TLDR A third-party module exploit drained about $3.2 million from 86 Gnosis Safe wallets. Squid confirmed it had no role in deploying or operating the vulnerable contract. The attacker bypassed security by using a fake validation string accepted by the module. Stolen funds were swapped through Uniswap V3 pools into a worthless attacker-created token. The [...] The post Squid Distances Itself From $3.2M Third-Party Module Hack appeared first on Blockonomi.

Regulatory progress and XRP growth fuel interest in cloud mining platforms like SHRMiner among crypto investors. According to CNBC, following months of negotiations regarding stablecoin yield rules and decentralized finance (DeFi) regulation, the Digital Asset Market Transparency Act was passed…

Moomoo crypto is now live in Texas, giving investors access to 52 cryptocurrencies with zero commission trading. Moomoo announced the expansion of its cryptocurrency trading services to Texas on May 22, alongside the launch of its Direct Crypto Deposit and…

TLDR XRP price has stayed under pressure for over a week as bearish trading conditions persisted. CryptoQuant data shows XRP liquidity on Binance has dropped close to zero. Lower liquidity suggests fewer sell orders are available on the exchange. Reduced supply on Binance may ease selling pressure in the short term. Analysts say low liquidity [...] The post XRP Price Eyes Recovery as Binance Liquidity Index Falls to Zero appeared first on Blockonomi.

Hyperliquid expands HIP-4 with validator governed outcome markets for offchain events, reducing reliance on external oracles. The post Hyperliquid expands HIP-4 with validator governed outcome markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Iranian diplomats landed in Doha, Qatar, on Monday, for high-level talks with U.S. counterparts aimed at building a peace framework, sending oil prices lower and pushing risk assets including bitcoin higher. Iran and U.S. Negotiate Strait of Hormuz Deal as Bitcoin Climbs 1.47% in Doha Talks Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas […]

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The crypto-aligned Protect Progress PAC reported spending another $750,000 on media for a Democratic candidate over Representative Al Green, whom it described as “actively hostile” to digital assets.

TLDR Economist Henrik Zeberg says the current Bitcoin rally is part of a temporary B-wave bounce within a bearish cycle. He argues that Bitcoin may have completed a long-term fifth wave near highs above $110000. The analysis shows Bitcoin could rise in the short term before a deeper correction toward $41492 support. Bearish divergence on [...] The post Bitcoin Crash Warning Emerges as Analyst Sees Bearish Cycle appeared first on Blockonomi.

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High-leverage trader James Wynn has declared that the “lottery ticket” phase of memecoins is finished, arguing the sector is now saturated and structurally tilted toward insiders at the top. James Wynn, the hyper-leveraged crypto trader who turned a roughly $7,000…

XRP is struggling below $1.40 as selling pressure keeps the price pinned in a range that has resisted every recovery attempt in recent sessions. The market is cautious and the direction is unclear — but an Arab Chain analysis tracking Binance liquidity conditions has identified a structural development that changes how the current weakness should […]

Online gambling has long ceased to be something mysterious. People are used to slots, live casinos, crash games, and instant betting directly from their smartphones. But one question remains relevant even for experienced players: how honest are digital casinos in general? When a person presses the Spin button, everything happens in a split second. Somewhere [...] The post RNG vs Provably Fair Systems: What’s the Difference? appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR XRP has traded sideways over the past three months while Bitcoin recorded strong price gains. A technical analyst stated that XRP has underperformed Bitcoin since 2017 with no clear rotation trend. The XRP/BTC pair lost its 20-period exponential moving average which signals weakening relative momentum. Bitcoin dominance has remained above 58 percent, which has [...] The post XRP Faces Pressure as Bitcoin Dominance Tightens Market Grip appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Eli Lilly (LLY) stock climbs after VERVE-102 Heart-2 trial shows sustained LDL-C reduction up to 62% with strong safety data and Phase 2 plans confirmed. The post Eli Lilly (LLY) Stock Climbs on Breakthrough VERVE-102 Gene Therapy Results appeared first on Blockonomi.

AI is transforming both crypto security and crypto attacks. Here’s how Ledger is approaching AI-powered threats, human verification, and secure wallet infrastructure. AI can detect suspicious transactions, phishing attempts, malware, and unusual wallet behavior faster than humans. It can also…

Nikkei reports Iran will reopen Hormuz 30 days after a US deal; ceasefire extension by June 7 at 73.5% YES, Hormuz normal by May 31 at 3% YES. The post Nikkei: Iran to reopen Strait of Hormuz 30 days after US deal appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The analyst is saying that XRP has badly lagged Bitcoin despite several months of optimism from parts of the community.

