France boards oil tanker Tagor in Atlantic, escalating crackdown on Russia’s shadow fleet
France's aggressive naval actions highlight escalating geopolitical tensions and potential shifts in global trade enforcement strategies. The post France boards oil tanker Tagor in Atlantic, escalating crackdown on Russia’s shadow fleet appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Netanyahu announces airstrikes on Beirut amid rising regional tensions
Heightened military actions and regional instability diminish prospects for peace, impacting market expectations and geopolitical dynamics. The post Netanyahu announces airstrikes on Beirut amid rising regional tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Nvidia CEO announces full production of Vera Rubin, improves assembly speed by 95%
Nvidia's enhanced production and assembly efficiency could stabilize supply, potentially reducing earnings volatility and geopolitical risks. The post Nvidia CEO announces full production of Vera Rubin, improves assembly speed by 95% appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Crude Oil Surges Over 3% Following U.S.-Iran Military Confrontation
Oil prices surge 3% after U.S.-Iran military strikes disrupt ceasefire talks and threaten supply through the Strait of Hormuz, pushing Brent near $94. The post Crude Oil Surges Over 3% Following U.S.-Iran Military Confrontation appeared first on Blockonomi.
Mike Breen: Spurs defy NBA norms with young roster success, Luke Cornette’s iconic blocks, and SGA’s standout performance overshadowed by team dynamics | Pardon My Take
San Antonio Spurs' young roster defies NBA norms with unexpected playoff success against seasoned teams. The post Mike Breen: Spurs defy NBA norms with young roster success, Luke Cornette’s iconic blocks, and SGA’s standout performance overshadowed by team dynamics | Pardon My Take appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Mo Gawdat: AI’s impact is shaped by human choices, ethical concerns in warfare are critical, and job disruption is imminent | The Diary of a CEO
AI's ethical challenges and potential job disruptions highlight the critical role of human choices in technology's future. The post Mo Gawdat: AI’s impact is shaped by human choices, ethical concerns in warfare are critical, and job disruption is imminent | The Diary of a CEO appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Nico Laqua: Embracing victories is key to success, the importance of investor branding in startups, and why commitment beyond the workweek is essential | 20VC
Startups thrive on intense work culture and strategic investor partnerships for long-term success. The post Nico Laqua: Embracing victories is key to success, the importance of investor branding in startups, and why commitment beyond the workweek is essential | 20VC appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Samsung Electronics Soars 10% on Nvidia CEO Visit, HBM4E Chip Launch
Samsung Electronics jumped 10.1% to a record close as Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang plans Seoul visit, HBM4E chips ship, and strike threat ends. The post Samsung Electronics Soars 10% on Nvidia CEO Visit, HBM4E Chip Launch appeared first on Blockonomi.
Nvidia (NVDA) RTX Spark: How This New Chip Challenges Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm
Nvidia's RTX Spark chip combines Arm CPU and Blackwell GPU, targeting premium AI laptops and challenging Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm in the Windows PC market. The post Nvidia (NVDA) RTX Spark: How This New Chip Challenges Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm appeared first on Blockonomi.
Citi predicts $5.5T tokenized securities market by 2030
Citi sees tokenized securities rising to $5.5T by 2030, with Treasuries, stocks and stablecoin demand driving Wall Street on-chain adoption.
Uber (UBER) Partners With Autobrains and Nvidia (NVDA) for Munich Autonomous Taxi Service
Uber (UBER) and Nvidia (NVDA) partner with Autobrains for Munich robotaxi service using agentic AI technology. Regulatory approval still pending. The post Uber (UBER) Partners With Autobrains and Nvidia (NVDA) for Munich Autonomous Taxi Service appeared first on Blockonomi.
Nvidia (NVDA) Stock: RTX Spark Superchip Enters the PC Arena
Nvidia (NVDA) revealed the RTX Spark superchip at Computex 2026, promising 1 petaflop AI performance for next-gen Windows PCs from Dell, HP, and Lenovo. The post Nvidia (NVDA) Stock: RTX Spark Superchip Enters the PC Arena appeared first on Blockonomi.
'Web3 Is Dead' as This Is What's Left: Solana Treasury Chairman Samani
Web3 might be as weak as it gets at this point in time, following the rapid outflow of investments from the DeFi industry.
OneFunded Review: Can Crypto Traders Use this Prop Firm to Trade Digital Assets with Institutional Capital?
Zion Market Research estimates that the global cryptocurrency trading platforms market was worth around $60.40 billion in 2024, and that it will blow past half a trillion dollars to $693.86 billion by 2034. As that happens, Zion noted, interest in speculating on the prices of digital assets will also blow up. In other words, the firm [...] The post OneFunded Review: Can Crypto Traders Use this Prop Firm to Trade Digital Assets with Institutional Capital? appeared first on Blockonomi.
