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Wintermute boosts prediction markets; Bitcoin faces pressure; Trump optimistic on Iran deal.

Wintermute Backs Kalshi and Polymarket with $3.5 Trillion Trading Firepower

TheCurrencyAnalytics - Wintermute Trading just moved into prediction markets. The firm, which processes more than $3.5 trillion in annual trading volume across… Read the original on Wintermute Backs Kalshi and Polymarket with $3.5 Trillion Trading Firepower. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.

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.

Intel Targets Nvidia and AMD With New AI Chip

Bitcoin.com - Intel says it will launch a new artificial-intelligence data-center chip this year to challenge Nvidia and AMD, betting that cheaper memory and lower power draw can win over operators building out compute capacity. A Cheaper Bet on AI Inference The plan, flagged in a widely shared market update, centers on a data-center graphics processing unit […]

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.

Trump says Iran will ‘work out well’: Five things to know in Bitcoin this week

CoinTelegraph - Bitcoin price headed below $72,000 on Iran woes as US President Donald Trump told observers to "sit back and relax" with a ceasefire still unresolved.

Prediction Markets Hit Record $28.4 Billion in Monthly Volume in May

Cryptopolitan - Prediction markets reached a new monthly volume record of $28.4 billion in May according to data from Artemis. This number tops the previous high of $27.1 billion set in January this year and marks four consecutive months with higher volumes. The streak itself says more than the headline number does. January’s spike fed off election-cycle...

Coinbase Opens Direct INR Deposits for Indian Users

BeInCrypto - Coinbase has opened direct Indian rupee (INR) deposits and withdrawals for customers in India, letting them move money between bank accounts and the exchange without intermediaries. The rollout is gradual. Several Indian users report a “Buys not supported” prompt after finishing onboarding, while the company says access keeps expanding. Coinbase’s Second Attempt After the 2022 The post Coinbase Opens Direct INR Deposits for Indian Users appeared first on BeInCrypto.

Powell Warns the Federal Reserve Won’t Survive if a President Can Fire Officials Over Policy

Bitcoin.com - Former Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell says the U.S. central bank would lose the credibility it needs to steady the economy if officials could be removed over policy disagreements. The warning landed as the Supreme Court weighs President Donald Trump’s effort to fire Governor Lisa Cook. A Direct Defense of Central Bank Independence Powell delivered […]

Bitcoin Bulls Are Defending One Key Level, Losing It Means a 10% Fall

BeInCrypto - Bitcoin (BTC) price is sitting on a knife’s edge near $73,300 after a bearish pattern broke down on May 28, opening a path toward a roughly 10% slide. Yet the breakdown has stalled. On-chain holders and a quiet derivatives market are quietly defending the line. And one technical level is the only thing standing between The post Bitcoin Bulls Are Defending One Key Level, Losing It Means a 10% Fall appeared first on BeInCrypto.

Score a Premium World Cup Hospitality Experience! ZOOMEX World Cup Carnival Opens with a $300,000 Prize Pool

BeInCrypto - From May 28 to June 28, 2026, users who complete designated contract trading tasks will have the chance to unlock premium hospitality experiences for select group-stage, semi-final, and final matches, while also participating in a share of the $300,000 total prize pool. Rewards include USDT bonuses, travel subsidies, trial funds, BTC position-opening vouchers, and more. The post Score a Premium World Cup Hospitality Experience! ZOOMEX World Cup Carnival Opens with a $300,000 Prize Pool appeared first on BeInCrypto.

NYDIG suggests $1.3B IBIT sale was whale exiting directional trade

CoinTelegraph - NYDIG’s Greg Cipolaro says a sale below market price and giving up millions of dollars for immediate execution indicates a large directional holder exited a trade on BlackRock’s IBIT last week.

NVIDIA is coming for Intel and AMD’s turf

Cryptopolitan - On May 31, NVIDIA announced full production of its Vera CPU, positioning the 88-core chip as the data center industry’s first processor designed specifically for AI agent workloads. Anthropic, OpenAI, SpaceXAI, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, ByteDance, and CoreWeave are among early adopters planning deployments, according to the company’s press release. The chip represents NVIDIA’s most aggressive...

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.

Donald Trump Blames 2 Groups for Stalling the Iran Deal

BeInCrypto - Donald Trump used a Monday morning Truth Social post to blame Democrats and Republican critics for complicating a near-final Iran agreement. The post followed weekend US strikes on Iranian military sites and a Tehran counterattack on a US air base in the Gulf. The exchange marks the latest escalation in a 12-week war. Negotiators were The post Donald Trump Blames 2 Groups for Stalling the Iran Deal appeared first on BeInCrypto.

