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XRP activity surges, Strive buys 1,109 BTC, and Bitcoin miners pivot to AI amid market shifts.
XRP Ledger Activity Jumps 30%: What It Could Mean for Price Momentum
U.Today - XRP sees a real network activity increase, which should create a cushion for a potential market review. XRP sees a real network activity increase, which should create a cushion for a potential market review.
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.
Ripple Moves 60 Million XRP Amid Sharp Price Dip
U.Today - Ripple moves over $79 million worth of XRP to an unknown wallet as the market faces extreme volatility with XRP falling below $1.30. Ripple moves over $79 million worth of XRP to an unknown wallet as the market faces extreme volatility with XRP falling below $1.30.
Strive Buys 1,109 Bitcoin as Treasury Rises to 16,500 BTC
Bitcoin.com - Strive bought 1,109 bitcoin last week, raising its total holdings to 16,500 BTC and strengthening its place among major public corporate holders. The company is also reviewing new capital-raising tools as it prepares to expand its bitcoin-linked treasury strategy. ASST Climbs 133% as Strive Expands Bitcoin Treasury With $85M Addition Strive has added over 1,000 […]
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.
Bybit warns users over transfers with UK-sanctioned HTX
Cryptopolitan - Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has informed clients that transactions involving addresses linked to HTX may be subject to additional checks. The warning comes after its rival was targeted in fresh U.K. restrictions on crypto services allegedly helping Russia with sanctions evasion. U.K. sanctions push Bybit to check HTX-related flows Dubai-based Bybit, one of the world’s largest...
Polymarket exec says KYC limited to beta product, not existing platform
CoinTelegraph - Polymarket executive Josh Stevens said identity checks apply only to early beta access and are not being added to Polymarket’s existing platform.
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."
The Future of Bitcoin Mining Is Bigger Than Bitcoin
Bitcoin.com - With Bitcoin mining economics under pressure from historically low hashprice levels of mining revenue and rising network competition, AI and HPC infrastructure revenue has emerged as a stabilizing and, in some cases, significantly larger growth driver. This article first appeared in The Energy Mag. The original article can be viewed here. The Energy Mag (formerly […]
Samsung Units Acquire a $408 Million Stake in Upbit Operator Dunamu
BeInCrypto - Three Samsung affiliates agreed to acquire a combined four percent stake in Dunamu, the operator of Upbit, Korea’s largest crypto exchange, for $408 million, capping a May rush by Korean financial giants. We break down the deal, the wider buying spree, and what it means for Korea’s fast-shifting digital asset market. What does the Samsung The post Samsung Units Acquire a $408 Million Stake in Upbit Operator Dunamu appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Crypto Market Sheds $80 Billion After U.S. Strikes Hit Iran
TheCurrencyAnalytics - The number hit fast. Eighty billion dollars wiped from crypto market cap in what feels like a single session, dragging… Read the original on Crypto Market Sheds $80 Billion After U.S. Strikes Hit Iran. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
'Knitted Sweater' Model: Ripple CTO Emeritus Projects Tax-Defensible XRP Staking Concept
U.Today - Former Ripple CTO David Schwartz makes a rare statement about a theoretical XRP staking architecture designed to establish a tax-defensible framework against IRS overreach. Former Ripple CTO David Schwartz makes a rare statement about a theoretical XRP staking architecture designed to establish a tax-defensible framework against IRS overreach.
Crypto markets shed $80B after fresh US strikes on Iran
CoinTelegraph - The crypto market capitalization has fallen to its lowest level since mid-April after the US carried out strikes on Iran for the second time in three days amid peace talks.
FBI Finds 303 Gold Bars Worth $40 Million at CIA Official David Rush’s Home
TheCurrencyAnalytics - The FBI arrested a senior CIA official on May 19, 2026. His name is David Rush, and agents pulled 303… Read the original on FBI Finds 303 Gold Bars Worth $40 Million at CIA Official David Rush’s Home. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
CFTC seeks to reverse settlement deal with Gemini
CoinTelegraph - The CFTC claimed that its settled complaint filed under the Biden administration relied heavily on a whistleblower’s allegations that Gemini inflated trading activity to distort user demand.
