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CoinDeskCoinbase to Add Direct INR Deposits and Withdrawals via IMPS Starting June 1
Coinbase will enable Indian users to move rupees directly between bank accounts and the exchange using the Immediate Payment Service. The change removes the need for peer-to-peer transfers or third-party intermediaries.
americanbanker.comHouse Financial Services Committee Shifts Focus to Tokenization After Clarity Act
Committee Chairman French Hill said tokenization is the panel's next priority after stablecoin and market structure legislation. The committee held a March hearing on the topic and is examining whether new legislation or regulatory changes are needed.
CoinDeskMoomoo Adds Crypto Wallets, Staking, and Tokenized Securities to Its Retail Trading Platform
Moomoo is expanding its platform with crypto wallets, staking and tokenized securities. The New York-based brokerage has more than 30 million global users and $156 billion in client assets.
bbc.co.ukTrader hl Partially Closes $HYPE Short, Adds Positions in $ASTER, $ZEC, and $TON
@lookonchain reported that loracle.hl reduced a large short on $HYPE and added long exposure to $ASTER, $ZEC, and $TON after earlier losses.
citizen.co.zaXRPL Draft Amendment Proposes Concentrated Liquidity and StableSwap Pools for Native AMM
A draft amendment filed this week on the XRPL standards repository proposes concentrated liquidity and StableSwap-style pools for the XRP Ledger's native automated market maker while stating that flash loan attacks cannot occur on the network.
dimsumdaily.hkPolymarket Bettor Nets $1.15 Million Profit on Champions League Final
A single Polymarket account placed $10.44 million in wagers across three outcomes for the final match. The account realized a net profit of $1.15 million after the match concluded.
dailyhodl.comSEC Accuses Texas Man of Running $12.3M Crypto Trading Scheme Using AI Claims
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filed a complaint alleging Nathan Fuller raised funds through false claims about AI-powered trading bots. The agency seeks injunctions, disgorgement and penalties.
jpost.comU.S. Seizes $1 Billion in Cryptocurrency Linked to Iran
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said authorities grabbed wallets connected to Iran under Operation Economic Fury. The action targets overseas revenue channels and digital-asset infrastructure.
propublica.orgGOP Lawmakers Increase Holdings in Intel and Bitcoin-Related ETF
Republican members of Congress have shifted their brokerage holdings toward Intel and bitcoin investments. Data from exchange-traded funds that track party portfolios show the change. Returns for the Republican ETF exceed those of its Democratic counterpart so far this year.
CoinDeskBinance Aims to Grow Verified User Base to 3 Billion by 2030
Binance plans to grow its verified user base tenfold by 2030 while launching an order-management toolkit and triparty banking framework for institutions. The exchange is accepting tokenized money-market funds from BlackRock and Franklin Templeton as collateral.
CoinDeskRipple in Talks to Raise $1B via SPAC for Public XRP Treasury Vehicle
Ripple Labs is pursuing at least $1 billion through a special purpose acquisition company to build the largest known XRP treasury. The plan would test institutional demand for XRP amid cooling interest in token accumulation stocks.
upi.comU.S. Treasury Officials Comment on Iran Sanctions Relief Pace
Officials addressed questions about the pace of any sanctions relief tied to Iran. They indicated changes would occur gradually if implemented.
nationalpost.comU.S. Treasury Seizes About $1 Billion in Iranian Crypto Holdings
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that authorities have seized roughly $1 billion in cryptocurrency linked to Iran. He added that officials estimate Iran had been obtaining $400 million to $500 million per month through the activity.
forbes.comU.S. Spot Bitcoin ETFs Record Nine-Day Outflow Streak Totaling $2.84 Billion
U.S.-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs posted net outflows for nine consecutive trading days through Thursday, according to Farside Investors data. Cumulative withdrawals reached $2.84 billion, surpassing the prior record eight-day streak from February 2025.
nypost.comJPMorgan CEO criticizes crypto Clarity Act and Coinbase leader
JPMorgan's chief executive expressed opposition to the crypto Clarity Act and directed strong criticism at Coinbase's chief executive. The comments mark an escalation in tensions between traditional banks and cryptocurrency firms over pending legislation.
ibtimes.comSEC Chair Says Congress Will Pass Crypto Legislation
SEC Chair Paul Atkins stated he is confident lawmakers will pass crypto market structure legislation. He added that President Trump will sign the measure into law.
Bitcoin rises to $74,000 as naval blockade ends
Bitcoin climbed back to $74,000 immediately after the announcement that a naval blockade was being lifted. Market participants linked the move to reduced risk in a key oil shipping route after three months of conflict.
ibtimes.comBitcoin Reclaims $74,000 After Trump Says Strait of Hormuz Blockade Ended
Bitcoin rose back above $74,000 after President Trump stated that a naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz had concluded. The price recovery followed an earlier decline tied to the reported blockade.
