Banking giant Goldman Sachs is raising its year-end target for the S&P 500 as the financial powerhouse points to stronger corporate earnings. Goldman has lifted its 2026 year-end forecast for the index to 8,000 from 7,600, citing continued strength in earnings, reports Reuters. The new target is 6.4% above the S&P 500’s last close of […]

Bitcoin Magazine CFTC Cracks Open U.S. Market for Bitcoin and Crypto Perpetual Futures The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has cleared the way for American traders to access one of crypto’s most important derivatives markets, approving the first true bitcoin perpetual futures contract on a U.S. exchange and issuing parallel relief that lets Coinbase […]

It’s hard to imagine that, with its reputation of strictness, the MiCA regulation would allow for offshore structures. Evidence shows that it’s actually common practice. MiCA Decoded is a 12-article weekly series for Bitcoin.com News, co-authored by LegalBison’s Co-Founding and Managing Directors: Aaron Glauberman, Viktor Juskin and Sabir Alijev. LegalBison advises crypto and FinTech companies […]

Hyperliquid is best known for its on-chain perps exchange, but did you also know there are vaults where users can deposit funds and follow specific trading strategies? One of these vaults, currently enjoying a total value locked of more than $3 million, delivered 638% APY last month. Let’s examine. What Are Hyperliquid Vaults? Hyperliquid vaults […]

XRP maintains lead against Bitcoin and Ethereum in their weekly ETF performances, as institutional investors show conviction in XRP while they take caution in the others.

The cryptocurrency exchange ecosystem in 2026 is increasingly shaped by regulation, institutional pa…

May 30th, 2026 – Victoria, Seychelles class=”ql-align-justify”>Beldex has announced the launch of the BNS marketplace, a platform that enables users to buy, sell, and manage blockchain-based names within the Beldex ecosystem. The launch marks the evolution of BNS names from a naming system to a dedicated marketplace where users can own and trade BNS names […]

TL;DR: Million-dollar additions: Large addresses added nearly 30 million WLD tokens and 1.8 million UNI to their balances outside of exchanges. Bullish divergences: Worldcoin and Uniswap daily charts show technical structures that historically precede price rebounds. Zcash under the microscope: The privacy cryptocurrency boasts a 60% monthly rally, splitting strategies between mid-sized investors and mega […]

Some Iranian crypto wallet owners may not even know yet that their money is gone. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent disclosed Friday that the US has quietly seized roughly $1 billion in digital assets tied to Iran, a figure that has nearly tripled from earlier estimates released just weeks ago. Operation Economic Fury The seizures are […]

As the CFTC and Gemini work together to seek a court’s reversal of a 2025 settlement, one of the agency’s former chairs said the public “deserves a better explanation.”

Bitcoin Magazine Retired Couple Loses $76,000 Life Savings to Bitcoin ATM Scam, Sues Bitcoin Depot in Federal Court A class action filed in Idaho accuses the now-bankrupt crypto ATM operator of profiting from fraud while leaving vulnerable consumers unprotected. A retired Idaho couple has filed a federal class action lawsuit against Bitcoin Depot Inc., alleging […]

Key Takeaways: The CFTC has approved a BTCPERP contract, which is a perpetual futures contract based on Bitcoin’s spot price, designed by Kalshi. Kalshi will be among the first regulated U.S. exchanges to approve a Bitcoin perpetual futures contract. The ruling marks an increasing embrace by the regulator for crypto-native derivatives in the U.S. markets. […]

Reddit user All-Seeing_Hands bought a supposedly new 1TB SSD that arrived preloaded with 800GB of music-production tools, including Kontakt ($299) and Reaktor ($199). The find has reignited concerns over online sellers, from unchecked returns and pirated installs to disks with manipulated SMART and FARM data and even counterfeit shells, with Seagate drives cited in past […]

The cryptocurrency market has steadied somewhat over the past 24 hours, following a painful correction that pushed Bitcoin and most large-cap altcoins lower during the week. However, Stellar (XLM) continues to be the clear outlier from the top alts, posting yet another massive daily surge while the broader market remains under pressure. BTC Price Calms […]

Coinbase emerges as the first regulated firm to expand access to global crypto options and perpetual futures in the U.S. following approval from CFTC.

