Ethereum is drawing unprecedented sympathy from even the most hardcore Bitcoin maximalists.

Bitcoin trades near $77K as Binance inflows triple in 10 days while spot BTC ETFs record $1.26B outflows across six sessions now.

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Strategy has paused its Bitcoin purchases this week as the company moved to repurchase convertible debt, while Michael Saylor has continued signaling that future Bitcoin sales remain possible as part of the firm’s capital management strategy. According to a post…

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Iran's Foreign Ministry confirms 14-point MOU targeting war end and Hormuz transit deal. 20 ships through Hormuz by May 31 at 54.5% YES; June 7 ceasefire at 56. The post Iran’s Foreign Ministry confirms 14-point MOU targets war end, Hormuz transit deal appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Chun Wang, who bankrolled and led a SpaceX flight over Earth’s poles, says he will head to Mars on SpaceX’s first manned mission to the red planet.

CFTC officials who raised red flags about crypto firms with Trump family ties were suspended and removed as enforcement actions dropped from 80 to just 2. The post Trump-Era CFTC Suspended Officials Who Questioned Crypto Firms With Trump Ties appeared first on Blockonomi.

Kalshi debuts Americans for Fair Markets lobbying group on the same day Congress launches insider trading investigations into prediction market platforms. The post Kalshi Forms Political Advocacy Group Amid Congressional Insider Trading Investigation appeared first on Blockonomi.

Tether has announced plans to launch GEL, a stablecoin representing the Georgian Lari, with backing from the Government of Georgia. The post Georgian government taps Tether to launch national currency stablecoin GEL₮ appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Cryptocurrency payments are emerging as the settlement layer for AI agents, as the infrastructure of payment cards is ill-suited for microtransactions, according to a report by Keyrock. From May 2025 to April 2026, AI agents conducted over 176 million on-chain transactions amounting to more than $73 million. Nearly all settlements were made in USDC. The primary demand is for the payment of data, computing power, API, and content without human involvement. An example provided is a trading agent that automatically settles small amounts for market data and cloud infrastructure. Keyrock identified four architectures for agent payments: x402 by Coinbase; Machine Payments Protocol by Stripe and Tempo; Agent Payments Protocol by Google; Visa's card infrastructure for AI commerce. The company believes these solutions form a new payment stack. Coinbase and Stripe already cover five out of its six layers. Major players have directed over $8 billion towards deals and the development of agent transaction infrastructure. The segment received an additional boost following the launch of AWS Bedrock AgentCore Payments in preview mode. Coinbase and Stripe were the first partners of the service. According to Gartner's forecast, by 2028 AI agents could mediate purchases worth $15 trillion. McKinsey estimates the retail agent commerce market to be $3–5 trillion by 2030. Earlier in May, Solana Foundation, in collaboration with Google Cloud, launched a payment system for AI agents — Pay.sh.

According to him, the foundation will focus on long-term sustainability rather than spreading resources thin. Priorities include censorship resistance, open source, privacy, and security.Buterin emphasized that this is his personal vision for the EF's direction, not an official statement from the entire board.

Shares of quantum companies rose following the announcement by the US Department of Commerce of a $2 billion allocation to American firms under the CHIPS R&D; program. IBM shares increased by 0.34%, D-Wave by 14.22%, and Rigetti by 19.84%. Source: Google Finance. IBM emerged as the largest potential recipient, with up to $1 billion in government support earmarked for the Anderon quantum manufacturing project. The company plans to invest an additional $1 billion of its own funds to establish a facility in New Albany, New York. The list also includes GlobalFoundries, PsiQuantum, Quantinuum, Infleqtion, Atom Computing, D-Wave Quantum, Rigetti, and Diraq. The NIST clarified that the support will affect two companies in the field of quantum manufacturing and seven developers of such computations. GlobalFoundries is vying for $375 million for a quantum components factory, while D-Wave, Rigetti, and Infleqtion each aim for approximately $100 million. Google, Microsoft, and IonQ were not included in the new funding round. The US authorities stated that the program is aimed at strengthening the country's leadership in quantum technologies and supporting national security. Back in May, Keeper Security CEO Darren Guccione stated that AI and quantum technologies will threaten existing security systems.

Hyperliquid (HYPE) reaches $64.48 all-time high driven by $72M ETF inflows, Grayscale GHYP filing, and aggressive token buyback program worth $1.16B. The post Hyperliquid (HYPE) Surges to Record $64.48 Amid ETF Filings and Buyback Program appeared first on Blockonomi.