The Bots Were Fake: SEC Sues Privvy Founder Over $12.3 Million Crypto Scheme
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has sued a Texas entrepreneur it says raised $12.3 million from about 150 investors by promising profits from artificial-intelligence trading bots that did not exist. A “ Crypto Arbitrage” Operation Built on a Lie According to a complaint filed on May 29, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has […]
Wise shares tumble 18% as Belgian prosecutors investigate money laundering concerns
The investigation into Wise's compliance failures could lead to severe regulatory penalties, impacting its global operations and investor confidence. The post Wise shares tumble 18% as Belgian prosecutors investigate money laundering concerns appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
White Hat Hacker Unlocks $2 Million in 2016 Smart Contract
Nearly nine years after the failed ICO of the HongCoin project, a white hat hacker known as Florent unlocked 1,003.62 ETH (approximately $2 million). First white-hat exploit on Ethereum: I unlocked 1,003.62 Ξ ($2,000,000) trapped in a 2016 ICO smart contract for 9 years. The 48 original investors can now claim their funds. pic.twitter.com/lyh5iyaDu7— 0xflorent.eth (@0xFlorent_) May 31, 2026 The funds were stuck in the HONG smart contract, deployed on August 29, 2016. The sale did not reach its minimum target, and Ethereum was supposed to be automatically returned to investors. However, due to a critical error in the refund function, the coins were frozen. The mechanism rejected user requests if their balance exceeded the value of the global counter. Florent discovered a vulnerability in the administrative function of the contract, written in Solidity v0.3.5. Older versions of the language lacked protection against integer overflow. The hacker found that a specific function call allows the balance of an address to be reset, after which the function check passes successfully. Since access to the admin function was restricted by the HongCoin team's multisig, the researcher contacted the developers. Together, they conducted 41 transactions to unlock the addresses of 48 investors. Two investors have already withdrawn 96.5 ETH and voluntarily sent a reward to the hacker. HongCoin was positioned as “venture capital for everyone.” The ICO lasted from August 29 to October 28, 2016. All 1,003.62 ETH were sent to this contract and remained there until now. Florent has previously helped recover access to assets in other outdated protocols, including a failed 2018 ICO and Liquality atomic swaps. He says he uses proprietary software and AI tools for initial code analysis to find vulnerable contracts with balances exceeding 100 ETH. In April, a record number of hacks in the crypto industry was recorded for a month. As a result of more than 20 incidents, the damage amounted to $651 million.
Neobanks and digital assets emerge as fintech’s next growth engines: report
Neobanks and digital asset businesses have emerged as key growth engines for fintech firms, which have delivered record profitability with average EBITDA margins of 20%, and 74% of major public players reporting profits in 2025, according to a new report.…
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang unveils Vera Rubin platform at GTC Taipei with $1 trillion in projected orders
Nvidia's Vera Rubin platform could revolutionize AI economics, significantly lowering inference costs and reshaping market expectations. The post Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang unveils Vera Rubin platform at GTC Taipei with $1 trillion in projected orders appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Sui Developers Explain Causes of Three Network Halts
The Sui Foundation team released a report detailing the causes of three mainnet halts that occurred on May 28 and 29. The incidents were linked to vulnerabilities that emerged following the software upgrade to version 1.72. The first network halt lasted approximately six and a half hours. According to the developers, it was triggered by a bug in the new Address Balances feature, which caused failures in the gas deduction mechanism. Transactions were canceled due to insufficient funds, yet the network continued to spend them, creating negative balances. This led to a failure during the validators' account reconciliation stage. The second disruption occurred due to the implementation of an interim fix for the first error. The team acknowledged that they were aware of the "low probability" of a halt due to the patch but consciously took this risk for the quick restoration of the blockchain's operation. The third halt was caused by a completely different, previously unknown issue. When restarting nodes to install the final fix, a hidden bug related to saving random number generation settings between epochs was triggered. Due to the error, validators were unable to record the necessary data and close the epoch, paralyzing the network for the third time. The Sui Foundation emphasized that user funds remained completely secure, and confirmed transactions were not rolled back after the network was restored. All errors have now been fixed, and the network is operating normally. Project representatives also noted that they successfully used AI agents to expedite diagnostics and collect metrics from validator logs during the incidents. Back in January, Sui also experienced a six-hour outage.
NYDIG suggests $1.3B IBIT sale was whale exiting directional trade
NYDIG’s Greg Cipolaro says a sale below market price and giving up millions of dollars for immediate execution indicates a large directional holder exited a trade on BlackRock’s IBIT last week.
Web3 is dead? Kyle Samani says only DeFi and DePIN remain
Kyle Samani says Web3 is dead and only DeFi and DePIN remain as Eli Ben-Sasson warns crypto faces an identity crisis across the market.
Chinese banks turn net borrowers of short-term funds, signaling liquidity glut is easing
Chinese banks' shift to net borrowing may signal a gradual tightening of monetary policy, potentially impacting short-term debt yields. The post Chinese banks turn net borrowers of short-term funds, signaling liquidity glut is easing appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
May 2026 Crypto Security Losses Plunge 90% to $68.3 Million After April’s Surge
Cryptocurrency exploit losses dropped 90% in May 2026 to $68.3M, down from April's $650M. Cross-chain bridges and code flaws led 29 security incidents. The post May 2026 Crypto Security Losses Plunge 90% to $68.3 Million After April’s Surge appeared first on Blockonomi.
BNB Pulls Well Ahead of XRP Market Cap
BNB has pulled away from its historical rival XRP to firmly entrench itself as the fourth-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization.