BenzingaWintermute Begins Quoting Markets on Event Contracts
Wintermute, a London-based trading firm handling over $3.5 trillion in annual volume, announced it will provide liquidity on event contracts. The move follows growth in prediction market volume to $60 billion this year.
BenzingaCrypto Exchanges Offer Perpetual Futures Tied to SpaceX IPO Plans
Traders have increased activity in synthetic contracts linked to a potential SpaceX public offering. The contracts do not confer ownership of actual shares.
ambcrypto.comCFTC Approves First Bitcoin Perpetual Contract on U.S. Registered Exchange
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission permitted the listing of a bitcoin perpetual contract by a CFTC-registered exchange. The decision allows perpetual contracts to operate inside the U.S. regulatory framework for the first time.
citizen.co.zaU.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.
cryptoninjas.netPaxos Receives 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…
financialexpress.comCrypto Market Prices SpaceX Shares Ahead of Potential IPO
A segment of the cryptocurrency market has begun assigning values to SpaceX shares in anticipation of a possible initial public offering. The activity follows reports that the company is moving closer to listing.
themarketherald.com.auInvestment Firm Moves 2.16 Million UNI Tokens to Exchange
An unnamed investment firm transferred 2.16 million UNI tokens valued at $6.61 million to Binance. The move completes a four-day sequence of sales totaling 7.57 million UNI and 228,700 COMP tokens.
medium.comBinance Launches Pre-IPO Perpetual Contracts on May 21
Binance introduced perpetual contracts tied to pre-IPO shares on May 21. The exchange captured more than 60 percent of category volume within days and reached roughly 65 percent by May 27, with cumulative trading near 400 million dollars.
cointelegraph.comOKX Ventures and Korea Investment & Securities each invest 80 billion won in Coinone
OKX Ventures and Korea Investment & Securities will each commit 80 billion won to Coinone. The funds support Coinone's expansion into stablecoins and tokenized securities.
Crypto Trading Firm FalconX Files Draft IPO Papers With SEC
FalconX confidentially submitted a draft registration statement to the Securities and Exchange Commission and retained Cantor and other advisers for a potential public offering. The California-based firm, last valued at $8 billion in 2022, serves institutional clients and does no…
finance.yahoo.comTether Stablecoin USAT Grows Sixfold to $140.8 Million in April
Tether’s U.S.-focused stablecoin USAT expanded from roughly $22 million to $140.8 million during April. The increase marks a sixfold rise in the token’s circulating supply.
cointelegraph.comEthereum 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.
indianexpress.comJPMorgan Links Bitcoin and Gold ETF Outflows to Iran-US Deal Hopes
JPMorgan analysts reported simultaneous outflows from Bitcoin and gold ETFs over the past two weeks. The firm attributed the moves to reduced demand for assets viewed as hedges against geopolitical risk.
rediff.comTreasury Secretary Bessent Urges Congress to Pass Crypto Clarity Act
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated there will be no central bank digital currency and called on lawmakers to advance the Clarity Act to attract digital assets to the United States.
Bitcoin Magazine Publishes Analysis on Multipolar Currency Trends Through 2036
Lyn Alden examines how shifts in global power structures may affect reserve assets. The article reviews historical monetary systems and evaluates gold, diversified fiat holdings, and Bitcoin as potential alternatives.
pymnts.comPresident Trump Says Administration Saved Crypto Industry
President Trump stated on Truth Social that his administration protected the U.S. crypto sector from prior regulators and positioned the country as the global crypto leader. The post referenced legislation and an executive order enacted earlier in his term.
usethebitcoin.comBlackRock Bitcoin ETF records $528 million outflow as bitcoin price falls below $73,000
The BlackRock Bitcoin exchange-traded fund posted its second-largest single-day outflow on record. The movement coincided with a decline in the price of bitcoin.
thestreet.comBitcoin Faces 83-84% Chance of Falling to $70,000 Before $90,000
Prediction markets now assign an 83-84% probability that Bitcoin will reach $70,000 before climbing back above $90,000. The assessment comes from Polymarket and is being tracked by multiple crypto-focused accounts.
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investopedia.comStandard Chartered Maintains Ethereum Price Targets of $4,000 by End-2026
Standard Chartered analyst Geoff Kendrick said Ethereum's price decline since August 2025 is temporary. The bank kept its $4,000 target for the end of 2026 and $40,000 target for the end of 2030.