FBI Pulls $40M in Gold Bars From CIA Official’s Fairfax County Home in Theft Case
Bitcoin.com - A senior CIA official with top-secret clearance was arrested May 19, 2026, after FBI agents pulled 303 one-kilogram gold bars, roughly $2 million in cash, and about 35 luxury watches, many of them Rolexes, from his Fairfax County, Virginia, home. Senior CIA Official David Rush Faces Federal Theft Charge David Rush, who held a senior […]
Bitcoin Miners Ditch Rigs for AI Servers as U.S. Crypto Laws Stall
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Bitcoin is sliding. Miners are bailing — at least partly — and the U.S. Congress can’t seem to get its… Read the original on Bitcoin Miners Ditch Rigs for AI Servers as U.S. Crypto Laws Stall. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Kraken rolls out Bitcoin vault product for holders to earn yield
CoinTelegraph - Within the first 10 hours of launch, the Kraken Earn BTC Vault raked in $30 million worth of Bitcoin deposits from 4,000 unique wallets.
Trump vows future-proof U.S. crypto market structure that cannot be reversed by critics
Cryptopolitan - President Donald Trump is doubling down on his ambition to cement a permanent legal framework for cryptocurrency in the United States, vowing that the country’s emerging digital asset rules will be “future-proof.” He added that the framework would be resistant to reversal by future administrations or political critics. The remarks come amid an intensified push...
SEC Investor Advisory Committee Targets Private Markets and Index Fund Rules June 4
TheCurrencyAnalytics - The SEC is calling its Investor Advisory Committee to Washington. The public meeting lands on June 4 at 10 a.m.… Read the original on SEC Investor Advisory Committee Targets Private Markets and Index Fund Rules June 4. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Rain Surges 25% as Crypto Markets Shift — Daily Movers May 28
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Rain (RAIN) soared 25.22% to $0.0145, topping gainers, while Render (RENDER) fell 10.30% to $2.09. Stellar also saw a significant rise, gaining 17.62%. Read the original on Rain Surges 25% as Crypto Markets Shift — Daily Movers May 28. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Bitcoin falls further as BTC miners pivot to AI, pro-crypto legislation stalls
CoinTelegraph - Bitcoin’s underperformance of stocks deepened as BTC miners pivoted to AI and pro-crypto regulation in the United States stalled.
Huawei’s Claw-Anything Benchmark Puts GPT-5.5 at 34.5% Pass Rate
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Huawei built a benchmark. It’s called Claw-Anything. And the results are pretty rough for the AI industry. The test dropped… Read the original on Huawei’s Claw-Anything Benchmark Puts GPT-5.5 at 34.5% Pass Rate. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Google engineer allegedly had a cheat code for Polymarket and turned it into $1.2M
Cryptopolitan - Federal prosecutors have charged a Google software engineer in a case involving alleged insider-style trading on the blockchain prediction platform Polymarket. According to federal prosecutors, 36-year-old Michele Spagnuolo knew the results months before anyone else. He was arrested on May 27, 2026. The US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York released a...
HTX Says UK-Sanctioned Huobi Global S.A. Has No Tie to Its Exchange
TheCurrencyAnalytics - HTX is pushing back hard. The crypto exchange says the UK-sanctioned entity Huobi Global S.A. is a completely separate operation… Read the original on HTX Says UK-Sanctioned Huobi Global S.A. Has No Tie to Its Exchange. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Crypto card monthly transaction volume surges 230% from 2025
CoinTelegraph - Payment volume on crypto-linked credit and debit cards has been steadily increasing since 2024, reaching about $7.8 billion in cumulative transactions this month.