Moomoo Launches Pro-Level Crypto Tools Previously Reserved for Wall Street Firms
Moomoo debuts institutional-grade crypto trading with real-time analytics, no-code automation, and tokenized securities for retail investors. The post Moomoo Launches Pro-Level Crypto Tools Previously Reserved for Wall Street Firms appeared first on Blockonomi.
XRP (XRP) Hovers Near Critical Support as Bears Apply Pressure
XRP trades near $1.33 as bears test the $1.35 support. A breakdown could push prices to $1.31, while a recovery targets $1.40 resistance. The post XRP (XRP) Hovers Near Critical Support as Bears Apply Pressure appeared first on Blockonomi.
Tesla drops threat to scrap graphite supply deal with Syrah Resources
Tesla's resolution with Syrah Resources underscores the strategic importance of diversifying graphite supply chains away from China. The post Tesla drops threat to scrap graphite supply deal with Syrah Resources appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Fed’s Waller says dollar stablecoins could expand reach of U.S. monetary policy
Dollar-backed stablecoins have gained support from U.S. Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller, who has said their growing international use could extend the reach of U.S. monetary policy into other economies. According to Bloomberg News, Waller told participants at the 32nd…
Strategy (MSTR) Stock: Saylor’s Infamous Chart Returns — Bitcoin Purchase Imminent?
Strategy (MSTR) stock gains attention as Saylor posts Bitcoin buy signal, company eliminates $1.5B debt, and crucial shareholder vote approaches June 7. The post Strategy (MSTR) Stock: Saylor’s Infamous Chart Returns — Bitcoin Purchase Imminent? appeared first on Blockonomi.
HYPE Price Hits All-Time High Near $74
On June 1, HYPE prices reached a record high of $73.79. Over the past 30 days, the Hyperliquid token's price has surged by 77%, despite the bear market. The asset has secured the ninth spot in the market capitalization ranking with a value of approximately $18.4 billion.
Bring Back Web 1.0
The internet is gradually ceasing to be a place for people and is turning into infrastructure for digital agents. Media are losing audiences, websites are losing their purpose, and knowledge is becoming a depersonalized synthesis produced by someone else’s algorithms. Why the “ten blue links” may be the last symbol of a human web, who benefits from the death of search, and whether the old, cozy internet can unexpectedly become a form of resistance — a ForkLog analysis. Internet evolution or user degradation? It’s hard to miss how fast the digital environment is changing with the rise of artificial intelligence and the advent of Web 3.0. Not long ago, internet users were mostly authors and commenters. Now some still sit in social networks and periodically ask: “Hey, does anyone see my posts? Leave any reaction if you do,” or “Folks! Where did everyone go, why is my feed only bot-generated content?” The days are gone when you could type a few words into a search bar and spend days opening links and reading something more or less meaningful on topics of interest. The new internet kills our sense of adventure; we stop feeling like pioneers, researchers, detectives, seekers of truth. We no longer spend hours at work sifting through and consuming gigabytes of information in the hope of stumbling upon something useful. People online talk to language models. And they get uniform, standardized, sparse answers in a ready-made — but usually not the best — form. Ideologues and marketers pitched Web 3.0, metaverses and AI as technologies of human liberation. We’re now at a stage where the user has already been turned into a client. But the day doesn’t seem far off when we’ll see a truly post-human internet. Against this backdrop, a nearly nostalgic question arises: might the new hero be the one who manages to build another internet — roughly as it was in the early 2000s? A caveat: in this article we touch on Web 3.0 and, to a lesser extent, Web3. While these concepts take different approaches, both aim to create a more capable internet, offering their own ways to solve current problems. Web3 emphasizes returning control over data and digital identity to users via blockchain technologies, while Web 3.0 focuses on making the internet more intelligent and efficient by reusing and interlinking machine-readable data across the network. R.I.P., Ten Blue Links At Google I/O 2026, the company effectively made clear that results pages will no longer be just a file of links. The tech giant’s official blog says AI Mode has already become its most powerful search mode and surpassed 1 billion monthly users. If Google Search once answered by asking “which pages match the query,” it now acts on the interpretation of “what exactly the person wanted to know and how best to explain it.” “We are bringing the cutting-edge capabilities of our model to Search with new AI features that let you use agents just by asking a question. We’re also introducing a new AI-powered search box — the most significant update in more than 25 years,” said Google Search Vice President Elizabeth Reid. The global tech corporation has already decided for you and unveiled the concept of search AI agents. The company’s release assures that “you’ll be able to easily create, customize, and manage multiple AI agents to handle a wide range of tasks right in Search.” Nothing wrong with that — as long as you’re not under the power of invisible minions and they work for you. But the next paragraph of the release says: “With information agents, you’ll always be up to date on what matters most to you. Your agent will intelligently analyze everything on the web, including blogs, news sites, and social media posts, as well as our freshest data, like real-time information on finance, shopping, and sports, to monitor changes related to your specific question.” In other words, you’ve been cut off from analysis. Which raises the question: “What next, are you going to eat for me too?” We now have a “search engine with executive brains,” in which AI agents don’t just find information; they formulate clarifying queries, collect results, rank them, and deliver a finished answer or action. The user asks in natural language, almost as to a person: long phrases with context, clarifications, and follow-ups. Unlike the old “keywords — list of links” mode, this search tries to hold a dialogue, remember previous turns, and respond not with fragments but a coherent explanation. Yes, a machine is chewing information for us. This shift aligns with broader market dynamics: according to Ahrefs data, the presence of AI Overviews is associated with a 34.5 percent drop in average CTR. Later