In one of the most important institutional tokenization initiatives proposed this year, DTCC and the Stellar Development Foundation announced their plans to enable asset tokens custody by DTC directly on the Stellar public blockchain. The announcement notes that token representations of assets to be issued through the Depository Trust Company will become open in the first half of 2027 on Stellar. It is part of a broader multi-chain initiative by DTCC to decouple crypto from traditional finance and repurpose the way financial assets are transferred, cleared, settled, and managed inside digital ecosystems. This partnership is the next step in the The post DTCC And Stellar Push Tokenized Assets Toward Public Blockchain Infrastructure appeared first on The Merkle News.

A Hyperliquid powered, pre IPO style SpaceX perpetual contract on Trade.xyz is letting traders lever up on an implied $1.78 trillion valuation with no equity, no authorization and no clear regulatory home. Decentralized derivatives venue Hyperliquid has listed a pre…

DTCC is partnering with the Stellar Development Foundation to launch DTC custody tokenization services on the Stellar public blockchain, with live assets targeted for the first half of 2027. The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) and the Stellar Development…

A new amendment proposal submitted to the XRP Ledger Foundation’s repository on May 26 would fundamentally redesign how liquidity pools function on the XRP Ledger — introducing multiple curve types, concentrated liquidity, and a future fully programmable AMM architecture that mirrors the most advanced decentralized exchange infrastructure currently operating on Ethereum. Related Reading: Bitcoin Institutional […]

JPMorgan's internal succession planning signals strategic continuity, impacting investor confidence and the bank's future digital asset approach. The post JPMorgan’s Dimon highlights internal candidates for succession planning appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz may stabilize oil markets, reducing geopolitical risks and dampening extreme price fluctuations. The post Oil drops to $89 as Iran peace deal may reopen Strait of Hormuz in 1 month appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The state agency Business Finland has allocated grants totaling €2.79 million for the implementation of two industrial quantum projects. The funding was awarded to software developer QMill and shipping operator ESL Shipping. The funds were distributed as follows:  €1.09 million for the Smart Fleet Optimization project for ESL Shipping; €1.7 million for the Supernova research initiative by QMill. ESL Shipping is testing a hybrid model: classical computing and quantum algorithms for fleet optimization. This pertains to tramp shipping, where scheduling depends on cargo flows, power constraints, emissions, and commercial priorities.  The Supernova initiative focuses on creating algorithms tailored to the constraints of current noisy intermediate-scale quantum (NISQ) systems. The aim is to identify commercially significant tasks in the energy, transport, and telecommunications sectors where quantum computing can offer a practical advantage over classical architectures.  Supernova is a continuation of the QMill program, launched in 2024 with support from the same agency.  The investments are part of Business Finland's national program to strengthen the quantum hub in Northern Europe. The project aims to demonstrate how heavy industry and logistics can integrate quantum tools to reduce fuel consumption and comply with environmental standards.  In May, Quantinuum and BP initiated a joint project to apply quantum computing for subsurface sensing and mapping of the Earth's interior.

Bernstein raises UnitedHealth (UNH) stock price target to $492, citing Medicare Advantage recovery and 16% EPS growth potential. Stock currently at $376.86. The post Bernstein Lifts UnitedHealth (UNH) Stock Price Target to $492 Amid Medicare Advantage Turnaround appeared first on Blockonomi.

Argentina's easing of peso controls could boost foreign investment and stabilize the economy, but risks remain if market confidence falters. The post Argentina’s Javier Milei eases peso controls as reserves reach seven-year high appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Edel Markets' move into on-chain perpetual futures could significantly enhance institutional adoption of tokenized assets and privacy-focused trading. The post Edel Markets builds on-chain perpetual futures exchange for equities and commodities appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Firefly Aerospace (FLY) stock jumped 18.81% after securing a $75M NASA subcontract to deliver drones to the Moon's south pole in 2028. The post Firefly Aerospace (FLY) Stock Soars 18% on $75M NASA Lunar Drone Contract appeared first on Blockonomi.

The surge in AI-driven demand for memory chips positions SK Hynix as a pivotal player, influencing South Korea's market dynamics significantly. The post SK Hynix stock rally attracts retail investors amid AI spending surge appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Mastercard's regulatory approval in New York could accelerate the integration of digital currencies into mainstream financial systems, enhancing trust and innovation. The post Mastercard wins New York regulatory approval to scale digital currency infrastructure appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The successful implementation of Project Agor could reshape global financial systems, enhancing efficiency and influencing CBDC adoption timelines. The post Bank for International Settlements tests digital cross-border payments prototype with seven central banks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Legendary Trader Peter Brandt reiterates long held principle in technical analysis in relation to Bitcoin price as crypto community anticipates next move.