CoinDeskBitcoin Holds Below $73,000 as Markets React to Reported U.S.-Iran Deal
U.S. stocks, bonds, and oil prices rose following reports of a potential agreement between the United States and Iran. Bitcoin remained below $73,000 while other cryptocurrency markets also faced downward pressure.
indiatoday.intoday.inUK Announces Sanctions on Russian Crypto Network and Related Firms
The United Kingdom imposed sanctions on 18 entities tied to a Kremlin-linked cryptocurrency settlement system. The measures target payment routes used to bypass restrictions imposed after the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
koreatimes.co.krSamsung to Acquire $408 Million Stake in Dunamu
Samsung agreed to purchase a $408 million stake in Dunamu, the operator of South Korea's largest cryptocurrency exchange Upbit. The transaction follows Kakao's sale of $1.5 billion worth of Dunamu shares completed within the past month.
cointelegraph.comCentral Bank and Regulators Address Stablecoin and Crypto Platform Issues
Officials in Europe and Britain outlined steps on digital assets this week. The measures target stablecoin oversight and platforms linked to Russia.
BenzingaCryptocurrency Card Payment Volumes More Than Double in a Year
Cumulative volumes reached $7.8 billion as of Wednesday. Monthly volumes rose from $271 million in May 2025 to $656 million in May 2026.
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.
cnbc.comTrump Announces Regulatory Reforms for Digital Assets
President Trump stated that former SEC Chair Gary Gensler nearly destroyed the American crypto industry and vowed to enact permanent market structure legislation.
cnet.comGoogle Engineer Charged With Insider Trading on Polymarket
Federal prosecutors charged a Google security engineer with using internal search data to place bets on a prediction market. The case marks the second arrest tied to alleged insider trading on Polymarket.
New York PostManhattan court reduces bail for defendant in alleged crypto kidnapping case
A 33-year-old man charged in an alleged kidnapping and torture case will be released on a $250,000 bond after one year in custody. The court approved the reduced bail package Wednesday.
CoinDeskUnited Texas Bank Obtains National Charter for AI Payment Services
United Texas Bank has received a national banking charter. The bank plans to use the charter to offer AI-driven payment rails aimed at digital dollar transactions.
hedgeco.netBitcoin Ethereum XRP Volatility Reaches Multi-Month Lows
Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP recorded multi-month lows in volatility measures. Analyst Crypto Cred identified four structural changes in the cryptocurrency market on May 26.
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.
theedgemarkets.comTruth Social Funds Maintain Cryptocurrency Commitment After Trump Media Halts Bitcoin ETF Plans
Truth Social Funds said it will continue cryptocurrency investments even after Trump Media stopped work on a bitcoin ETF. Steve Neamtz of Yorkville America Equities confirmed the fund's stance in remarks to Reuters.
americanbanker.comMastercard Obtains New York BitLicense for Digital Assets
Mastercard secured a New York BitLicense, allowing the company to operate digital asset and stablecoin infrastructure under state rules. The license places the payments firm under one of the strictest U.S. crypto regulatory frameworks.
CoinDeskSingapore Charges Former Hodlnaut CEO With Six Fraud Counts
Singapore authorities charged former Hodlnaut CEO Zhu Juntao with six counts of fraud by false representation. Prosecutors allege he directed staff to issue misleading statements about the firm’s exposure to the TerraUSD collapse in 2022.
cointelegraph.comBanca Sella Cleared to Offer Crypto Custody and Transfer Services
Banca Sella has become the first Italian bank authorized to provide crypto custody and transfer services after completing its notification with the Bank of Italy under the EU's MiCA regulation.
CoinDeskSoFi Opens Crypto Stablecoin Access to 15 Million Users
SoFi has begun allowing its 15 million customers to use the bank's own stablecoin. The rollout marks the first time a major U.S. bank has offered direct stablecoin access through its platform.
bigdataanalyticsnews.comCrypto Firms and Automakers Apply for Bank Charters Under New Policies
Dozens of financial technology companies and the three major U.S. automakers have applied for banking charters. The filings follow administration policies that reduced regulatory barriers to new bank formation.
etftrends.comOfficials impose sanctions on crypto exchange over Russia ties
Authorities announced sanctions against Huobi and several other entities. The measures target platforms accused of helping Russia bypass economic restrictions.
CME Group Launches AVAX and SUI Futures Contracts
CME Group introduced futures contracts for AVAX and SUI on May 27, 2026. The contracts provide a regulated venue for trading exposure to the two cryptocurrencies.
ICIJBitcoin ATM Operators Received Billions in Cryptocurrency from Major Exchanges
Several large cryptocurrency firms transferred more than $1.5 billion in bitcoin to operators of bitcoin ATMs between 2018 and 2025. The transfers continued after state and local officials raised concerns about scam activity linked to the machines. Bitcoin Depot, the largest oper…
CoinDeskPresident Trump says CFTC should keep exclusive authority over prediction markets
President Trump posted on Truth Social that the CFTC must retain exclusive authority over prediction markets. The statement follows lawsuits between the agency and several states over regulatory jurisdiction.
manilatimes.netBitcoin Magazine Describes Bitcoin Holding During Price Highs
The post states that observers describe Bitcoin holders as lucky when prices reach record levels. It contrasts this view with the challenges of maintaining a long-term position.