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Hyperliquid launches its first US CPI prediction market via HIP 4, offering fully collateralized outcome contracts and challenging Polymarket's dominance. The post Hyperliquid Challenges Polymarket with Launch of CPI Prediction Markets appeared first on Blockonomi.

Hyperliquid Pushes CPI Outcome Markets to Mainnet with HIP-4 Deployment Hyperliquid has successfully deployed HIP-4 CPI outcome markets on mainnet, expanding the trading infrastructure beyond perpetual futures to include native event driven markets. Its rollout introduced a new generation of outcome markets that directly referenced macroeconomic data releases, beginning with U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) markets based on Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) inflation figures. At present traders have THREE discrete views on CPI data where they can position themselves – below 4.3% inflation printed, exact same number as the last quarter 4.3% inflation printed or above given printed at The post Hyperliquid Launches CPI Outcome Markets On Mainnet Through HIP-4 Expansion appeared first on The Merkle News.

Five bitcoin wallets dormant since 2014 moved a combined 964.85 BTC, worth approximately $74.8 million at current spot prices, across a 48-hour window. Five Sleeping Bitcoin Wallets Spend $74.8M After 12 Years of Silence The wallets first appeared onchain in April and August of 2014, deep inside the bear market that followed the collapse of […]

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Y Combinator co-founder Paul Graham claims that cozying up to Senator Elizabeth Warren for the 2028 presidential race risks alienating the crypto sector all over again.

Gate officially launches USDCx, a native stablecoin of the Canton Network and has opened deposits and withdrawals on its exchange: an important step towards providing institutional-grade infrastructure for stablecoins across interoperable blockchain ecosystems. This launch directly integrates USDCx into Gate’s trading and asset management environment, while creating novel liquidity paths between the Canton Network and the global crypto markets. Gate is concurrently launching numerous ecosystem incentive programs with total reward pools of around $150,000 in Canton ecosystem token rewards. According to the announcement, each USDCx is 1:1 backed by reserves of USDC in a way facilitated via Circle’s xReserve smart-contract The post Gate Launches USDCx Support As Canton Network Pushes Institutional Stablecoin Expansion appeared first on The Merkle News.

XRP flashes sign of a potential recovery as its 30-day liquidity index on Binance drops to an extremely low level, indicating reduced sell pressure.

Jefferies starts coverage on Pershing Square USA (PSUS) with a Buy rating, highlighting the fund's NAV discount and no performance fee structure. The post Pershing Square USA (PSUS) Stock Earns Buy Rating Despite Trading Near Lows appeared first on Blockonomi.

AMD stock nears record highs after announcing $10B Taiwan investment, beating Q1 earnings expectations, and attracting increased institutional interest. The post Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) Stock Surges Following $10 Billion Taiwan Expansion Plan appeared first on Blockonomi.

Ericsson (ERIC) stock gains 1.96% as the telecom firm announces strategic headquarters move from Kista to Hagastaden, securing 71,000 square meters. The post Ericsson (ERIC) Stock Climbs on Strategic Headquarters Relocation to Hagastaden appeared first on Blockonomi.

Rigetti Computing (RGTI) stock jumped 20% after securing a $100M CHIPS Act deal with the U.S. Department of Commerce for quantum computing R&D. The post Rigetti Computing (RGTI) Stock Soars 20% After Securing $100M Federal Quantum Computing Grant appeared first on Blockonomi.

SpaceX and OpenAI IPOs could drive US market concentration to 48%, exceeding dot-com bubble levels. Learn how inflation and ETF buying may impact investors. The post SpaceX and OpenAI IPOs May Push Market Concentration Beyond Historic Levels in 2026 appeared first on Blockonomi.

Ralph Lauren (RL) stock jumped 10% after Q4 beat with $1.98B revenue and explosive 50%+ China sales growth. UBS lifts price target to $511. The post Ralph Lauren (RL) Stock Soars 10% on Stellar China Sales and Q4 Earnings Beat appeared first on Blockonomi.

A New York court case seeks control of 39,069 dormant Bitcoin wallets, challenging traditional property law and self-custody principles in crypto. The post Legal Battle Over 39,069 Inactive Bitcoin Wallets Unfolds in New York Court appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Crypto pundit BankXRP has highlighted that Ripple’s recent investment is strategic and boosts XRP’s utility as a cross-border payment asset. This comes as Ripple continues to expand its operations, with moves to further integrate XRP in its operations.  How Ripple’s Move Is Strategic For XRP In an X post, BankXRP noted that Ripple’s backing of […]

Vitalik Buterin says the Ethereum Foundation will narrow its role to focus on privacy, security, and decentralization. The post Vitalik Buterin says Ethereum Foundation will narrow its role to protect Ethereum’s core ideals appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Ripple-backed Squid Router denied involvement in a $3 million exploit on Ethereum DeFi.

