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medium.comU.S. Constitution Posted to Bitcoin Blockchain
An individual stored the full text of the U.S. Constitution on the Bitcoin blockchain. The action was reported by Bitcoin Magazine on May 29, 2026.
CoinDeskPaxos Wins SEC Approval to Clear U.S. Stocks on Blockchain
Paxos Securities Settlement Company received full registration from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to provide clearing and settlement services. The license makes the subsidiary the first blockchain-native firm authorized to operate as a central securities depository…
indianexpress.comSEC Approves Paxos to Clear and Settle Securities Transactions
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission granted Paxos approval to clear and settle securities transactions. The decision marks the first such approval for a blockchain-native firm.
CoinDeskEthereum Foundation Draws Renewed Attention in Crypto Discussions
CoinDesk reported renewed focus on the Ethereum Foundation, the organization that has served as the primary steward for the Ethereum blockchain. The coverage appears in the current edition of The Protocol Newsletter.
pymnts.comCash App Adds USDC Transfers on Four Blockchains
The payment app now supports USDC transfers on Solana, Ethereum, Polygon and Arbitrum. The feature is available to its 59 million monthly users at no additional cost and without a separate wallet.
CoinDeskBIS Project Finds Tokenized Money Can Speed Cross-Border Payments
The Bank for International Settlements reported that tokenized central bank money and bank deposits can make global payments faster and safer. Its Project Agorá will now advance to real-value testing on blockchain rails.
CoinDeskJefferies Projects Crypto and Blockchain Listings at $1 Trillion Market
Investment bank Jefferies forecasts a wave of crypto and blockchain public offerings over the next two years. The bank estimates the sector could become a $1 trillion public market within five years.
cointelegraph.comBermuda Partners With Circle, Coinbase, Stellar on Digital Dollar Project
Bermuda announced plans to develop a sovereign digital dollar and a fully onchain economy in partnership with Circle, Coinbase, and Stellar. The initiative aims to create the first national economy built entirely on blockchain infrastructure.
CoinDeskDraft Amendment Filed to Add Curve Types to XRPL Automated Market Maker
A draft proposal filed Tuesday seeks to expand the XRP Ledger's native automated market maker with three additional curve types. The change would allow liquidity providers to select pricing models suited to different asset pairs.
BenzingaCrypto Firms Shift Focus to Infrastructure and Tokenization
Several cryptocurrency companies are expanding beyond Bitcoin trading into stablecoin infrastructure, tokenization, and blockchain services. CNBC reporter Tanaya Macheel described the change in a documentary segment. The companies named include Coinbase, Robinhood, Circle, Bullis…
CoinDeskEthereum Foundation to Reduce ETH Sales and Narrow Focus to CROPS
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin said the Ethereum Foundation will reduce ETH sales and limit its work to censorship resistance, openness, privacy and security. The foundation holds 0.16 percent of all ETH supply.
CoinDeskCrypto Trader Highlights Hyperliquid and AI Tokens in Altcoin Outlook
Michael van de Poppe stated that Hyperliquid’s HYPE token and AI-linked crypto projects are drawing renewed trader interest. He linked the moves to broader risk appetite and discussed Solana’s longer-term positioning.
Ethereum Investor Buys 3,942 ETH After Price Drop
An early Ethereum holder who previously sold 12,001 ETH for a $34.2 million profit has purchased 3,942 ETH at lower prices. The purchases followed a decline in the token's value.
Fox NewsBlockchain Technology Offers Pentagon Options for Defense Applications
The Trump administration's support for cryptocurrency has shifted U.S. policy from the prior regulatory approach. Officials are examining how blockchain systems could support military logistics, data integrity, and supply chain tracking.
CoinDeskNear Protocol Plans June Upgrade for Automatic Network Scaling
Near Protocol announced it will introduce dynamic resharding in June, enabling the blockchain to add shards automatically as demand increases. The upgrade also includes post-quantum-safe signing features.
Standard Chartered Projects Tokenized Assets to Reach $4 Trillion by 2028
Standard Chartered forecasts that tokenized assets will grow to $4 trillion by 2028, with non-stablecoin assets and stablecoins each reaching $2 trillion. The bank says decentralized finance protocols will be the main beneficiaries rather than Ethereum or Solana.
CoinDeskEthereum Foundation Faces Community Questions After Recent Departures
Several high-profile researchers and contributors have left the Ethereum Foundation in recent days. The organization has not issued a public explanation for the exits, prompting discussion among community members about leadership and strategy.
cryptoninjas.netVIRL Token Tops Binance Wallet 24-Hour Trend After Trader Purchase
VIRL token reached the top of the 24-hour trend list on Binance Wallet. A trader previously profitable on PENGUIN bought 840,000 VIRL tokens for $4,800.
