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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The non-outflow streak has extended to over three weeks now.

NEAR Protocol traded around $2.41 Sunday, up roughly 54% over seven days and 13% in the past 24 hours, as a short squeeze, artificial intelligence (AI)-sector rotation, and a chain abstraction product story converged at the same time. NEAR Surges as AI Narrative and Cow Swap Integration Draw Traders The most immediate driver was mechanical. […]

TLDR: Ethereum price remains near $2,000 while controlling 55% of tokenized assets across on-chain finance networks globally Over 39.1M ETH is staked, with an additional 3.49M ETH awaiting validation entry amid tightening supply conditions Short liquidation clusters above $2,100 increase volatility risk as leverage resets across derivatives markets rapidly Ethereum price structure shows reduced downside [...] The post Ethereum Price Holds Near $2,000 as Institutional Flows and Liquidation Shifts Emerge appeared first on Blockonomi.

Bitcoin pioneer, Adam Back revisits altcoin warning, says "efficient market" finally catching up.

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TLDR: Tokenized gold now represents nearly the entire blockchain-based commodity market worldwide. a16z Crypto data shows tokenized silver and oil products remain far behind gold adoption. Ethereum leads the tokenized asset sector with over $15 billion in on-chain value locked. Investors increasingly use tokenized gold for defensive exposure during market uncertainty periods. Tokenized gold has [...] The post Tokenized Gold Hits $5B as Safe-Haven Demand Surges Across Crypto Markets appeared first on Blockonomi.

Markets approach week with strong momentum as retail earnings, AI company results, Iran deal progress, and PCE inflation data command investor attention. The post Market Preview: Retail Earnings and Iran Diplomacy Set to Shape Trading Week appeared first on Blockonomi.

Bitcoin and crypto face Iran deal headlines, May confidence, April PCE, Q1 GDP and housing data in a short but busy US market week.

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TLDR: ZachXBT linked multiple wallets to the reported StablR exploit involving nearly $10 million. EURR and USDR dropped over 20% as traders rushed to exit amid liquidity pressure. Security teams reportedly froze six figures while the exploit remained active on-chain. Investigators suspect compromised multi-signature access rather than a smart contract failure. StablR exploit concerns rattled [...] The post ZachXBT Flags Possible $10M StablR Exploit as EURR and USDR Stablecoins Sink 20% appeared first on Blockonomi.

Grayscale filed to convert its Zcash Trust into the first US privacy coin ETF. Here's what the ZCSH filing actually does and why it changes the category.

TLDR: Binance denied allegations tying $850M in Iran-linked crypto flows directly to its exchange platform. The WSJ report cited blockchain data and compliance documents tied to Iranian payment networks. Binance said sanctions-linked exposure fell sharply after expanding compliance and monitoring systems. U.S. authorities continue reviewing whether Iranian-linked entities used Binance to evade sanctions. Binance Iran-Linked [...] The post Binance Rejects Claims Linking Exchange to $850M in Iran-Connected Crypto Flows appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR: Bitcoin spot demand has dropped to its weakest level since mid-January market activity. Whale Factor warns recent BTC rallies lacked strong institutional spot buying support. Kalshi traders now forecast Bitcoin could revisit the crucial $54,000 support region. Slowing ETF inflows continue to increase volatility risks across the broader crypto market. Bitcoin Spot Demand has [...] The post Kalshi Traders Predict Deeper Bitcoin Pullback to $54K Amid Weak Spot Buying appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Litecoin trades near $53 as Crypto Patel says $500 is possible, while ETF access, 2027 halving and weak flows shape the LTC outlook.

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TLDR: Vast’s 15-kW satellite buses with NVIDIA Space-1 modules turn orbiting hardware into autonomous AI compute nodes. Intel’s FPGA and trusted execution tech provides the hardened verification layer beneath NVIDIA’s orbital inference stack. EQTY Lab and Hedera Consensus Service together produce provable AI output anchored with immutable attestation records. No formal alliance exists yet, but [...] The post Vast and NVIDIA Are Building Orbital AI Infrastructure as Trust Emerges as Core Challenge appeared first on Blockonomi.

