Bitcoin Magazine UK Targets Kremlin-Linked Crypto Network in Latest Sanctions Round The United Kingdom has unveiled a fresh package of sanctions against Russian financial structures

As the US and Iran maneuver through the minefield of a ceasefire memorandum, Israel and Lebanon continue the fight. Netanyahu is saying that the Israel

The US treasury auctions $69B of 2 year notes at a high yield of 4.071% WI at the time of the auction 4.071% Bid to

Bernstein Research data shows the RWA market at $51 billion, with tokenized private credit leading and Figure leading RWA platforms with $18 billion in tokenized

Grvt will work with Plume to launch tokenized fixed-income and structured credit products tied to institutional-grade real world assets and onchain yield strategies.

Bitcoin cup-and-handle chart breakout targets $220,000, but BTC price must first hold the $74,000 support area.

Prior month -2.3 Dallas Fed Manufacturing Business index for May 0.40 vs -2.30 last month. Details of the report: Production index fell 10 points to

Bitcoin Magazine Strive (ASST) Buys 1,109 Bitcoin, Lifts Holdings to 16,500 BTC Strive (ASST) added 1,109 bitcoin to its balance sheet last week, lifting total

The WSJ is reporting that the US Navy has restarted assisting ships through the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. Navy has restarted assisting commercial vessel

ECBs Sleijpen is saying that the: ECB will do all it can to tame inflation The ECB is between baseline and adverse scenario Earlier today,

Bitcoin Magazine Strategy (MSTR) Retires $1.5 Billion in Convertible Debt at a Discount, Bitcoin Holdings Hit 843,738 BTC Strategy paused its bitcoin buying machine last

Bitcoin Magazine Abundant Mines Wins Inaugural Satos Award for Mining & Energy HOOD RIVER COUNTY, Ore. – May 26, 2026 – Abundant Mines, a premium

Prior month 92.8 Consumer confidence 93.1 vs 92 estimate This article was written by Greg Michalowski at investinglive.com.

Binance remains blocked in the Philippines after a 2024 NTC directive tied to SEC concerns over licensing and registration.

Prior month -0.20 revised to -0.15 Details from the Chicago Fed: Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago CFNAI rose to +0.14 in April from -0.15 in

Should see lower oil prices once the strait opens. Stocks are celebrating the gains in productivity Consumers will feel falling oil prices “right away” The

Prior month -0.1%. More than half of major U.S. metropolitan markets posted year-over-year price declines in February, Case Schiller index for March -0/25 vs 0.1%

Crypto ETPs logged $1.47 billion of outflows last week as Bitcoin funds led losses, while nine altcoin ETPs still attracted inflows of more than $1

Iran’s frozen funds emerge as potential final sticking point in US-Iran deal UK CBI shows retailers sentiment fell at a slower pace compared to previous

UK CBI Distributive Trades -46 vs -50 expected Prior -68 Full report here The agency noted: “retail selling prices grew in the year to May

According to Iran’s Fars news agency, the unfreezing of billions of dollars in Iranian assets has emerged as the final obstacle to securing a Memorandum

There is no change to the assessment from April (which was also the same as in March), as the government notes that “the Japanese economy

AI agents are becoming increasingly popular among crypto users, with Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire predicting that billions of AI agents will be operating within five

A blockchain analyst has warned that malicious phishing advertisements impersonating Uniswap have appeared on Google Search, which has netted attackers at least $400,000.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced it had detected and shot down an MQ-9 drone. The IRGC said in a statement that it has

This steady drip of ETF outflow continues to add to the supply side without a visible demand offset, said Glassnode.

Bitmine’s Tom Lee says the firm could be considered for the Russell 1000, and its stock may get a boost from active and passive fund

EUROPEAN SESSION In the European session, we don’t have much on the agenda other than a couple of low tier releases like the Spanish PPI

The war continues to rage on but it looks like we’re on the cusp of some form of agreement or memorandum of understanding (MOU) being

Ondo Finance says its founder, Nathan Allman, died unexpectedly, with company president Ian De Bode to serve as CEO.

Kelp DAO says that sETH mints, redemptions and rewards operations have been running smoothly since it opened withdrawals for the token earlier this month.

Bitcoin’s 8-month low volatility can’t predict BTC’s price prediction but derivatives data does suggest that a rally to $82,000 would cause a large short squeeze.

Gold and silver slip in Asia. Iran deal optimism offsets active US strikes … but Rubio says Hormuz will open one way or another as

Data suggests that Bitcoin may be gearing up for a rally to $82,000. Will bulls seize the opportunity?

Bitcoin reclaimed $77,000 despite rising exchange supply and spot BTC ETF outflows. Will bulls push BTC to $80,000 this week?

Bitcoin’s weekend bounce shows strong demand at lower levels, but holding $78,000 may remain a challenge for the bulls.