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Mastercard's stablecoin expansion could accelerate mainstream crypto adoption, intensifying competition with Visa and PayPal in digital payments. The post Mastercard’s stablecoin push relies on licensed partners, not its own BitLicense appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Amazon's AI tech licensing to retailers could reshape retail dynamics, enhancing customer experiences and operational efficiencies industry-wide. The post Amazon licenses AI shopping technology to retailers, signs Kate Spade parent Tapestry as early adopter appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Edel Markets' move into on-chain perpetual futures could significantly enhance institutional adoption of tokenized assets and privacy-focused trading. The post Edel Markets is building an on-chain perpetual futures exchange for equities and commodities on Canton appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

DAOs, open source and “teal” management grew out of a single ambition: to act effectively without a rigid hierarchy and bosses who decide everything for everyone. Yet each model, on its own, inevitably runs into crisis. Web3 researcher Vladimir Menaskop explains why the three approaches work only together. From the author A recent Habr article showed that many OS projects are kept afloat by one or two enthusiasts who, quite literally, work for free or for pennies. Reading it, I immediately recalled my many years in DAOs. Back in 2025 I crossed the mark of involvement in 100 such organisations, but by 2026 it had become clear I might never get close to the next milestone of 1,000. Why? Because the sector’s main analytics platform, DeepDAO, shut down, and many DAOs either folded or abandoned their foundational principles. Others, though, understood where the catch lay and opted for a planned, deep restructuring. Paradoxically, these were market leaders that had been the most conservative elsewhere: Ethereum, Uniswap, Aave. Looking back on 21 years in IT, I came to see that the three elements of self-organisation—DAO as a form, “teal” as a methodology and open source as a tool—form a single whole. But one thing at a time. DAO ForkLog has covered this topic at length, but a few less obvious points are worth highlighting. What is a DAO? Literally: a decentralised autonomous organisation. Yet even this short decoding hides an inner paradox. Consider the definitions: Decentralised: a system whose governance and structure are created without a single centre, with control and authority distributed among many independent participants. Autonomous: independent, acting on its own, without external control or dependence on broader networks. Organisation: a group of people working together to achieve shared goals and tasks. At first glance these terms sit uneasily together. The swan of decentralisation pulls skyward toward an ideology in which a centre is an unaffordable luxury. The crayfish of autonomy reinforces this stance, but focuses not on internal structure so much as non-subordination to an external system. The pike of organisation, by contrast, asserts that there is a centre after all—not in governance, but in the problems being solved and the goals set. Hence there is no such thing as a “DAO in general”. A limited-liability company exists “in general”; an open or closed joint-stock company, too; even a simple partnership or co-operative. But a DAO cannot exist in such an abstract form. One might object that platforms like Aragon or xDAO standardise the creation of decentralised autonomous organisations. They do, but only by providing a toolkit. They can stitch a body together, yet it may still be a corpse—formally alive, not a unified organism, and certainly not a full-fledged personality. Today the world is full of such Frankensteins, if not dominated by them. My experience in DAOs has long suggested this is wrong: we have let form substitute for substance. For a decade I have therefore practised building micro-DAOs: aimed not at success, but at transmitting DAO principles from person to person. It works, albeit slowly. And here we need the second element—“teal” management. “Teal” Frederic Laloux’s book “Opening the Organisations of the Future” appeared in my life long before I read my first piece on DAOs. Decentralisation, after all, predates blockchains by a long way. In our small five-person IT firm we embraced the approach from the outset; Laloux helped formalise our experience and distil general principles. Since then I have joined various “teal” communities, studied the experience of many companies (from offline sectors to gaming), written analytical pieces and tried to spread the word. Seven years ago I became an administrator of a Telegram channel dedicated to “teal” management. People there spoke about DAOs without using the word, worked in DAOs without knowing it and did many other things that in essence amounted to DAOs. I tried to bridge the two worlds, arranging several online meetings between those discussing “teal” and those already building DAOs. And… nothing much came of it. It turned out these were two largely similar but parallel universes. Another insight followed: each element (DAO and “teal” alike) demands a dramatic internal overhaul. How is it that there is no need for a boss? How is it that there is no external control? How is it that you work only in networked entities? That overhaul consumes vast resources: time, attention, understanding and even money. Each group simply could not switch to yet another process of comparable complexity. Even so, such a union would remain incomplete—at least without a third element. Open source Readers hardly need a primer on open-source software, but it is crucial to note that almost all DAOs use it by default. Here a synthesis of science, art and, if you will, magic is born: DAOs help organise business within the economy of doing (more precisely, the part I call the crypto-offshore), created by the tools and mechanics of Web 3.0 and Web3. The profits from this business (whether network fees or gains from successful liquidations) can be distributed as grants among different teams. Finally, to ensure both quantitative and qualitative growth in profit generation, you need “teal” management methods (the last 18–24 months of Aave’s evolution are exactly about that). But when open source is cut off from this triad, it does not live so much as survive: you end up hoping for donations from those for whom it is easier to fork you than to support you with hard cash. An open secret You might think this “discovery” is long understood. It is not. Each element is fairly developed: behind each stands, if not a neat, then at least a well-worked theory; each has its supporters and, crucially, practice. But separately. Together they work only in exceptional cases, when enthusiasts already immersed in each sphere draw the relevant conclusions. Something similar can be found, for example, in the assertion “1 BTC = 1 BTC”: everyone seems to understand, but in fact they do not. Hence such projects appear to have a future: uncertain, like any other, but a future nonetheless. All the more so as each of the three elements is now in crisis: DAOs—because of yet another crypto winter; “Teal”—because of a crisis in management ideas; Open source—because of a lack of financial support. In such times it is vital to focus not on fixing transient, recurring problems but on far more fundamental things. This may lead us to another trilemma, where you must back two of the three components to evolve effectively. Or perhaps there is a fourth, or even a fifth, to complete the set. If you came to crypto for more than the next hype cycle, this approach will serve you well.