CoinDeskVariational Raises $50 Million for Real-World Asset Perpetual Futures
Peer-to-peer trading startup Variational raised $50 million in a funding round led by Dragonfly. The company will use the funds to expand its onchain derivatives platform and introduce perpetual futures tied to commodities.
dailyhodl.comWhale Buys 76,600 HYPE Tokens on Hyperliquid
A single wallet deposited 19 million USDC into Hyperliquid over three hours and purchased 76,600 HYPE tokens for approximately 3.8 million dollars. The transaction occurred as the token price briefly exceeded 50 dollars.
CoinDeskBNB Chain Test Shows Quantum-Resistant Cryptography Reduces Throughput by 40 Percent
Binance's BNB Chain completed a proof-of-concept test replacing standard digital signatures with quantum-resistant alternatives. Transaction throughput fell from 4,973 to 2,997 transactions per second as signature sizes increased.
machinelearningmastery.comTrader 0x082e Holds 5x Long Position in HYPE Token
A cryptocurrency trader identified as 0x082e opened a leveraged long position in the HYPE token more than six months ago. The position, initially valued at $66.3 million, has fluctuated between a $25 million unrealized loss and a current $12.9 million unrealized profit.
CoinDeskSEC Preparing Tokenized Securities Framework for Trading Platforms
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is preparing an innovation exemption for tokenized stocks. Bloomberg Law reported the proposal could be released as early as this week.
ibtimes.co.ukSEC Readies Framework for Trading Tokenized Stocks
The Securities and Exchange Commission is preparing a plan that would permit trading of tokenized versions of stocks and other securities. The so-called innovation exemption is expected to be released as soon as this week.
CoinDeskSolana Network Sees Growth in Tokenized Assets and Payments
Institutional activity on Solana increased in the first quarter of 2026. Messari reported growth in tokenized funds and stablecoin usage despite a weaker crypto market.
CoinDeskStandard Chartered Projects $4 Trillion in Tokenized Assets by 2028
Standard Chartered analysts estimate that tokenized assets on public blockchains could reach $4 trillion by the end of 2028. The projection includes stablecoins and tokenized real-world assets such as bonds and funds.
Iranian Transactions Reported on Tron and BNB Chain Networks
Blockchain ledgers associated with backers of the Trump family’s World Liberty Financial recorded continued Iranian-linked activity during the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran. Reuters reported the transactions moved through Tron and BNB Chain.
CoinDeskBitcoin Sidechain Project Aims to Add Programmable and Private Features
VerifiedX is developing a Bitcoin sidechain to enable programmable transactions and optional privacy tools while keeping assets native to the original blockchain. The project targets institutional users seeking DeFi options without relying on custodians or synthetic wrappers.
techjuice.pkBitcoin Whale Moves 500 BTC to Binance After February Purchase
A large Bitcoin holder transferred 500 BTC to Binance one hour ago. The holder bought 807 BTC in February and realized gains on the recent transfer.
fortune.comNof1 Raises $15M to Test Frontier AI Models in Live Trading, Most Lose Money
Nof1, creator of the Alpha Arena AI trading competition, secured $15 million in funding co-led by SUI Group and Karatage. The round follows the investors' earlier support for Recursive Superintelligence, a self-improving AI startup valued above $4 billion. CoinDesk reported the d…
CoinDeskSenate Banking Committee Advances Crypto Clarity Act
The Senate Banking Committee passed the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act by a 15-9 bipartisan vote on May 14, 2026, sending the crypto market structure bill forward for further negotiations. Two Democrats joined Republicans after last-minute amendments on investor protections, ba…
dailyhodl.comEthereum ICO Participant Transfers 69878 ETH After Six Years
An address that acquired 69400 ETH during the 2015 initial coin offering moved its holdings four hours ago. The 69878 ETH was sent to three new wallets at a current value of $157 million. The same amount was originally purchased for $21600 at an ICO price of $0.311 per ETH.
screenrant.comMan Regains Access to 5 BTC Wallet Unused Since ~2016 With Help of Claude AI
A man regained access to a Bitcoin wallet containing 5 BTC after using the AI model Claude to crack it. The cryptocurrency recovered is valued at approximately $395,000. He had been locked out of the wallet for nearly a decade.
