Tether plans to launch GEL₮, a stablecoin backed by the Georgian lari, with support from the government of Georgia.
GEL₮ is intended to reduce transaction costs, enable near-instant settlements, support programmable payments, and facilitate the transfer of digital value.
Georgia has enhanced its regulatory framework for digital assets and stablecoins, covering reserve management, redemption rights, issuer oversight, and anti-money laundering compliance, while also seeking substantial compatibility with emerging U.S. stablecoin regulations, including the GENIUS Act.
GEL₮ is intended to reduce transaction costs, enable near-instant settlements, support programmable payments, and facilitate the transfer of digital value.
Georgia has enhanced its regulatory framework for digital assets and stablecoins, covering reserve management, redemption rights, issuer oversight, and anti-money laundering compliance, while also seeking substantial compatibility with emerging U.S. stablecoin regulations, including the GENIUS Act.
Strategy has completed the repurchase of its 2029 convertible notes with a face value of $1.5 billion at a discount of approximately 8% to par.
This allowed the company to:
➤ Increase the yield on its balance-sheet Bitcoin holdings by 0.7%.
➤ Reduce its total outstanding debt to approximately $6.7 billion.
This allowed the company to:
➤ Increase the yield on its balance-sheet Bitcoin holdings by 0.7%.
➤ Reduce its total outstanding debt to approximately $6.7 billion.
Strategy did not sell any Bitcoin to repay debt.
The company repurchased $1.5 billion of its convertible notes at a discount for $1.38 billion using existing cash resources.
Strategy’s total convertible debt decreased from $8.2 billion to $6.7 billion.
The company repurchased $1.5 billion of its convertible notes at a discount for $1.38 billion using existing cash resources.
Strategy’s total convertible debt decreased from $8.2 billion to $6.7 billion.
The stablecoin market has reached a capitalization of $322 billion, exceeding the foreign exchange reserves of 95 countries, including United Kingdom, Canada, and United Arab Emirates.
📊 crypto prices:
BTC ≈$75,053
ETH ≈$2,060
SOL ≈$83.98
BNB ≈$654
XRP ≈$1.32
Market cap ≈$2.52T
Fear & Greed Index: 36 (“Fear”)
Altseason Index: 39
BTC ≈$75,053
ETH ≈$2,060
SOL ≈$83.98
BNB ≈$654
XRP ≈$1.32
Market cap ≈$2.52T
Fear & Greed Index: 36 (“Fear”)
Altseason Index: 39
The weekly spot trading volume of the top 10 cryptocurrencies averaged only $80 billion in 2026.
That is more than 50% lower than the average weekly volume in 2025, which stood at $178 billion.
That is more than 50% lower than the average weekly volume in 2025, which stood at $178 billion.
The HYPE ETF reached $100 million in inflows in just 10 days since launch, absorbing more than 1% of the total HYPE supply.
For comparison:
Bitcoin ETFs: 0.59%
Ethereum ETFs: 0.41%
Solana ETFs: 0.31%
For comparison:
Bitcoin ETFs: 0.59%
Ethereum ETFs: 0.41%
Solana ETFs: 0.31%
🚧 Polymarket is reportedly considering expanding KYC (identity verification for traders) amid growing pressure related to sanctions, legal, and regulatory risks.
According to The Information, the platform wants to require more users to verify their identities, as geoblocking alone is no longer sufficient. Traders from restricted jurisdictions are allegedly continuing to bypass limitations using bots, VPNs, indirect traffic routes, and other methods.
The main concern involves access from countries and regions where trading on Polymarket is prohibited or restricted. In its help documentation, Polymarket states that restrictions are tied to international sanctions, local financial regulations, gambling laws, AML, and KYC requirements.
Jurisdictions listed as fully or partially restricted include:
United States
Russia
Germany
France
United Kingdom
Iran
Netherlands
Crimea, Donetsk, and Luhansk regions of Ukraine
The issue is also being amplified by concerns over insider trading. U.S. lawmakers have reportedly requested information from Polymarket and Kalshi regarding how they detect suspicious activity, verify customer identities, and enforce geographic restrictions.
The inquiries were prompted by concerns that users may have profited from geopolitical-event markets using non-public or sensitive information.
According to The Information, the platform wants to require more users to verify their identities, as geoblocking alone is no longer sufficient. Traders from restricted jurisdictions are allegedly continuing to bypass limitations using bots, VPNs, indirect traffic routes, and other methods.