Robinhood (HOOD) debuts AI agent trading and shopping tools, letting artificial intelligence trade stocks and make purchases with built-in safeguards. The post Robinhood (HOOD) Stock: Platform Introduces AI-Powered Trading and Shopping Tools appeared first on Blockonomi.

Ethereum co founder Vitalik Buterin says he is pausing his trademark long form blog posts to focus on a science fiction novel exploring decentralized governance. Ethereum (ETH) co founder Vitalik Buterin has announced that he will no longer publish regular…

Argentina's easing of peso controls could boost foreign investment and stabilize the economy, but risks remain if market confidence falters. The post Argentina’s Javier Milei eases peso controls as reserves reach seven-year high appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The potential rule changes for SpaceX's IPO could reshape index inclusion norms, impacting future mega-IPOs and passive investment strategies. The post SpaceX set for largest IPO ever, prompting index treatment discussions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The merger could reshape the entertainment landscape, but high debt and regulatory hurdles may challenge its long-term success and stability. The post Warner Bros. secures bondholder consent for $110B sale to Paramount appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The raids highlight regulatory scrutiny in Hong Kong's IPO market, potentially affecting investor confidence and due diligence standards. The post Hong Kong watchdog raids CCB International, China Securities International over IPO misconduct probe appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The escalation complicates Middle East diplomacy, reducing peace prospects and increasing regional instability, with global implications. The post Israel escalates strikes on Hezbollah amid rising regional tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

MetaMask Wallet Mastery: How Beginners Can Set Up and Secure Crypto Assets MetaMask stands out as a top choice for anyone entering the world of crypto. It helps millions handle digital money, connect to apps, and explore new blockchain tools […] The post MetaMask Wallet Mastery: How Beginners Can Set Up and Secure Crypto Assets appeared first on Blockmanity.

German economist Richard Werner, in an interview with Tucker Carlson, declared the inevitability of a new global financial crisis and the authorities' plans to use central bank digital currencies (CBDC) as a tool for total control. Asset Bubble and the End of the Dollar Era According to Werner, a massive bubble has formed in the United States, encompassing the real estate market, stock exchanges, and cryptocurrencies. He noted that current valuations are "somewhat overestimated," and the system is moving towards a change in the currency order. The economist drew parallels with historical milestones: the collapse of the gold standard and the "Nixon Shock" of 1971. He suggested that the current stage is preparation for dismantling the "petrodollar" system. "Every time major wars occur, they lead to a change in the global financial system. [...] We are in the acceleration phase before the next monetary system restructuring," Werner emphasized. The expert predicted a "second wave" of inflation, calling it a "good disguise" for changing the monetary model. He accused central banks of unwarranted issuance in 2020, which he described as a purely monetary decision without economic reasons. CBDCs as "Digital Control" The economist sees the main threat in digital identification and the programmability of money. Werner suggested interpreting the acronym CBDC as Central Bank Digital Control. In his view, the new system will allow authorities to micromanage citizens' lives: restrict spending by time and location; block transactions when purchasing "wrong" goods; control population movement. "This is the dream come true of a totalitarian dictator. It is about highly centralized structures whose goal is not productivity but control over us," he stated. Werner reminded that humanity has been using digital money from commercial banks for decades. The problem with CBDCs, in his opinion, lies precisely in the centralization of the tool in the hands of the authorities. Previously, similar concerns were expressed by other market participants. In 2024, U.S. President Donald Trump promised to "never allow" the creation of CBDCs, calling them a "dangerous threat to freedom." Regulators like the ECB and the Fed deny plans for total surveillance. In Brussels, they insist that the digital euro will only complement cash, while the Fed emphasizes the need for congressional approval to issue a digital dollar. Back in April 2026, the European Central Bank selected payment standards for the digital euro.