analysis by Search Engine Land and Seer Interactive shows that when AI-generated answers appear, organic clickable traffic can fall by tens of percent, and users generally click less even outside those blocks. Against this backdrop, Google’s search system is clearly turning from a navigation interface into a layer of interpretation and delegation. Media outlets were among the first to feel the impact. Their task in dealing with platforms is changing: it’s less about appearing in results and more about being a source the system draws on to form an answer. For publishers, AI Mode primarily brings the risk of traffic loss, brand dilution, and dependence on someone else’s reading of their content. When users get a finished answer inside Google’s interface, they click original materials less often, so newsrooms lose visits, ad impressions, and the chance to keep readers on their own sites. Google now fully decides which sources to show, how to summarize them, and in what format to present the answer, while media effectively become suppliers of raw material for someone else’s product. For journalism, that means a loss of control and influence. In parallel, an infrastructure for digital commercial agents (agentic commerce) is taking shape. The open Agentic Commerce Protocol already describes how they can make purchases, transfer payment tokens, and act on a buyer’s behalf. The problem of a radical change in search runs deeper than SEO metrics and sites becoming useless for failing to appear in results. When synthesis is done by a machine, the question of which sources it relies on moves from technical to political — especially given that decentralization of the internet, for various reasons, didn’t happen. Google, buy me a hat The balance of power among web users has truly shifted over 30 years. Those who used the web mainly as a super-dump of diverse information are now out of luck; their chances of finding gold dust and diamonds in tons of hyperlinks are close to zero. Centralized Web 2.0 not only seized your data but also became a big mommy who gently and lovingly says: “Eat what you’re given!” Content creators so clogged the internet with their output, priceless opinions, advice, and simulated conversation that they stopped reading even themselves. LiveJournal died — and so be it; Twitter, that is, X, will die too. Everyone’s already overfed on social media, regularly going on digital detoxes and rehabs, starting to read paper books again! They are the offspring of that very Web 2.0 “mommy,” who feel duped yet still cling to some agency, launch Telegram channels, but can’t say anything new or interesting there — because it stopped being Googleable. Don’t take this for crotchety grumbling. Users didn’t ruin the internet; bloggers aren’t to blame at all. The internet became too big for a human mode of navigation. The real need for a systemic change has formed. And what do we become as prospective clients of Web 3.0? Buyers. But not like at a market, where you also look and sniff before you commit. Today’s internet trains the ideal customer who, instead of searching and transacting, sets a goal, and the AI agent takes over the search, comparison, choice, and payment. The user gives a text or voice command, for example: “Buy the cheapest airline tickets to Rome for the weekend, a hotel no more than 100 euros per night, Wi-Fi required.” The AI agent independently scans marketplaces, booking sites, and aggregators. It either proposes a ready option for approval or immediately places the order using the user’s linked payment details. Robots are working on the selling side, too. What is the person doing in the meantime? Have they freed up time for art, science, philosophy? In utopia — yes. In reality, without the opportunity and need to analyze, search, compare, and verify, we’ll quickly lose those skills. On top of that, the explanatory interface of new search engines inevitably expresses someone’s selection logic and thus imposes a particular picture of the world. If Web 1.0 gave access to information and Web 2.0 made everyone produce it, then Web 3.0 will spare humans from interacting with it at all. What are writers, journalists, editors, researchers, and readers to do in a system where the very principle of search has been “broken”? It seems we need a counternet — a different space where sources remain more important than a synthesized answer, and where verification, accuracy, accessibility, and diversity of information stay more valuable than speed. Here the “old web” could become not a nostalgic indulgence for elders, not a rollback to the past, but a model of resistance and a new competitive arena. Simple, link-driven, surveyable The early web was more fragmented, and the total packaging of information into a single answer was absent. For some, that was less convenient. But the ability to research on your own, to see sources, follow them, compare versions, extract knowledge, and produce something new — that’s what there is to love about the cozy, lamp-warm Web 1.0. Is that sufficient reason to consider — culturally, ideologically, and economically — creating an alternative “new old internet”? Quite. And many have not only thought about it, but started moving away from centralization, platforms, advertising, and bots. The more actively digital agents act instead of us, the more valuable a web designed for human attention becomes. In academic, legal, scientific, and analytical circles, demand for verifiable, independent sources will grow as mass search keeps moving toward AI answers. That’s another reason to develop what we have conditionally called the counternet. This is best done without romanticizing the old internet. A literal return to Web 1.0 is impossible — and hardly desirable in full. A counterculture of life outside platforms and AI search already exists. Today it’s represented by several movements: IndieWeb, Small Web, Cozy Web, and lesser-known but kindred efforts. These initiatives aren’t a “new internet” in an infrastructural sense, but they try to return the web to a human scale: personal domains, small sites, direct links, manual navigation, and author control over their content. Their existence confirms demand for alternative web models and looks like an economic argument for building them. At the same time, a return to Web 1.0 is unlikely to be a mass scenario. Most users will always choose convenience, speed, and delegation. AI agents do save time and remove drudgery. But precisely for that reason, the human internet may become a new form of “luxury” — a space without algorithmic noise, endless recommendations, and automated content. Not the main, big internet, but something like a digital preserve.