Coinbase Brings INR Order Books and Perpetuals to 1.4 Billion People

TheCurrencyAnalytics - Coinbase is pushing into India. Hard. The Nasdaq-listed exchange has rolled out Indian Rupee order books for local users and,… Read the original on Coinbase Brings INR Order Books and Perpetuals to 1.4 Billion People. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.

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.

Wintermute to bring liquidity to booming prediction markets sector

CoinTelegraph - Wintermute said it will provide “two-sided markets across event contracts on leading venues,” but did not specify what platforms it was trading on.

Solo Home Miner Wins $232K Bitcoin Block With a $300 Machine at 149 Million-to-1 Odds

Bitcoin.com - A solo home miner running a consumer-grade Canaan Avalon Nano 3S beat odds of roughly 149 million to one, winning Bitcoin block 951771 this weekend, and collecting a reward worth approximately $232,000. One Block, One Machine The block was mined at approximately 00:27 UTC through Braiins Solo, a pool designed for solo miners who want […]

Worldcoin Jumps 8% on Human-Only Ticket News, WLD Holds Near $0.33

TheCurrencyAnalytics - Worldcoin surged 8%. The WLD token climbed to $0.38 after news broke that human-only ticket access would be restricted to… Read the original on Worldcoin Jumps 8% on Human-Only Ticket News, WLD Holds Near $0.33. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.

XRP Ledger Hits 35% Transaction Surge Even as XRP Price Slides 27% in Q1

TheCurrencyAnalytics - XRP had a rough first quarter. The token shed 27% of its value — a nasty drop by any measure… Read the original on XRP Ledger Hits 35% Transaction Surge Even as XRP Price Slides 27% in Q1. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.

Ripple Eyes Turkey’s $200B Crypto Boom and 4x UAE Lead

Bitcoin.com - Turkey’s crypto market has become the region’s largest, with roughly $200 billion in transaction volume over the past year. Ripple executive Reece Merrick described Turkey as a leading crypto adoption market as Istanbul prepares to host a major blockchain event. Turkey’s Crypto Adoption Surge Signals a Larger Regional Shift Ripple Senior Executive Officer and Managing […]

Animoca Brands Bets $10M on Agentic AI as $900B Ad Industry Faces Disruption

TheCurrencyAnalytics - Animoca Brands co-founder Yat Siu wants in on agentic AI. Big. The company just committed $10 million to an investment… Read the original on Animoca Brands Bets $10M on Agentic AI as $900B Ad Industry Faces Disruption. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.

$1.47 Million in Satoshi Era Bitcoin Moves After Nearly 16 Years

BeInCrypto - A Satoshi-era Bitcoin wallet moved 20 BTC worth $1.47 million after 15.8 years dormant. Not Satoshi linked. The post $1.47 Million in Satoshi Era Bitcoin Moves After Nearly 16 Years appeared first on BeInCrypto.

Michael Saylor’s Post Fuels New Bitcoin Purchase Speculation for MicroStrategy

BeInCrypto - Saylor's 'Working Better' post on X sparks speculation about Strategy's next Bitcoin buy as analysts flag capital pressure. The post Michael Saylor’s Post Fuels New Bitcoin Purchase Speculation for MicroStrategy appeared first on BeInCrypto.

Ethereum Posts 3 Straight Monthly Losses for the First Time Ever

TheCurrencyAnalytics - Ethereum is bleeding. Three months in a row of losses — something that’s never happened before in the coin’s history… Read the original on Ethereum Posts 3 Straight Monthly Losses for the First Time Ever. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.

Strategy's Michael Saylor teases BTC buy with 'working better' tweet

CoinTelegraph - Strategy may be set to announce it has resumed buying Bitcoin after pausing in recent weeks as the biggest crypto looks poised to close out the month down more than 3.5%.

Moomoo Pushes Wall Street-Grade Crypto Tools Into Retail Hands

TheCurrencyAnalytics - Moomoo wants to change who gets the good stuff. The online brokerage is rolling out advanced trading tools — enhanced… Read the original on Moomoo Pushes Wall Street-Grade Crypto Tools Into Retail Hands. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.

Kraken ‘plans’ regulated perp contracts as rivals are quick off blocks

CoinTelegraph - In the wake of CFTC approval of perpetual futures contracts tied to the spot price of Bitcoin, Kraken expects to offer those to US institutional clients within "the next month."