Canadian PM Mark Carney says Ottawa is negotiating a free trade agreement with India, describing it as a game changer, with energy, agri-food, technology and

All is not quiet in Iran, loud explosions reported via multiple media sources. Cause unknown. Markets are focused on the good news out of negotiations

With much of the trading world on holiday Monday it looks like that can continue. A light data and event agenda here in the time

The integration gives ADI token holders access to Ledger’s self-custody platform as ADI Chain expands its stablecoin and tokenized asset network.

US and Iran plan to open the Strait of Hormuz in about 30 days Crude oil extends lower and stalls the fall at a trend

More chatter in a fluid situation: Plan is to open the Strait of the Hormuz in around 30 days. Mines would be cleared No tolls

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

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

CoinQuant, the AI-powered no-code trading platform that has attracted over 15,000 users since launch, today announces its expansion into a unified trading intelligence architecture built

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

While the US and Iran continue to pursue diplomatic negotiations, the ongoing conflict between Israel and Lebanon remains a major threat to any broader peace

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

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

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

Al Arabiya is reporting, citing “high-ranking sources,” that Iran is demanding its highly enriched uranium be transferred to China as part of ongoing negotiations. The

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

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

Digital asset treasuries (DATs) and the broader practice of building corporate Bitcoin reserves became hugely popular in 2024 and 2025, thanks in large part to

The crypto lobby has spent tens of millions of dollars more on Republican candidates and elections than on Democratic lawmakers.

Indonesia blocked Polymarket after users bet on President Prabowo Subianto leaving office early, citing gambling concerns and expanding global scrutiny of prediction markets.

Bitcoin’s weakening demand failed to absorb increased selling pressure, raising risks of a further BTC price drop toward $72,000.

Georgia’s central bank released stablecoin rules in March covering reserve backing, issuer documents and external auditor verification.

A New York lawsuit seeks ownership of 39,069 dormant Bitcoin wallets, raising questions over lost crypto, private keys and property law.

The headlines are stating that Iran’s top negotiator, also parliament speaker, Ghalibaf and foreign minister Araghchi are in Doha to meet with Qatar’s prime minister

Influence360 today announced the launch of its platform, introducing a new infrastructure layer for Web3 influencer marketing built around trust, data, and global execution.

Bitcoin traders predicted a short squeeze to $80,000, but a lack of overall demand and the return of leverage sparked warnings of more liquidation events

The start of the week is filled with murmurs about a US-Iran deal and some form of agreement. However, what exactly does that entail and

To implement support to curb household utility, gas bills from July to September Will allocate ¥500 billion from reserves for related subsidies Will compile extra

Chun Wang, who bankrolled and led a SpaceX flight over Earth’s poles, says he will head to Mars on SpaceX’s first manned mission to the

We have reached conclusions on many topics discussed But that does not mean we’re close to signing an agreement We have reached a framework but

Socket says a campaign of malicious packages is aiming to steal crypto and is injecting hidden instructions that hijack popular AI coding assistants.

Dek: US Bitcoin ETF net inflows have shrunk to $536 million so far in 2026, after recording a six-day run of net outflows totalling $1.55

Stablecoins became the default settlement layer for AI agents as crypto payment rails can handle sub-dollar transactions more efficiently, says a report from Keyrock.

Adam Button Brings 4 Practical Trading Sessions to the Finance Magnates Africa Summit Most traders spend years trying to improve entries, indicators, and strategies. Fewer

One of the preconditions for a deal or framework agreement, however you want to put it, is that the US wants Iran to loosen restrictions

In the likes of Germany, France, Switzerland, and Austria, there will be a public holiday in observance of Whit Monday (general naming convention). However, the

“We’re not going to be outspent or out-organized by entrenched interests protecting their monopolies,” said John Bivona, head of government relations at Kalshi.

Huawei targets 1.4nm chip density by 2031 with new design law to beat US sanctions Rupee may be undervalued after recent slide, RBI governor Malhotra

The SEC has reportedly delayed releasing a proposal permitting tokenized stock trading after receiving industry concerns.

Huawei says it expects to design chips with transistor density equivalent to 1.4nm processes by 2031 using a new scaling principle that sidesteps the need

Singapore’s economy grew 6.0% year-on-year in Q1 2026, well above the advance estimate of 4.6%, though the trade ministry kept its full-year forecast at 2.0%

Fixed-income investors are in a “panic” as government securities, once seen as low-risk, begin to crack, according to BitMEX researcher Shang Wu.

The Ethereum Foundation holds less than 1% of all ETH in circulation while other protocol foundations typically hold 10-50% of their native token’s supply, the

Nothing on the calendar today, and plenty of holidays: locally, Hong Kong is out US UK and some European countires Hong Kong’s absence will thin

The law firm agreed to a settlement in February 2026 and is facing a separate $525 million lawsuit over its role in the collapse of

ETH’s bearish chart setup points to a 25% drop toward $1,600, risking over $10 billion in paper losses for BitMine in the coming weeks.

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

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

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

The suspected cause is a private key compromise of one owner in the minting multisig account, said Blockaid.

Centralized data collection is a honeypot for hackers and organized criminals looking to target crypto holders and their families, according to Bitcoiners.