UK Crypto Rules Could Push Staking Firms Out of Britain, FCA Critics Warn
TheCurrencyAnalytics - The Financial Conduct Authority’s incoming crypto framework is drawing fire. Industry insiders say the proposed rules could make staking services… Read the original on UK Crypto Rules Could Push Staking Firms Out of Britain, FCA Critics Warn. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
OpenAI is committing $250 million to help workers cope with AI-driven job displacement
Cryptopolitan - The OpenAI Foundation unveiled on Wednesday plans to invest $250 million into grants, collaboration initiatives, and other efforts aimed at helping people cope with AI-related job displacements. This is the first-ever OpenAI spending initiative targeting the issue of automation-related labor displacement. Three main priorities guide the allocation of the funds as per the foundation’s statements;...
3 Massive Things That Could Happen After SpaceX Goes Public in June 2026
BeInCrypto - SpaceX's $1.75T IPO triggers three crypto predictions on SPCX perp convergence, exchange risk, and Bitcoin treasuries. The post 3 Massive Things That Could Happen After SpaceX Goes Public in June 2026 appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Crypto card spending has reached a record $7.8 billion
Cryptopolitan - Visa (V) is taking about 90% of on-chain crypto card payments as total crypto card spending reaches a record $7.8 billion. According to data from Paymentscan, the volume has increased by 230% since May 2025. At present, stablecoins can be used directly in transactions by people wishing to use cryptocurrencies in payments, without any additional...
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.
Anonymous Plaintiff Sues to Claim 3.8 Million BTC
U.Today - A New York man and two corporate entities have filed an unprecedented lawsuit in the Supreme Court of the State of New York against 39,069 dormant digital wallets, seeking a formal judicial declaration establishing them as the legal owners of millions of. A New York man and two corporate entities have filed an unprecedented lawsuit in the Supreme Court of the State of New York against 39,069 dormant digital wallets, seeking a formal judicial declaration establishing them as the legal owners of millions of.
5 Things to Know About Yi He, First Crypto Boss on Fortune’s Most Powerful Women List
BeInCrypto - Binance co-CEO Yi He becomes the first crypto-native executive named to Fortune's 2026 Most Powerful Women in Business list. The post 5 Things to Know About Yi He, First Crypto Boss on Fortune’s Most Powerful Women List appeared first on BeInCrypto.
PACs laud Texas primary wins, look to back more pro-crypto candidates
CoinTelegraph - While crypto-backed candidates won runoffs in Texas on Tuesday, industry PACs have less of a stake in California races next week.
Marvel Comics Icon Stan Lee Has Been 'Revived' With AI Tech—Again
Decrypt - ElevenLabs has licensed Stan Lee’s voice and likeness, adding the late Marvel comic creator to a growing market for AI celebrity replicas.
Kraken Prop Gives Traders Up to $200,000 in Firm Capital After Skill Test
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Kraken just moved into prop trading. The exchange launched Kraken Prop, a funded trading program that hands qualified traders up… Read the original on Kraken Prop Gives Traders Up to $200,000 in Firm Capital After Skill Test. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
BeInCrypto 100 Institutional Awards Nomination: KuCoin for Best Trading Infrastructure
BeInCrypto - Trading infrastructure in digital assets is no longer judged only by speed, liquidity, or exchange volume. Institutions now need reliable execution, custody separation, collateral flexibility, transparent market data, and infrastructure that can scale under pressure. KuCoin is building around that requirement. The exchange is nominated for Best Trading Infrastructure at the BeInCrypto Institutional 100 Awards The post BeInCrypto 100 Institutional Awards Nomination: KuCoin for Best Trading Infrastructure appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Bitcoin treasury company Nakamoto falls nearly 67% YTD after reverse stock split
CoinTelegraph - The company owns 5,058 Bitcoin, ranking it as the 20th largest publicly traded BTC treasury company, according to data from Bitcoin Treasuries.
Hut 8 AI landlord data center strategy turns Bitcoin collateral into bridge capital
CryptoSlate - The miner's $16.8 billion lease base shows how power and BTC-backed debt are financing a move beyond mining. The post Hut 8 AI landlord data center strategy turns Bitcoin collateral into bridge capital appeared first on CryptoSlate.