Revealing the moment crypto started reshaping American elections

CryptoSlate - Less than four years after the collapse of FTX triggered calls for a sweeping crackdown, the crypto industry has emerged as one of the fastest-growing forces in American politics. It is spending millions across both parties, reshaping key elections, and transforming itself from a regulatory target into a powerful new political machine. In 2022, Washington's […] The post Revealing the moment crypto started reshaping American elections appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Bitcoin Dip Buyers Return But Thin Volume Keeps Recovery in Question

TheCurrencyAnalytics - Bitcoin’s current market dynamics pose a curious paradox: while renewed interest from dip buyers might seem encouraging, the volumes behind… Read the original on Bitcoin Dip Buyers Return But Thin Volume Keeps Recovery in Question. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.

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.

Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance Wants SMEs to Pledge Crypto as Loan Collateral

TheCurrencyAnalytics - Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance just floated something pretty bold. It wants to let small and medium enterprises use digital and… Read the original on Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance Wants SMEs to Pledge Crypto as Loan Collateral. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.

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.

Crypto Community Pulse Highlights Weekend Narratives on Dominance

TheCurrencyAnalytics - This weekend the crypto community pulse reveals measured optimism across Twitter threads and Telegram groups, with traders weighing Bitcoin dominance… Read the original on Crypto Community Pulse Highlights Weekend Narratives on Dominance. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.

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".

Bitcoin sentiment reaches most ‘lopsided positive’ ratio for 2026: Santiment

CoinTelegraph - Crypto sentiment platform Santiment warned that the two biggest spikes in social media bullishness around Bitcoin have previously been followed by short-term price pullbacks.

GOP Portfolios Shift Toward Bitcoin and Other Trump Favorites: Report

CryptoPotato - GOP lawmakers in the US are increasingly investing in assets favored by Donald Trump.

UK Sanctions 18 Crypto Firms Tied to Russia’s $90B War Network

CryptoPotato - Businesses operating in the United Kingdom must now freeze assets and transactions connected to the sanctioned platforms.

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.

Tristan Thompson sues crypto firm for $2M while vasectomy reveal lights up tabloids

Cryptopolitan - Tristan Thompson has become a top search result over the weekend as the retired NBA champion filed a lawsuit against World Mobile Group over an allegedly botched $2 million endorsement deal. Separately, he revealed on his ex-partner Khloe Kardashian’s podcast that she gave him an “ultimatum” to get a vasectomy. Both incidents have caused the...

XRP Beyond Payments: Flare Exec Explains New Opportunities

U.Today - XRP holders may have more options than they realize, Flare co-founder indicates. XRP holders may have more options than they realize, Flare co-founder indicates.

XRP Beats Bitcoin and Ethereum in Another ETF Week

U.Today - XRP maintains lead against Bitcoin and Ethereum in their weekly ETF performances, as institutional investors show conviction in XRP while they take caution in the others. XRP maintains lead against Bitcoin and Ethereum in their weekly ETF performances, as institutional investors show conviction in XRP while they take caution in the others.

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.

'Just the Beginning': Ripple Director Teases More XRP Ledger Improvements Ahead

U.Today - Ripple engineering director says XRP Ledger might just be getting started, with a wave of improvements ahead. Ripple engineering director says XRP Ledger might just be getting started, with a wave of improvements ahead.

Adam Back Flags Key Signal: Bitcoin 200-Week MA Crosses $61K

U.Today - Adam Back points to growing Bitcoin strength as key indicator quietly crosses $61,000. Adam Back points to growing Bitcoin strength as key indicator quietly crosses $61,000.

BitMine Extends Ethereum Buying Spree With Another $50 Million

U.Today - BitMine has made another Ethereum purchase despite the weak market condition, expanding its Ethereum treasury with another $50 million worth of tokens. BitMine has made another Ethereum purchase despite the weak market condition, expanding its Ethereum treasury with another $50 million worth of tokens.

Beldex Launches BNS Marketplace, Expanding Digital Ownership Across the Ecosystem

DailyHODL - Victoria, Seychelles, 30th May 2026, Chainwire The post Beldex Launches BNS Marketplace, Expanding Digital Ownership Across the Ecosystem appeared first on The Daily Hodl.

Bitcoin treasury space still has fair share of ‘carnival barkers’: BSTR founder

CoinTelegraph - BSTR co-founder Sean Bill says many Bitcoin treasury companies lack the “ability to actually deploy Bitcoin.”