The price of Bitcoin is about $75,800 at the time of publication, a nearly 40% decrease from the all-time high of about $126,000 reached in

The current Federal Funds target rate is between 350 and 375 basis points, which traders project to rise by at least 25 basis points in

Bitcoin Magazine The History and Future of Physical Bitcoin Bitcoin’s digital nature is the source of most of its advantages. Since it is programmable, it

Binance CEO Richard Teng denied a new WSJ report alleging $850 million in Iran-linked transactions flowed through the exchange to the IRGC.

The ECB warned EU finance ministers that expanding euro stablecoin issuance could weaken bank lending and complicate monetary policy.

The cash-settled, European-style contracts will trade under the ticker QBTC on Phlx, but still require CFTC approval before trading can begin.

Ongoing Bitcoin ETF outflows have historically “correlated with conditions favorable for patient accumulation rather than panic,” according to Santiment.

Strategy chairman Michael Saylor said the goal is to maximize Strategy’s Bitcoin per share by 2033.

Ethereum’s dominance in DeFi, stablecoins and staking is strengthening the long-term ETH accumulation thesis, despite it’s 28% price decline in 2026.

Laszlo Hanyecz’s 2010 post, offering 10,000 BTC in exchange for two pizzas delivered to his home, marked the first recorded commercial BTC payment.

US President Donald Trump has repeatedly said he wants the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates, but investors forecast no chance of a rate cut

Bitcoin sold off to $76,000, giving bears an opportunity to reclaim control of the crypto market. Meanwhile, altcoins like HYPE charted new highs.

Bitcoin Magazine SEC Delaying Plan to Allow Crypto Versions of US Stocks: Report The Securities and Exchange Commission has pumped the brakes on its highly

Stocks remain higher but off highs as hope fades ahead of the weekend for peace Sky News Arabia: Negotiations in Tehran have reached an agreement

Bitcoin Magazine A Freshman Congressman from Nashville Wants to Make the National Bitcoin Reserve Permanent When Rep. Matt Van Epps helped lead the American Reserve

As the week comes to a close, US stocks are giving back some of their earlier gains. The major indices remain higher on the day,

Representative James Comer asked CEOs of two major prediction market companies for information on their responses to insider trading after “suspiciously timed trades” related to

Sky News Arabia is reporting: Negotiations in Tehran have reached an understanding on broad outlines regarding the nuclear issue. Delivery of Uranium would be linked

The WSJ are reporting that negotiations over Iran are at a critical stage, with mediators urgently trying to secure at least a temporary framework agreement

NEAR price surges 50% in a week as AI token momentum, Nvidia optimism and network upgrades fuel bullish sentiment.

Baker Hughes rig count Oil rig count =10 to 425 Natural Gas Rig cound -3 to 125 Total rig count for the week +7 to

Bitcoin headed lower as Wall Street trading began with new record highs for the Dow Jones, while traders warned of weak US demand.

Institutional crypto adoption accelerates as Tether expands Bitcoin holdings, miners pivot to AI and Polymarket joins Nasdaq amid $1 billion fund outflows.

Bitcoin Magazine Happy Bitcoin Pizza Day, The 16th Anniversary of Laszlo Hanyecz Paying 10,000 BTC For Two Papa John’s Pies Sixteen years ago today, a

Bitcoin Magazine Trump Media (DJT) Moves to Sell Bitcoin as Losses Reach $455 Million Trump Media & Technology Group (Nasdaq: DJT), the parent company of

MARA spent $4.3 million on CEO Fred Thiel’s security in 2025, including vehicle armoring, as crypto wrench attacks increased globally.

ICE and OKX plan to launch oil-linked perpetual futures based on Brent and WTI benchmarks, bringing crypto derivatives further into traditional energy markets under licensing

Repeated bridge exploits and shrinking yields are making institutions question whether DeFi’s risks still justify the returns, says Symbiotic’s Putiatin.

SpaceX’s IPO could turn the Mag 7 into a Mag 8, with Tesla and SpaceX comprising 25% of the group’s Bitcoin balance-sheet exposure.

Prior was 48.2 Details: Conditions 45.8 vs 48.0 prelim Prior 47.8 Expectations 44.1 vs 48.5 prelim Prior 48.5 1-year inflation 4.8% vs 4.6% prelim (Prior

Prior was 2.4% (revised to +2.8%) PPI Y/Y +11.4% vs +7.8% prior (revised to +8.4%) Raw materials price index M/M +2.6% vs +12.0% prior (revised

Prior month 0.7% Retail sales 0.9% vs 0.6% estimate Retail sales ex autos 1.4% vs 0.9% estimate Other details: Retail sales rose 0.9% in March

Reuters is reporting: Qatar send negotiating team to Tehran to help secure a end of war deal Pakistan Army chief warns that the visit to

XRP Ledger activity surges with 4,300 new wallets created in 24 hours, but strong resistance keeps XRP price capped.

Headlines: US-Iran developments still the main focus ahead of the weekend Pakistan interior minister said to have met with Iran foreign minister again – report

Polymarket said user funds and market resolution were safe after a suspected private key compromise tied to top-up operations.