Bitmine Immersion Technologies (BMNR), a publicly traded firm on the New York Stock Exchange, announced this week that its Ethereum (ETH) holdings have ballooned to 5.39 million tokens.

Bitcoin Magazine DDC Buys Bitcoin Twice in One Week, Grows Treasury 14% Without Dilution DDC Enterprise Limited (NYSE American: DDC) expanded its corporate Bitcoin treasury to 2,714 BTC on Wednesday with the purchase of 131 Bitcoin, the company announced. The New York-based company said the acquisition marks its second Bitcoin purchase in seven days, following a 200 BTC transaction on May 21. Together, the two deals added 331 BTC […] This post DDC Buys Bitcoin Twice in One Week, Grows Treasury 14% Without Dilution first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures climb Wednesday as AI stocks drive rally. Oil drops on Iran peace talk progress. Bitcoin falls 1.2%. Key earnings ahead. The post Wall Street Futures Climb as Tech Stocks Fuel Wednesday’s AI-Driven Rally appeared first on Blockonomi.

Ethereum broke below $2,100 on May 27, 2026. That level held for three consecutive weeks before failing today. ETH is now trading near $2,075. It is the sixth straight losing week. The break matters not just as a price event but as a positioning event – $250 million in leveraged long positions stacked at $2,243-$2,281 are [...] The post Best Crypto Presale 2026: $GRUNTLE at $0.000625 as NEAR Jumps 15% and Ethereum Crowds Longs appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR Mastercard secured a BitLicense from the New York State Department of Financial Services to operate digital asset services. The license allows Mastercard to expand its blockchain-based payment and settlement infrastructure under strict regulatory oversight. Mastercard recently agreed to acquire stablecoin firm BVNK in a $1.8 billion deal to strengthen its position. Stablecoins are increasingly [...] The post Mastercard Wins NY BitLicense to Advance Stablecoin Payments Push appeared first on Blockonomi.

Hyperliquid has surged to a fresh all-time high above $64 on Tuesday as HYPE ETFs attract strong inflows and the exchange expands into prediction markets under its HIP-4 upgrade. According to data from crypto.news, Hyperliquid (HYPE) price rallied to a…

In December 2025, Ripple received conditional OCC approval to charter Ripple National Trust Bank. In April 2026, the OCC’s final rule on national trust bank activities went live, expanding what these institutions can actually do.  Ripple has applied for a…

Mastercard has secured a coveted New York BitLicense for a U.S. subsidiary, clearing the way to expand stablecoin and tokenized deposit infrastructure inside one of the world’s toughest regulatory regimes. Mastercard Transaction Services (U.S.) LLC, a subsidiary of Mastercard, has…

Crypto ETF flows were mixed on Tuesday, May 26, with bitcoin and ether ETFs losing a combined $368.75 million as both ETFs extended their outflow streaks. Altcoin products softened the blow, led by $20.45 million into HYPE ETFs and $1.55 million into XRP ETFs, while solana ETFs saw no trading activity. HYPE ETFs Pull $20M […]

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The partnership could accelerate global adoption of USDC, simplifying cross-border transactions and potentially reshaping financial infrastructures. The post Circle partners with Nium to bring USDC settlement to 190 countries appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

DDC's strategic Bitcoin accumulation enhances shareholder value without dilution, but market volatility could impact its financial stability. The post DDC Enterprise buys additional 131 Bitcoin, holding total of 2,714 BTC appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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The raids highlight regulatory scrutiny in Hong Kong's IPO market, potentially affecting investor confidence and due diligence standards. The post Hong Kong watchdog raids CCB International, China Securities International over IPO misconduct probe appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Mastercard's stablecoin expansion could accelerate mainstream crypto adoption, intensifying competition with Visa and PayPal in digital payments. The post Mastercard expands stablecoin push as partner MoonPay secures New York BitLicense appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Amazon's AI tech licensing to retailers could reshape retail dynamics, enhancing customer experiences and operational efficiencies industry-wide. The post Amazon licenses AI shopping technology to retailers, signs Kate Spade parent Tapestry as early adopter appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The successful implementation of Project Agor could reshape global financial systems, enhancing efficiency and influencing CBDC adoption timelines. The post Bank for International Settlements tests digital cross-border payments prototype with seven central banks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Bitcoin Magazine Banca Sella Becomes First Italian Bank Licensed for Bitcoin and Crypto Services Under MiCA Banca Sella has become the first Italian bank to receive authorization to offer bitcoin and other cryptocurrency services under the European Union's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation. This post Banca Sella Becomes First Italian Bank Licensed for Bitcoin and Crypto Services Under MiCA first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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TLDR South Korea prosecutors charged five individuals linked to the CatFi rugpull on Solana. Authorities applied the Virtual Asset User Protection Act for the first time in a rugpull case. The suspects allegedly abandoned the project after attracting thousands of investors. The group promoted CatFi using fake social media accounts and misleading claims. Prosecutors said [...] The post South Korea Arrests CatFi Suspects in First Crypto Rugpull Case appeared first on Blockonomi.