Socket reveals TrapDoor malware campaign targeting crypto and AI developers with 34 malicious packages designed to steal wallet data, SSH keys, and credentials. The post TrapDoor Malware Campaign Infiltrates Developer Supply Chains to Target Crypto and AI Projects appeared first on Blockonomi.

Fenwick & West has agreed to pay $54 million to settle a class action lawsuit filed by former FTX customers who accused the law firm of helping facilitate fraud at the collapsed cryptocurrency exchange. According to court filings tied to…

Morgan Stanley refiles Solana ETF as SOL price holds $82–$84 support. Analysts watch $87–$90 resistance and long-term $1,000 target for breakout signals. The post Solana (SOL) Fights to Hold Critical Support as Morgan Stanley Refiles ETF Application appeared first on Blockonomi.

AI agents processed $73M across 176M crypto transactions, averaging 31 cents each. USDC dominates as Coinbase, Stripe, and Google build payment infrastructure. The post How AI Agents Are Settling $73M in Crypto Payments for APIs and Cloud Services appeared first on Blockonomi.

Dogecoin (DOGE) price compresses in a multi-year triangle pattern at $0.1028. Technical analysis reveals similarities to 2024 pre-rally setup. The post Dogecoin (DOGE) Trapped in Multi-Year Triangle Pattern as Breakout Looms appeared first on Blockonomi.

Coinbase posted Q1 losses and cut 14% of jobs but says it's unfazed by Wall Street competition, betting on crypto's community strength as its advantage. The post Coinbase Shrugs Off Wall Street Competition Amid Q1 Losses and Workforce Reductions appeared first on Blockonomi.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has flagged a structural vulnerability in the network’s transaction infrastructure, warning that smart contract wallets and privacy protocols remain dependent on third-party intermediaries just to get their transactions included onchain. The Problem With Relays Smart contract wallets (i.e. crypto accounts controlled by programmable code instead of a standard private key) are […]

Iran's Foreign Ministry says no deal is imminent despite a framework existing. US-Iran agreement by June 7 sits at 57.5% YES, down from 86%. The post Iran’s Foreign Ministry says framework reached with US but no deal imminent appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Ledn projects bitcoin-backed lending could surge to $1 trillion in 10 years, but trust issues from 2022 collapses still hinder widespread adoption. The post Bitcoin-Backed Lending Market Could Explode to $1 Trillion Within a Decade appeared first on Blockonomi.

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XRP trades at $1.36 with key support at $1.11. Analysts highlight descending wedge pattern as $3.00 resistance could determine next major move. The post XRP (XRP) Price Analysis: Critical Support Levels as Volatility Looms appeared first on Blockonomi.

Ethereum (ETH) holds above $2,000 support but faces resistance at $2,150. Analysts map long-term path to $20K as technical indicators show mixed signals. The post Ethereum (ETH) Eyes $20K Long-Term as Bulls Fight to Reclaim $2,150 Resistance appeared first on Blockonomi.

AI-powered quantum computing threatens blockchain encryption sooner than expected. Learn how Bitcoin, Ethereum, NEAR and Solana are preparing for the quantum era. The post Quantum Computing and AI: The Growing Threat to Cryptocurrency Security appeared first on Blockonomi.

TrapDoor malware has emerged as a new threat to crypto and AI developers after researchers uncovered a supply chain attack designed to steal wallet data, API keys, cloud credentials, and SSH access through poisoned developer packages. According to a report…

Keyrock says AI agents settled $73M across 176M transactions as stablecoins, led by USDC, became the main machine payment rail in 2026 now.

HYPE's price rally slowed down today as some whales look to book profits following the parabolic move.

Vitalik Buterin said the Ethereum Foundation (EF) is moving toward a smaller, more focused and more opinionated role, with fewer ETH sales and a sharper mandate around Ethereum’s long-term resilience, privacy, security and capture resistance. In a lengthy post via X on Sunday, Buterin framed the shift as a deliberate move away from treating the […]

Socket says a campaign of malicious packages is aiming to steal crypto and is injecting hidden instructions that hijack popular AI coding assistants.

Dek: US Bitcoin ETF net inflows have shrunk to $536 million so far in 2026, after recording a six-day run of net outflows totalling $1.55 billion.