Hyperliquid has launched its first US macro event market using HIP 4 outcome contracts, letting traders bet USDC on the May 2026 CPI year over year print in a fully collateralized, no liquidation format that settles on June 10 off…

Spot bitcoin prices traded at $77,343 per coin at 10:15 a.m. EST on May 25, 2026, sitting below the heaviest options strike concentrations but comfortably inside the max pain range that options writers across Deribit, Binance, and OKX have been gravitating toward all week. Bitcoin Futures Open Interest Holds at $54.9B, Still Far Below 2025 […]

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Indonesia has blocked access to the crypto-based prediction market platform Polymarket after the site opened a betting market on whether President Prabowo Subianto would leave office before his term ends in 2029. Indonesian Government Blocks Polymarket Over Online Gambling Laws The block was announced by Indonesia’s Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs, known locally as […]

Iraq's output collapsed to 1.39M bpd amid US-Iran conflict, down from 4.1M bpd. Crude oil all-time high by Sept 30 at 26.5% YES. The post Iraq oil output collapses to 1.39M bpd amid US-Iran conflict appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

A third-party module drained about $3 million from Safe wallets, with Squid attributing the incident to an external Safe module, saying its core systems were unaffected.

CoinQuant, the AI-powered no-code trading platform that has attracted over 15,000 users since launch, today announces its expansion into a unified trading intelligence architecture built for both human traders and autonomous AI agents.

Whales withdrew $170 million in XRP from Binance as the price holds a key $1.35-$1.40 accumulation and support zone.

YZi Labs has launched YZi Talent, a recruitment platform that aggregates open roles from its Web3, artificial intelligence and biotechnology portfolio, starting with senior engineering and business leadership positions at predict.fun and AgriDynamics Robotics. In an official X post, YZi…

Your Data Is Worth But Big Tech Keeps It All Imagine working hard every day and never getting paid. That is exactly what happens to internet users around the world. A new study shows that companies like Google, Meta, Amazon […] The post Your Data Is Worth 831000 But Big Tech Keeps It All appeared first on Blockmanity.

Aleo Blockchain Explained: How Work on This ZK-Powered Network Most blockchains show every detail of every deal in public. Aleo takes a fresh path by letting users keep their moves private while the network still checks everything is correct. This […] The post Aleo Blockchain Explained: How Private Transactions Work on This ZK-Powered Network appeared first on Blockmanity.

Ferrari (RACE) stock declined 0.33% to $348.24 as the luxury automaker advances its €3.5B buyback program with new share purchases on Euronext Milan. The post Ferrari (RACE) Stock Edges Lower Amid Ongoing €3.5 Billion Share Repurchase Initiative appeared first on Blockonomi.

The ICON Network will be permanently shut down on December 31, 2026, with ICX holders given until that date to migrate at a 1:1 ratio into SODA on SODAX, after which the legacy chain will exist only as a read…

Coinhouse has secured Crypto Asset Service Provider accreditation from the French AMF under MiCA, giving the Paris based firm an EU wide passport for brokerage, custody, transfers and advisory on digital assets as France’s national PSAN regime sunsets. In a…

Some analysts expect an initial dip in BTC's price even if a peace deal is confirmed before a broader rally resumes.

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Polymarket has been banned in Indonesia following controversy around bets predicting an early end to President Prabowo's presidency. The post Indonesia bans Polymarket after bets on President Prabowo’s early exit spark gambling crackdown appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

A credible Iran–US peace memorandum that ends the current war and reopens the Strait of Hormuz would likely bleed some “war hedge” premium out of Bitcoin in the short term, while strengthening the longer term case for BTC as states…

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ETH’s rebound toward the whale’s liquidation zone near $2,150 puts its short at risk of over $1 million in potential losses.

Brian Armstrong's wishlist for upgrading global finance aligns with the exchange's push into stocks, prediction markets and stablecoin payments, though some priorities remain aspirational.

Canton Foundation, Toss, BitGo Among Co-Hosts at Private Event; Token Launch Slated for Second Half of 2026

Squid has moved quickly to stress that a recent $3 million exploit targeted a third party Gnosis Safe module called SquidRouterModule, not its core cross chain routing contracts, after 86 wallets on Ethereum and Base were drained in under two…

Fortune’s investigation into SpaceX and Antonio Gracias’s Valor Equity Partners reveals more than $20 billion in related party GPU leasing deals reclassified as debt, a governance tangle that could reverberate through Musk linked AI and potentially crypto risk capital. According…

Ethereum witnesses steady price declines despite rising buy activity across its spot and futures markets, putting its price at the verge of retesting $1,900.