Goldman Sachs Raises 2026 Target for S&P 500, Names One Sector Leading Earnings Charge

DailyHODL - Banking giant Goldman Sachs is raising its year-end target for the S&P 500 as the financial powerhouse points to stronger corporate earnings. Goldman has lifted its 2026 year-end forecast for the index to 8,000 from 7,600, citing continued strength in earnings, reports Reuters. The new target is 6.4% above the S&P 500’s last close of […] The post Goldman Sachs Raises 2026 Target for S&P 500, Names One Sector Leading Earnings Charge appeared first on The Daily Hodl.

US has seized nearly $1 billion in Iranian crypto, Treasury secretary says

CoinTelegraph - US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the US has seized roughly $1 billion in Iranian crypto assets, double the figure disclosed in late April.

This Crypto Trade Printed 638% APY Last Month: Details

CryptoPotato - One strategy on Hyperliquid yield considerable gains during the past 30 days.

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.

Bitcoin retail sentiment still matters, says Swan Bitcoin CEO

CoinTelegraph - Swan Bitcoin CEO Cory Klippsten said it is important to pay attention to retail sentiment around Bitcoin, as ownership is still far from concentrated and “it’s not like Blackrock owns the Bitcoin.”

Ethereum’s Largest Wallets Now Control Over 22% of Supply Amid Fresh Accumulation Wave

CryptoPotato - Ethereum's biggest holders appear increasingly active again.

Bitcoin dip buyers place $500M in bids as $70K retest looms

CoinTelegraph - Over $500 million in Bitcoin bids now sit near $70,000, while options traders and futures positions converge around the same level.

‘Extraordinarily unusual’ for CFTC to reverse Gemini settlement deal: Ex-chair

CoinTelegraph - As the CFTC and Gemini work together to seek a court's reversal of a 2025 settlement, one of the agency’s former chairs said the public “deserves a better explanation.”

'He’s Full of Shit': JP Morgan's Jamie Dimon Takes Aim at Coinbase CEO Over Clarity Act

Decrypt - Dimon vowed to fight the passage of the crypto market structure bill until the bitter end.

JPMorgan Boss on Crypto Bill: 'We'll Fight It'

U.Today - JPMorgan Chase Chairman and CEO Jamie Dimon has declared that the banking sector will launch an all-out legislative war to block or fundamentally reshape the impending Digital Asset Market Clarity Act. JPMorgan Chase Chairman and CEO Jamie Dimon has declared that the banking sector will launch an all-out legislative war to block or fundamentally reshape the impending Digital Asset Market Clarity Act.

Treasury Secretary Bessent Says US Has 'Grabbed' $1 Billion in Crypto From Iran

Decrypt - Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. has "outright grabbed" roughly $1 billion worth of cryptocurrencies from Iran via seizures.

Crypto VC Funding Falls 50% After Massive Q4 2025 Surge: Galaxy

CryptoPotato - Galaxy reported crypto venture funding dropped 50% quarter-over-quarter to $4 billion, though activity stayed stronger than previous bear-market levels.

Lenovo Stock Doubles in May on AI Server Boom—Best Month in 27 Years

Decrypt - The world's biggest PC maker surged 109% in May after AI revenue hit 38% of quarterly sales. Goldman Sachs more than doubled its target.

Lummis: Next Crypto Legislation Window Is 2030

U.Today - U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis has issued a stark warning that the legislative window for passing the highly anticipated Digital Asset Market Clarity Act will likely slam shut until 2030 if Congress fails to act immediately. U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis has issued a stark warning that the legislative window for passing the highly anticipated Digital Asset Market Clarity Act will likely slam shut until 2030 if Congress fails to act immediately.

Why Bitcoin Is Falling Behind Record-Breaking Stocks

CryptoPotato - Analysts have said that currently, stocks and Bitcoin are being driven by entirely different market forces.

AI Models Can’t Agree on Basic Facts Most of the Time, Study Shows

Decrypt - A new study gave five frontier AI models 1,000 real-world claims to fact-check. They disagreed on 67% of them.

Coinbase to Bring Global Crypto Derivatives to US

U.Today - Coinbase emerges as the first regulated firm to expand access to global crypto options and perpetual futures in the U.S. following approval from CFTC. Coinbase emerges as the first regulated firm to expand access to global crypto options and perpetual futures in the U.S. following approval from CFTC.

Wintermute Is Providing Liquidity on Kalshi and Polymarket, Linking Two Giants

Decrypt - Wintermute is providing liquidity on the two biggest prediction markets, linking flows for both firms, according to a source familiar with the matter.

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.