Polymarket is pushing more traders toward identity checks as regulatory pressure grows over sanctions exposure, geoblocking failures and jurisdictional misuse. Polymarket is moving closer to requiring more traders to verify their identities as the prediction market faces mounting pressure over…

Dick's Sporting Goods (DKS) stock fell 2.6% premarket after cutting full-year earnings guidance despite beating Q1 revenue and EPS estimates. The post Dick’s Sporting Goods (DKS) Stock Drops Despite Revenue Beat on Lowered Earnings Forecast appeared first on Blockonomi.

T1 Energy (TE) stock remains resilient near 52-week highs as Trina Solar exits $190M position. Shares up 895% annually despite short seller concerns. The post T1 Energy (TE) Stock Holds Strong as Major Shareholder Exits $190M Position appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR Orca has launched permissioned pools to support regulated trading on Solana. The new system allows only approved investors to access specific tokenized assets. Investors must complete KYC checks before buying or trading these assets. Streamex will launch the first tokenized gold-linked security called GLDY. Orca enables issuers to control investor eligibility through onchain rules. [...] The post Solana DEX Orca Rolls Out Tokenized Real-World Assets Platform appeared first on Blockonomi.

Traders revisit Solana’s early growth as attention shifts to presale token Little Pepe (LILPEPE) in search of similar upside. A lot of us still think back to Solana’s big run and feel that familiar sting of having missed it. The…

Falling MVRV ratio, high XRP Ledger activity and a bullish wedge pattern signal a potential XRP price rise toward $3.10.

Crypto PACs threw serious money behind a handful of Texas runoffs, helping oust a senior Democrat and boost Republican hopefuls as lawmakers hammer out new US crypto rules.

China’s Supreme People’s Court plans to study adjudication rules for crypto and AI cases while the country’s crypto ban remains in force.

YouTube's automated AI content labeling could reshape digital content standards, influencing creator strategies and platform policies globally. The post YouTube implements automatic labeling for AI-generated videos appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Popular LLM exhibit a consistent religious bias, favouring Catholicism while neglecting spiritual aspects in everyday ethical scenarios. This conclusion was reached by the inter-university consortium CEFE-AI, which presented the results of the AllFaith benchmark study. Teams from Brigham Young, Baylor, Notre Dame, and Yeshiva universities participated in the project. Researchers analysed over 3,600 responses from 20 models, including GPT-5.5, Claude 4.7, and Gemini 3.1. Faith Asymmetry In the test on religious conversion, scientists used 13 transition scenarios for 14 different worldviews. Almost all systems demonstrated measurable biases. The models showed the most positive reaction towards Catholicism (with an "approval" rating of about 61%), Bahá'í, and Sikhism. The lowest ratings were recorded for Jehovah's Witnesses (3%), atheism, and agnosticism. The bias was evident not only in encouraging conversion to certain faiths but also in actively discouraging users from others. According to the project's dashboard, the model Grok 4.20 from xAI showed the strongest bias, while solutions from Anthropic and Meta proved to be the most neutral. Source: CEFE-AI. Exclusion of Religion from Moral Context The second part of the study — Omissive Bias in Religious Representation — focused on everyday issues: family, loss, guilt, honesty, forgiveness, and the search for meaning. An experiment on 27 models showed that artificial intelligence systematically offers a purely secular perspective. In situations requiring ethical advice, neural networks recommended consulting therapists, parents, or friends, but scarcely mentioned priests, rabbis, or imams. "We see a systemic pattern of religious omissions. AI encourages discussing life issues with a therapist, but not with a spiritual leader," noted Professor David Wingate. According to the authors, the topic of religious bias in AI is scarcely studied: only 0.2% of 12,000 scientific papers on AI bias address issues of faith. Parallels with the Vatican The publication of CEFE-AI's results coincided with the release of the first encyclical by Pope Leo XIV on artificial intelligence — Magnifica Humanitas. In the document, the pontiff warned that technology absorbs the values and biases of its creators. Despite the timing, researchers emphasize: the "Catholic bias" of neural networks is not linked to the Vatican's stance. It is more likely a consequence of the specificity of training data and safety filters embedded by developers. Earlier, on May 6, a Buddhist ceremony in Seoul saw a humanoid robot take vows and become a monk.