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Artificial intelligence is accelerating the development of quantum computing and shortening the timeline in which modern cryptography may become vulnerable, according to CoinDesk. Alex Pruden, head of Project Eleven, stated that machine learning is already being used to optimize error correction—one of the key barriers in creating quantum computers. AI is employed not only for protection but also for identifying vulnerabilities in cryptography and software. NEAR co-founder Ilya Polosukhin noted that artificial intelligence has been accelerating scientific research for several years. He suggested that the next generation of quantum systems might be developed using AI. Polosukhin also pointed to a "collect now, decrypt later" scenario: encrypted traffic could be intercepted today with the expectation of future decryption. The risk is critical for the crypto industry. Most blockchains use elliptic curve cryptography. A sufficiently powerful quantum computer could theoretically derive a private key from a public one, compromising wallets. In Ethereum, the public key is revealed after a transaction is sent, potentially making accounts vulnerable. In March, Google estimated that breaking 256-bit elliptic curve cryptography would require about 1200 logical qubits—significantly fewer than previous calculations. The corporation plans to transition to post-quantum cryptography by 2029. In March, the Ethereum Foundation introduced a roadmap to protect the network from quantum computers. Weekly tests are conducted in the ecosystem with more than 10 client teams participating. The basic protective infrastructure is expected to be completed by 2029. In April, Ripple unveiled a post-quantum readiness roadmap for the XRP Ledger with a target date of 2028. The platform is testing validators in collaboration with Project Eleven. According to market participants, the key risk is not only quantum computing but also its combination with AI. Earlier in May, AmericanFortress proposed another method to protect Bitcoin from the quantum threat.

MoonPay integrates crypto purchasing into ChatGPT, enabling users to buy Bitcoin, XRP, Solana, and USDC without leaving the chatbot interface. The post MoonPay Integrates Crypto Purchasing Directly Into ChatGPT Platform appeared first on Blockonomi.

Bitcoin (BTC) slides to $74,250 amid Trump's Iran deal reversal and $1.25B in ETF outflows. Key resistance sits at $78K for recovery momentum. The post Bitcoin (BTC) Price Dips to Five-Week Low as Iran Deal Uncertainty and ETF Outflows Weigh Heavy appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Researchers have introduced Qumus, an autonomous AI system designed for experiments with quantum materials. The work is published on arXiv and is yet to be peer-reviewed. The platform integrates robotics, computer vision, and a multi-agent architecture. Qumus operates in a robotic mini-laboratory, executing the entire cycle from protocol planning to result analysis and report preparation. Without human intervention, the system isolated graphene flakes using mechanical exfoliation and fabricated nanoscale devices from atomically thin materials, including a graphene field-effect transistor based on a van der Waals structure. To find a method for obtaining a graphene flake larger than 200 μm², the AI examined four parameters: temperature, contact time, number of press cycles, and tape detachment speed. Over more than four hours and five optimization cycles, the platform produced a fragment measuring 245 μm². Qumus is capable of correcting errors. In one test, the system detected the absence of a silicon chip, reassembled the plan, and repeated exfoliation on a new substrate. In another, it corrected the misclassification of hexagonal boron nitride as graphene. During transistor assembly, the robot conducted a 90-minute dry transfer involving 30 physical operations and 18 decision-making stages. A hierarchical network of agents based on large language models is used to manage the laboratory. Computer vision tracks objects and inventory, employing YOLOv8 for detection. In May, CEO of Keeper Security Darren Guccione stated that AI and quantum technologies will threaten existing security systems.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says finance needs 8 upgrades, including RWA tokenization, stablecoins, AI tools and better regulation.

Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs saw heavy outflows last week, while the Memory ETF, DRAM, broke records and became one of the hottest trades on Wall Street.

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Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this edition, OFAC sanctions Sinaloa Cartel’s crypto laundering group, the Venezuelan government shuts down a 4,000 ASIC mining farm, and Brazil’s Bradesco enters the crypto custody business. US Sanctions Sinaloa Cartel Network for Laundering Drug […]

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has reportedly delayed plans to introduce a proposed exemption for tokenized stock trading after exchanges and market participants raised concerns over investor protections and how blockchain-based ownership would function in practice. According to a…

Vitalik Buterin says the Ethereum Foundation will sell less ETH and narrow its work around privacy, security, and long-term protocol goals.