The main concern involves access from countries and regions where trading on Polymarket is prohibited or restricted. In its help documentation, Polymarket states that restrictions are tied to international sanctions, local financial regulations, gambling laws, AML, and KYC requirements.
Jurisdictions listed as fully or partially restricted include:
United States
Russia
Germany
France
United Kingdom
Iran
Netherlands
Crimea, Donetsk, and Luhansk regions of Ukraine
The issue is also being amplified by concerns over insider trading. U.S. lawmakers have reportedly requested information from Polymarket and Kalshi regarding how they detect suspicious activity, verify customer identities, and enforce geographic restrictions.
The inquiries were prompted by concerns that users may have profited from geopolitical-event markets using non-public or sensitive information.
📊 crypto prices:
BTC ≈$73,603
ETH ≈$2,017
SOL ≈$82.50
BNB ≈$641
XRP ≈$1.32
Market cap ≈$2.47T
Fear & Greed Index: 32 (“Fear”)
Altseason Index: 33
BTC ≈$73,603
ETH ≈$2,017
SOL ≈$82.50
BNB ≈$641
XRP ≈$1.32
Market cap ≈$2.47T
Fear & Greed Index: 32 (“Fear”)
Altseason Index: 33
📊 crypto prices:
BTC ≈$74,048
ETH ≈$2,037
SOL ≈$82.82
BNB ≈$642
XRP ≈$1.32
Market cap ≈$2.49T
Fear & Greed Index: 34 (“Fear”)
Altseason Index: 35
BTC ≈$74,048
ETH ≈$2,037
SOL ≈$82.82
BNB ≈$642
XRP ≈$1.32
Market cap ≈$2.49T
Fear & Greed Index: 34 (“Fear”)
Altseason Index: 35
On May 21, Binance launched perpetual contracts for Pre-IPO assets.
Within just a few days, the exchange captured more than 60% market share in this category, and by May 27 its share had grown to over 65%, with cumulative trading volume reaching around $400 million.
This category is the newest segment within perpetual contracts tied to traditional financial instruments (TradFi) or real-world assets (RWA), and it is developing in a manner similar to the broader perpetuals market.
Within just a few days, the exchange captured more than 60% market share in this category, and by May 27 its share had grown to over 65%, with cumulative trading volume reaching around $400 million.
This category is the newest segment within perpetual contracts tied to traditional financial instruments (TradFi) or real-world assets (RWA), and it is developing in a manner similar to the broader perpetuals market.
Strategy transferred 411 Bitcoin to Coinbase Prime.
Polymarket currently estimates the probability of Strategy selling Bitcoin before the end of the year at 85%.
Polymarket currently estimates the probability of Strategy selling Bitcoin before the end of the year at 85%.
The Sui blockchain has been experiencing operational issues for the second consecutive day.
The company reported a possible network halt. No new blocks have been produced for more than an hour, while the price of SUI has been declining for a fourth straight day.
The company reported a possible network halt. No new blocks have been produced for more than an hour, while the price of SUI has been declining for a fourth straight day.
The total volume of payments made using crypto cards has reached a record $7.8 billion.
Monthly payment volume has increased by 230% compared to May 2025.
About 90% of all processing volume is handled by Visa.
Monthly payment volume has increased by 230% compared to May 2025.
About 90% of all processing volume is handled by Visa.
📊 crypto prices:
BTC ≈$73,814
ETH ≈$2,020
SOL ≈$82.86
BNB ≈$702
XRP ≈$1.34
Market cap ≈$2.49T
Fear & Greed Index: 35 (“Fear”)
Altseason Index: 39
BTC ≈$73,814
ETH ≈$2,020
SOL ≈$82.86
BNB ≈$702
XRP ≈$1.34
Market cap ≈$2.49T
Fear & Greed Index: 35 (“Fear”)
Altseason Index: 39
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) seized more than $8 billion in crypto assets, marking the largest confiscation in U.S. history.
Approximately 300 suspects were arrested as part of a global operation targeting fraud organizations operating in Myanmar, Cambodia, Thailand, and the United Arab Emirates.
Authorities also reported that around 2,000 people were freed during the operation after allegedly being forced to work in scam compounds.
In addition, Starlink disabled more than 7,000 terminals in Myanmar that were allegedly connected to fraudulent activities.
Approximately 300 suspects were arrested as part of a global operation targeting fraud organizations operating in Myanmar, Cambodia, Thailand, and the United Arab Emirates.
Authorities also reported that around 2,000 people were freed during the operation after allegedly being forced to work in scam compounds.
