The SEC charged Texas man Nathan Fuller with raising $12.3 million from 150 investors through a crypto fraud scheme built around fake AI trading bots.

The cryptocurrency market is moving through a consolidation phase marked by geopolitical tensions, macroeconomic uncertainty, and growing institutional influence over price action. After months of recovery, Bitcoin and the broader digital asset market have started to show signs of technical exhaustion as investors reduce risk exposure amid deteriorating global conditions. In this environment, Tony Edward, […]

TL;DR Institutional investors are increasing their exposure to prediction markets as platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket attract hedge funds searching for new trading signals and hedging tools. Kalshi offers a regulated framework in the United States, while Polymarket continues expanding crypto-native liquidity through blockchain infrastructure. Analysts say prediction markets are becoming an alternative source of […]

Between 02:30 and 03:30 UTC, an attacker gains access to a bridge contract signing key on Gravity Bridge, the cross-chain infrastructure connecting Ethereum to the Cosmos ecosystem, and walks out with approximately $5.4 million in mixed assets. No complex smart contract exploit. No flash loan. Just a stolen key and a security model that collapses […]

The UK has targeted 18 crypto platforms, banks, and financial networks used by the Kremlin-backed “A7” payment network to bypass international economic restrictions. The sanctioned entities are accused of processing more than $90 billion in 2025 to fund Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.  Crypto Platforms Linked to Illicit Russian Flows A TRM Labs report reveals that […]

Visa has invested in Replit as the companies work to bring secure payment tools into AI-built applications and software agents. The partnership comes as Replit expands its enterprise business with self-serve access and a new partner program. Replit Expands Enterprise Sales as Visa Joins AI Commerce Initiative Visa has made a strategic investment in Replit, […]

A fresh DTCC RWA bridge sparked a 50% XLM decoupling, proving why priced-in March news and spot ETFs aren’t enough to lift the heavyweight XRP.

XRP led gains among cryptocurrency majors on Friday morning, while Bitcoin lagged behind. The CME Group is slated to launched 24/7 trading for its …

Ethereum is struggling to push above $2,000 as the market prepares for a decisive move that participants on both sides of the trade increasingly recognize as imminent. The price is compressing — and CryptoQuant data has identified a development in the derivatives market that explains why the current level feels like more than a routine […]

The $12.6 million in USDC was likely frozen in connection with an ongoing but unrelated civil court case, according to onchain sleuth ZachXBT.

Bitcoin Magazine Someone Just Inscribed the U.S. Constitution onto the Bitcoin Blockchain An unknown actor broadcast a Bitcoin transaction Thursday evening embedding the full text of the U.S. Constitution onto the blockchain — permanently and without the possibility of removal. The transaction, confirmed at 8:25 p.m. UTC on May 28, cost 113,454 satoshis, or about […]

Cryptoquant CEO Ki Young Ju believes bitcoin’s profit-taking cascade typically drags investor returns lower for about 18 months, a pattern that could keep the current bear market running into early 2027. Still Some Time To Go Till The Bears Retreat Bitcoin’s bear market may still have a year or more to run, according to Cryptoquant […]

TL;DR Despite heavy outflows from Bitcoin and Ethereum investment products, TON, DOGE and LINK continue to attract fresh capital from investors. Chainlink is gaining attention through its growing role in institutional financial infrastructure, TON benefits from Telegram’s extensive user ecosystem, and Dogecoin remains one of the market’s most liquid trading assets. The recent inflows suggest […]

The past seven days saw Pi Network’s native cryptocurrency move more or less in line with the rest of the market, declining by a total of 4.7%. A few important project-oriented developments also took place, so let’s have a look at some of the more important news around the project. Important Protocol Update for Pi […]

Adam Back points to growing Bitcoin strength as key indicator quietly crosses $61,000.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent claimed Washington has seized roughly $1 billion in Iranian-linked cryptocurrency as part of “Operation …

XRP is sending out an interesting on-chain signal at a time when its price is still struggling to build a convincing recovery above $1.3. A closely monitored on-chain metric tracking the behavioral gap between XRP’s largest holders and its retail base has collapsed to its lowest reading in more than two years.  The data, sourced […]

The CFTC issued notices affecting platforms seeking to offer cryptocurrency perpetual futures contracts, including a no-action position for Coinbase and approval for Kalshi.

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 […]