Strategy chairman Michael Saylor on Sunday signaled the Bitcoin treasury company would be announcing fresh purchases of the cryptocurrency in the coming days. The social media post comes just days ahead of a proxy vote that depends in large part on retailer shareholders to enable semi-monthly dividend payouts on the company’s STRC perpetual preferred stock. …
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Kraken said late Friday that it expects to launch CFTC-regulated perpetual futures contracts in the US in the next 30 days, hours after the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission approved the instruments. The exchange said when it gains approval, the contracts will be listed on Bitnomial Exchange, a CFTC-regulated exchange recently acquired by Kraken’s parent …
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Bitcoin (BTC) circled $73,500 on Sunday as bulls stared down 3% BTC price losses for May. Key points: Bitcoin looks set to end May “in the red” as the monthly candle close nears. US labor-market data will form the key volatility catalyst for risk assets next week. Bitcoin analysis says that $73,000 is the key …
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Key Takeaways Ethereum has dropped approximately 32.4% year-to-date (YTD) through May 2026, with Coinglass data showing heavy losses in January, February, and May. Spot ETH ETF investors pulled roughly 9,000 ETH on May 29 alone, adding sustained selling pressure near the $2,000 support zone. The Glamsterdam upgrade, targeting H1-Q3 2026, is expected to raise Ethereum’s …
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Key Takeaways Bitcoin futures open interest (OI) across 11 exchanges totals roughly $42.6B, with Binance (19.14%) and CME (13.88%) holding the largest shares as of May 31, 2026, according to Coinglass data. Deribit’s June 26 expiry carries approximately $8.5B in notional value, with max pain near $77,500, about 5.3% above the current spot price of …
Key Takeaways Saylor’s latest chart showed 843,738 BTC, renewing focus on Strategy’s acquisition pattern. Investors are weighing debt, reserves, dividends, and premium levels against possible treasury moves. Recent Coinbase Prime transfers and Polymarket odds may keep sell-risk debate elevated. Orange Dot Chart Raises Fresh Questions About Strategy’s Next Bitcoin Buy Michael Saylor’s latest orange-dot chart …
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Key Takeaways FBI agents seized 303 gold bars worth approximately $40M from former CIA official David Rush around May 27, 2026. Fort Knox holds ~147M troy ounces of gold worth an estimated $662B at current market prices, last independently audited in 1953. Trump has called for a Fort Knox audit, but no date has been …
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Key Takeaways Tether burned $1.2 billion in 24 hours on May 31, matching a pattern that preceded Bitcoin’s drop from $90,000 to $60,000 in February 2026. Blackrock removed $2.1 billion in bitcoin over ten days while firms like Strive acquired 1,100 BTC in a single session, reflecting a split in institutional conviction. Polymarket priced an …
Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance has proposed letting small and medium-sized enterprises use digital assets, virtual assets and intellectual property as collateral for bank loans. The proposal is part of a draft revised Law on Support for SMEs, which is open for public consultation, according to a Friday report by Vietnam News. Under the framework, businesses …
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Gravity Bridge, a decentralized blockchain facilitating cross-chain transfers between Ethereum and Cosmos, was reportedly drained of roughly $5.4 million, prompting validators to halt the bridge. Onchain analyst Specter first flagged the unusual outflows in a Saturday post on X, revealing that the bridge contract key may have been compromised. “It appears the Gravity Bridge contract …
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Key Takeaways Under Instruction 739, Brazil mandates CVM-registered independent audits to grant crypto licenses. Claudia Sheinbaum inked a €5B EU deal, allowing Mexico to coordinate global anti-laundering rules. Marco Rubio labeled CV and PCC as global terrorists, with FTO compliance penalties starting on June 5. New Rules for Crypto in Brazil: Central Bank Demands Strict …
Key Takeaways Olympian CJ Ujah and 9 others faced U.K. court charges on May 28 for an organized cryptocurrency fraud scheme. The gang allegedly drained digital assets from victims’ wallets, stealing $403,500 from a single individual. All 10 defendants are scheduled to return to the Chelmsford Crown Court on July 24 for the next legal …
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Key Takeaways Roman Storm accused the DOJ of using debanking during his trial, highlighting crypto’s market utility. After GoFundMe blocked him, Storm used crypto to sustain his defense after being debanked. Facing a 2nd trial for money laundering, Roman Storm will next rely on crypto donations to survive. Tornado Cash Roman Storm: ‘I’ve been debanked. …
Key Takeaways Openzeppelin founder Manuel Aráoz’s recent comments reignited DeFi security fears. 0G Labs CEO Heinrich noted a 98% lift in lending safety since 2020, undercutting claims that all DeFi is unsafe. Fan of Cysic eyes a fivefold insurance surge by 2029, urging regulators to target opsec over AI code. Shifting From Drama to Data …
Key Takeaways Americanfortress launched its privacy beta on Arbitrum, offering stealth addresses for high- volume DeFi. Arbitrum holds over $15 billion in total value locked, highlighting the market need for compliant privacy. The beta features a “Receive on Arbitrum Privately” campaign rewarding the first 500 eligible users. Solving the Privacy Challenge for Institutional DeFi Americanfortress …