Polymarket is reportedly seeking entry into Japan amid falling trading volumes and rising regulatory scrutiny, targeting approval by 2030.

The hacker behind the Verus bridge exploit returned 75% of the stolen funds as part of a recovery deal negotiated with the protocol days after

Among the 35 vessels claimed to have passed through the strait in the past 24 hours, it includes oil tankers, container ships, and other commercial

Bitcoin rallied for 90 days after its dip below $60,000, breaking the record for the longest uptrend within a bear market in BTC price history.

Business climate index 84.9 vs 84.2 expected Prior 84.4; revised to 84.5 Current conditions 86.1 vs 85.1 expected Prior 85.4 Expectations 83.8 vs 83.5 expected

An executive at tokenization platforms Superstate said the stricter approach suggested by Hester Peirce would enable DeFi to expand without compromising rules in traditional capital

Galaxy Digital’s Mike Novogratz reportedly told a court the SEC made it “very difficult” to complete a planned 2021 merger with BitGo.

Business confidence 94 vs 94 expected Prior 94 Services confidence 93 Prior 94 Industrial confidence 102 Prior 100 The French business climate remains gloomy, with

TradFi views the breakup of its previously consolidated, centralized liquidity as a “serious structural threat,” said Tiger Research director Ryan Yoon.

Uncertainty surrounding the current macro environment “appears to be pushing institutions toward hedging strategies while waiting for greater clarity,” said analyst Darkfost.

GfK consumer sentiment -29.8 vs -34.0 expected Prior -33.3; revised to -33.1 German consumer sentiment is seen recovering slightly heading into June, amid a rebound

Q1 GDP +0.3% vs +0.3% q/q prelim Prior +0.3% The estimate here is very much old news as the focus turns to how the German

Retail sales -1.3% vs -0.6% m/m expected Prior +0.7%; revised to +0.6% Retail sales 0.0% vs +1.3% y/y expected Prior +1.7%; revised to +1.4% Retail

There have been plenty of mixed headlines in the past 24 hours. So, let’s do our best to catch up and make sense of what

CertiK reported earlier this month that criminal wrench attack teams usually consist of three to five people and are often made up of amateurs, while

RBNZ set to hold at 2.25% but majority now see hikes coming by end-September ING expects June BOJ rate hike despite softer than forecast Japan

Fantasy.top, Everclear and ZERO Network announced they were winding down on Thursday, adding to a growing list of crypto companies that have closed this year.

Under the American Reserve Modernization Act of 2026, Bitcoin must be held for a minimum of 20 years unless used to slash national debt.

China’s NDRC said it never told Chinese tech firms they could not accept US investment, adding that foreign capital must comply with Chinese law and

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has confirmed a non-binding October referendum asking residents whether the province should begin the legal process toward a possible independence vote.

Data show Bitcoin futures traders are pursuing overhead short positions, raising the chance of a rally to $80,000.

UK consumer confidence beat forecasts in May at -23, while Irish sentiment rebounded sharply from a 40-month low, though both surveys point to households still

Japan April inflation data: Headline CPI (Y/Y) 1.4% expected 1.6%, prior 1.5% CPI Excluding Fresh Food (core CPI) 1.4%, slowest since March 2022 expected 1.7%,

New Zealand Retail Sales Q1 2026 +0.9% q/q expected +0.6%, prior +0.9% +4.5% y/y prior + 4.4% This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at

Data shows Bitcoin traders cutting short positions and going long despite concerning US macroeconomic data emerging. Is a rally toward $82,000 next?

Harvard’s endowment fund has become one of the latest high-profile holders to liquidate its ETH as investor sentiment sours during the ongoing bear market.

The crypto exchange’s new pre-IPO futures product lets traders speculate on SpaceX’s expected public market valuation before the company begins trading on public exchanges.

Data suggest Bitcoin’s chance of dropping below $60,000 again is slim to none, thanks to longer-term investors holding more than 71% of the asset’s total

Federal Election Commission filings showed only $175,000 in contributions to the hybrid PAC, which could influence US voters through media buys before key elections in

Bitcoin Magazine Mark Cuban Sells Most of His Bitcoin, Calls It a Failed Hedge Billionaire investor Mark Cuban has parted with most of his Bitcoin

Critics say the new 22% crypto tax, set to take effect in 2027, unfairly favors other asset classes with a much lower tax burden.

Iran’s President says on state TV that they won’t back down in talks Crude oil futures settle at $96.35, down 1.94% on claims of US-Iran

Senior Iranian source to Reuters: No deal has been reached yet, but gaps have narrowed Iran’s uranium enrichment and its control over Strait of Hormuz

The crypto services company began the US IPO process as companies across the digital asset sector weigh public market debuts.

Markets reversed earlier gains as Iran’s President said on state TV that they won’t back down in talks. The momentum then picked up when a

Bitcoin whales and investors shift to distribution as realized losses surge past $600 million, as BTC price declines toward $76,000.