PDD Holdings (PDD) stock dropped 5.4% premarket as Q1 profits fell 15% YoY, missing forecasts amid regulatory fines and intense market competition. The post PDD Holdings (PDD) Stock Plunges as Q1 Earnings Miss Analyst Projections by Wide Margin appeared first on Blockonomi.

PayPal (PYPL) partners with Tencent to let US users pay at China merchants via WeChat Pay QR codes. Fee waivers run through 2026 for foreign transactions. The post PayPal (PYPL) Stock: American Users Gain Access to WeChat Pay Network in China appeared first on Blockonomi.

PayPal (PYPL) stock slips as Tencent announces cross-border integration enabling US users to pay via WeChat Pay's QR network across China through 2026. The post PayPal (PYPL) Stock: WeChat Pay Integration Opens China’s Payment Network to US Users appeared first on Blockonomi.

Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF) stock gained ~5% premarket as Q1 adjusted EPS of $1.47 exceeded forecasts. Revenue slightly missed; annual outlook unchanged. The post Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF) Stock Surges 5% Despite Revenue Miss in Q1 Report appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR HTX said user funds remain safe despite UK sanctions on Huobi Global S.A. HTX Molly stated that the sanctioned entity is separate from the trading platform operations. The UK sanctions target specific legal entities and do not apply to all HTX services. HTX confirmed that trading, deposits, and withdrawals continue without disruption. Blockchain firms [...] The post HTX Clarifies Entity Split After UK Sanctions Raise Concerns appeared first on Blockonomi.

Critics quickly pushed back, arguing that most recent crypto hacks were caused by operational failures instead.

The US-Iran peace deal may stabilize geopolitical tensions, potentially leading to sustained lower oil prices and impacting global markets. The post Iran announces new peace deal with US, oil prices fall below $90 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Momentus (MNTS) stock jumps 218% YTD after securing $25M private placement. Director Chris Hadfield buys shares as company eyes $10M revenue for 2026. The post Momentus (MNTS) Stock Soars 218% YTD as Board Director Invests Amid $25M Funding Round appeared first on Blockonomi.

Momentus (MNTS) stock climbs 218% YTD following $25M private placement. Director Chris Hadfield purchases shares as company eyes $10M revenue in 2026. The post Momentus (MNTS) Stock Soars 218% as Board Director Buys Shares Following $25M Capital Raise appeared first on Blockonomi.

DMG Blockchain mined 69 bitcoin in its fiscal Q2 2026 but is betting its future on transforming those mining operations into AI-ready data centers serving Canadian government and enterprise demand. According to its latest earnings release, DMG Blockchain Solutions generated 69 Bitcoin…

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XRP is trading at $1.33 as May draws to a close. It is quietly slipping to its lowest levels since March without any particular catalyst. The move is just a slow, grinding drift lower that has characterized the altcoin’s performance throughout the second half of the month. The $1.20 support band is the closest it […]

Ethereum is trading at $2,080 and grinding lower into a zone where the technical picture is bleak on the surface, but quietly building something more interesting beneath the surface. The 100-day moving average sits just above as a lost reference point; the ascending channel floor is on the verge of a breakdown, yet the 4-hour […]

Robinhood's AI trading feature could democratize access to advanced trading strategies, but it also introduces new risks for retail investors. The post Robinhood launches beta support for AI agentic trading and payments appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Shiba Inu sees some reassuring indicators as price might see a drop in market pressure, with a possibility of recovering sooner than anticipated.

TLDR Bitwise Hyperliquid ETF recorded $19.05 million in daily investor inflows. Hunter Horsley confirmed the fund became the largest Hyperliquid ETF globally. Bitwise surpassed 21Shares in cumulative Hyperliquid ETF inflows. The ETF distributes 67% of staking rewards directly to investors. Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs recorded $1.64 billion in combined outflows since May. Bitwise confirmed its [...] The post Bitwise Hyperliquid ETF Tops Rivals With $19M Daily Inflows appeared first on Blockonomi.