Stablecoins became the default settlement layer for AI agents as crypto payment rails can handle sub-dollar transactions more efficiently, says a report from Keyrock.

The cryptocurrency market is officially entering the "privacy era," according to Digital Currency Group (DCG) founder Barry Silbert.

A short but busy week lies ahead on the US economic calendar, with more inflation reports due while markets digest the latest from the Middle East.

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Kalshi backs Americans for Fair Markets with ex-Trump aide as House probe and state gambling cases raise pressure on prediction markets now.

The announcement was made during the 8th EU-Mexico summit, where Mexico and the EU signed a trade agreement to decrease dependence on the U.S. The two governments would be focused on cooperating to curb this kind of crypto-linked illicit activity. Mexico and the EU To Collaborate To Curb Crypto Money Laundering Activities Even as the […]

"We’re not going to be outspent or out-organized by entrenched interests protecting their monopolies," said John Bivona, head of government relations at Kalshi.

The Abolish Super PACs Act, introduced in the House and Senate, would cap individual super PAC donations at $5,000 amid growing concerns over crypto-backed campaign spending and other independent election expenditures. Super PAC Cap Would Reshape Election Spending U.S. Representative Summer Lee and Senator Bernie Sanders unveiled the Abolish Super PACs Act in an announcement […]

The SEC has reportedly delayed releasing a proposal permitting tokenized stock trading after receiving industry concerns.

Rubio says a US-Iran deal could sign as early as Monday, but markets are skeptical. US-Iran deal by June 7 at 50.5% YES; May 26 at 15.5% YES. The post Rubio says US-Iran deal could be signed as early as Monday appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong identified eight finance priorities, including tokenization, stablecoins, AI, and capital formation. He said the system still needs technology and policy work to broaden access and modernize markets. Finance Still Needs These 8 Core Upgrades, Coinbase CEO Says Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong identified eight finance priorities on May 24, placing tokenization, global […]

Adeniyi Abiodun, co-founder of Mysten Labs, stated that this new feature will allow users to leverage Sui’s network without announcing their holdings to the whole internet. He bets on this functionality to entice institutions to build on Sui, allowing them to offer controlled visibility on their operations. Sui To Include Private Stablecoin Transactions In Mainnet […]

Oil markets slid over the Memorial Day weekend as President Trump said a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is “largely negotiated,” pulling Brent crude below $99 while bitcoin held near $77,000 with U.S. stock exchanges shuttered for the holiday. Trump Signals U.S.-Iran Deal Pushes Brent Crude Below $99 as WTI Eyes $80s Brent […]

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Traders are shifting toward selective risk-taking as fading momentum in older rallies collides with fresh breakout attempts across large-cap and speculative crypto sectors.

TLDR: Kevin Warsh said AI productivity gains could reduce inflation pressure across the broader economy. Markets linked Warsh’s AI comments to possible future Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. Crypto traders tracked the remarks as Bitcoin remains sensitive to changing liquidity conditions. Fed officials still depend on inflation and labor data before changing monetary policy direction. [...] The post Kevin Warsh Says AI Could Open Door for Future Fed Rate Cuts appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR: Vitalik Buterin said the Ethereum Foundation will reduce its influence across the broader ecosystem. Ethereum leadership placed stronger focus on decentralization, privacy, and censorship resistance goals. Buterin rejected speed-focused blockchain competition while defending Ethereum’s long-term technical roadmap. Michaël van de Poppe linked weak Ethereum sentiment with potential long-term accumulation opportunities. Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin [...] The post Vitalik Buterin Says Ethereum Foundation Will Become Smaller and More Focused appeared first on Blockonomi.

Vitalik Buterin laid out a direct case on Sunday for why the Ethereum Foundation must become a leaner, more opinionated organization focused on the properties that set Ethereum apart. Buterin Warns Ethereum Risks Mediocrity if It Chases Speed Over Decentralization Writing on X, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin explained that the Ethereum Foundation (EF) is choosing […]

Fixed-income investors are in a "panic" as government securities, once seen as low-risk, begin to crack, according to BitMEX researcher Shang Wu.