The ESPORTS native token on the BNB Smart Chain was left decimated after an organized dump from wallets allegedly linked to project insiders. Only two hours later, the value of the token fell by over 90%, sparking confusion in the crypto community and immediate alarm bells about internal governance and transparency. On-chain data accurately identifies the spark for the liquidation event at 18:18, triggering a savage sell down. When the dust settled, around 178 million 12.76 million. Real-time tracking of wallet activity by crypto analysts provided early clues, with comprehensive accounts making rounds after publication via X. This report showed The post ESPORTS Token Collapse: Team-Linked Wallets Trigger $12.7M Sell-Off in Two Hours appeared first on The Merkle News.

Binance Wallet has rolled out Event Rush, a 42.space powered dApp on BNB Chain that lets verified users buy and trade tokens representing real world event outcomes using USDT on BSC. According to the official announcement, Event Rush is integrated…

The Indonesian Ministry of Communication and Digital Technology has blocked access to the Polymarket platform. Officials equated the service to an online casino. The trigger for the blockade was bets on the early resignation of the country's president, Prabowo Subianto. One of the markets offered wagers on the leader stepping down before the end of 2026, despite his term ending in 2029. Trading volume in this area exceeded $46,000. The ministry emphasized that any form of online gambling is prohibited in the country. “Polymarket's activities involve betting and speculation on uncertain outcomes. This violates Indonesian laws,” said ministry spokesperson Alexander Sabar. The ministry added that the decision aims to “protect the youth and users of the national digital space.” Indonesia joins a list of countries that consider prediction markets as gambling tools. Previously, India restricted access to Polymarket. The platform is unavailable in more than 30 jurisdictions. Supporters of the platform argue that Polymarket is a tool for tracking public sentiment. Regulators, however, fear market manipulation and insider trading. Against this backdrop, the project team plans to obtain official permits to operate in several countries, including Japan. Back in May, Polymarket confirmed the compromise of a private key. According to on-chain analysts, the damage amounted to approximately $700,000.

Comparing Micron (MU) and SK Hynix as AI memory investments. Both hit record revenues in 2026, but which stock offers better value for investors? The post Micron (MU) vs SK Hynix: Which AI Memory Giant Should You Invest In? appeared first on Blockonomi.

ESPORTS lost more than 90% of its market value in under two hours after wallets tied to the project unloaded roughly 178 million tokens into thin liquidity, with part of the flow routed through Kraken addresses associated with DWF Labs.…

Bitcoin use expands beyond trading as users shop, travel, and buy gift cards directly via CoinsBee. Cryptocurrency has evolved far beyond simple trading and investing. Today, Bitcoin holders can use their digital assets to shop, play games, travel, and more…

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A blockchain based storytelling project begins its first public rollout across the United States Wadoozie, an Ethereum based project combining narrative worldbuilding with blockchain infrastructure, will begin its first public activation phase on May 27, 2026. Centred around a concept called “The Drift,” Wadoozie explores the fragmentation of online communities and digital culture through a […]

Comparing TSMC (TSM) and ASML (ASML) stocks: TSMC targets 30% revenue growth in 2026 while ASML raises outlook to €40B. Which AI chip stock is better? The post ASML vs TSMC Stock: Which Semiconductor Giant Is the Smarter AI Investment in 2025? appeared first on Blockonomi.

EIP-8182 proposes native private ETH transfers for Ethereum's Hegota upgrade, introducing a shared shielded pool to enhance blockchain privacy at the base layer. The post Ethereum Pushes Privacy Forward: EIP-8182 Eyes Hegota Upgrade Integration appeared first on Blockonomi.

SanDisk (SNDK) stock has surged 500%+ in 2026 on AI demand. Analysts rate it Strong Buy, but fair value estimates suggest caution. Full breakdown inside. The post SanDisk (SNDK) Stock Surges Over 500% in 2026 — Analysts Weigh In on Valuation Concerns appeared first on Blockonomi.

Coinbase (COIN) hits record market share in Q1 2026, launches prediction markets, but cuts 700 jobs. Analysts set $252.20 target. Is it time to buy? The post Coinbase (COIN) Stock: Has the Crypto Giant Evolved Into a Buy Opportunity? appeared first on Blockonomi.