DeepSeek, Xiaomi Just Made Frontier AI 99% Cheaper. American Labs Went the Other Way
Decrypt - Back-to-back price cuts from China's top AI labs have made their models a fraction of the cost of GPT-5.5 and Claude Opus.
DraftKings DKeX Files CFTC Event Contract Templates Covering 9 Sports
TheCurrencyAnalytics - DraftKings moved fast. On May 22, 2026, its DKeX exchange dropped two event contract templates with the CFTC — categories… Read the original on DraftKings DKeX Files CFTC Event Contract Templates Covering 9 Sports. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
“Ethereum Is a Giver, Not a Taker”: David Hoffman Explains ETH Exit
CryptoPotato - David Hoffman said Ethereum succeeded technologically, but ETH may no longer see a meaningful structural rerating higher from current levels.
XRP Holders Face 47% Loss Over 30 Days Amid Ripple’s Silence
TheCurrencyAnalytics - The figures are concerning. Active XRP wallets have lost an average of 47% over the past thirty days, according to… Read the original on XRP Holders Face 47% Loss Over 30 Days Amid Ripple’s Silence. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Mastercard secures New York BitLicense for crypto operations
CoinTelegraph - The payments giant can now legally conduct digital asset business activity in New York as it deepens its focus on blockchain-based settlement systems.
OpenAI Foundation Pledges $250 Million to Help Cushion AI's Economic Disruption
Decrypt - The philanthropic arm of ChatGPT maker OpenAI will fund research, worker support, and new models for sharing the gains from automation.
YouTube Makes AI Content Labels More Prominent as Google Pushes Video Remix Tools
Decrypt - YouTube says new disclosure tools and automatic AI detection will help viewers more easily identify AI-generated videos.
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.
CME’s 24/7 crypto launch will kill Bitcoin’s weekend gap, but Monday now matters more
CryptoSlate - The exchange is taking crypto futures and options 24/7, while trade dates, settlement and reporting stay tied to business days. The post CME’s 24/7 crypto launch will kill Bitcoin’s weekend gap, but Monday now matters more appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Prediction markets enter the derivatives era: XBIT DEX opens whitelist for prediction leverage, launching a 35,000 USDC campaign
CoinTelegraph - XBIT DEX takes the lead in introducing leverage to on-chain prediction markets, prioritizing the 2026 FIFA World Cup for its initial category. The whitelist application is now live.
Bitcoin price threatens $75K loss as US-Iran peace progress sparks new stocks records
CoinTelegraph - Bitcoin disappointed bulls by dropping below $75,000 on Iran peace deal reports while US stocks hit new all-time highs and oil saw one-month lows on Hormuz hopes.
BTC Prague 2026: Europe’s leading Bitcoin conference expands its cultural reach
CoinTelegraph - BTC Prague, Europe’s premier Bitcoin conference, returns to the PVA Expo Prague on June 11-13, 2026.
Kraken Now Lets You Earn Yield on Bitcoin Holdings via Lending Vaults
Decrypt - Kraken customers can make use of their Bitcoin holdings and generate BTC yield without ever leaving the exchange.
Strategy Purchases 2.6x More Bitcoin Than Miners Produce in 2026
U.Today - Strategy has acquired 2.6 times of the total amount of Bitcoin miners have produced so far in this year despite the frequent volatility. Strategy has acquired 2.6 times of the total amount of Bitcoin miners have produced so far in this year despite the frequent volatility.
Bitcoin price shrugs off $1.3B BlackRock ETF block sale
CoinTelegraph - Bitcoin’s price stayed firm despite a massive $1.3 billion block sale executed by a mysterious BlackRock ETF holder, which analysts called a sign of large-scale institutional de-risking.
Bitcoin Rally in Doubt as BlackRock Clients Extend ETF Selling Streak
U.Today - BlackRock's IBIT logged another 2,538 BTC outflow to Coinbase Prime as macroeconomic pressures continue to freeze institutional appetite. BlackRock's IBIT logged another 2,538 BTC outflow to Coinbase Prime as macroeconomic pressures continue to freeze institutional appetite.