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TLDR: ZEC’s MVRV ratio climbed to 1.59 as the asset traded above its realized price level Rising open interest and short liquidations continue supporting the latest ZEC price expansion Alphractal warned declining active addresses may weaken the sustainability of the current rally Trader Ardi identified the $700 region as the next major resistance zone for [...] The post ZEC Rally Gains Strength as On-Chain Activity Sends Mixed Signals appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR: Brian Armstrong highlighted tokenization as a major priority for future financial infrastructure Coinbase’s CEO linked stablecoins and AI systems to faster and cheaper global financial services Armstrong called for risk-based crypto regulation instead of broad industry-wide restrictions The post tied blockchain networks to startup funding, open access, and self-custodial finance Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong [...] The post Brian Armstrong Outlines Crypto Vision for the Future Financial System appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR: Strategy holds about 843,768 Bitcoin with an average acquisition price near $75,700 per BTC Michael Saylor’s “BitVac is charging” post sparked fresh speculation about another BTC purchase Strategy reportedly added over 171,000 Bitcoin during 2026, exceeding new miner output The company continues funding Bitcoin buys through stock sales and preferred share offerings Michael Saylor [...] The post Michael Saylor’s “BitVac” Post Fuels New Strategy Bitcoin Buy Speculation appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Brent crude fell 4.4% to $99, widening the gap to the $147 all-time-high threshold. Crude oil new ATH by Dec 31 at 35.5% YES, down from 44% last week. The post Brent crude drops 4.4% to $99 as oil all-time-high odds fade appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

TLDR: Tom Lee warned of a possible bear market while BitMine continued buying Ethereum during the decline BitMine recently acquired another 60,000 ETH through wallets linked to Kraken and BitGo Ethereum traded near $2,093 while remaining roughly 57% below its reported 2025 peak BitMine’s Ethereum treasury now exceeds 5.2 million ETH, equal to 4.37% of [...] The post Tom Lee’s Bear Market Warning Collides With BitMine’s ETH Buying Spree appeared first on Blockonomi.

Solana's application revenue stayed remarkably stable at over $342 million despite weaker market conditions.

Introduction to Blockchain Threat Intelligence Blockchain technology brings new chances but also new dangers. As more money moves on chains, bad actors target exchanges, DeFi apps, and bridges. helps teams spot these risks early and act fast. What Is Blockchain […] The post Why Blockchain Threat Intelligence Protects Crypto Assets Today appeared first on Blockmanity.

A new report from Keyrock, a global crypto investment group leading in market making, asset management, OTC, and options trading for digital assets, finds that artificial intelligence (AI) agents have settled more than $73 million across approximately 176 million transactions since May 2025, while four competing payment architectures have taken shape, backed by some of […]

Fenwick & West LLP, the Silicon Valley law firm that served as lead outside counsel for collapsed crypto exchange FTX, agreed to pay $54 million to settle a federal class-action lawsuit filed by former FTX customers. Lawfirm Cuts $54M Deal With FTX Customers After Lead Counsel Allegations The proposed settlement was filed this week in […]

TLDR: Alphractal linked Bitcoin rallies to improving Fed liquidity trends across multiple market cycles Fed RRP declines and Treasury spending continue shaping crypto market liquidity conditions VirtualBacon challenged expectations of a delayed Bitcoin bear market capitulation phase Bitcoin’s 200-week SMA near $61K remains a closely watched technical market level Bitcoin liquidity conditions tied to Federal [...] The post Bitcoin Liquidity Signal Points to Potential Market Reversal appeared first on Blockonomi.

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The Ethereum Foundation holds less than 1% of all ETH in circulation while other protocol foundations typically hold 10-50% of their native token's supply, the founder said.

The online gambling industry has long been shaped by a small group of established names. Bet365 and 888casino are two of the biggest. Both have spent decades building loyal user bases, wide game libraries, and strong sportsbook products. They are often the first names that come up when players look for a trusted place to [...] The post Bet365 vs 888casino: Is ZunaBet the Challenger to Watch? appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR: Larry Fink renewed calls for SEC approval of tokenized stocks and blockchain-based bond markets. BlackRock comments increased focus on tokenized securities and regulated blockchain settlement systems. SEC oversight remains the main barrier to broader public trading of tokenized financial assets. Crypto discussions intensified after BlackRock linked blockchain systems with traditional financial markets. BlackRock CEO [...] The post BlackRock CEO Larry Fink Pushes SEC Toward Tokenized Stocks and Bonds appeared first on Blockonomi.