BullX pauses meme trading tool but keeps wallet access open
BullX paused trading in its current app on June 1, 2026, while wallet functions, withdrawals, and allocations stay available to users.
Netanyahu orders army to target Beirut suburbs, escalating Israel-Hezbollah conflict
The escalation risks broader regional instability, potentially affecting diplomatic efforts and market predictions on future conflicts. The post Netanyahu orders army to target Beirut suburbs, escalating Israel-Hezbollah conflict appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Hyperliquid (HYPE) Could Flip Solana, Arthur Hayes Claims — The Numbers Behind the Prediction
Hyperliquid (HYPE) hits $70.36 ATH as Arthur Hayes predicts it will overtake Solana. Whale accumulation, buybacks, and ETF filings fuel bullish momentum. The post Hyperliquid (HYPE) Could Flip Solana, Arthur Hayes Claims — The Numbers Behind the Prediction appeared first on Blockonomi.
Mystery Investor Offloads $1.26B in BlackRock Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) — Analysis Inside
A mystery investor dumped $1.26B in BlackRock's IBIT shares on May 26, accepting a $29.5M discount for speed. NYDIG explains what likely happened. The post Mystery Investor Offloads $1.26B in BlackRock Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) — Analysis Inside appeared first on Blockonomi.
Nikkei tops 67,000 on AI boost as SoftBank becomes Japan’s most valuable firm
SoftBank's dominance in AI investments highlights the potential volatility and influence of tech giants on market indices and investor strategies. The post Nikkei tops 67,000 on AI boost as SoftBank becomes Japan’s most valuable firm appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Powell Warns the Federal Reserve Won’t Survive if a President Can Fire Officials Over Policy
Former Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell says the U.S. central bank would lose the credibility it needs to steady the economy if officials could be removed over policy disagreements. The warning landed as the Supreme Court weighs President Donald Trump’s effort to fire Governor Lisa Cook. A Direct Defense of Central Bank Independence Powell delivered […]
Nikkei tops 67,000 on AI boost as SoftBank becomes Japan’s most valuable firm
SoftBank's dominance in AI investments highlights the potential volatility and influence of tech giants on market indices and investor strategies. The post Nikkei tops 67,000 on AI boost as SoftBank becomes Japan’s most valuable firm appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Chainlink (LINK) Hovers Near $9 as Mastercard Integration and RWA Growth Shape Future Outlook
Chainlink (LINK) trades around $9 facing bearish technicals. Mastercard partnership and RWA growth support fundamentals. Key targets at $10-$11. The post Chainlink (LINK) Hovers Near $9 as Mastercard Integration and RWA Growth Shape Future Outlook appeared first on Blockonomi.
Solana Co-Founder Yakovenko Calls For New SOL Disinflation Push
Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko has called for another attempt to accelerate SOL disinflation, after a new GitHub discussion proposed improving Solana’s tokenomics through a resource-based base fee that would be fully burned. The debate puts SOL issuance, fee burn mechanics and validator economics back at the center of Solana governance after last year’s failed SIMD-0228 […]
Markets Diverge: Nasdaq Soars to Records While Bitcoin (BTC) ETFs Bleed $2.97B
Bitcoin ETFs posted a historic 10-day, $2.97B outflow streak while Nasdaq reached all-time highs on AI enthusiasm and oil climbed above $93 on Iran concerns. The post Markets Diverge: Nasdaq Soars to Records While Bitcoin (BTC) ETFs Bleed $2.97B appeared first on Blockonomi.
Coinbase Unlocks Direct Rupee Banking for Indian Crypto Traders
Coinbase activates direct INR banking through IMPS in India, offering spot trading and futures after FIU-IND registration in the world's top crypto adoption market. The post Coinbase Unlocks Direct Rupee Banking for Indian Crypto Traders appeared first on Blockonomi.
Stellar (XLM) Rockets 30% Following DTCC Blockchain Partnership Announcement
Stellar (XLM) surged 30% to $0.2443 after DTCC selected it as first public blockchain for tokenized securities. Open interest jumped 21% to $384.49M. The post Stellar (XLM) Rockets 30% Following DTCC Blockchain Partnership Announcement appeared first on Blockonomi.
Iran asserts permanent control over Strait of Hormuz, impacting maritime traffic
Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz could escalate geopolitical tensions, affecting global energy markets and prompting potential U.S. military responses. The post Iran asserts permanent control over Strait of Hormuz, impacting maritime traffic appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
US military strikes in Iran, Lebanon amid ongoing peace negotiations
US military actions may undermine peace efforts, increasing regional instability and reducing chances for diplomatic resolutions in the Middle East. The post US military strikes in Iran, Lebanon amid ongoing peace negotiations appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Coinbase opens direct rupee deposits in major India crypto push
Coinbase launched direct INR deposits and withdrawals in India via IMPS, adding spot and futures access for users amid its India return now.