Consensys Postpones U.S. IPO Plans to Fall or Later
Ethereum development firm Consensys has postponed its plans for a U.S. public offering until fall at the earliest. The decision comes as the company, led by Joe Lubin, cites unfavorable market conditions. Ian Allison and Will Canny first reported the delay.
Animoca-Backed NUVA Links $19 Billion in Tokenized Assets to Ethereum
NUVA, a new Ethereum-based marketplace developed by Animoca Brands and Nuva Labs, is connecting approximately $19 billion of tokenized real-world assets from Figure Technologies to decentralized finance applications. The platform launches with a Treasury-linked yield vault and a…
bbc.co.ukThree Privacy-Focused Blockchains Raise More Than $1 Billion Combined
Arc, Canton and Tempo have raised more than $1 billion at valuations exceeding $10 billion. The funding reflects growing institutional interest in blockchains designed for stablecoins and tokenization that emphasize privacy, compliance and speed. A Tuesday blog post stated the ac…
pymnts.comBermuda Begins Moving National Payments and Financial Services Onchain
Bermuda has started shifting its national payment and financial services onto a blockchain network. The move marks the first operational step toward the country's goal of becoming the world's first fully onchain national economy. The development was reported by CoinDesk on May 12…
dailyhodl.comBlockchain Analytics Firm Elliptic Raises $120 Million at $610 Million Valuation
Blockchain analytics firm Elliptic announced a $120 million funding round led by One Peak that values the London-based company at $610 million. The capital will expand its AI-driven monitoring tools amid nearly $3 billion in crypto thefts since the start of 2025. CEO Simone Maini…
ftfnews.comDTCC Integrates Chainlink Into Blockchain Collateral AppChain
The Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation has integrated Chainlink technology into its blockchain-based Collateral AppChain. The move aims to automate 24/7 collateral management processes including pricing, valuation and settlement. The integration spans global financial mark…
pymnts.comCorpay Adds Stablecoin Wallets and Blockchain Settlement Options via BVNK and JPMorgan Kinexys
Payments firm Corpay partnered with BVNK to embed stablecoin wallets for its global corporate customers, enabling balances to appear alongside fiat and allowing send, receive, store and convert functions. The company will also deploy the same rails in its treasury operations and…
medium.comTether Mints $1 Billion USDT on Tron Network
Tether minted an additional $1 billion in USDT on the Tron blockchain. The action increased the total USDT supply on Tron to $89.37 billion. The company has not released a statement on the reason for the minting.
dailyhodl.comRonin to Shut Down for 10 Hours on May 12 for Hard Fork to Ethereum Layer 2
The gaming-focused blockchain will pause all transactions for about 10 hours as it transitions from an independent sidechain to an Ethereum L2 using the OP Stack. The move, announced in April 2026, sharply reduces RON token inflation and redirects 90 million tokens to the treasur…
CnbcCircle Raises $222 Million in Arc Token Presale at $3 Billion Valuation
Circle beat Q1 2026 earnings estimates with EPS of $0.21 while reporting revenue of $694 million and USDC circulation of $77 billion. The company, led by CEO Jeremy Allaire, unveiled its Arc blockchain initiative with backing from Andreessen Horowitz, BlackRock and other major in…
usethebitcoin.comDigital Asset Holdings Seeks $300 Million at $2 Billion Valuation
Digital Asset Holdings, the company behind the Canton Network blockchain, is seeking about $300 million in a funding round led by a16z crypto at a roughly $2 billion valuation. The round, advised by investment bank FT Partners, is expected to close in the coming weeks. It follows…
cointelegraph.comBitcoin Wallet Inactive for 12 Years Moves 500 BTC
A Bitcoin wallet identified as 1KAA8G transferred 500 BTC four hours ago after remaining dormant for more than 12 years. The wallet originally received the coins when Bitcoin traded at approximately $914, realizing an 88x return and a profit of $40.17 million. @lookonchain report…
A16z Crypto Raises $2.2 Billion for Fifth Dedicated Crypto Fund
Andreessen Horowitz’s crypto arm, A16z Crypto, has raised $2.2 billion for its fifth dedicated crypto fund. The fund is led by Chris Dixon and will focus on stablecoins, tokenization, perpetual futures, prediction markets and AI agents. The amount is less than half the size of th…
CoinDeskTrust Wallet and Mesh Unveil AI Agent Crypto Tools at Consensus Miami
Executives from Trust Wallet and Mesh detailed new products to integrate crypto wallets with AI agents at the Consensus conference in Miami Beach on May 9, 2026. Trust Wallet introduced an agent kit and is implementing EIP-8004 for on-chain identity. Mesh unveiled Smart Funding t…
CoinDeskBlackRock Files With SEC for Tokenized Share Classes of Treasury Funds
BlackRock filed paperwork with the SEC on May 9, 2026, to launch the BlackRock Daily Reinvestment Stablecoin Reserve Vehicle, which will issue OnChain Shares on public blockchains. The firm also proposed an onchain share class for its BlackRock Select Treasury Based Liquidity Fun…
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investopedia.comBitcoin Briefly Tops $80,000 as Crypto Market Sees $205M in Liquidations and Major ETF Outflows
Bitcoin climbed above $80,000 while major cryptocurrencies traded mixed. More than 80,000 traders were liquidated over 24 hours amid net outflows from spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs. Bitcoin also lost 245,000 holders in five days, according to on-chain data.