Trump's "no dust, no dollars" ultimatum demands Iran surrender uranium before any deal. Iran uranium surrender by Dec 2026 at 51.5% YES, June 2026 at 25.5%. The post Trump admin declares ‘no dust, no dollars’ as condition for Iran nuclear deal appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

US officials say no Iran deal this weekend, language finalization extended by days. US-Iran agreement by May 26 at 16.5% YES; June deal still at 59%. The post Fox News: US-Iran deal delayed days as Trump extends deadline for language finalization appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Iran accused Washington of retreating on key understandings hours after Trump claimed a deal was "largely negotiated." US-Iran agreement by May 26 collapsed to The post Iran says Washington retreated on key understandings after Trump claimed deal “largely negotiated” appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The Securities and Exchange Commission has delayed a plan to provide exemptions for crypto exchanges to trade tokenized real-world assets.

President Donald Trump promised “Final aspects and details of the deal are currently being discussed" in a post on Truth Social.

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Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has outlined a major strategic transition for the Ethereum Foundation.

Michael Burry warned this week that the U.S. may be heading toward a “Snow Crash cyber-punk future” as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) prepares rules that would let crypto platforms trade tokenized versions of traditional stocks. Burry Warns SEC Tokenized Stocks Could Erode Human Connections Writing on his Substack channel “Cassandra Unchained” and […]

Trump says Iran deal isn't fully negotiated yet, sending near-term odds crashing. US-Iran agreement by May 26 at 18.5% YES, down from 60% yesterday. The post Trump says Iran deal not fully negotiated yet appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The law firm agreed to a settlement in February 2026 and is facing a separate $525 million lawsuit over its role in the collapse of the FTX crypto exchange.

Bitcoin remains under bearish pressure after failing to sustain momentum above the critical $80K-$82K resistance region. However, recent price action suggests buyers are attempting to defend the important $75K support zone, increasing the probability of a short-term corrective rebound before the broader downtrend resumes. While the market structure still favors sellers, the current positioning near […]

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XRP’s recent price action reflects growing indecision, with volatility contracting on higher timeframes while shorter-term charts show repeated reactions from established support and resistance zones. Such compression periods often precede significant directional moves, making the upcoming sessions particularly important for the asset. Ripple Price Analysis: The Daily Chart On the daily timeframe, XRP remains trapped […]

US officials say Iran agreed in principle to dispose of enriched uranium stockpile. Surrender by Dec 31, 2026 at 50.5% YES; full enrichment end at 42.5% YES. The post Iran agrees in principle to dispose of enriched uranium, US officials say appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Strategy paused reported bitcoin buying as Saylor said its “BitVac” is charging, highlighting bond-related activity after holdings climbed to 843,738 BTC. The update underscores how debt, preferred stock, and liquidity reserves continue shaping the company’s treasury strategy. Saylor’s ‘BitVac’ Comment Puts BTC Buying on Watch Michael Saylor, executive chairman of Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR), shared […]

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The disclosure places SpaceX seventh among corporate BTC holders, surpassing sister company Tesla, with a margin of more than 7,000 BTC.

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Why Crypto Kiosks Are Raising Red Flags Cryptocurrency kiosks, also called crypto ATMs, have popped up in many cities and towns. They let people buy or sell digital coins like Bitcoin using cash or cards. At first glance, they seem […] The post The Hidden Crime Wave in Crypto Kiosks Most People Never See appeared first on Blockmanity.