Investors compare Hyperliquid and Little Pepe to early-stage Solana and Ethereum as traders hunt for high-growth crypto plays. Early SOL investors who entered below $0.50 watched the asset climb more than 500x during its strongest rally. Ethereum also rewarded early…

Robinhood's AI trading feature could democratize access to advanced trading strategies, but it also introduces new risks for retail investors. The post Robinhood launches beta support for AI agentic trading and payments appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Taiwan's crackdown on chip smuggling highlights the challenges of enforcing export controls and may prompt stricter international trade scrutiny. The post Taiwan investigates alleged smuggling of Nvidia chips to China via Japan appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The US military withdrawal and blockade lift could ease regional tensions, potentially boosting Strait of Hormuz shipping and economic stability. The post US to withdraw military, lift naval blockade near Iran: Iran’s State TV appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The draft MOU could stabilize regional geopolitics, enhancing economic prospects and maritime security in the Persian Gulf. The post US-Iran draft MOU may ease tensions, boost Strait of Hormuz ship transits appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The draft MOU could lead to reduced regional tensions, improved diplomatic relations, and enhanced maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz. The post Iran, US draft MOU suggests military de-escalation, potential blockade lift appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Micron Technology has reached a market capitalization of $1 trillion for the first time amid a boom in AI infrastructure. Shares surged by 19.3% in a single day. The rally was fueled by record demand for RAM, a complete sell-out of HBM supplies for 2026, and UBS raising its target to $1625.

Kraken has launched Bitcoin Vault, an on-chain yield product on Kraken Earn that lets users keep spot exposure to bitcoin while earning BTC‑denominated returns sourced from DeFi strategies. According toreports, Kraken has unveiled a new Bitcoin Vault product that sits…

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A large, unidentified holder sold roughly $1.3 billion worth of BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF, IBIT, through a dark pool on Tuesday morning, in what ETF analysts described as an unusually large block trade. The sale stood out not only because of its size, but because the market appeared to digest it with little visible disruption. […]

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Taiwan's crackdown on chip smuggling highlights the challenges of enforcing export controls and may prompt stricter international trade scrutiny. The post Taiwan investigates alleged smuggling of Nvidia chips to China via Japan appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

DTCC's tokenization of securities could revolutionize financial markets by enhancing settlement speed and efficiency, impacting global finance. The post DTCC moves to tokenize securities, but Stellar’s role may be overstated appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

TLDR Shiba Inu futures flow dropped by 190% in the past 24 hours, reflecting weaker market participation. Outflows reached $5.6 million while inflows stood at $4.74 million, showing that more positions were closed. A net difference of 865790 dollars removed about 156.56 billion SHIB tokens from the futures market. Open interest declined by 6% to [...] The post Shiba Inu Futures Flow Drops 190% as Traders Exit Positions appeared first on Blockonomi.

Kraken's Bitcoin Vault could drive increased BTC utilization, but users must weigh yield benefits against smart contract and withdrawal risks. The post Kraken unveils Bitcoin Vault to enhance yield for BTC holders appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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SoFi Technologies has made SoFiUSD available to its nearly 15 million members, becoming the first U.S. national bank to offer a bank-issued stablecoin directly inside a banking application. SoFi Opens SoFiUSD to 15 Million Users, Targets Cross-Border Transfers and Bullish Listing The San Francisco-based company announced the launch on May 27, giving members the ability […]

North Korea's missile advancements, funded by crypto thefts, highlight urgent global cybersecurity and regulatory challenges in digital finance. The post North Korea tests nuclear-capable cruise missiles, and crypto is funding the program appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

TLDR Kraken has launched Bitcoin Vault to help users earn yield on their Bitcoin holdings. The product allows BTC holders to earn rewards without selling or actively managing assets. Bitcoin Vault is integrated directly into Kraken and Kraken Pro for easy access. The offering is powered by Veda and operated by Sentora using DeFi infrastructure. [...] The post Kraken Rolls Out Bitcoin Vault to Simplify BTC Yield Generation appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Stake DAO faces an ongoing exploit after an attacker minted 5.4T vsdCRV on Arbitrum and began swapping funds for ETH, researchers said.

Most crypto tokens have “buyback” mechanisms that are either nominal, sporadic, or theoretical. HYPE has something genuinely different. The Assistance Fund directs 97% of Hyperliquid’s protocol fees into continuous, automated market purchases of (HYPE), removing tokens from circulation every day.…

SoFi (SOFI) stock rises after launching SoFiUSD stablecoin to all members — the first U.S. bank-issued stablecoin on a consumer app. The post SoFi (SOFI) Stock Gains as SoFiUSD Stablecoin Rolls Out to All Users appeared first on Blockonomi.

Bitcoin remained trapped "massively below" its "fair" level, as dictated by global liquidity trends and gold ratio, the latest BTC price analysis says.

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Spot HYPE ETFs absorbed 1.04% of Hyperliquid’s market cap in 10 trading days, beating Bitcoin and Ether ETF debuts.

