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.
Capital B exchanged €260,000 in fiat currency for 4 additional Bitcoin.
The company's total holdings have now reached 3,139 BTC.
The company's total holdings have now reached 3,139 BTC.
The TON coin will be renamed to Gram.
The blockchain itself will continue to be called TON.
Gram was the original ticker used during the project's initial ICO era.
The blockchain itself will continue to be called TON.
Gram was the original ticker used during the project's initial ICO era.
📊 crypto prices:
BTC ≈$67,604
ETH ≈$1,924
SOL ≈$76.77
BNB ≈$664
XRP ≈$1.23
Market cap ≈$2.33T
Fear & Greed Index: 26 (“Fear”)
Altseason Index: 49
BTC ≈$67,604
ETH ≈$1,924
SOL ≈$76.77
BNB ≈$664
XRP ≈$1.23
Market cap ≈$2.33T
Fear & Greed Index: 26 (“Fear”)
Altseason Index: 49
The sale of Bitcoin by Michael Saylor sparked controversy on Polymarket.
Polymarket resolved the market “Will Strategy sell Bitcoin before May 31?” — which had more than $20 million in volume — as NO, arguing that public confirmation of the sale was released after the market closed.
According to Polymarket, evidence that becomes public outside the market’s specified timeframe is not considered for resolution purposes.
One trader reportedly purchased 200,000 YES shares for about $15,000, building an unrealized profit of roughly $150,000 before the disputed resolution and temporarily topping the market leaderboard.
The trader argues that the market's rules were focused on whether Strategy sold Bitcoin before May 31, not on when information about the sale was publicly disclosed.
Polymarket resolved the market “Will Strategy sell Bitcoin before May 31?” — which had more than $20 million in volume — as NO, arguing that public confirmation of the sale was released after the market closed.
According to Polymarket, evidence that becomes public outside the market’s specified timeframe is not considered for resolution purposes.
One trader reportedly purchased 200,000 YES shares for about $15,000, building an unrealized profit of roughly $150,000 before the disputed resolution and temporarily topping the market leaderboard.
The trader argues that the market's rules were focused on whether Strategy sold Bitcoin before May 31, not on when information about the sale was publicly disclosed.
Another hack.
An attacker minted and dumped 99 million TSR tokens on the BNB Chain, receiving approximately 2.5 million USDT.
To launder the funds, the attacker bridged them to Ethereum and then sent 1,285 ETH to Tornado Cash.
The TSR/USDT trading pair collapsed by 100% in a single day.
An attacker minted and dumped 99 million TSR tokens on the BNB Chain, receiving approximately 2.5 million USDT.
To launder the funds, the attacker bridged them to Ethereum and then sent 1,285 ETH to Tornado Cash.
The TSR/USDT trading pair collapsed by 100% in a single day.
Strive announced the acquisition of 2,500 Bitcoin for $185.2 million.
The company's total Bitcoin holdings have now reached 19,000 BTC.
The company's total Bitcoin holdings have now reached 19,000 BTC.