From the February 2025 launch to Protocol 23 and smart contracts on mainnet: the full chronology of Pi Network's first year as an open blockchain

Heightened US-Iran tensions could disrupt global oil supply routes, potentially driving up crude prices and complicating diplomatic efforts. The post Iran threatens commercial vessels, escalating US tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Iran's threats disrupt global trade, heightening regulatory scrutiny on crypto scams exploiting maritime chaos, potentially tightening controls. The post Iran threatens to destroy commercial vessels in international waters, Rubio says, as crypto scams exploit the chaos appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The potential US-Iran peace deal could reshape Middle Eastern markets, impacting global asset classes and altering crypto's regulatory landscape. The post Gulf markets surge on US-Iran peace deal expectations appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

TLDR: Solana recorded 112.6M average daily non-vote transactions in Q1, marking a new all-time high for the network. Launchpad platforms generated $144M, making up 42% of total Solana app revenue in the first quarter of 2025. Solana’s RWA market cap grew 43% QoQ to $2.01B, with BlackRock’s BUIDL fund doubling to $525.4M in Q1. Solana [...] The post Solana Q1 Performance Defies Market Slump With Record Transactions and Rising App Revenue appeared first on Blockonomi.

Hyperliquid's rapid volume surge highlights the growing influence of prediction markets, potentially reshaping trading dynamics and regulatory focus. The post Hyperliquid matches Polymarket’s BTC binary volume in just two weeks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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XRP faces a drop to $1 despite massive ETF inflows, while Bitcoin targets $91,150 using Bollinger Band support, and Hyperliquid leaps past Dogecoin.

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The escalation may intensify regulatory scrutiny on crypto markets, impacting stablecoin compliance and potentially compressing valuations. The post Russia launches massive aerial assault on Kyiv with Oreshnik hypersonic missile, crypto markets brace for ripple effects appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

AI platforms are launching at an unprecedented rate, but most of them face the same problem: nobody knows they exist. Building the technology is one thing. Getting it covered by the media is something else entirely. Kooc Media, a PR distribution agency that has been delivering guaranteed press coverage for crypto, fintech and iGaming companies [...] The post Kooc Media Now Offering PR and News Coverage for AI Platforms appeared first on Blockonomi.

Malta-based stablecoin issuer StablR suffered a security incident on Sunday, after an attacker exploited a weak multisig configuration to mint millions of unbacked EURR and USDR tokens and dump them on decentralized exchange ( DEX) platforms. EURR Drops 24%, and USDR Falls 37% as StablR’s Two Stablecoins Depeg After Key Exploit Reports say the breach […]

The escalation may intensify regulatory scrutiny on crypto markets, impacting stablecoin compliance and potentially compressing valuations. The post Russia launches massive aerial assault on Kyiv with Oreshnik hypersonic missile, raising geopolitical stakes for crypto markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

RWA tokenization just crossed $29B, with BlackRock, Franklin Templeton, and Ondo leading. Here's why this matters more than any token price chart in crypto

Iran's stance heightens geopolitical tensions, impacting global oil markets and complicating diplomatic efforts, with potential for escalated sanctions. The post Iran refuses to hand over highly enriched uranium stockpile, adding fresh uncertainty to global markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Despite the volume and liquidity drop, Hyperliquid moves up without breaking a sweat.

The suspension of CFTC officials may weaken regulatory oversight, potentially increasing risks for retail investors on crypto platforms. The post CFTC officials suspended after raising concerns about Polymarket, Crypto.com, and Gemini appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Iran's stance heightens geopolitical tensions, impacting global oil markets and complicating diplomatic efforts, with potential for escalated sanctions. The post Iran refuses to hand over highly enriched uranium stockpile, complicating US negotiations appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Bolivia's shift to sustainable Bitcoin mining could stabilize its economy by attracting foreign investment and mitigating currency instability. The post Bolivia’s Bitcoin mining shifts to sustainable model with idle power plant appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Increased tensions from the missile strike may destabilize regional security and complicate diplomatic efforts, heightening NATO-Russia conflict risks. The post EU’s Kallas condemns Russian missile strike, raising NATO-Russia clash fears appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

A New York Times investigation found that senior CFTC officials who raised concerns about Polymarket, Crypto.com and Gemini were suspended and pushed out.

