Bitcoin drops below $73,000. While BTC and ETH struggle, BNB and Hyperliquid (HYPE) defy the downward trend. The post Crypto Market Stalls as Bitcoin and Ethereum Face Pressure appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.
3 Things That May Move Bitcoin Price This Week
CryptoPotato - A busy week of US labor market data lies ahead as crypto continues to cool amid increasing macroeconomic headwinds.
Michael Saylor Sparks Bitcoin Buy Rumors with ‘Working Better’
cryptoDNES - Michael Saylor's latest 'Working Better' post signals potential Bitcoin buying as MicroStrategy's holdings reach 843,738 BTC worth over $62 billion. The post Michael Saylor Sparks Bitcoin Buy Rumors with ‘Working Better’ appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.
Sam Altman-Backed Crypto Explodes 10% Today as Bitcoin Eyes $74K: Weekend Watch
CryptoPotato - Bitcoin's price approaches $74,000 in an attempt to recover, while some altcoins post considerable daily gains.
'XRP to Tor': Ripple Chief Architect Unveils 'Doomsday' Plan to Resist Authoritarian Takeovers
U.Today - Ripple's David Schwartz outlines a 'Doomsday' protocol for XRPL, including anonymous Tor routing and a two-layer consensus to defy state attacks. Ripple's David Schwartz outlines a 'Doomsday' protocol for XRPL, including anonymous Tor routing and a two-layer consensus to defy state attacks.
CFTC Approves KalshiEX BTCPERP as First US Bitcoin Perpetual
CoinPaprika - The CFTC approved KalshiEX's BTCPERP on 29 May 2026 — the first Bitcoin perpetual on a US-regulated exchange. The agency also cleared Coinbase Financial Markets to route US customers to Deribit perpetuals as foreign futures.
XRP Ledger Surges 36.4%: Ledger's Substantial Improvement
U.Today - XRP sees a substantial spike on the Ledger which increases a recovery possibility. XRP sees a substantial spike on the Ledger which increases a recovery possibility.
Canadian Billionaire: Crypto Can Be Seized, It's Not Digital Gold
U.Today - The financier argued that cryptocurrency's lack of absolute protection against state authority fundamentally disqualifies it from being labeled "digital gold". The financier argued that cryptocurrency's lack of absolute protection against state authority fundamentally disqualifies it from being labeled "digital gold".
Jamie Dimon vs. CLARITY Act: JPMorgan Battles the Crypto Sector
cryptoDNES - JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon slams the CLARITY Act, sparking a high-stakes battle between traditional banks and the crypto industry over stablecoin regulations. The post Jamie Dimon vs. CLARITY Act: JPMorgan Battles the Crypto Sector appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.
US Seizes $1B in Iranian Crypto as Scott Bessent Signals End
cryptoDNES - Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirms the US seized $1 billion in Iranian crypto assets, marking one of the largest operations in American history. The post US Seizes $1B in Iranian Crypto as Scott Bessent Signals End appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.
Oracle data services join AWS Marketplace for enterprise developers
CoinPaprika - Chainlink launched Data Feeds, Data Streams, and Proof of Reserve on AWS Marketplace on 24 May 2026. Developers can now access blockchain oracle data through standard AWS services including Lambda and DynamoDB, without custom blockchain infrastructure.
OKX and KIS Invest $106 Million in Coinone Crypto Exchange
cryptoDNES - OKX and Korea Investment & Securities acquire a combined 39.2% stake in Coinone for $106 million as South Korea's crypto regulations undergo a major shift. The post OKX and KIS Invest $106 Million in Coinone Crypto Exchange appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.
USA: Bessent reiterates no to CBDC and pushes for the Clarity Act
Atlas21 - Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed that the Trump administration will never introduce a central bank digital currency. The post USA: Bessent reiterates no to CBDC and pushes for the Clarity Act appeared first on Atlas21.