Ardian backs massive AI gigafactory project outside Paris in bid for European tech sovereignty
The project could bolster Europe's tech independence, enhance its AI capabilities, and drive significant economic and environmental impacts. The post Ardian backs massive AI gigafactory project outside Paris in bid for European tech sovereignty appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Cardano Foundation cancels annual conference after failed funding vote
Cardano Foundation has failed at its second attempt to secure funding from Cardano’s community to fund its annual conference.
Crypto exploit losses in May fall 90% over month to $68M: CertiK
CertiK says May is the third month so far in 2026 to record crypto losses under $100 million.
Sui Foundation says ‘major upgrade’ fixed bugs behind three outages
The Sui Network's first two outages were caused by bugs introduced in its 1.72 update, while an interim fix deployed to restore the blockchain triggered the third.
Here’s Why Bitcoin (BTC) Could Still Face Its Biggest Crash Ahead: Analyst
This analyst thinks that now may not be the time to turn bullish or buy Bitcoin.
Sui (SUI) Network Crashes Three Times in Two Days: Inside the v1.72 Upgrade Disaster
Sui network crashed three times in 48 hours due to v1.72 bugs. SUI dropped 13% to $0.87. Full breakdown of what happened and impact on traders. The post Sui (SUI) Network Crashes Three Times in Two Days: Inside the v1.72 Upgrade Disaster appeared first on Blockonomi.
Cardano Summit canceled after 7.8M ADA treasury proposal falls short
The Cardano Foundation has canceled its October summit after a proposal seeking 7.8 million ADA, worth about $1.84 million, failed to secure the two-thirds approval required from the network’s governance community. In a statement posted on X after voting closed…
Nvidia faces scrutiny over $5.4B GPU sale to Valor amid Burry’s claims of round-tripped capital
The scrutiny over Nvidia's deal highlights potential risks in financial engineering, impacting investor trust and retiree security. The post Nvidia faces scrutiny over $5.4B GPU sale to Valor amid Burry’s claims of round-tripped capital appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Ethical Hacker Frees $2M in Ethereum Trapped Since 2016 ICO Failure
A white hat hacker recovered $2M in ETH locked in a HongCoin ICO smart contract since 2016 by exploiting an integer overflow vulnerability to free trapped funds. The post Ethical Hacker Frees $2M in Ethereum Trapped Since 2016 ICO Failure appeared first on Blockonomi.
Ethereum (ETH) Price: Historical Trends Signal Potential Decline to $1,800 Before Recovery
Ethereum (ETH) down 12.5% in 30 days, trading below $2,010. Historical June trends and technicals suggest $1,800 may be the next critical support level. The post Ethereum (ETH) Price: Historical Trends Signal Potential Decline to $1,800 Before Recovery appeared first on Blockonomi.
China index rebalancing to trigger $48B in passive flows by June 12
The rebalancing highlights China's strategic sector focus, potentially increasing volatility and influencing global investment patterns. The post China index rebalancing to trigger $48B in passive flows by June 12 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Cardano (ADA) 2026 Summit Scrapped as Treasury Vote Misses Mark by 1.46%
Cardano Foundation cancels 2026 summit after treasury vote garnered 65.21% support, missing the 66.67% threshold needed for approval. The post Cardano (ADA) 2026 Summit Scrapped as Treasury Vote Misses Mark by 1.46% appeared first on Blockonomi.
Michael Saylor hints at new Bitcoin purchase as STRC dividend vote nears
Strategy has signaled another Bitcoin purchase while seeking shareholder approval for a proposal that would allow more frequent dividend payments on its STRC preferred stock. According to a Sunday post from Strategy chairman Michael Saylor, the company appears set to…
Sui’s 1.72 bugs caused three outages before foundation rolled out major fix
Sui says a major upgrade fixed bugs behind three outages that halted mainnet activity for over 15 hours while user funds stayed safe Monday.
Bitcoin (BTC) Spot ETFs Record $1.42B in Weekly Outflows as Price Tumbles to $73K
Bitcoin ETFs see $1.42B in weekly outflows—the 3rd largest ever. BTC drops 4% to $73K as BlackRock's IBIT leads massive redemptions amid macro concerns. The post Bitcoin (BTC) Spot ETFs Record $1.42B in Weekly Outflows as Price Tumbles to $73K appeared first on Blockonomi.
This Week in Crypto Law (May 23, 2026)
Law and Ledger is a news segment focusing on crypto legal news, brought to you by Kelman Law – A law firm focused on digital asset commerce. This Week in Crypto Law The opinion editorial below was written by Alex Forehand and Michael Handelsman for Kelman.Law. The final full week of May offered further evidence […]
$SLX surges 103.8% following listing on Upbit, South Korea’s largest exchange
The rapid surge of $SLX highlights the significant impact of strategic exchange listings on token liquidity and market dynamics. The post $SLX surges 103.8% following listing on Upbit, South Korea’s largest exchange appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Ripple Releases 1 Billion XRP, How Many Are Left?