ETHConf, produced by ETHGlobal, will bring more than 5,000 attendees, 150+ speakers, and 100+ companies to the Javits Center in New York City from June 8-10, 2026 for three days focused on the future of Ethereum and institutional finance.

The AI SaaS sector is one of the most competitive corners of the technology market. Automation startups are launching at record pace, each promising to transform how businesses operate. But while the products keep getting better, the media coverage has not kept up. Most AI SaaS companies and automation startups remain invisible to the wider [...] The post How AI SaaS Companies and Automation Startups Are Getting Media Coverage Through Kooc Media appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR Ripple urged the SEC to treat XRP the same as Bitcoin and Ethereum under capital rules. Ripple proposed a shift toward function-based regulation instead of legacy asset classifications. The company said inconsistent treatment of similar assets creates friction for institutional markets. Ripple asked regulators to recognize fully backed stablecoins as cash-equivalent settlement instruments. The [...] The post Ripple Asks SEC to Put XRP on Par With Bitcoin and Ethereum appeared first on Blockonomi.

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The escalation may destabilize the Middle East further, reducing chances for peace and increasing the likelihood of broader military conflicts. The post Israel strikes over 150 Hezbollah sites, escalating regional tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The rise in active addresses suggests growing interest, but declining order sizes and volume highlight potential market challenges ahead. The post 1inch Limit Order Protocol sees 45.9% rise in daily active addresses in Q1 2026 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

SHIB faces a Top-30 displacement by NEAR Protocol, which surged 138% in May.

Base has launched Base MCP, a system enabling AI assistants to initiate real on-chain operations within the network. Transactions can be formed through Claude, ChatGPT, Codex, Cursor, and other models. Introducing Base MCPYour agent's new gateway to Base→ Connect an agent to your Base Account→ Enable it to swap, trade, and manage your portfolio→ Use plugins from leading apps on BaseThe next stage of the agentic onchain economy pic.twitter.com/w8Jbj3JuoL— Base (@base) May 26, 2026 The tool links a wallet with artificial intelligence through Model Context Protocol (MCP), a protocol for data exchange between models and external services. In this configuration, the assistant can not only respond to requests but also form blockchain transactions based on the user's text command. Base MCP offers: fund transfers; token exchanges; portfolio and transaction history viewing; interaction with dapps within the Base ecosystem. Initially, Morpho, Moonwell, Aerodrome, Bankr, Avantis, Virtuals, and Uniswap are integrated. This covers lending, DEX, perpetual futures, AI agents, and new tokens within the network. Connection is made via the server https://mcp.base.org. The documentation also mentions Claude Web, Claude Desktop, Claude Code, and Hermes. AI Forms — User Signs Base emphasizes that AI does not have access to private keys and cannot send transactions independently. The assistant forms an operation request, which is saved in the Base Account as pending confirmation. The user receives a link and manually approves or rejects the action. Only then is the transaction signed and sent to the network. Before confirmation, the system shows a simulation of balance and asset changes. The company believes this mechanism reduces phishing risks and attacks through fake dapps: the transaction is formed within the wallet and AI connection, not pulled from external web interfaces. There are currently no independent audits or public security tests of the project. Focus on Expandability Base has opened documentation for creating custom plugins. Developers can describe instructions on how AI should work with external services, CLI, or other MCP servers. After this, the assistant can convert responses from third-party services into on-chain actions — fund transfers, token exchanges, message signing. Effectively, MCP becomes a layer between AI and DeFi protocols in the Base network. Examples of use include: checking USDC balance; viewing wallet addresses; sending funds to an ENS address; finding the USDC storage with the highest yield and making a deposit. In all scenarios involving fund movement, separate manual confirmation is required. In May, Keyrock described cryptocurrencies as the financial foundation for AI agents, as payment card infrastructure is poorly suited for microtransactions.

Ethereum is moving to the forefront once again. Following months of stagnation, ETH is now hovering at $2,300, trading over $20 billion a day, and has a market cap of between $280 billion and $300 billion. As momentum builds throughout the next big market cycle, the topic of Ethereum reclaiming the $5,000 mark is back [...] The post 3 ETH-Based Coins With 5-10x Growth Potential as Ethereum Targets $5,000 appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR Coinbase expanded its partnership with Standard Chartered to support multi-currency funding rails for institutions. Institutional clients can now access funding support for AUD, SGD, CAD, CHF, EUR, and GBP. Coinbase said the new system helps institutions manage global trading operations more efficiently. The company relaunched Direct Deposit for U.S. customers with zero trading fees [...] The post Coinbase Expands Global Currency Rails With Standard Chartered appeared first on Blockonomi.