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Stable, a Layer 1 blockchain project built for Tether's USDT, has launched an institutional yield product designed to let USDT holders earn on-chain returns through real-world asset-linked products tied to US Treasuries and gold. The Block reported o
The US said it sees a path to an agreement with Iran, while making clear it will not accept any compromise without conditions. At the same time, the US Navy has resumed escorting ships through the Strait of Hormuz in a move to help stabilize a key Mi
Charles Hoskinson, the founder of Cardano, said he will turn his attention back to Cardano and Midnight after shutting down his healthcare venture. His return comes as a governance dispute over a research and development budget intensifies across the
Bitcoin has been trading sideways in the mid-$70,000 range, but demand for long positions is expanding again in the derivatives market. The shift marks a rapid reversal from April, when positioning was tilted toward shorts. Glassnode, an on-chain ana
Ripple has filed new trademark applications in the US, pointing to a potential expansion of its institutional financial services business. The move is being viewed as an effort to extend beyond blockchain-based payments into traditional financial inf
Bitcoin briefly rose back above $78,000. The token was trading at $77,928 on Binance's USDT market, up 0.5% from a day earlier. On Upbit, it was priced at 115.11 million won. Meanwhile, the kimchi premium for major cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin
Kevin Warsh, the new Federal Reserve chair, appears to favor sharply reducing how the central bank communicates monetary policy, according to a Forbes analysis. Markets are concerned that scaling back the dot plot and press conferences could make pol
Public companies that hold Ethereum are relying more heavily on staking and other yield-generating strategies, according to a new analysis. Spot crypto exchange-traded funds have made simple ETH exposure less attractive, pressuring treasury-focused f
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, speaker of Iran's parliament and a key figure in the country's negotiations, has returned home after talks in Doha, Qatar. The diplomatic moves are drawing market attention as U.S.-Iran talks continue alongside discussions o
Bitwise has bought more Hyperliquid token HYPE, adding to its holdings. The purchase comes as sentiment across the broader altcoin market remains weak, but institutional buying of HYPE appears to be continuing. On-chain analytics account Lookonchain
U.S. consumer confidence rose above market expectations in May. Still, the reading was below the prior month's revised level, suggesting any recovery in consumer sentiment remains limited. Investing.com reported on May 26 that the Conference Board's
Brent crude rose above $100 a barrel during trading, highlighting renewed volatility in energy prices as geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran escalated again. Odaily, a cryptocurrency-focused media outlet, reported on May 26 that Brent exten
Bitcoin failed to retake $80,000, raising the risk of further losses. Outflows from crypto investment products, including BlackRock’s Bitcoin exchange-traded fund, have added to concerns that institutional demand is weakening. Forbes reported on May
About $8.2 million worth of Bitcoin was sent to a burn address, drawing market attention as it remains unclear whether the transfer was a mistake or an intentional burn. Wu Blockchain wrote on X on May 26 that an unidentified 107 BTC was sent to a Bi
SharpLink, a corporate holder of Ether, is set to join the Russell 2000 and Russell 3000 indexes, a move that could broaden institutional access to companies pursuing an Ethereum treasury strategy. SharpLink said in a May 26 announcement carried by G
BitMine said it bought 111,942 Ether over the past week, increasing its total holdings to 5,390,404 ETH. The company now holds 4.47% of Ether’s circulating supply of 120.7 million tokens. PR Newswire reported on May 26 that BitMine held 5,390,404 ETH
Bitcoin is trying to rebound in the mid-$70,000 range, but an on-chain demand gauge has dropped to its lowest level since December. The decline suggests spot buying is no longer strong enough to absorb supply, leaving the market vulnerable to further
Israel is asking the US to guarantee its freedom to conduct military operations in Lebanon as part of talks on a proposed peace agreement with Iran, according to a report. The request comes as Iran calls for a complete halt to fighting in Lebanon and
Strive bought an additional 1,109 Bitcoin, signaling that demand for corporate Bitcoin treasury strategies remains in place even as the token trades below $80,000. Matt Cole, Strive’s chief executive officer, wrote in a post on X on May 26 that the f
Crypto-linked stocks were broadly higher in US premarket trading. With Bitcoin moving in the upper-$70,000 range, mining stocks, Bitcoin-holding companies and stablecoin-related names all rebounded. BlockBeats reported on May 26, citing Bitget price
Spain has moved to block access to prediction-market platforms Polymarket and Kalshi, adding to growing global regulatory pressure on the sector after similar steps in Indonesia and India. CoinDesk reported on May 26 that Spain’s Ministry of Consumer
Strategy completed a $1.5 billion repurchase of convertible notes due in 2029. Following its previously disclosed large Bitcoin purchase, the company did not separately disclose any additional buying last week, underscoring its focus on capital struc
An exchange-traded fund offering exposure to SpaceX has overtaken established rival space ETFs just two months after launching, according to a Bloomberg analysis. Demand for indirect investment in the privately held company is increasingly flowing in
Iran said a US attack on Hormuz province violated a ceasefire agreement and vowed to respond. Renewed tensions around the Strait of Hormuz may add pressure to global oil prices and sentiment toward risk assets. BlockBeats, a cryptocurrency-focused me
Smaller Bitcoin treasury companies bought the dip after Bitcoin fell below $80,000, adding a combined 602.6 BTC last week. The buying came as Strategy, the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, paused its usual weekly purchases, shifting activity towa
Hong Kong authorities are moving to introduce a new licensing regime for virtual-asset advisory and management services, extending formal oversight beyond crypto trading and custody. Crypto-focused media outlet BlockBeats reported on May 26 that Hong
Bitcoin and Ether underperformed even as US stocks climbed to record highs, underscoring a decoupling between equities and digital assets. The divergence comes despite some improvement in the macro backdrop, with capital still failing to flow back in
Binance is seeking to reenter the Philippine market through a partnership with a local fintech company participating in a regulatory sandbox, a move aimed at rebuilding its business presence in the country after its access was blocked. Cointelegraph
Iran is seeking the release of $24 billion in frozen funds in talks with the US, according to local media reports. Tehran also wants to be able to use half of that money immediately once an agreement is announced. Odaily, a cryptocurrency-focused med
Bitwise has listed an exchange-traded product tied to the native token of the Canton Network on Germany's Deutsche Boerse Xetra, expanding traditional finance access to a blockchain asset built for institutional markets. Crypto news outlet The Block