San Francisco-based fintech firm Ripple has executed its scheduled monthly escrow release, unlocking one billion XRP across three separate transactions valued at over $1.33 billion, according to data from on-chain tracker Whale Alert.
Crypto hack losses drop 90% to $68.3M in May, CertiK says
CertiK has reported that crypto losses from hacks and exploits have fallen to $68.3 million in May, nearly 90% lower than the roughly $650 million stolen in April. According to blockchain security firm CertiK, May became the third month of…
France boards oil tanker Tagor linked to Russian shadow fleet in Atlantic
France's aggressive naval actions highlight escalating geopolitical tensions and potential shifts in global trade enforcement strategies. The post France boards oil tanker Tagor linked to Russian shadow fleet in Atlantic appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
US military strikes Iranian drone sites as Bitcoin drops below $77K with $300M in liquidations
Escalating US-Iran tensions risk destabilizing global energy markets and heightening volatility in crypto, impacting investor sentiment. The post US military strikes Iranian drone sites as Bitcoin drops below $77K with $300M in liquidations appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
France boards oil tanker Tagor in Atlantic, escalating crackdown on Russia’s shadow fleet
France's aggressive naval actions highlight escalating geopolitical tensions and potential shifts in global trade enforcement strategies. The post France boards oil tanker Tagor in Atlantic, escalating crackdown on Russia’s shadow fleet appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
US strikes Iranian targets along Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions
Escalating US-Iran tensions risk destabilizing the region, potentially leading to broader military conflicts and impacting global energy markets. The post US strikes Iranian targets along Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Animoca Brands’ Yat Siu warns Europe risks becoming a dollar colony through stablecoins
Europe's reliance on dollar-pegged stablecoins could undermine its economic sovereignty, necessitating a robust euro-denominated alternative. The post Animoca Brands’ Yat Siu warns Europe risks becoming a dollar colony through stablecoins appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
European Union imposes €10,000 cash limit starting July 2027, paving way for digital euro
The EU's cash limit and digital euro pilot could accelerate the shift to digital payments, impacting privacy, compliance costs, and financial inclusion. The post European Union imposes €10,000 cash limit starting July 2027, paving way for digital euro appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
US military strikes Iranian drone sites and air defenses amid ceasefire tensions, crypto markets shed $80B
Escalating US-Iran tensions risk destabilizing global energy markets and heightening volatility in crypto, impacting investor sentiment. The post US military strikes Iranian drone sites and air defenses amid ceasefire tensions, crypto markets shed $80B appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
GLP plans up to $3B IPO in Hong Kong, targeting Q4 listing
GLP's IPO could bolster Hong Kong's status as a global financial hub, influencing investor confidence and regional market dynamics. The post GLP plans up to $3B IPO in Hong Kong, targeting Q4 listing appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Nvidia launches Alpamayo 2 Super, its most powerful open AI model for robotaxis
Nvidia's open AI model could accelerate innovation in autonomous vehicles, fostering collaboration and potentially transforming urban mobility. The post Nvidia launches Alpamayo 2 Super, its most powerful open AI model for robotaxis appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Which Cryptos Are Best Positioned To Follow The Same Trajectory As Hyperliquid (HYPE)?
Hyperliquid (HYPE) has managed to break the ceiling on what was thought possible in a crypto bear market. During a time when the likes of Bitcoin and Ethereum have struggled to hold up, the perpetual decentralized exchange (DEX) saw its native token price explode by more than 60% in only one month. Following this rise, […]
GLP plans up to $3B IPO in Hong Kong, targeting Q4 listing
GLP's IPO could bolster Hong Kong's status as a global financial hub, influencing investor confidence and regional market dynamics. The post GLP plans up to $3B IPO in Hong Kong, targeting Q4 listing appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
European Central Bank warns stablecoins pose financial risks and challenges to monetary policy
The ECB's stance on stablecoins highlights potential disruptions to traditional banking and monetary policy, urging global regulatory alignment. The post European Central Bank warns stablecoins pose financial risks and challenges to monetary policy appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Nvidia unveils Cosmos 3 world model to enhance robot navigation
Cosmos 3's open model could democratize robotics innovation, enabling smaller firms to advance AI capabilities without extensive resources. The post Nvidia unveils Cosmos 3 world model to enhance robot navigation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Fed backs stablecoins as BoE says tokenized deposits may win in 5 years
Fed’s Waller backed stablecoins as payment tools, while BoE’s Greene said tokenized deposits may overtake them within five years in banking.
Failed Hong Coin ICO returns $2M in Ether after 10 years
More than 1,003 Ether, worth roughly $2 million, have been recovered from a failed 2016 ICO dubbed Hong Coin after a white hat hacker found a way to unlock funds that had remained trapped in a faulty smart contract for…
Hyperliquid’s HYPE Price Soars to New ATH Above $73: Here’s Why
HYPE continues to outperform the rest of the market, charting a fresh all-time high above $73.