The entire machine-payment ecosystem now runs almost entirely on a single stablecoin. More than 98% of all settlements made by AI agents in the past year were processed in Circle’s USDC, according to a new report from crypto investment firm Keyrock — a concentration that researchers say carries risks the industry has largely ignored. Related […]

Hyperliquid’s HYPE token has surged to record highs, but the rally is being powered less by institutional ETF demand and more by an aggressive protocol-driven buyback system. The mechanism has created a powerful feedback loop tying HYPE’s price directly to trading activity on the exchange. Hyperliquid’s Rally Is Being Driven by Its Buyback Machine, Not […]

The plaintiffs have requested the court to recognize their rights to 39,069 inactive bitcoin addresses, which, according to sources, hold approximately 3.7 million BTC valued at around $285 billion. They regard these assets as 'abandoned property'; however, experts point out that without private keys, enforcing such a decision is virtually impossible.

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Ethereum Layer 2 co-founder Tom Lehman has renewed efforts to include EIP-8182 in Ethereum’s planned Hegota upgrade, proposing a protocol-level privacy system for private ETH and ERC-20 transfers. According to a proposal Lehman highlighted on Friday, EIP-8182 would introduce a…

CoinGecko's 2018 flippening data for XRP takes on fresh relevance as legacy altcoin rankings face a test amid a $215 million Ether ETF exodus.

Facet co-founder Tom Lehman has proposed the inclusion of the EIP-8182 standard in the upcoming Ethereum update named Hegota. This initiative will introduce a secure pool for private transfers of ether and ERC-20 tokens at the network's base level. Here are my slides! 🧵 https://t.co/hDeyePHj1x pic.twitter.com/udolZXi6hm— Tom Lehman (@dumbnamenumbers) May 21, 2026 The system is planned to be deployed as a contract without admin keys and the ability to pause. Groth16 zero-knowledge proofs will be used to confirm transactions. Lehman explained that current mixing services perform poorly due to fragmentation. New pools struggle to attract users without an existing base, and without liquidity, they fail to provide adequate anonymity. EIP-8182 will create a unified environment for all wallets and applications. Users will be able to send hidden transfers to regular addresses or ENS domains without creating special accounts. In addition to EIP-8182, the Hegota update plans to include two more standards for enhancing privacy: EIP-8141 and EIP-8250. These address issues with fee payments when withdrawing funds. The Hegota upgrade is scheduled for the second half of 2026. Its main feature will also be the FOCIL mechanism to combat censorship. Vitalik Buterin stated that privacy should be a key focus, which the Ethereum co-founder calls the foundation of freedom. Back in October 2025, the Ethereum Foundation formed a team of 47 specialists to enhance the privacy of the network's base layer. In November, Buterin introduced a tool to enhance Ethereum's privacy called Kohaku. This open-source project creates a modular stack for developing secure wallets with enhanced privacy.

The developers of the cross-chain bridge Squid have denied any involvement with the SquidRouterModule contract, which was breached for approximately $3 million. The security incident was reported by experts at Blockaid. 🚨 Blockaid detected an ongoing exploit targeting the SquidRouterModule on Ethereum and Base.86 Gnosis Safes drained for ~$3M in ~2 hours. All stolen tokens swapped to DAI via attacker-controlled Uniswap V3 pools.More details in 🧵— Blockaid (@blockaid_) May 25, 2026 According to their information, the attack affected 86 wallets on the Ethereum and Base networks. It was also reported by PeckShieldAlert. Their data indicates that the attacker funded the address through Tornado Cash with 2.1 ETH and exchanged the stolen funds for 3 million DAI. Squid stated that hackers breached a third-party Gnosis Safe module. The vulnerable contract is registered on Basescan as SquidRouterModule, but it is not associated with the main project. It is a third-party product in the form of a smart wallet that chose to integrate with Squid. This incident is unrelated to Squid’s core protocol and contracts. All Squid users and integrators are unaffected and no action is needed.A third-party Gnosis Safe module was exploited today across Base and Ethereum, resulting in approximately $3.2M in losses. The vulnerable… https://t.co/I3gGmdBvE9— squid (@squidrouter) May 25, 2026 “The attack succeeded because the third-party module accepted a provided fixed string as message security confirmation. By passing it, one could execute an array of arbitrary call data and steal funds,” the developers stated. Users of Safes added the vulnerable contract as a trusted module, granting it the right to spend any tokens without a signature. Squid's own router (0xce16F69375520ab01377ce7B88f5BA8C48F8D666) has a different architecture and was not affected. “This contract bears our name but is not our code,” Squid concluded. Investments Days before the incident, Squid announced securing $6 million in funding. The project is a cross-chain infrastructure platform initially developed within the Axelar ecosystem. We are proud to announce that Squid has raised $6M in funding round led by North Island Ventures and backed by strategic investors!Our new chapter has begun, with more news coming soon. Today we celebrate and say thank you. CHEERS 💫 pic.twitter.com/4xzUCt8eEa— squid (@squidrouter) May 22, 2026 North Island Ventures led the funding round, with participation from Ripple, Dialectic, and Borderless. In total, the project has raised $13.5 million — $3.5 million in 2023 and $4 million in 2024. Since its launch in 2023, the platform has processed over 4 million transactions totaling more than $6 billion. It has served 1 million users through its own application and partner integrations. Squid generates revenue through corporate services and plans to introduce transaction fees. Existing tools allow asset transfers between different blockchains such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Cosmos, and XRP Ledger. The developers of the latter are official partners of Squid in bridge creation, managing a network validator and participating in project governance. Back in April, an unknown individual exploited a vulnerability in the Hyperbridge cross-chain bridge smart contract, gained administrator rights, and issued 1 billion DOT.