XRP is not Bitcoin, warned Gemini.

The Ethereum price resumed its downtrend on Friday, May 22, after consolidating throughout the week. As a result of this distribution round, the second-largest cryptocurrency dropped by approximately 6.2%, forming a local bottom at $2,020.  Although Ethereum has an ostensibly bearish structure, a recent on-chain analysis has revealed notable buying activity in its market. Yet, […]

Hyperliquid's rise signals a shift towards decentralized finance, challenging centralized exchanges and reshaping the derivatives trading landscape. The post Hyperliquid hits record 7% share of aggregate perp open interest appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

NYT says CFTC officials who questioned prediction market firms were suspended as crypto enforcement fell and state legal fights widened.

Cardano's governance review could set a precedent for resolving blockchain conflicts, potentially enhancing investor confidence and system stability. The post Charles Hoskinson reviews governance models from 11,000 DAOs to enhance Cardano’s conflict resolution appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Cardano's governance review could set a precedent for resolving blockchain conflicts, potentially enhancing investor confidence and system stability. The post Charles Hoskinson reviews governance models to enhance Cardano’s conflict resolution appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Industry veterans like Blockstream CEO Adam Back are fiercely pushing back against Cuban's abrupt exit.

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This editorial is from this week’s edition of the newsletter Week in Review, sent to subscribers on Friday. Subscribe to the newsletter to get this weekly editorial the second it’s finished. The newsletter also includes the biggest stories of the week with a comment on each story. Key Takeaways. Bitcoin lost $80K as ETF demand […]

Blockchain researcher and investor William Mougayar has defended the Ethereum Foundation (EF), stating that the organization is "doing exactly what it was created for." https://t.co/TCA3lPwh3W— William Mougayar (@wmougayar) May 24, 2026 In an essay titled Leave the Foundation Alone, the author of "The Business Blockchain" wrote: "It is not a corporation. It was never intended to be one. The sooner the market accepts this, the sooner the noise around it will become irrelevant."  The statement was prompted by growing criticism of the EF amid weak ETH performance, the foundation's coin sales, and accusations of insufficient ecosystem support. Mougayar emphasized that the organization should not be involved in promoting the cryptocurrency's price or institutional marketing of the network. "The Ethereum Foundation does not market ETH, pump your portfolios, or conduct roadshows for institutions — that is not its function," he wrote. The Foundation is on a Path of "Self-Diminishment" According to Mougayar, the Ethereum Foundation is consciously aiming to become less significant to the ecosystem over time, rather than increasing its control over it. He noted that the organization: funds fundamental research; advances scaling; works on privacy; explores post-quantum resilience; enhances Ethereum's compatibility with AI; supports developer standards. The researcher compared the community's expectations of the Ethereum Foundation to expecting the IETF to buy advertising slots for the TCP/IP protocol during the Super Bowl. Mougayar also urged distinguishing between three different entities: ETH (as a cryptocurrency), Ethereum (the infrastructure), and EF (the organization). In his view, conflating these concepts leads to misguided expectations and "erroneous forecasts." In March, the EF published an updated mandate, reaffirming the principle of minimal intervention in the network's development.

Ethereum Foundation faces fresh criticism after William Mougayar defended its role amid ETH sales, unstaking moves and price pressure.

Bitcoin's surge boosts market optimism, potentially driving further investment and interest in cryptocurrencies, while influencing economic policies. The post Bitcoin price surges past $77,000, market confidence grows appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Shiba Inu is finally showing some recovery signs thanks to the return of substantial market outflows.

U.S. and Iran close to finalizing framework deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz. Nuclear program remains key obstacle. Oil prices already declining on news. The post Breakthrough in U.S.-Iran Negotiations Could Reopen Critical Oil Shipping Lane appeared first on Blockonomi.