China’s top court to study rules for crypto and AI cases
CoinTelegraph - China’s Supreme People’s Court plans to study adjudication rules for crypto and AI cases while the country’s crypto ban remains in force.
AI Coding Agents Have Made All DeFi Unsafe, Security Expert Says
CryptoPotato - Critics quickly pushed back, arguing that most recent crypto hacks were caused by operational failures instead.
Crypto-backed candidates win key Texas primary runoffs
CoinTelegraph - Crypto PACs threw serious money behind a handful of Texas runoffs, helping oust a senior Democrat and boost Republican hopefuls as lawmakers hammer out new US crypto rules.
Trump Backs CFTC Over Prediction Markets, Calls State Officials ‘Scum’
Decrypt - Federal oversight gains the president’s backing as states push to bring prediction markets under their own gambling laws.
Bitcoin just absorbed a single $1.3B IBIT block trade with barely any price movement
CryptoSlate - At 10:30:34 a.m. ET, a single IBIT print of 29,212,864 shares, crossed at $43.16, for a notional of roughly $1.26 billion. The next-largest visible movement was 1.3 million shares, making one trade dwarf everything else in IBIT's session, accounting for about 34.8% of the ETF's reported intraday volume of 83.86 million shares. IBIT ended the […] The post Bitcoin just absorbed a single $1.3B IBIT block trade with barely any price movement appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Despite Tech Stock Rally, Hedge Fund Clients Are Taking Profits in One Related Sector: Goldman Sachs
DailyHODL - Hedge fund clients are selling out of semiconductor and equipment stocks even as technology shares climb to record highs, according to Goldman Sachs Prime Services. The semiconductors and related equipment subsector is the most net-sold U.S. subsector over the past month and is now modestly net sold on a year-to-date basis, Goldman Sachs Global Banking […] The post Despite Tech Stock Rally, Hedge Fund Clients Are Taking Profits in One Related Sector: Goldman Sachs appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
$1.3B Worth of BlackRock's IBIT Changes Hands in Dark Pool Sale
Decrypt - A $1.3 billion off-exchange IBIT block sale shook Bitcoin Tuesday, but experts say the real test is yet to come.
Mystery Bitcoin Burn: 11-Year Dormant Wallets Torch $8.3M in BTC
CryptoPotato - The burned Bitcoin would have been worth nearly $13.4 million when the OG crypto was at its $126,000 peak in October last year.
Crypto’s $9M Texas Power Grab: How Fairshake Bought a State
99Bitcoins - Crypto's $9M Texas Political Takeover Explained The post Crypto’s $9M Texas Power Grab: How Fairshake Bought a State appeared first on 99Bitcoins.
Microsoft Warns of Sneaky Crypto Miner Threat Targeting High-End PC Users
U.Today - Microsoft Threat Intelligence has uncovered a highly sophisticated cryptojacking campaign that specifically targets PC gamers and hardware enthusiasts. Microsoft Threat Intelligence has uncovered a highly sophisticated cryptojacking campaign that specifically targets PC gamers and hardware enthusiasts.
Ripple is expanding institutional finance ambitions while XRP traders are losing confidence
CryptoSlate - XRP’s latest decline is exposing a widening split between traders betting on more weakness and investors using the selloff to build exposure. Over the past few weeks, the digital asset has faced sustained downward pressure driven by capitulating short-term holders and aggressive short selling in futures markets. However, underlying spot demand has proved resilient, as […] The post Ripple is expanding institutional finance ambitions while XRP traders are losing confidence appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Billionaire Paul Tudor Jones Pours $398,804,000 Into Three Assets, Fully Exits Goldman Sachs and BlackRock
DailyHODL - Billionaire hedge fund manager Paul Tudor Jones is pouring hundreds of millions of dollars into one giant media company and two US banks. New SEC filings show that the Tudor Investment Corporation has just reported acquiring 7.05 million shares of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) worth $193.7 million. The investment comes as Warner Bros. is undergoing […] The post Billionaire Paul Tudor Jones Pours $398,804,000 Into Three Assets, Fully Exits Goldman Sachs and BlackRock appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
XRP Hits $1.4B in ETF Cash
U.Today - XRP stood alone as a bright spot in the digital asset market on May 26, bucking a broader capital flight that triggered steep multi-million dollar outflows for heavyweights Bitcoin and Ethereum. XRP stood alone as a bright spot in the digital asset market on May 26, bucking a broader capital flight that triggered steep multi-million dollar outflows for heavyweights Bitcoin and Ethereum.