UK Sanctions Huobi Global for Russia Evasion, HTX Funds Frozen
CoinPaprika - The UK sanctioned Huobi Global S.A. on 26 May 2026 under its Russia sanctions regime, accusing the Panama-registered entity of channelling funds to Kremlin-linked networks. Blockchain analytics firm TRM Labs traced $4.9 billion in direct on-chain transactions from HTX to sanctioned entities since 2021.
CZ Says He Would Have Blocked U.S. Users From Binance Day One
CoinPaprika - Binance founder Changpeng Zhao said in a May 2026 interview that he would have blocked U.S. users from day one and built two separate platforms, calling it his biggest regret. He also said earlier investment in KYC and compliance would have prevented most of Binance's legal problems.
Samsung Invests $408 Million in Upbit Operator Dunamu
cryptoDNES - Samsung divisions acquire $408M stake in Dunamu, the operator of Upbit, as South Korea prepares for new STO and stablecoin regulations. The post Samsung Invests $408 Million in Upbit Operator Dunamu appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.
TrapDoor Malware Infects 34 Dev Packages, Stealing Crypto Keys and Wallets
CoinPaprika - Socket researchers identified 34 malicious packages spanning 384 versions across npm, PyPI, and Crates.io in a coordinated supply chain campaign. The malware, named TrapDoor, steals SSH keys, crypto wallet data, and cloud credentials targeting developers on Coinbase, Solana, and Sui.
Bitcoin ETF News: Why Beginners Are Choosing BlackRock Over Crypto Exchanges
99Bitcoins - IBIT: Why Beginners Choose BlackRock Over Crypto Exchanges The post Bitcoin ETF News: Why Beginners Are Choosing BlackRock Over Crypto Exchanges appeared first on 99Bitcoins.
Bitcoin ETFs Face $733 Million Exodus Amid Geopolitical Tension
cryptoDNES - Bitcoin ETFs saw over $733M in outflows on May 27 as US strikes on Iranian targets sparked a risk-off move. BlackRock's IBIT led the decline with $527M. The post Bitcoin ETFs Face $733 Million Exodus Amid Geopolitical Tension appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.
USA: FBI seizes 303 gold bars from CIA official in $40 million case
Atlas21 - David Rush, a senior CIA official with top-secret clearance, was arrested on May 19, 2026, after more than $40 million in gold was found at his Virginia residence. The post USA: FBI seizes 303 gold bars from CIA official in $40 million case appeared first on Atlas21.
Bitcoin: 107 BTC worth $8.2 million burned by five anonymous addresses
Atlas21 - Five addresses created in 2014 simultaneously transferred 107 Bitcoin to a burn address, permanently destroying the funds. The post Bitcoin: 107 BTC worth $8.2 million burned by five anonymous addresses appeared first on Atlas21.
Indonesia blocks Polymarket: “It’s disguised online gambling”
Atlas21 - Indonesia's Ministry of Communications has blocked access to the crypto-based prediction market platform, classifying it as illegal gambling. The post Indonesia blocks Polymarket: “It’s disguised online gambling” appeared first on Atlas21.
Russia Crypto Mining Registry Expands to Include IP Addresses
CoinPaprika - Russia's Government Decree No. 556, dated 16 May 2026, adds IP address fields to crypto mining registry records from 30 May. Miners and infrastructure operators must now disclose their network addresses alongside existing corporate and energy data.
Kraken Secures Preliminary VARA License for Dubai Market Re-Entry
CoinPaprika - Payward, Kraken's parent company, received preliminary broker-dealer and investment management authorization from Dubai's VARA on 21 May 2026. The approval allows UAE clients to access spot, margin, and OTC trading, staking, and institutional services through Kraken Prime.
Ex-CFTC Chair: US Building Digital Dollar Via BIS Project
CoinPaprika - Former CFTC Chair Timothy Massad said the US is participating in BIS Project Agora, a cross-border CBDC infrastructure initiative. Trump signed an executive order banning a US digital dollar in January 2025.