Analyzing three dividend powerhouses for 2026: Coca-Cola (KO) hits 52-week highs, Philip Morris (PM) pivots to smoke-free, and Costco (COST) keeps winning. The post Three Dividend Champions for 2026: Coca-Cola (KO), Philip Morris (PM), and Costco (COST) Lead the Pack appeared first on Blockonomi.

A Satoshi-era Bitcoin miner moved 2,650 BTC worth about $203 million to FalconX and Cumberland, while retaining 6,000 BTC.

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Cyannova Capital (“Cyannova” or the “Company”), a New York-based investment firm, announces its inaugural investment fund, Cyannova Capital, LP, at its private industry reception held in Hong Kong.

Digital asset treasuries (DATs) and the broader practice of building corporate Bitcoin reserves became hugely popular in 2024 and 2025, thanks in large part to the success of Strategy, whose "flywheel" many tried to replicate.

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Solstice Finance, a yield infrastructure layer on Solana, has introduced SLX, the governance and utility token for its ecosystem. The post Solstice launches SLX token as institutional appetite for onchain yield infrastructure grows appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

BitMEX analysts flagged soaring bond prices this week as a catalyst that could inject $1.2 trillion in liquidity into digital assets, signaling a potential Bitcoin supercycle. As institutional capital prepares for this macroeconomic shift, retail and whale rotations are already accelerating into early-stage opportunities like the Gruntle ($GRUNTLE) presale, which just crossed $104,179 in its [...] The post Bitcoin Supercycle Signals Build as $GRUNTLE Presale Passes $104k appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Shiba Inu futures markets shows a sharp shift as traders pause before the next major directional move.

The funds were sent to addresses associated with FalconX and Cumberland, according to Onchain Lens and The Block. The transactions occurred on May 25 in several parts, leaving 6,000 BTC remaining in the wallets.

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Arm (ARM) stock jumped 46.5% to $306.51 after announcing $2B in AI chip deals, receiving a Bernstein upgrade, and posting strong Q4 earnings results. The post Arm Holdings (ARM) Stock Soars 46% Following $2 Billion AI Chip Agreement and Bernstein’s Bullish Outlook appeared first on Blockonomi.

Snowflake (SNOW) reports Q1 FY27 earnings May 27. Analysts forecast $1.32B revenue (+27% YoY) as options traders expect a 13.5% stock move post-results. The post Snowflake (SNOW) Stock: Analysts Predict 13.5% Post-Earnings Swing This Week appeared first on Blockonomi.

Indonesia bans Polymarket, classifying the crypto prediction market as illegal gambling. The move intensifies global pressure on event-betting platforms. The post Indonesia Bans Polymarket Amid Crackdown on Cryptocurrency Prediction Platforms appeared first on Blockonomi.

A Satoshi era Bitcoin miner moved 2,650 BTC worth about $203 million into FalconX and Cumberland trading desks, leaving roughly 6,000 BTC in dormant balances while spot prices held near $77,000. A long dormant Bitcoin (BTC) miner that accumulated coins…

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Nvidia compensation concerns shake crypto markets as platforms like XRPPower highlight AI-driven risk management tools. Recently, news of Nvidia potentially facing a $100 billion compensation crisis has caused significant volatility in global financial and cryptocurrency markets. As one of the…

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Kalshi funds Americans for Fair Markets lobby group as prediction markets face US House investigation, state legal battles, and casino industry pushback. The post Kalshi Launches Lobbying Effort Amid Congressional Investigation Into Prediction Markets appeared first on Blockonomi.

Marvell (MRVL) stock up 130% YTD faces Q1 earnings Wednesday. Analysts raise targets to $215 as options price 13.6% post-earnings move on AI demand. The post Marvell (MRVL) Stock Earnings Preview: What to Expect Wednesday appeared first on Blockonomi.