SpaceX disclosed reserves of 18,712 BTC; Elon Musk lost his case against Sam Altman and OpenAI; Iran rolled out bitcoin-based ship insurance; and other developments of the past week. A $77,000 ceiling for bitcoin The leading cryptocurrency began the week above $78,000, but on May 21 slipped below that level. Continued outflows from bitcoin-ETFs and weak spot demand weighed on the market. On May 23 the price fell below $75,000. The pullback began the previous day amid fears of new U.S. strikes on Iran. On Sunday the price moved to recover after U.S. President Donald Trump said talks between the countries would continue and shipping in the Strait of Hormuz would reopen. However, at the time of writing the cryptocurrency had not managed to hold above $77,000. Hourly chart of BTC/USD on Binance. Data: TradingView.  Over the week, bitcoin fell by roughly 2.1%. Major altcoins by market value moved in different directions. Dogecoin, XRP and Ethereum underperformed the bellwether, dropping 7.9%, 4.5% and 4.2% respectively. Solana slipped 1.2%. HYPE jumped 45.4%. BNB and TRON also finished in the black, up 2.4% and 0.5%. Source: CoinMarketCap. Spot bitcoin-ETFs ended a six-week streak of net inflows and shed $1.26bn. On Monday, investors withdrew $648.6m from the products — the largest daily outflow since January. Source: SoSoValue. Ethereum funds lost $216m over the week, extending their negative run. Source: SoSoValue. The crypto Fear and Greed Index fell alongside bitcoin’s price from 27 to 25, entering territory that signals extreme investor fear. Source: Alternative.me. Total market capitalisation rose 3% over the period to $2.57trn. Bitcoin’s dominance slipped to 59.9%, while Ethereum’s share fell below 10%. SpaceX disclosed bitcoin reserves in its IPO filing Elon Musk’s SpaceX filed a public registration statement with the SEC for an IPO. According to its S-1, as of March 31 the firm held 18,712 BTC acquired for $661m. The average purchase price was $35,300 per coin, and the reserve’s market value at quarter-end was $1.29bn. SpaceX plans to list on Nasdaq under the ticker SPCX. Media estimate the company’s valuation could be about $1.75trn. If the Commission approves the offering, SpaceX will be among the largest public companies with corporate reserves in the leading cryptocurrency. By bitcoin holdings, it already surpasses Coinbase, which holds 16,492 BTC. What to discuss with friends? Bitcoin Depot will shut down a network of 9,000 crypto ATMs Google released the “most powerful” Gemini AI model Researchers uncovered the “biggest military insider” on Polymarket Media: the Pentagon set up a unit to deploy hacker AI models Iran launches ship insurance platform with bitcoin payments to bypass SWIFT Iranian authorities launched the Hormuz Safe digital platform to insure vessels in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz. The service accepts payment in bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. The project is overseen by the country’s Ministry of Economy. Its main goal is to bypass the SWIFT system and Western intermediaries under sanctions. The insurance covers the risks of inspection, detention and confiscation of ships. According to Fars, Iranian authorities expect to earn more than $10bn if the platform succeeds. Earlier, industry representatives discussed collecting transit fees from tankers in bitcoin or yuan. Such payments could reach $2m per vessel depending on cargo volume. Musk lost his lawsuit against Sam Altman and OpenAI A federal court in Oakland dismissed Elon Musk’s suit against Sam Altman, Greg Brockman, OpenAI and Microsoft because it was filed too late. According to the nine jurors, the claims were time-barred. Deliberations took less than two hours. In the case, Musk claimed that OpenAI had abandoned its original non-profit mission and effectively become a profit-driven enterprise. Timing proved decisive for the jury’s decision in favour of the AI company. Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers also criticised the plaintiff’s claimed damages of $78.8bn to $135bn. Also on ForkLog: Imec unveiled the first device based on quantum dot qubits AmericanFortress proposed another way to protect bitcoin from the quantum threat Saudi Arabia launched its first quantum computer The United States will invest $2bn in quantum technologies amid competition with China Trump signs order on crypto firms’ access to payment infrastructure On May 19 U.S. President Donald Trump signed an order on integrating digital assets into the traditional financial system and reviewing crypto companies’ access to payment infrastructure. Within 90 days, heads of federal financial regulators must review existing rules and determine which of them impede companies from obtaining banking licences and deposit insurance. They have 180 days to implement measures to support innovation following the review. A separate block of the order concerns the Federal Reserve System. The White House instructed it to assess within 120 days the possibility of providing direct access to master accounts and services at reserve banks for “non-insured depository institutions and non-bank financial companies.” The Fed has already proposed a “light” version of access to the central bank’s infrastructure for crypto firms and the fintech sector. The initiative would introduce a new type of account — payment accounts — aimed exclusively at clearing and settlement. What else to read? We explained how a hedge fund run by former OpenAI staffer Leopold Aschenbrenner drew Wall Street’s attention with one of the most profitable AI portfolios of the past two years. We examined what remains in the Web3 industry of the original cypherpunk ideology embedded in bitcoin by Satoshi. We compiled our traditional weekly digest of the most notable security events.

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TLDR: Upbit recorded its largest-ever negative Bitcoin spot volume at -$9.3B on May 19, 2026. Bithumb Korea added -$1.8B in negative volume, bringing the combined Korean total to -$11.12B. Bitcoin’s Short-Term Holder Market Cap dropped from $388B to $323B between May 21 and May 24. The $65B STH Market Cap decline pushed the metric back [...] The post Bitcoin Short-Term Holder Market Cap Falls $65B After Korean Exchange Volume Divergence appeared first on Blockonomi.