Ripple News and XRP Price Update: May 27
CryptoPotato - A closer look at some of the important Ripple news from the last few days and a price update on XRP.
Massive $20K Bull Market For Ethereum Coming, But $1,500 Could Come First: Analysts
CryptoPotato - The long-term prospects for Ethereum remain bullish, but short-term pain could come first, according to analysts.
Some Non-Enhanced Athletes Beat Their Juiced Rivals at the 'Steroid Olympics'
Decrypt - The inaugural games produced a record-breaking swim, but several non-enhanced athletes still beat the enhanced competitors.
This Half-Gigabyte AI Model Runs Local Agents on Your Phone
Decrypt - OpenBMB's 1B-parameter model brings MCP support and agentic tool use to on-device AI—but it has trouble with logic traps.
Grand Theft Data: Threat Actors Weaponizing GTA 6 Hype, NordVPN Warns
Decrypt - Cybercriminals are weaponizing the hype surrounding Grand Theft Auto 6, flooding the internet with GTA phishing traps and malware.
Spain Blocks Prediction Markets Kalshi, Polymarket for Potential Gambling Law Violations
Decrypt - Spain is the latest country to clamp down on the rising use of prediction market platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi.
AI Chatbots Show Bias Toward Catholicism, Researchers Say
Decrypt - Researchers find AI models steer users toward Catholicism and away from other religions, like Jehovah’s Witnesses.
Ripple Named One of Best Workplaces in Bay Area Yet Again
U.Today - Ripple has once again been recognized as one of the best employers in the Bay Area by Fortune Magazine. Ripple has once again been recognized as one of the best employers in the Bay Area by Fortune Magazine.
TeraWulf Stock Pops as Bitcoin Miner Acquires Kentucky Site to Meet AI Power Demands
Decrypt - Bitcoin miner TeraWulf’s latest deal adds more than a gigawatt of potential data center capacity in a region eager for economic investment.
The Hidden Bitcoin Bull Signal Buried in Wall Street’s Big Short
CryptoPotato - According to analysts, Bitcoin's relationship with equities has started shifting compared with past market cycles.
Bitcoin Giant Strive Picks Up the Slack as Strategy Burns Through Its Cash Reserves
U.Today - Strive recently scooped up an additional 1,109 BTC, propelling its total treasury to a massive 16,500 Bitcoin and securing its position as the seventh-largest corporate holder globally. Strive recently scooped up an additional 1,109 BTC, propelling its total treasury to a massive 16,500 Bitcoin and securing its position as the seventh-largest corporate holder globally.
XRP Ledger Foundation Unveils New Standard for AMM v2
U.Today - XRP Ledger is set for a major AMM v2 upgrade designed to stabilize pricing for real-world assets, stablecoins and FX markets. XRP Ledger is set for a major AMM v2 upgrade designed to stabilize pricing for real-world assets, stablecoins and FX markets.
Tom Lee's BitMine Makes Biggest Ethereum Buy Yet in 2026
Decrypt - BitMine Immersion Technologies made its largest Ethereum acquisition yet this year—just weeks after saying it might slow down its ETH buys.
Indonesia Blocks Polymarket After Bets on President’s Early Departure
Decrypt - The ban came on the heels of markets linked to the early departure of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto.
StepFun's Voice AI Topped Every Benchmark. It Also Hears Your Sighs
Decrypt - The Shanghai lab that builds LLMs that punch above their weight just turned that same energy on voice—and the results are hard to ignore.