Iran’s ILNA news agency posted on their Telegram channel an Al-Arabiya TV claim about US and Iran reaching an agreement on a draft mediated by

Bitcoin should shift 5% or more “soon” with $77,000 staying the focus amid mixed messages over the latest US-Iran peace deal plans.

We’re negotiating on Iran, we’ll get it one way or the other We have total control of the Strait of Hormuz I want Hormuz open,

We’re very upset with NATO allies over Iran response Pakistanis will travel to Iran today Let’s see if we can get a deal with Iran,

Bitcoin Magazine U.S. Lawmaker Unveils Bill to Codify Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, Draws Bipartisan Support  Rep. Nick Begich, R-Alaska, introduced legislation Thursday to permanently establish a

Iran and Oman are actively discussing a permanent security mechanism for the Strait of Hormuz. Iran is pushing to institutionalize and normalize a transit fee

Bitcoin Magazine Unchained and Bitcoin Park Hit the Road For Bitcoin Pizza Day With “The New Rules of Bitcoin” AUSTIN, Texas – May 20th, 2026

Bitcoin Magazine Blockchain.com Confidentially Files for U.S. IPO, Joining Wave of Crypto Listings Blockchain.com Group Holdings Inc., one of the oldest companies in the crypto

Prior was +10 Manufacturing activity continued to increase in the tenth district, while expectations for future activity grew slightly from last month. Raw materials prices

Bitcoin Magazine SpaceX Heads Into Historic IPO With a $1.45 Billion Bitcoin Treasury on Its Books SpaceX filed its long-awaited S-1 with the Securities and

Bitcoin Magazine 5 Reasons Corporations Should Sell Bitcoin Recently Strategy made headlines by saying that it might sell some bitcoin to meet business objectives. This

Prior 51.0 Manufacturing PMI 55.3 vs 53.8 expected Prior 54.5 Composite PMI 51.7 vs 51.8 expected Prior 51.7 Key Findings: Subdued growth in May amid

Al Jazeera report, Ali Hashem, posted this on X which triggered downside in oil, USD and upside in stocks: “A senior Iranian official denied to

Prior was -20.6 Consumer confidence remains well below its long-term average and below the level observed before the outbreak of the conflict in the Middle

Headlines: Iran supreme leader reportedly says near-weapons-grade uranium stockpile must stay in Iran Euro area economic activity falls at quickest pace in over two years

Prior was 1.502m (revised to 1.507m) Building permits 1.442m vs 1.385m expected Prior 1.363m (revised to Privately-owned housing starts in April were at a seasonally

Prior week 211K revised to 212K Initial jobless claim 209Kvs 210K estimate. 4-week moving average 202.50K vs 204.00K last week Continueing claims 1.782M vs 1.785M

Prior was +26.7 Details: New orders -1.7 vs 33.0 prior Shipments 4.9 vs 34.0 prior Unfilled orders -2.5 vs -10.2 prior Delivery times -10.4 vs

OSL Group (863.HK) (OSL), a global stablecoin payment and trading platform, today announced that its Hong Kong-licensed digital asset exchange OSL HK has officially listed

The CBI monthly manufacturing order book balance for May dropped to -41, following the -38 reading in April. That marks the lowest such estimate since

Iran supreme leader orders that near-weapons-grade uranium stockpile must stay in Iran The directive reflects the consensus among Iranian establishment As a reminder, the US

Germany’s finance ministry just reported a €41 billion federal budget deficit at the end of April earlier today. For a country that has long been

Former Silvergate executive Kate Fraher said the rule that prevented her from sharing her side of the story was unconstitutional. It was finally lifted by

Services PMI 46.4 vs 47.7 expected Prior 47.6 Manufacturing PMI 51.4 vs 51.8 expected Prior 52.2 Composite PMI 47.5 vs 48.8 expected Prior 48.6 The

Earlier in the day, Iran media reported that Pakistan’s army chief was due in Tehran on Thursday. Adding that this is largely to continue mediating

Services PMI 47.9 vs 51.7 expected Prior 52.7 Manufacturing PMI 53.7 vs 53.0 expected Prior 53.7 Composite PMI 48.5 vs 51.6 expected Prior 52.6 Ouch.

Services PMI 42.9 vs 46.6 expected Prior 46.5 Manufacturing PMI 48.9 vs 52.2 expected Prior 52.8 Composite PMI 43.5 vs 47.7 expected Prior 47.6 Welp,

Manufacturing PMI 49.9 vs 51.0 expected Prior 51.4 Services PMI 47.8 vs 47.0 expected Prior 46.9 Composite PMI 48.6 vs 48.4 expected Prior 48.4 After

Bitwise, Roundhill Investments and GraniteShares had their prediction market ETF applications put on hold by the SEC earlier this month.

Shares in Nakamoto closed Wednesday at 16 cents. They are down more than 99% from May last year, when the stock traded above $25.

The attacker tricked the Butter Network cross-chain bridge into minting millions more tokens than the legitimate supply of MAPO.