Binance Australia will require sender and beneficiary details for all crypto deposits and withdrawals from July 1 under local rules in 2026.

Aave's strategic focus on revenue diversification and stablecoin expansion could redefine DeFi's financial ecosystem, enhancing stability. The post Aave plans to grow revenue streams and expand GHO over next year appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The political uncertainty surrounding the Iran ceasefire deal could sustain volatility in oil and crypto markets, impacting global economic stability. The post Republican hawks criticize Trump over emerging Iran ceasefire deal as crypto markets react appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Trump's demands could strain US-Iran relations, complicating diplomatic efforts and impacting global nuclear negotiations and market stability. The post Trump demands Iran dismantle nuclear program for any deal appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Track Marvell, Dell, Salesforce, Costco, and Tesla next week as earnings reveal the state of AI infrastructure, software demand, and consumer spending. The post Five Key Stocks to Monitor Next Week: Marvell, Dell, Salesforce, Costco, and Tesla Take Center Stage appeared first on Blockonomi.

S&P 500 completes 8-week winning streak, but midterm election history, oil near $110, and 4.61% Treasury yields warn of potential summer weakness ahead. The post S&P 500’s 8-Week Rally Faces Historical Headwinds From Midterm Year Patterns appeared first on Blockonomi.

The potential US-Iran deal could redefine global crypto sanctions enforcement, impacting blockchain networks and investor strategies. The post Iran and US signal imminent deal to end war, but key issues remain unresolved appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Hyperliquid has used over $1.16b in fees to buy HYPE, raising fresh questions over ETF demand, trading volume risk and token support today.

XRP saw an unusual spike in user count that conveniently puts it above the 1 million threshold.

TLDR: Velo and Lightnet share ties to CP Group, giving the ecosystem deep regulatory and banking access across Asia USDV is backed by BlackRock’s BUIDL fund via Securitize, making it a regulated, yield-bearing settlement asset. mBridge, the BIS-backed multi-CBDC platform, mirrors the exact settlement architecture Velo has been building. Regional V-Stablecoins tied to local fiat [...] The post VELO Protocol Emerges as a Key Player in the Next Generation of Global Payment Infrastructure appeared first on Blockonomi.

After a fairly good performance in April, the Ethereum price has reversed almost all its recent gains over the past month. As it crumbled under the weight of the bears heading into the weekend, the altcoin eventually found a cushion of support just above $2,000 in the early hours of Saturday. However, the Ethereum token seems […]

Huawei's innovation in SSD packaging highlights resilience and adaptability, challenging the effectiveness of US export controls on tech advancement. The post Huawei develops 122TB SSD using innovative packaging amid US export controls appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The potential US-Iran deal could redefine global crypto sanctions enforcement, impacting blockchain networks and investor strategies. The post Iran and US signal imminent deal to end war as $344M in crypto assets remain frozen appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Trump's stance may strain US-Iran peace efforts, impacting global oil flow and crypto markets amid geopolitical tensions and sanctions. The post Trump assures Israel no Iran deal without dismantling nuclear program appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Alphabet and AMD are exiting the Russell 1000 Value Index in 2026 while Apple and Microsoft join. Learn what this $12.2 trillion rebalancing means for investors. The post Russell 1000 Value Index Shakeup: Alphabet (GOOGL) and AMD (AMD) Exit in Major Rebalancing appeared first on Blockonomi.

Trump's stance may strain US-Iran peace efforts, impacting global oil flow and crypto markets amid geopolitical tensions and sanctions. The post Trump assures Israel no Iran deal without dismantling nuclear program appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Huawei's innovation in SSD packaging highlights resilience and adaptability, challenging the effectiveness of US export controls on tech advancement. The post Huawei develops 122TB SSD using innovative packaging amid US export controls appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

UBS elevates S&P 500 target to 7,900 and identifies ASML as its top stock selection, backed by AI demand and semiconductor industry expansion forecasts. The post UBS Names ASML (ASML) as Top Stock Pick Amid Bullish S&P 500 Outlook appeared first on Blockonomi.