TON Offers Highest Staking Rewards Among Top 50 Cryptocurrencies, Says Pavel Durov
Pavel Durov posted on X that TON leads the 50 largest cryptocurrencies by staking rewards with an 18.80% APR. Durov, the founder of Telegram, highlighted the blockchain's performance in the statement. The ranking compares staking rewards across major digital assets.
Ethereum Name Service Token Unlock Wallet Deposits 1.46 Million ENS Tokens to Binance
The Ethereum Name Service token unlock wallet deposited 1.457 million ENS tokens, valued at $9.34 million, into Binance. The transfer occurred five hours ago according to on-chain monitoring. The deposit follows the scheduled unlocking of ENS tokens.
coindesk.comCoinbase Reports Mixed Q1 2026 Results as Derivatives and Stablecoin Growth Offset Trading Slowdown
The cryptocurrency exchange reported a first-quarter loss of $1.49 per share and revenue of $1.41 billion, both below Wall Street forecasts, as weaker crypto markets weighed on trading activity. Coinbase also announced it would cut about 700 jobs, or roughly 14% of its workforce,…
CoinDeskChangpeng Zhao Suggests Binance.US Expansion Plans at Consensus Miami Conference
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao said a revived Binance.US is one possible path for giving American crypto traders access to better prices. He spoke at Consensus Miami 2026 two years after his resignation as Binance CEO and one year after receiving a pardon from President Donald Tr…
pandaily.comNewly Created Wallet Withdraws 2,500 Bitcoin Worth $202 Million from Binance
A wallet created shortly before the transaction withdrew 2,500 BTC valued at $202.17 million from the Binance exchange within the past hour. The wallet address is bc1qhx. On-chain monitoring service Lookonchain reported the large withdrawal.
CoinDeskAnimoca Brands Launches $10M Initiative to Fund AI Agent Development on Blockchain
Yat Siu, chairman of Animoca Brands, said the metaverse is evolving beyond immersive digital worlds into an agent economy powered by AI systems using blockchain infrastructure. He predicted tens of billions of autonomous agents will handle commerce and transactions. The announcem…
ftfnews.comOndo Finance, JPMorgan, Mastercard and Ripple Pilot Cross-Border Redemption of Tokenized Treasury Fund on XRP Ledger
The transaction settled in under five seconds outside traditional banking hours through a pilot involving JPMorgan’s Kinexys, Mastercard and Ripple. It marks the first time tokenized U.S. Treasuries have moved across borders and banks in near-real time. The pilot was announced on…
manilatimes.netFour Wallets Deposit 11,615 ETH Worth $27.29 Million Into FalconX
Four wallets possibly linked to Paradigm Capital deposited 11,615 ETH, valued at $27.29 million, into FalconX three hours ago. The transfers were reported by on-chain analytics. No further details on the purpose of the deposits were available.
newtraderu.comNew Wallet Opens 20x Short Position on 240000 SOL
A newly created cryptocurrency wallet opened a leveraged short position on a large amount of SOL. The position carries a high liquidation price according to on-chain data. The trade reflects significant bearish exposure to the asset's price movements.
CoinDeskDTCC to Begin Testing Tokenized Securities Platform in July for Planned October Launch
Frank La Salla, President and CEO of the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation, said the firm is collaborating with high-performance layer-1 blockchains to bring corporate actions such as dividend payments and tender offers onchain. DTCC, which processes about $20 trillion in U…
finance.yahoo.comZEC Jumps Over 30% After Multicoin Capital Reveals Large Position
Multicoin Capital co-founder Tushar Jain said the firm built a significant position in ZEC since February, citing growing demand for private, seizure-resistant assets. Zcash, which launched in 2016, allows encrypted transactions using zero-knowledge proofs. The token's recent gai…