ETF analyst Eric Balchunas says crypto and traditional assets are trading down while Hyperliquid is up, leading to a boon for ETFs tied to the

It don’t matter the context and it certainly don’t matter the veracity of the comment. In this market, it seems that what matters is just

Goldman Sachs says global oil stockpiles falling at record pace as Hormuz flows hit 5% Intervention by the Reserve Bank of India sends the rupee

Australia’s unemployment rate rose unexpectedly to 4.5% in April from 4.3%, its highest since November 2021, as employment fell by 18,600 against expectations of a

SpaceX is expected to go public next month, which would make its 18,712 Bitcoin holdings rank seventh among public companies.

Japan’s April exports rose 14.8% year-on-year, well above the 9.3% forecast, producing a surprise trade surplus of 301.9bn yen, as crude oil import volumes collapsed

Terrible data: – I’ll have more to come on this separately, details etc. Background to this: Preview: Australia April jobs data eyed as AUD rally

Japanese Machinery Orders March 2026 -9.4% m/m expected -8.1% prior 13.6% Japanese Machinery Orders 5.9% y/y expected 4.5% prior 24.7% — Japanese Balance of Trade

Japan’s flash composite PMI eased to 51.1 in May from 52.2 in April, a five-month low, as services activity stalled for the first time in

Profit-taking by Bitcoin traders pushed the Coinbase BTC premium to a six-week low, but demand from longer-term traders put a clear support under the range

Australia’s flash composite PMI fell to 47.8 in May from 50.4 in April, signalling the second contraction in three months, as new orders dropped at

South Korea to extend fuel tax break until end-July, Yonhap says Info via Reuters. Yonhap citing the finance ministry. Measure is part of government efforts

UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves will announce free bus travel for children aged five to 15 in England during August and tariff cuts on over 100

The lawsuit followed the launch of a December 2025 investigation by Missouri authorities into several crypto ATM companies, citing “deceptive fee structures” and scams.

New Zealand Balance of Trade (Apr) 1.920B expected, 0.842B, prior 0.698B Imports 6.70B prior 7.25B Exports 8.62B prior 7.94B Big beat on the trade balance

Hester Peirce will become an associate professor at a Virginia law school some 18 months after her term at the SEC expired, leaving another empty

Bitcoin looks on track for a rally toward $80,000 while HYPE, ZEC and a handful of altcoins are pushing toward their range highs.

Major US stock indices close sharply higher ahead of Nvidia earnings Nvidia earnings after the close. What to expect. Labour Wes Streeting is likely to

It’s a packed agenda ahead. The data most likely to move marekts is the Australian jobs report. I had a preview here posted yesterday: Preview:

The Times is reporting that Labour Wes Streeting is likely to abandon his bid for PM in favor of Andy Burnham if Burnham wins the

Bitcoin Magazine Hunter Biden Now Accepts Bitcoin for Artwork on His Official Website Hunter Biden, the son of former President Joe Biden, is now accepting

Nvidia will announce its fiscal Q1 2027 earnings report after the close today, May 20, with Wall Street expecting earnings of $1.78 per share —

The stablecoin issuer bought SoftBank’s 26% stake, expanding its control over the public Bitcoin holder as it moves into lending, mining and capital markets.

Five Republicans and one Democrat won or went to runoffs following primaries in Georgia, Alabama and Kentucky after a crypto-backed PAC and its affiliates spent

Bitcoin Magazine VerifiedX Brings Native Bitcoin Redemption and FROST Privacy to Base DeFi with Fireblocks Integration The VerifiedX foundation has announced the launch of vBTC.b

Iran Foreign Minister is saying: Focus is on ending the war and fulfilling Iran’s clear demands. Tehran’s main focus is ending the war on all

Bitcoin Magazine Minnesota Law Opens Crypto Custody to Banks, Credit Unions — One Credit Union Already Has a Head Start Minnesota has become the latest

High yield 5.122% WI level at the time of the auction 5.122% Tail 0.0 basis points Bid to cover 2.55X Directs 22.94% Indirects 67.67% Dealers

The WSJ is reporting that OpenAI is preparing confidential IPO paperwork, setting up what could become one of the biggest and most closely watched tech

The Iranian Foreign Minister is speaking and says: The negotiations are ongoing through Pakistan intermediary On uranium transfer, says “why should Iran transfer its enriched

Bitcoin Magazine Tether Takes Control of Twenty One Capital After Buying Out SoftBank Tether International has acquired SoftBank’s entire stake in Twenty One Capital, the

The price of crude oil has moved to a low of $97 on the news. The current prices trading backup at $98.60. US stocks are

Bitcoin Magazine The 2036 Issue: Bitcoin Mining Is Dead, Long Live the Miners! As I write this, Bitcoin is coming off of conceivably its worst

Geopolitical uncertainty remains a key catalyst for the market. Admittedly, the reactions have been somewhat less muted on good news lately. We will be monitoring

Bitcoin Magazine New Bitcoin, Energy, and Compute Hub Node NBO Opens in Nairobi, Kenya On Saturday, May 16, 2026, the world’s newest physical Bitcoin space opened

If even a fraction of the more than 1 billion people who use AI daily delegate authority to AI agents for online spending, stablecoin adoption

Bitcoin Magazine Trump Orders Fed to Review Crypto Access to U.S. Payment Rails President Donald Trump signed an executive order Tuesday directing the Federal Reserve

Looking at the weekly EIA oil inventory data showed a large drawdown of crude oil stocks. Gasoline toys fall. Distillates rise modestly: Crude oil inventories

MAS found deficiencies in Bsquared’s risk management and conflict-of-interest policies, and that the firm had provided false or misleading information to the regulator on multiple

Earlier, analysts at Bernstein and BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes also projected Bitcoin to reach new record highs in 2026.