In addition, Starlink disabled more than 7,000 terminals in Myanmar that were allegedly connected to fraudulent activities.
📊 crypto prices:
BTC ≈$73,573
ETH ≈$2,000
SOL ≈$81.61
BNB ≈$710
XRP ≈$1.32
Market cap ≈$2.48T
Fear & Greed Index: 34 (“Fear”)
Altseason Index: 36
BTC ≈$73,573
ETH ≈$2,000
SOL ≈$81.61
BNB ≈$710
XRP ≈$1.32
Market cap ≈$2.48T
Fear & Greed Index: 34 (“Fear”)
Altseason Index: 36
📊 crypto prices:
BTC ≈$71,498
ETH ≈$1,965
SOL ≈$79.53
BNB ≈$680
XRP ≈$1.28
Market cap ≈$2.44T
Fear & Greed Index: 31 (“Fear”)
Altseason Index: 39
BTC ≈$71,498
ETH ≈$1,965
SOL ≈$79.53
BNB ≈$680
XRP ≈$1.28
Market cap ≈$2.44T
Fear & Greed Index: 31 (“Fear”)
Altseason Index: 39
Michael Saylor sold BTC!
Last week, Strategy sold 32 Bitcoin (approximately $2.5 million).
Sale price: approximately $77,135 per BTC.
Strategy now holds 843,706 BTC, valued at roughly $60.7 billion.
The last time the company sold Bitcoin was in December 2022, when it disposed of 704 BTC for tax optimization purposes and then purchased 810 BTC two days later.
Last week, Strategy sold 32 Bitcoin (approximately $2.5 million).
Sale price: approximately $77,135 per BTC.
Strategy now holds 843,706 BTC, valued at roughly $60.7 billion.
The last time the company sold Bitcoin was in December 2022, when it disposed of 704 BTC for tax optimization purposes and then purchased 810 BTC two days later.
🔸 Binance is adding trading in U.S. stocks and ETFs.
Users outside the United States will reportedly gain access to more than 7,000 stocks and ETFs, with zero commissions and fractional purchases starting from $5. Assets can be purchased using USDC, USDT, BNB, and several other digital currencies. Trades will be handled by Nest Trading, while custody, dividends, and corporate actions will be provided by Alpaca.
A key focus is bStocks, Binance's upcoming stock-tokenization product. According to co-CEO Richard Teng, users will be able to convert purchased securities into synthetic digital tokens on the BNB Chain. Binance sees this as a bridge between traditional stock ownership and programmable, 24/7 on-chain assets.
Binance is revisiting the concept of tokenized stocks after shutting down a similar product in 2021. The market now appears more mature, with Kraken, Robinhood, and others pursuing similar initiatives, while the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq are also exploring tokenization.
The main argument for tokenized equities is near-instant on-chain settlement compared with traditional clearing systems that typically take a day or longer.
Binance is attempting to evolve beyond a crypto exchange into a platform where users can trade cryptocurrencies, derivatives, stocks, ETFs, and tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) within a single application.
Users outside the United States will reportedly gain access to more than 7,000 stocks and ETFs, with zero commissions and fractional purchases starting from $5. Assets can be purchased using USDC, USDT, BNB, and several other digital currencies. Trades will be handled by Nest Trading, while custody, dividends, and corporate actions will be provided by Alpaca.
A key focus is bStocks, Binance's upcoming stock-tokenization product. According to co-CEO Richard Teng, users will be able to convert purchased securities into synthetic digital tokens on the BNB Chain. Binance sees this as a bridge between traditional stock ownership and programmable, 24/7 on-chain assets.
Binance is revisiting the concept of tokenized stocks after shutting down a similar product in 2021. The market now appears more mature, with Kraken, Robinhood, and others pursuing similar initiatives, while the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq are also exploring tokenization.
The main argument for tokenized equities is near-instant on-chain settlement compared with traditional clearing systems that typically take a day or longer.
Binance is attempting to evolve beyond a crypto exchange into a platform where users can trade cryptocurrencies, derivatives, stocks, ETFs, and tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) within a single application.
Crypto investment funds recorded $1.67 billion in outflows, extending the streak of net withdrawals to three consecutive weeks.
At the same time, Bitcoin ETFs posted their largest outflow of 2026, with $1.44 billion leaving the products.
Ethereum ETFs also saw significant withdrawals, losing $257 million.
At the same time, Bitcoin ETFs posted their largest outflow of 2026, with $1.44 billion leaving the products.
Ethereum ETFs also saw significant withdrawals, losing $257 million.