Crypto market leadership remained concentrated rather than broad based. Crypto markets on May 25 showed a clear divergence between sectors, with infrastructure projects, privacy focused assets and exchange related tokens attracting capital while several previously popular altcoins lagged behind. How…

Morgan Stanley identifies Okta, SailPoint, Palo Alto Networks, CrowdStrike, and Equinix as premier AI security investments amid market rally. The post Morgan Stanley Reveals Top 5 Stocks for AI Security Investment in 2025 appeared first on Blockonomi.

Key points Kevin Maxwell Warsh is the 17th chair of the United States Federal Reserve (the Fed), taking office on 22 May 2026. A supporter of cryptocurrencies, from whom a loosening of monetary policy is expected. A former adviser to the 43rd president, George W. Bush, and a senior executive at Morgan Stanley. Early years Warsh was born on 13 April 1970 in New York state, United States. He was the third child in the family. His father was an entrepreneur who owned several companies; his mother was a journalist and author.  The future official attended a public school and then went to Stanford University. In 1992 he earned a bachelor’s degree in public policy with an emphasis on economics and statistics. He continued at Harvard Law School, receiving a Juris Doctor in 1995. Kevin Warsh. Source: WSJ. Unlike many predecessors as Fed chair, Warsh is not a traditional economist but rather a specialist in financial regulation and law. Banking and political experience Immediately after Harvard, Warsh went into investment banking. From 1995 to 2002 he worked at Morgan Stanley, rising to vice-president and executive director in the New York mergers and acquisitions group.  Colleagues and partners noted his negotiating skills and ability to execute complex corporate deals. His Wall Street experience later proved crucial during one of America’s toughest financial crises. In 2002 Warsh left banking for public service in the George W. Bush administration. He served as executive secretary of the White House National Economic Council and then as special assistant to the president for economic policy. In 2006 Bush nominated Warsh to be one of the seven members of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors.  First stint at the Fed  At 35, Warsh became the youngest official ever to hold that post. In office he combined administrative and diplomatic roles, serving as the Fed’s representative to the G20 and as an emissary to Asian economies. His main baptism of fire was the 2008 financial crisis. During the Great Recession, Warsh acted as a bridge between banks and the Fed.  He served as a “translator” from the markets’ language into that of the regulator, advising chairman Ben Bernanke on what was really happening in the economy. The official took a direct role in the rescue of American International Group and in arranging the emergency sale of Bear Stearns to JPMorgan to avert a systemic collapse. “Warsh brought enormous real-world experience; he knew those people on Wall Street and understood the difference between when they were pressing their case and when they were giving us reliable information — and that was very, very valuable,” recalls former Fed vice-chair Don Kohn. At the same time Warsh aggressively criticised the programme of quantitative easing (QE) introduced by the regulator amid the crisis. He feared that sharp rate cuts could unleash uncontrollable inflation. He was the only policymaker to oppose the second round of QE and publicly voiced concern over the Fed’s decision to buy $600 billion in bonds to push down rates and spur bank lending. Path to the chair After leaving the Fed he joined the G30, an international group of financiers and economists. Over the same period he also held other posts:  a visiting fellow at the Hoover Institution; a lecturer at Stanford Graduate School of Business; a member of the UPS board of directors. Warsh’s name first surfaced as a potential Fed chair in 2017, during Donald Trump’s first term. The job, however, went to Jerome Powell.  In the end, the future central-bank chief became an informal adviser to Trump and was considered for Treasury secretary in the second administration, but that post went to Scott Bessent. Only in early 2026 did Trump nominate Warsh to lead the Fed. The choice drew mixed reactions: Republicans saw a candidate who could “rev up” the economy; Democrats feared for the regulator’s independence. On 12 May the Senate approved Warsh to the Board of Governors by a narrow margin (51 to 45), and the very next day appointed him chair (54 to 45). The current Fed lineup led by Kevin Warsh. Source: FederalReserveHistory. Crypto stance and prospects What sets Warsh apart from predecessors is direct, personal exposure to crypto. Before Senate hearings in April 2026 he disclosed a portfolio valued between $131 million and $209 million.  The filing listed more than 30 positions spanning almost every corner of the market. Among them:  Bitcoin infrastructure. Warsh holds stakes in spot bitcoin ETF provider Bitwise Asset Management and Lightning Network start-up Flashnet; L1 and L2 networks. Direct investments in Solana, Optimism, Blast and other projects; DeFi. Positions in decentralised protocols dYdX, Compound and Lighter. Crypto venture. Backer of Polychain Capital, Scalar Capital and Tenderly; NFT and Web3. Stakes in Dapper Labs, Crossmint, DeSo and other firms at the intersection of crypto and social media. AI and adjacent technologies. Upon taking office, Warsh must divest most of these assets within a year.  He has repeatedly spoken positively about bitcoin and other digital assets, while opposing CBDC. “I think bitcoin is a good policeman. It is an important asset that can help policymakers understand when they are doing right and wrong,” he noted.  Warsh assumed the chair amid rising inflation and higher bond yields. In parallel, Trump is pressuring the regulator to cut interest rates. The new chief has already drawn up a reform plan. He proposed shrinking the Fed’s balance sheet (at the time of writing $6.7 trillion), coordinating more closely with the Treasury, reducing the number of annual meetings and press conferences, and streamlining the Washington staff. Warsh has called the Fed’s balance sheet “bloated” and said it could be reduced while simultaneously cutting interest rates. Even so, he has pledged to be a “strictly independent” chair, rejecting any potential Trump entreaties for immediate monetary easing. At the time of writing Warsh has yet to take major decisions in office, but many expect sweeping changes to the Fed’s policy under his leadership.  “Warsh has a clear goal — to reform the institutional structure of the Fed, and he is by no means a continuity candidate. Moreover, he favours a small balance sheet, which is very hard to square with the president’s position,” commented BNP Paribas chief economist Isabelle Laga.