The ECB is nearly certain to raise rates on June 11 as eurozone inflation hits 3%, fueled by Iran conflict and energy disruptions. July outlook unclear. The post European Central Bank Poised for June Rate Hike Amid Iran-Driven Inflation Surge appeared first on Blockonomi.

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson reviews 11,000 DAOs as a 32.9m ADA funding vote tests governance, research spending and 2027 reform plans.

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Constellation Energy (CEG) stock jumped 10%+ this week on Q1 earnings beat, new capacity launches, and PJM reliability auction acceleration. The post Constellation Energy (CEG) Stock Rallies 10% on Strong Q1 Results and Grid Auction News appeared first on Blockonomi.

William Mougayar says critics are measuring the Ethereum Foundation by the wrong standard, claiming it was never meant to pump ETH or court institutions.

Facing $517 daily revenue, Cardano's creator audits 11,000 external DAOs to rewrite the network's constitution and defuse a growing developer rift.

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Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) CEO Greg Abel reshapes portfolio in Q1 2026, selling Visa & Mastercard while tripling Alphabet stake and buying Delta shares. The post Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) Stock: Greg Abel’s First Quarter Delivers Three Major Portfolio Shifts appeared first on Blockonomi.

Redwire (RDW) stock surged 13% after announcing U.S. Army, NATO drone deals and a DARPA spaceplane contract. Analysis of what's fueling the rally. The post Redwire (RDW) Stock Surges 13% on Major Defense and Space Contract Wins appeared first on Blockonomi.

India's crypto sector faces heightened scrutiny and potential instability due to regulatory gaps, risking capital flight and compliance challenges. The post Indian government flags crypto system as ‘high risk’ to parliamentary panel appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Coherent (COHR) stock jumped after beating Q3 estimates, securing a $2B Nvidia investment, and confirming AI transceiver demand through 2028. The post Coherent (COHR) Stock Skyrockets on Nvidia Deal and Quarterly Results appeared first on Blockonomi.

Tema Space Innovators ETF (NASA) reached $1B AUM in just 37 days on SpaceX IPO buzz, but rapid inflows are diluting the SpaceX position from 10.3% to 4.6%. The post Tema Space Innovators ETF (NASA) Reaches $1 Billion Milestone in Record Time appeared first on Blockonomi.

Xaman founder Wietse Wind warned XRP users that fake desktop wallet and airdrop scams are rising as impersonators target XRPL holders on X.

The other massive gainers today include NEAR, WLD, MORPHO, and ONDO.

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The 13 US Bitcoin Spot ETFs closed out last week with $1.26 billion in net withdrawals, amid significant price losses in the broader crypto market. Notably, data from SoSoValue shows this is the heaviest outflow from the Bitcoin ETF market since the last week in January, when investors’ activity resulted in a net loss of […]

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The warning follows a similar one echoed by top Ripple official earlier this month.

Citi raises Boeing (BA) target to $260 as defense revenue climbs 21% to $7.6B, China orders 200 jets, and insider buying signals confidence. The post Boeing (BA) Stock: Why Citi Sees the Recent Dip as a Strategic Entry Point appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR: TAO carries a 447x price-to-fees ratio versus NEAR’s 87x, making it nearly 5x more expensive on fundamentals. NEAR generates 7.6x more daily app fees than TAO, backed by $183M in TVL and 37 active DeFi protocols. Bittensor pays up to $148M yearly in emissions but earns only $3M–$15M in real revenue, a 50x subsidy [...] The post TAO ETF Catalyst vs NEAR On-Chain Dominance: The AI Crypto Battle That Actually Matters in 2026 appeared first on Blockonomi.

NuScale Power (SMR) stock rises on Amazon's SMR partnership. Romania's $7B project financing decision expected by late August 2026 could be next catalyst. The post NuScale Power (SMR) Stock Surges Following Amazon Partnership — Major Funding Decision Looms appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR: Binance Australia will require sender and beneficiary details for all crypto transfers from July 1, 2026. Australian users must re-login to Binance accounts on July 1 as part of the mandatory system update rollout. Transactions missing required sender or beneficiary information may be delayed, rejected, or returned to origin. Users sending crypto to themselves [...] The post Binance Australia Mandates Sender and Beneficiary Info for All Crypto Transfers Starting July 1, 2026 appeared first on Blockonomi.