China Imposes Travel Limits on AI Workers at Private Firms: Report
Decrypt - Beijing is reportedly making some private-sector AI workers seek travel approval, widening its control over tech talent.
Cathie Wood Lifts Bitcoin Target to $1.25M What New Investors Should Know
99Bitcoins - Cathie Wood Raises Bitcoin Target to $1.25M: What It Means The post Cathie Wood Lifts Bitcoin Target to $1.25M What New Investors Should Know appeared first on 99Bitcoins.
Why Oil Price and Asia Stocks Matter to Crypto: US-Iran Talks Lift Markets
99Bitcoins - Oil & Asia Stocks Rise on US-Iran Talks: What It Means for BTC The post Why Oil Price and Asia Stocks Matter to Crypto: US-Iran Talks Lift Markets appeared first on 99Bitcoins.
Ripple’s Latest Trademark Filings Signal Deeper Push Into Wall Street
U.Today - Ripple continues to expand its institutional financial services as it has just filed two new U.S. trademark applications covering its Triskelion design and Word Mark. Ripple continues to expand its institutional financial services as it has just filed two new U.S. trademark applications covering its Triskelion design and Word Mark.
'This Is Why Native Features Matter': Ripple Engineer Explains XRP Ledger Security Edge
U.Today - XRP Ledger decade-old security design gains fresh attention. XRP Ledger decade-old security design gains fresh attention.
Ondo Finance Founder Nathan Allman Dies Unexpectedly at 32
CryptoPotato - Allman was a vocal proponent of blockchain-based technology and elevated the sector of RWAs to new heights.
Nathan Allman: The Story Behind Ondo Finance’s Founder
99Bitcoins - Nathan Allman Dead: Ondo Finance Founder Was 35 The post Nathan Allman: The Story Behind Ondo Finance’s Founder appeared first on 99Bitcoins.
Ondo Finance Founder Nathan Allman Passes Away
cryptoDNES - Ondo Finance President Ian De Bode steps in as CEO after the passing of founder Nathan Allman. The platform manages up to $3.9 billion in on-chain assets. The post Ondo Finance Founder Nathan Allman Passes Away appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.
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.
First 'Good Buy Signal' on XRP Since March Flashes: Santiment Intelligence
U.Today - XRP might see the return of volatility sooner than anticipated. XRP might see the return of volatility sooner than anticipated.
OKX Unveils Exchange OS to Decentralize Trading on X Layer
cryptoDNES - OKX launches Exchange OS on X Layer, allowing institutions and Web3 teams to build custom markets with OKB staking and unified account features. The post OKX Unveils Exchange OS to Decentralize Trading on X Layer appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.
Ripple's Schwartz Reacts to Passing of Ondo Finance Founder
U.Today - Ondo Finance has appointed longtime President Ian De Bode as the new CEO to continue Allman's mission of bridging traditional and decentralized finance. Ondo Finance has appointed longtime President Ian De Bode as the new CEO to continue Allman's mission of bridging traditional and decentralized finance.
XRPL Community Warned of Impending Node Blocks
U.Today - The XRP Ledger (XRPL) ecosystem is fast approaching a critical operational deadline. The XRP Ledger (XRPL) ecosystem is fast approaching a critical operational deadline.
VC Legend Graham: Warren's Anti-Crypto Crusade Was 'Pure Own-Goal'
U.Today - Y Combinator co-founder Paul Graham claims that cozying up to Senator Elizabeth Warren for the 2028 presidential race risks alienating the crypto sector all over again. Y Combinator co-founder Paul Graham claims that cozying up to Senator Elizabeth Warren for the 2028 presidential race risks alienating the crypto sector all over again.
Russia Tightens Grip on Crypto Mining With New Registry Rules
cryptoDNES - The Russian Ministry of Finance now requires crypto miners to disclose hardware serial numbers and IP addresses to the Federal Tax Service. The post Russia Tightens Grip on Crypto Mining With New Registry Rules appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.
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.