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TLDR: Binance’s highest-volume traders now hold over 69% long exposure on Dogecoin, per the latest positioning data. The long/short ratio crossed 2.2, driven by position size increases rather than a rise in trader headcount. DOGE’s current monthly consolidation structurally resembles the quiet phases before its 2017 and 2021 surges. Bitcoin-driven capital rotation into meme assets [...] The post Binance Top Traders Go 69% Long on DOGE, Betting on $1 Target appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR: Top 11 CEX platforms saw monthly average perp volume fall from $7.11T in 2025 to $4.69T in early 2026. Perpetual DEX volume rose from $1.50T in 2024 to $6.38T in 2025, with monthly averages still climbing in 2026. The perp DEX-to-CEX volume ratio peaked at 13% before cooling to 10% in April 2026, up [...] The post Perpetual DEX Platforms Gain Ground as CEX Volume Drops in 2026 appeared first on Blockonomi.

In a noteworthy development, US law firm Fenwick & West has agreed to pay $54 million to settle claims arising from its legal services for the defunct crypto exchange FTX. The proposed settlement, filed in federal court in Miami on Friday, resolves allegations from FTX customers who accused the Silicon Valley-based firm of facilitating misconduct […]

TLDR: Sui Network recorded a 60% daily activity surge, processing 4.38 million transactions in 24 hours. Sui’s DeFi TVL stands at $2.6 billion, more than double Aptos’ $1.0 billion locked value total. Sui’s market cap of $4.11 billion sits at a 5.4:1 ratio above Aptos’ compressed $757 million cap. APT has fallen 96% from its [...] The post Sui Network Surges 60% in Daily Activity While Outpacing Aptos in Key Metrics appeared first on Blockonomi.

As rumors swirl around an XRP integration on PlayStation, the reality points to Sony Bank's push for a closed-loop, fiat-backed ecosystem.

Gold traded near $4,509 per ounce on Sunday and finished the week down roughly $30 to $35 as a firm dollar and climbing Treasury yields kept buyers cautious. Gold Faced Headwinds This Week Spot gold opened the May 17-24 period near $4,540 and spent most of the week oscillating between $4,480 and $4,566. Daily swings […]

US official confirms no Iran deal signed today, with talks still progressing. May 24 deal at 6.5% YES, May 25 at 17.5%, May 26 at 25.5%. The post US-Iran deal will not be signed today, official says, but progress reported appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

TLDR: Algorand confirms transactions at the protocol level, making reversals or reorganizations technically impossible after confirmation. HesabPay used Algorand infrastructure to distribute over $30 million in humanitarian aid to more than one million people. Institutions exploring tokenized deposits and programmable payments require settlement certainty, not just high transaction throughput. As AI-driven autonomous transactions grow, deterministic [...] The post Algorand Moves Beyond Speed: How Transaction Finality Is Driving Real-World Adoption appeared first on Blockonomi.

ETH’s bearish chart setup points to a 25% drop toward $1,600, risking over $10 billion in paper losses for BitMine in the coming weeks.

Dogecoin regained $0.10 following an earlier drop as crypto community looks ahead to new development.

StablR breaks a two-month silence to confirm a $10 million exploit of its USD and EUR stablecoins.

TLDR: Whales match 2025 BTC buying in five months, showing accelerated absorption across 2026 cycle behavior trends Accumulation began near 2023 lows and extends through elevated BTC price zones without major distribution phases emerging Exchange reserves continue falling as ETF demand and custody flows reduce available Bitcoin liquidity across markets Order book depth weakens on [...] The post Bitcoin Whale Accumulation Expands as Exchange Balances Continue to Decline appeared first on Blockonomi.

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TLDR: Foreign investors net sold 91.13 trillion won on the Kospi yet ownership rose to a record 39.43% of the market cap.  Strategic retention of AI and memory chip stocks like Samsung and SK Hynix inflated total foreign portfolio values.  Retail investors absorbed heavy foreign outflows through direct purchases and leveraged ETFs, raising correction risks.  [...] The post S. Korea’s Kospi Hits ATH Even as $74B in Global Funds Exit Korean Stocks appeared first on Blockonomi.

Adam Back says altcoins and memecoins may trend toward $0 as Bitcoin dominance stays high and crypto.news data shows weak altcoin momentum.

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