MEXC launches RealStocks for US stock trading on NYSE and NASDAQ
MEXC's RealStocks could redefine access to US equities for crypto users, potentially bridging financial ecosystems and expanding market participation. The post MEXC launches RealStocks for US stock trading on NYSE and NASDAQ appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Asia stocks rise on AI demand as oil prices climb amid Gulf tensions
The contrasting market trends highlight AI's transformative potential against geopolitical risks, underscoring the delicate balance investors face. The post Asia stocks rise on AI demand as oil prices climb amid Gulf tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Coinbase Launches Direct INR Deposits and Withdrawals in India
TLDR: Coinbase now supports direct INR deposits and withdrawals in India through IMPS with no deposit fees. Indian traders can access spot markets and perpetual futures contracts on major crypto assets via Coinbase. Coinbase is registered with FIU-IND and fully compliant with Indian tax laws for long-term operations. Over $1 million has been invested by [...] The post Coinbase Launches Direct INR Deposits and Withdrawals in India appeared first on Blockonomi.
Kraken seeks Bitcoin perps edge after CFTC clears Kalshi contract
Kraken plans CFTC-regulated Bitcoin perps within 30 days, while Coinbase and Kalshi move first in the U.S. regulated derivatives race today.
Bitgo CEO Warns Europe’s MiCA Rules Could Trigger a Massive Stablecoin Crisis
Bitgo CEO Mike Belshe claims that the Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) framework puts the entire stablecoin ecosystem in danger by forcing issuers to hold their reserves in fractional banks, exposing crypto to the risks of the fiat system in Europe. Bitgo CEO States MiCA Brings Systemic Risks to Stablecoin Issuers Mike Belshe, CEO of […]
Iran and US exchange air strikes near Strait of Hormuz, escalating conflict
The escalation near the Strait of Hormuz heightens regional instability, potentially impacting global energy markets and military strategies. The post Iran and US exchange air strikes near Strait of Hormuz, escalating conflict appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Asia stocks rise on AI demand as oil prices climb amid Gulf tensions
The contrasting market trends highlight AI's transformative potential against geopolitical risks, underscoring the delicate balance investors face. The post Asia stocks rise on AI demand as oil prices climb amid Gulf tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Nvidia unveils GB10 Grace Blackwell Superchip to challenge Apple and Intel in personal AI computing
Nvidia's new superchip democratizes AI computing, reducing costs and enabling broader access to powerful AI capabilities for businesses and developers. The post Nvidia unveils GB10 Grace Blackwell Superchip to challenge Apple and Intel in personal AI computing appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Nvidia unveils first laptops designed for AI agents with RTX Spark
Nvidia's entry into AI-focused laptops could disrupt the PC market, challenging established players and driving innovation in local AI processing. The post Nvidia unveils first laptops designed for AI agents with RTX Spark appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Wintermute to bring liquidity to booming prediction markets sector
Wintermute says it will provide “two-sided markets across event contracts on leading venues,” but did not specify what platforms it was trading on.
3 Things That May Move Bitcoin Price This Week
A busy week of US labor market data lies ahead as crypto continues to cool amid increasing macroeconomic headwinds.
Nvidia introduces Isaac GR00T, a humanoid robot platform for academic research
Nvidia's GR00T platform could revolutionize industries by addressing labor shortages and enhancing robotics capabilities across sectors. The post Nvidia introduces Isaac GR00T, a humanoid robot platform for academic research appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Bitcoin sees $1.4B exit from spot ETFs, marking third largest outflow ever
Institutional repositioning amid macroeconomic pressures signals potential volatility and uncertainty in Bitcoin's market stability and investor sentiment. The post Bitcoin sees $1.4B exit from spot ETFs, marking third largest outflow ever appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
US strikes Iranian military sites as crypto markets absorb $600M in liquidations
Geopolitical tensions highlight crypto's vulnerability to external shocks, prompting regulatory scrutiny and potential market instability. The post US strikes Iranian military sites as crypto markets absorb $600M in liquidations appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
South Korea’s exports surge 53% in May, driven by AI chip boom
South Korea's economic growth prospects improve, but heavy reliance on semiconductors poses significant risks amid potential market volatility. The post South Korea’s exports surge 53% in May, driven by AI chip boom appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang launches Nemotron 3 Ultra AI model at Computex 2026
Nvidia's AI advancements could redefine enterprise efficiency and investor focus, emphasizing traditional tech over crypto ventures. The post Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang launches Nemotron 3 Ultra AI model at Computex 2026 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
NY lawsuit claims ownership of 3.8M Bitcoin, including Satoshi’s addresses
The lawsuit challenges Bitcoin's decentralized nature and could impact perceptions of its scarcity, affecting institutional investment strategies. The post NY lawsuit claims ownership of 3.8M Bitcoin, including Satoshi’s addresses appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
NY lawsuit claims ownership of 3.8M Bitcoin, including Satoshi’s addresses
The lawsuit challenges Bitcoin's decentralized nature and could impact perceptions of its scarcity, affecting institutional investment strategies. The post NY lawsuit claims ownership of 3.8M Bitcoin, including Satoshi’s addresses appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Nvidia unveils RTX Spark as most efficient PC chip ever built
Nvidia's entry into the consumer PC chip market could disrupt existing players by offering AI-optimized hardware, potentially reshaping computing norms. The post Nvidia unveils RTX Spark as most efficient PC chip ever built appeared first on Crypto Briefing.