Over a year after the token’s demise, the Libra Trust has arranged a strategy to fund nearly 71 companies that have applied for this support. The Trust has close to $110 million to invest in this task, transferred by Hayden Davis, CEO of Kelsier Ventures and one of the faces behind Libra. Libra Trust Set […]

Increased hostilities may hinder peace prospects and heighten regional instability, impacting market perceptions of future military actions. The post Hezbollah shells Israeli vehicles, escalating tensions with Israel appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The use of advanced missiles in Ukraine highlights escalating military tactics, potentially influencing global market stability and investor behavior. The post Russia claims successful strikes on Ukraine with hypersonic, ballistic missiles appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

TLDR: Hyperliquid has funneled over $1.16 billion in cumulative trading fees into open-market HYPE buybacks since launch. The Assistance Fund deploys nearly 99% of protocol revenue into continuous HYPE purchases, operating independently of investor sentiment. Quarterly buybacks dropped roughly 40% from Q3 2025 to Q1 2026, even as HYPE continued climbing to record highs. Analysts [...] The post Hyperliquid HYPE Buyback Drives Token Rally More Than ETF Inflows, Analyst Says appeared first on Blockonomi.

Warsh's hawkish stance may lead to tighter monetary policy, impacting Bitcoin and potentially slowing economic growth amid persistent inflation. The post Bitcoin falls to $74,190 as Kevin Warsh becomes Fed chair, raising rate hike fears appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Rising short-term bond yields and Warsh's hawkish comments in the past are reviving fears of a December rate hike, which could slam the brakes on Bitcoin's recovery.

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Bank of America reported $53m in crypto ETF holdings, led by a $37m IBIT stake, while reducing Ether and Solana ETF exposure in a Q1 filing.

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This week, "Deconstruction" focuses on the launch of the first quantum computer in the UAE, SpaceX's secret bitcoins, crypto companies' accounts at the Federal Reserve, and the death of the cypherpunk movement. The Threat of "Quantum Utility" Quantum computers are no longer a future technology; they are entering the stage of "quantum utility", posing a real threat to the encryption algorithms of Bitcoin and Ethereum.  Protection against quantum hacking requires sacrifices—tests of post-quantum solutions have already shown a reduction in blockchain throughput by 20–40%. While Ethereum plans a transition by 2029, Bitcoin developers are notably lagging in discussions on protection. SpaceX Bitcoins and the End of Free AI The SpaceX IPO sets a new standard where buying shares in a rocket company means indirect investment in crypto and AI.  Top analytical platforms misjudged SpaceX's hidden reserves by more than 100%—the company holds 18,712 BTC worth $1.3 billion. This proves that we are far from understanding the real volumes of cryptocurrency on corporate balance sheets.  Meanwhile, Musk's lawsuit with OpenAI confirmed that cutting-edge AI will remain closed, forcing Web3 startups to abandon direct competition and focus on absolute privacy and protection from censorship. Banks' Plans to Capture Cryptocurrency Governments are transferring the competition of national currencies to the blockchain. Trump allows crypto companies direct access to the US Federal Reserve, while 37 European banks are creating their own euro stablecoin to combat the digital dollar.  Traditional financiers consider backing stablecoins with gold, as Tether does, a huge risk that could trigger a liquidity crisis. This will inevitably lead regulators to force issuers to abandon risky assets in favor of government bonds. The End of Cypherpunk? The Web3 industry has almost completely lost its original ideology of independence, trading privacy for convenience, and ceding the role of a payment medium to a controlled quasi-fiat in the form of stablecoins.  Despite blockchain becoming part of the banking system and decentralization remaining merely a declaration, the ideas of crypto-anarchism are not destroyed. Their popularity could sharply increase in the event of another global financial collapse, which the world is now likely approaching. This is a shortened version of the podcast. Watch the full episode: Subscribe to the podcast: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Deezer Yandex Music YouTube Music