London, Larnaca – HFM is proud to congratulate Arsenal Football Club on being crowned Premier League champions, marking a defining moment for the club, its

Bitcoin Magazine South Carolina Enacts Bitcoin-Friendly Law, Bans CBDC Use by State Entities South Carolina has enacted a new law aimed at establishing a clear

Senate Bill 163 bans CBDC payments by state agencies and shields Bitcoin miners from discriminatory zoning and licensing rules.

Bitcoin momentum is fading following drop to $76,000 as analysts warn a loss of key support at $74,000-$76,000 could trigger a deeper BTC price correction.

Headlines: A steadier mood as we get into European trading, still no US-Iran breakthrough yet EUR/USD continues its run lower amid increasing Fed hike bets,

OpenAI is opening its first overseas applied AI lab in Singapore through a $234 million partnership expected to create more than 200 technical roles.

Qivalis expands to 37 banks after adding 25 new members across 15 countries, boosting euro stablecoin plans ahead of a second-half 2026 launch.

CPI +3.0% vs +3.0% y/y prelim Prior +2.6% Core CPI +2.2% vs +2.2% y/y prelim Prior +2.3% Services inflation continues to be the main sticking

Financial regulators are also asked to review regulations that could be amended to streamline applications for eligible fintech firms seeking bank and credit union charters.

Bitwise’s Matt Hougan says Hyperliquid’s token is not priced as if it is tied to a “global super-app,” arguing the platform is more than just

It’s still early in the day and even if we are seeing risk trades keep steadier, the overall market mood is more tepid at best.

Approximately 49,000 workers were laid off in 2026 as companies adopted a more AI-reliant business model.

GitHub said the activity involved the exfiltration of about 3,800 internal repositories, and it removed the malicious code extension.

PPI +1.2% vs +1.0% m/m expected Prior +2.5% German producer prices moved up more than estimated in April, with the year-on-year estimate also reflecting a

CPI +2.8% vs +3.0% y/y expected Prior +3.3% CPI +0.7% vs +0.9% m/m expected Prior +0.7% Core CPI +2.5% vs +2.6% y/y expected Prior +3.1%

EUROPEAN SESSION In the European session, the main highlight was the UK CPI report. The data came out lower than expected across the board, even

As the broader market focus stays on the fallout from the Middle East crisis, it is easy to expect inflation to keep running up on

The World Liberty Financial-linked AI Financial Corp. posted a net loss of $271.5 million in the first quarter of 2026, and flagged significant doubt it

“Congress has the power to slam the brakes on this unwise conflict,” said bill sponsor and Democratic Senator Tim Kaine.

Bankr recommends that affected users create a new wallet, generate a new seed phrase on a clean device and revoke approvals if remaining assets can’t

China announced it will purchase 200 Boeing jets, review rare earth export licences for civilian use and pursue reciprocal tariff cuts on $30 billion or

The crypto ETFs were intended to be part of Trump Media & Technology Group’s broader crypto strategy, which included the launch of the Truth.fi financial

Samsung Electronics union to strike Thursday after South Korea mediation talks collapse Citi bull case Brent hitting $150 near term as oil markets under-price disruption

The EU has struck a provisional agreement to implement its Turnberry trade deal with the US, paving the way for duty cuts on American goods

Solana futures funding turned negative as demand for SOL and its associated decentralized exchanges fell. Will traders buy the dip or is $78 next?

Australia’s April jobs data, due Thursday, is expected to show employment rising around 10k-15k with unemployment steady at 4.3%, though Easter distortions and Middle East

Bernstein says miners control 27 GW of planned power and $90 billion in AI deals, giving them a strategic edge as electricity becomes the main

Major US stock indices close lower WSJ: Little progress in US/Iran talks VP Vance: Made a lot of progress on Iran Al Hadath: Trump has

Bitcoin futures and orderbook data show dip buyers waiting for a BTC price drop below $70,000.

New markets will let users trade on fundraising, valuation and other startup milestones using data from Nasdaq Private Market, extending forecasting into private capital.

The WSJ is reporting: Iran’s negotiating position remains largely unchanged, with mediators and U.S. officials saying there has been little progress toward a breakthrough deal.