CFTC Approves Bitcoin Perpetual Futures on Prediction Market Kalshi

Decrypt - The CFTC issued an order allowing Kalshi to offer perpetual futures in the U.S., starting with contracts tied to Bitcoin's price.

Bitcoin ETFs Shed $2.8B in Record-Breaking Nine-Day Streak

Decrypt - Cooling demand for Bitcoin ETFs adds to declining accumulation by whales, underscoring a trying time for the crypto market.

Biggest XRP Ledger Spike Recorded in Last Weeks Brings Bullishness Back to Network

U.Today - XRP Ledger payment activity surged to one of its highest levels in weeks, signaling renewed network participation despite continued price weakness. XRP Ledger payment activity surged to one of its highest levels in weeks, signaling renewed network participation despite continued price weakness.

Ripple's Pre-IPO Valuation Growth Finally Drives XRP Price Action

U.Today - XRP snapped a months-long flat tape to track market mood as a new Santiment report links the token's turnaround to Ripple private shares hitting $136.90. XRP snapped a months-long flat tape to track market mood as a new Santiment report links the token's turnaround to Ripple private shares hitting $136.90.

Paxos Secures SEC Registration as Clearing Agency

Decrypt - The approval makes Paxos the “only blockchain-native firm” approved by the SEC to operate as a registered clearing agency in the U.S.

Strategy Moves $30 Million in BTC to Coinbase Amid Sell Speculation

CryptoPotato - The timing of the deposit raised eyebrows given recent hints that Strategy could consider selling some of its Bitcoin.

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.

Google Engineer Accused of Turning Secret Search Data Into a $1.2M Polymarket Profit

CryptoPotato - AlphaRaccoon's username was removed from the Polymarket account after users on Discord and X speculated that the trader may have been a Google insider.

Anthropic Nears $1 Trillion Valuation, Topping OpenAI After Fresh $65 Billion Raise

Decrypt - Claude maker Anthropic said annualized revenue surpassed $47 billion as it expands cloud and compute partnerships.

'Make the U.S. Home': Bessent Pushes for Swift Crypto Legislation

U.Today - Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has issued a strong appeal to Congress to pass the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has issued a strong appeal to Congress to pass the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act.

Aave Secures FCA Approval for UK Crypto Operations

CryptoPotato - Despite the regulation milestone, AAVE token prices remained under pressure alongside the rest of the crypto market.

Apple iOS 27 Leaks: Siri Is Being Remade to Be More Like ChatGPT

Decrypt - Rendered illustrations published ahead of WWDC 2026 reveal a dedicated Siri app, Dynamic Island integration, and a Google Gemini backbone—the biggest overhaul to the assistant in nearly 15 years.

Anthropic's Claude Opus 4.8 Is Here: Better AI Coding, Smarter Safety—Same Huge Price

Decrypt - Anthropic's latest flagship AI model Claude Opus 4.8 arrives with sharper reasoning, tighter alignment, and a price tag that hasn't budged.

Anthropic's Claude Mythos AI Model Nearing Release After Raising Cybersecurity Alarms

Decrypt - Anthropic signaled that broader access to its controversial Claude Mythos AI models may arrive "in the coming weeks" after limited testing.

What the Clarity Act Means for the Rest of the World

Decrypt - The Senate’s crypto bill has supporters excited—and opponents concerned—about the bill’s potential reverberations beyond America’s borders.

Standard Chartered Reaffirms $40K Ethereum Price Target Due to DeFi Dominance

Decrypt - Analysts compared Ethereum's current position to Amazon following the dot-com bubble burst.

This AI Compressed 'All Human Cooking' Into 2 Megabytes

Decrypt - A London startup trained an AI on 4.1 million recipes across seven languages—and the whole thing is smaller than a song file.

Prediction Market Myriad Launches $100K World Cup Competition

Decrypt - A prize pool of over $100,000 is available for top traders and makers on prediction markets linked to FIFA World Cup matches.

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.

CFTC, Gemini File Joint Motion to Reverse $5M Settlement

Decrypt - The regulator filed alongside the crypto exchange to undo a 2025 consent order it now says "should not have been filed."

AI Chatbots Could Quietly Pull Users Away From Reality, Researchers Warn

Decrypt - Researchers warn that prolonged chatbot interactions could distort how some users experience reality and social connection.

Coinbase and Standard Chartered Partner for Fiat Access

cryptoDNES - Coinbase partners with Standard Chartered to offer institutional fiat rails for AUD, CAD, CHF, and SGD, streamlining global liquidity management. The post Coinbase and Standard Chartered Partner for Fiat Access appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.