Progress in Iran nuclear talks could stabilize geopolitical tensions, impacting global oil prices and influencing crypto market dynamics. The post Marco Rubio reports significant progress on Iran nuclear framework, crypto implications emerge appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Progress in Iran nuclear talks could stabilize geopolitical tensions, impacting global oil prices and influencing crypto market dynamics. The post Marco Rubio reports significant progress on Iran nuclear framework appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The US House of Representatives has introduced the American Reserve Modernization Act of 2026 (ARMA). The document proposes to formally establish a strategic bitcoin reserve under the management of the Treasury Department. The primary authors are Republican Nick Begich and Democrat Jared Golden. ARMA provides for the creation of a strategic bitcoin reserve within the US Treasury and separate repositories for other crypto assets. Federal agencies will be required to provide full accounting and transfer coins for centralized storage by the department. The bill includes: quarterly public reports on reserves; independent audits; oversight by Congress. The bitcoins in the reserve are proposed to be held for no less than 20 years. Sales are permitted only to reduce national debt. The bill also enshrines the right of US citizens to own digital assets, store them independently, and transfer them without restrictions. ARMA is based on President Donald Trump's executive order of March 6, 2025, which called for the creation of a strategic bitcoin reserve. At that time, authorities ordered the transfer of the first cryptocurrency, confiscated in criminal and civil cases, into the reserve.  The Treasury and the Department of Commerce were also tasked with exploring budget-neutral ways to purchase additional coins without taxpayer expense. Notably, the new bill lacks a target reserve value of 1 million BTC. Such a provision was included in the earlier BITCOIN Act authored by Senator Cynthia Lummis.  In May, Trump signed an order to integrate digital assets into the traditional financial system and review the rules for crypto companies' access to payment infrastructure.

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The European issuer of stablecoins, StablR, has fallen victim to a hack resulting in the theft of at least $2.8 million. This was highlighted by Blockaid. 🚨Community Alert Blockaid's exploit detection system has identified an ongoing exploit on @StablREuro. ~$2.8M extracted so far.Both tokens are depegged: 0x50753cfaf86c094925bf976f218d043f8791e408 (StablR Euro) and 0x7b43e3875440b44613dc3bc08e7763e6da63c8f8 (StablR USD) on…— Blockaid (@blockaid_) May 24, 2026 The attack on the smart contracts of the two coins — EURR and USDR — was also reported by the well-known on-chain investigator ZachXBT. According to his information, the perpetrator funded the operation through the cross-chain bridge CCTP on the Noble platform from the Cosmos ecosystem.   Preliminary findings from Blockaid experts suggest the hacker compromised the private key of one of the multi-signature owners for minting coins. Due to a weak threshold (1 out of 3), the attacker needed only one account to gain full control over the system. Consequently, he: added himself as an owner and replaced two other legitimate participants; issued 8.35 million USDR and 4.5 million EURR. The coins, with a nominal value of about $10.4 million, were exchanged on decentralized exchanges for 1115 ETH (~$2.8 million) due to low liquidity. “This is not a bug in the smart contract — it is a failure in key management and governance,” concluded Blockaid specialists. They, along with ZachXBT, noted that the StablR team did not respond to the attack for at least several hours. As a result of the incident, the company's stablecoins lost their peg to the underlying assets. At the time of writing, EURR is trading at $0.93 (-20% from nominal), while USDR is at $0.97 (-3%). The euro-based coin's market capitalization is $10.9 million, and the dollar asset's supply is approaching $20.7 million. In May, there have been at least a dozen attacks on crypto projects. Among the affected are TrustedVolumes, THORChain, Verus, Echo Protocol, and Polymarket. Back in April, the industry set a record for the number of hacks — over 20 incidents in a month.

France faces 70% of all reported crypto wrench attacks as 41 kidnappings in 2026 raise KYC data, privacy, and crypto holder safety fears now