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The U.S. government said recent incidents in the Strait of Hormuz will not affect negotiations between Washington and Tehran. Markets are watching both rising tensions in the Middle East and the course of diplomacy. Walter Bloomberg reported on May 2
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned that countries cooperating with efforts to impose transit fees in the Strait of Hormuz will face sanctions. Markets are closely watching Middle East shipping routes and volatility in global oil prices. Wal
Blockchain lottery platform Megapot has launched an on-chain charity lottery aimed at supporting core Ethereum developers, as the industry looks for new ways to fund blockchain ecosystem maintenance. CoinDesk reported on May 28 that Megapot introduce
US and Iranian negotiators have reached a tentative agreement, but a final deal is being delayed because Iran’s top leadership has not yet approved it, according to a report. Markets are closely watching the direction of the talks between Washington
President Donald Trump’s support for giving the Commodity Futures Trading Commission exclusive authority over prediction markets is unlikely to materially affect the legal fight already underway, TD Cowen said. Investors are focused instead on the cl
The three major US stock indexes closed higher on May 28. The Nasdaq Composite rose 0.07% from the previous session to 26,674.74. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.38% to 50,655.14, while the S&P 500 edged up 0.04% to 7,522.03.
Nasdaq-listed Bitcoin miner Hut 8 is considering using its Bitcoin holdings as collateral to help fund an expansion of its artificial intelligence data center business, a move that underscores miners' broader push to diversify beyond their core opera
United Texas Bank, or UTB, has won approval to convert into a federally chartered bank, a move that comes as U.S. lenders push further into cryptocurrency payments and custody. CoinDesk reported on May 27 that UTB received approval from the Office of
Block Inc.'s Cash App, the payments platform led by Jack Dorsey, has begun supporting USDC stablecoin transfers, as major fintech companies expand deeper into stablecoin-based payments. Crypto media outlet Decrypt reported on May 27 that Cash App now
Elon Musk is weighing a potential merger between Tesla Inc. and SpaceX, CoinDesk reported. Investors are also watching whether such a deal would expand the combined company’s Bitcoin holdings. CoinDesk reported on May 27 that Musk is considering a co
The three main U.S. stock indexes turned higher. The Nasdaq Composite was up 0.12% at 26,686.81 as of 3:34 a.m. on May 28. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.37% to 50,649.08, while the S&P 500 added 0.06% to 7,523.68.
Whale trading activity in Worldcoin (WLD) has climbed to its highest level this year, with the market watching for broader participation from both large investors and retail traders. On May 27, on-chain analytics firm Santiment reported 64 Worldcoin
Jefferies says the market for initial public offerings by crypto and blockchain companies could reach $1 trillion within five years, as institutional investors shift their focus toward blockchain infrastructure. CoinDesk reported on May 27 that Jeffe
Project Agorá, led by the Bank for International Settlements, has found that tokenization could improve the efficiency and stability of cross-border payments, CoinDesk reported on May 27. The findings are drawing market attention to the potential exp
Ethereum is making privacy its next key growth strategy, but its competitive edge could weaken if it fails to produce results within the next 12 months, according to an analysis. The market is increasingly focused on the importance of privacy feature
Spot gold fell more than 2% as investors focused on easing tensions in the Middle East and the potential recovery in appetite for risk assets. Walter Bloomberg reported on May 27 that spot gold traded at $4,411.99 an ounce, down about 2% from the pre
The US Space Force has awarded SpaceX a $2.29 billion contract to build a military space data network, a deal that is drawing market attention as the US government expands investment in space and defense infrastructure. Walter Bloomberg reported on M
The three major US stock indexes ended mixed on May 27. The Nasdaq Composite rose 1.19% from the previous session to close at 26,656.18. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.23% to 50,461.68, while the S&P 500 gained 0.62% to end at 7,519.47.
President Donald Trump said Iran must accept total military and political defeat. He also renewed his criticism of major US media outlets and the Democratic Party. Walter Bloomberg reported on May 26 that Trump said Iran should move toward "total sur
International oil prices closed lower as traders focused on possible progress in talks between the US and Iran and expectations for easing tensions in the Middle East. Walter Bloomberg reported that West Texas Intermediate futures on the New York Mer
SoftBank Group has picked major global investment banks to underwrite the initial public offering of SB Energy, according to a report. The move is drawing attention as large Japanese companies step up fundraising. Walter Bloomberg reported on May 26
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it approved the passage of 25 commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz over the past 24 hours. Markets are watching for signs that maritime transport in the Middle East is returning to normal. Walt
TD Cowen said the odds of the CLARITY Act, a US market-structure bill for digital assets, becoming law this year are fading. Political friction in Congress is weighing on the legislative effort. The Block reported on May 26 that Jaret Seiberg, a mana
Bitcoin briefly fell below the $76,000 mark. As of 2:31 a.m. on May 27, Bitcoin was trading at $75,979.67 on Binance's Tether market, down 2.13% from 24 hours earlier.
The US Navy is providing limited support to some commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, according to reports. Markets are focused on whether rising tensions in the Middle East could increase risks to oil shipments. Walter Bloomberg repor
Passing the CLARITY Act alone will not bring sufficient regulatory clarity to the US digital-asset industry, and tax reform is also needed, according to a growing view in the market. Discussion is expanding over the need to overhaul the tax framework
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said more time is needed for negotiations between Washington and Tehran, as markets watch whether a ceasefire will be extended and shipping through the Strait of Hormuz can return to normal. Rubio said on May 26 th
Israel’s military said it has expanded ground operations in southern Lebanon. Markets are watching the potential for escalating tensions in the Middle East and increased volatility in global oil prices. Walter Bloomberg reported on May 26 that an Isr
Weekly spot trading volume for the top 10 cryptocurrencies has fallen sharply this year from a year earlier, highlighting weaker investor sentiment and softer trading activity. Kaiko, a digital-asset data provider, said the top 10 cryptocurrencies re
President Donald Trump said negotiations between the US and Iran are moving closer to a final deal, as markets watch whether easing tensions in the Middle East could affect global oil prices. CBS reported on May 23 that Trump said US and Iranian nego