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Slides Below $77,000 as ETF Exodus Tops $1 Billion Bitcoin price’s recovery narrative is under pressure. The world’s largest cryptocurrency has

The Massachusetts lawmaker asked the US Comptroller of the Currency to provide all communications between the agency and Donald Trump potentially related to the charter

We’ve made a lot of progress on Iran We can restart military campaign That is not what Trump or Iran wants to do. Iran wants

Bitcoin Magazine TD Cowen Raises Strategy (MSTR) Price Target to $400 on Bitcoin Accumulation and Balance Sheet Shift TD Cowen has raised its price target

Bitcoin Magazine Btrust Appoints New Board of Directors to Steer Next Phase of Bitcoin Development Btrust, the non-profit organization dedicated to decentralizing Bitcoin open-source development,

Spot XRP ETFs record net inflows for nine days, absorbing sell pressure and potentially supporting an XRP price recovery over time.

The on again-off again-on again cycle continues. Bombing is on again with reports that it is only a matter of time. Less than 24 hours

The UK central bank said digital money should remain trusted and interoperable as it weighs stablecoin reforms and near-24/7 settlement to support tokenized markets.

5,800 users in two hours. One QR code. One bow that went viral.

Global internet freedom has declined for 15 consecutive years, with more countries restricting access to more of the internet, according to Freedom House.

BTC price stayed pinned below $77,000 amid rising US bond yields and oil prices, with market analysts saying Bitcoin is now at a “crucial level

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin-Backed Loans Could Hit $1 Trillion, Ledn Says — But Most Crypto Holders Still Haven’t Borrowed A new report from Bitcoin lending platform

Japan Finance Minister Mira Katayama says: Ready to take decisive action on forex BOJ Ueda says: Latest GDP data are mostly in line with our

More than 10,000 Bitcoin have been sold at a loss by short-term holders in recent days, adding fuel to analysts’ predictions that BTC price will

Bitcoin Magazine Strive (ASST) Stacks Another 382 BTC, Total Treasury Climbs to 15,391 Bitcoin Strive, Inc. (Nasdaq: ASST) has acquired an additional 382 bitcoin for

NATO warns alliance buildup will take years. The top NATA commander is speaking and says: As the European pillar of NATO gets stronger, this allows

Pres. Trump is speaking on many topics: We may have to give Iran another hit, not sure Was hours from attacking Iran Iran is begging

Prior month 1.7% revised from 1.5% Pending home sales (April): +1.4% MoM vs 1.0% estimate. Pending home sales (April): +3.2% YoY Regional breakdown: Northeast: +6.6%

Bitcoin Magazine SEC Prepares to Open the Door to Tokenized Stocks: Report The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is putting the finishing touches on a

Canaan’s Q1 results were dragged down by a $25 million inventory write-down and a 75% quarterly drop in equipment sales as Bitcoin prices retreated from

Trump administration not in a hurry to extend China trade truce due to expire in November U.S.-China truce on critical minerals and tariff rates can

Pump.fun pulled in $124.7 million in Q1 2026, making it Solana’s largest revenue generator even as memecoin activity cooled, while the network’s RWA market cap

Prior was -8.4% (revised to -7.8%) In March, the total value of building permits issued in Canada increased $1.3 billion (+10.3%) to $13.5 billion. The

Prior 2.4% CPI MoM 0.4% vs 0.7% expected Prior CPI MoM 0.9% Core Measures: BOC core YoY 2.1% vs 2.5% last month BOC core MoM

Treasury Secretary Bessent said that G7 finance meeting talks were constructive, He is confident the Bank of Japan Gov. Ueda will successfully guide monetary policy.

Nasdaq’s bullish momentum stalls as downside risks mount: pause or start of a correction? Euro area trade surplus narrows in March as energy deficit widens

The self-custodial wallet platform integrated Kraken-backed xStocks infrastructure, adding more than 130 tokenized stocks and ETFs for users.

Prior week 4 week average 33K Current week’s 4 week average The ADP NER Pulse is a newer high-frequency labor market indicator tied to the

Bubblemaps’ investigation found a cluster of nine accounts that generated $2.4 million with a near-perfect win rate on Polymarket contracts tied to major US military

Swan Bitcoin has been sued for allegedly using insider access to pull nearly $1 billion in Bitcoin and cash from Prime Trust days before its

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The good news at least is that the overall trade balance is still running a surplus but that room is narrowing, with it being lesser

Ethereum Foundation researchers Julian Ma and Carl Beek have resigned, bringing the total number of major departures from the nonprofit to at least eight in

Tom Emmer, the House majority whip, is also advocating for his Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act, which has passed the House but has yet to pass

Despite the constant back and forth between the two sides, it doesn’t look like much has changed in recent weeks. Iran’s deputy foreign minister is

EUROPEAN SESSION In the American session, the main highlight was the UK jobs report. The data was mixed but leaning more on the weaker side.

Record rise in equity allocations by global fund managers in May Just 4% of fund managers see hard landing 66% of respondents expect Hormuz bottleneck

The hacker has already laundered nearly 5% of the loot through Tornado Cash and is still holding the remaining 955 eBTC.

ILO unemployment rate 5.0% vs 4.9% expected Prior 4.9% Employment change 148k vs 104k expected Prior 25k Average weekly earnings +4.1% vs +3.8% 3m/y expected