We’re excited to announce plans to launch the first CFTC-regulated perpetual futures in the US in the next 30 days. Eligible US clients will be able to trade perpetual futures on Kraken Pro, giving them domestic access to the contract that drives most global crypto derivatives volume, integrated alongside spot, margin and CME-listed futures on […]

The United States has seized $1 billion worth of cryptocurrency from Iran, according to Treasury Secretary Bessent. This significant action is …

Over $500 million in Bitcoin bids now sit near $70,000, while options traders and futures positions converge around the same level.

A popular XRP community figure is making a case that the XRP Ledger is on the cusp of a transformation that would change how institutional capital works with decentralized infrastructure. The comment was based on the newly proposed AMM Swappable Curves standard, which seeks to improve XRPL’s native automated market maker beyond the existing XLS-30 design. […]

TL;DR: The TRUST consortium officialized the launch of TRUSThub and a strategic alliance with software provider 21 Analytics. Financial services multinational BNY formalized its entry as a new member of the peer-to-peer network. The global compliance infrastructure now spans key markets such as the European Union, the United Kingdom, Australia, Brazil, and the United Arab […]

TL;DR: The Paxos subsidiary becomes the only blockchain-native firm to achieve this regulatory status in the United States. The administrative development required a process of technical coordination with the supervisory body that spanned a period of seven years. The company conducted operational stock settlement tests with global banking entities within the U.S. regulatory framework since […]

Bitcoin Magazine JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon Declares War on Clarity Act, Calls Coinbase’s Armstrong ‘Full of Sh*t’ JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has drawn a battle line in Washington: the Clarity Act, as written, is dead on arrival — and Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong is the enemy driving it. In a Fox Business interview […]

Key Takeaways: VBNB is the first U.S. spot ETF with direct exposure to BNB to be officially launched by VanEck. The ETF provides investors with a derivative means to invest in BNB without having to self-custody it. VanEck pointed to BNB Chain’s 14-million daily transactions and 2.5-million active users as significant factors that fueled their […]

Bitcoin plunged to a multiweek low of $72,395 before sharply rebounding past $74,000, ultimately stabilizing slightly under $74,000. The reversal was seemingly triggered by news of a tentative U.S.-Iran agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Bitcoin Reclaims $74,000 Following Intraday Dip On Friday, May 29, bitcoin reclaimed $74,000 just a few hours after it […]

Swan Bitcoin CEO Cory Klippsten said it is important to pay attention to retail sentiment around Bitcoin, as ownership is still far from concentrated and “it’s not like Blackrock owns the Bitcoin.”

Crypto markets traded lower over the past seven days, with Bitcoin leading the decline as investors shifted away from risk assets. BTC started the week near the $77,000-$78,000 range but steadily lost momentum, falling toward roughly $ 73,000 by Friday. This move undoubtedly reflected a combination of macro pressure, renewed ETF outflows, and weaker liquidity […]

Chicago-based derivatives giant CME Group is introducing round-the-clock trading for its cryptocurrency futures and options starting this Friday.

… cryptocurrency and private credit, which are often less understood by investors and could result in catastrophic financial losses. The Department …

As lawmakers advance the crypto bill closer to completion, JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon attacked Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong and criticized the CLARITY Act on Friday. Dimon Predicts Clash Over CLARITY Act Speaking at the Reagan National Economic Forum, Dimon said banks “will not accept” the CLARITY Act in its current form. He also suggested that […]

Crypto trader and analyst Michaël van de Poppe believes one main factor is preventing Bitcoin (BTC) and other digital assets from having massive break outs. Van de Poppe tells his 821,300 followers on X that the crypto market is being weighed down by the global economic impacts of the US-Iran conflict. However, he says he […]

Bitcoin Magazine U.S. Treasury: The United States Has Seized Nearly $1 Billion of Iran’s Crypto Speaking at the Reagan National Economic Forum, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent revealed that the U.S. has seized roughly $1 billion in Iran-linked cryptocurrency as part of a broader campaign to choke off Tehran’s financial networks. The disclosures come amid one […]

Key Takeaways: Paxos is registered as a clearing agency with the SEC in the U.S. The company is the first blockchain native firm that received permission to operate as a regulated securities settlement firm. Paxos says its blockchain capabilities could facilitate quicker settlement and increased cost savings for financial institutions.            […]