The U.S. dollar fell 0.3% to 99.0 while oil dropped 6% below $100 as U.S.-Iran peace deal discussions raised hopes for Strait of Hormuz reopening. The post Dollar Weakens as U.S.-Iran Negotiations Send Oil Markets Tumbling appeared first on Blockonomi.

Weekly insider trading summary: Palantir execs sold $120M in stock, AMC CEO bought 250K shares, and TWFG director invested $620K near 52-week lows. The post Weekly Insider Trading Roundup: Major Stock Purchases and Sales Revealed appeared first on Blockonomi.

Kenya’s Finance Bill 2026 has proposed new reporting obligations for crypto platforms and fresh taxes on digital payments as authorities move to expand tax collection powers across the financial sector. According to an analysis published by KPMG Kenya, the bill…

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NEAR Protocol surged about 50% this week to roughly $2.34, outpacing most large cap tokens as traders rotated into Arthur Hayes’s “holy trinity” of NEAR, HYPE and ZEC. NEAR Protocol has become one of the clearest large cap momentum trades…

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Louis Mosley, head of Palantir's UK division, criticized London Mayor Sadiq Khan after he blocked a nearly £50 million contract with the Metropolitan Police. This was reported by BBC. The deal involved implementing the AI-based Unified Operational Analytics system to expedite criminal investigations. However, the mayor's office vetoed the agreement, citing "serious violations" of procurement procedures.  City Hall explained that the police did not ensure proper competition, effectively considering only Palantir as a contractor. Deputy Mayor for Policing, Kaya Comer-Schwartz, mentioned "legal and reputational risks" and questioned the appropriateness of such expenditures given the department's current budget deficit.  The contract was set for two years with annual payments of £25 million.  In response to the block, Mosley accused the authorities of prioritizing "politics over public safety." He argued that the lack of modern AI tools gives "an advantage to hostile states and criminals."  The Metropolitan Police expressed disappointment and warned of increased budgetary pressure without new digital tools. According to media reports, the police budget deficit stands at £125 million. Activists and some politicians opposed the deal, criticizing Palantir's collaboration with US military and law enforcement agencies and its involvement in immigration control projects. The block does not prohibit the company from participating in future tenders. The mayor's office is open to discussing a new contractor selection process with the police. Back in May, Bloomberg reported that US Army Minister Dan Driscoll was gathering leading contractors and representatives from Palantir and Anduril to improve system interaction and deeper AI integration.  

BofA's Bull & Bear Indicator triggers sell signal at 8.0 as AI stocks approach dot-com bubble concentration. Hedge funds pile into tech at record levels. The post Bank of America Issues Rare Contrarian Sell Warning as AI Stock Concentration Soars appeared first on Blockonomi.

Palantir (PLTR) executives sold over $120M in stock on May 20 via automatic RSU tax sales. CEO Karp offloaded $54M as PLTR trades at $136.88. The post Palantir (PLTR) Stock: Top Execs Unload $120M+ in Coordinated RSU Tax Sale appeared first on Blockonomi.

Blockchain managed purely by AI is not a fantasy anymore: it's more than a possibility considering performance of modern agentic systems.

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Bitcoin mining enters a new era as Bitmain and AntPool push hash rate financialization and ecosystem integration. Throughout the history of cryptocurrency, mining has remained the ironclad foundation safeguarding Bitcoin’s network security and decentralization. Yet with the rapid emergence of…