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Gensler’s ‘regulation by enforcement’ era shows why Congress must lock in crypto rules now

The “Gensler winter” and its aftermath is upon us, writes Stefan Muehlbauer, CertiK Head of U.S. Government Affairs, in a viral new op-ed. Summary Regulatory pressure on US crypto has eased under the Trump administration Key enforcement actions have been…

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Bitcoin ETF News: BlackRock’s $1.3Bn IBIT Dark Pool Sale – Why Didn’t BTC Crash?

In Bitcoin ETF news today, Tuesday, May 26, someone sold 29 million shares of BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust in a single transaction worth approximately $1.29Bn, the largest block trade in IBIT’s fifteen-month history. Since then, Bitcoin has dropped nearly -5%…

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Will Crypto Markets Fall Further When $6.3B Bitcoin Options Expire?

The end of another week and the end of the month spell a larger crypto options expiry as spot markets continue to retreat. Around 85,500 Bitcoin options contracts will expire on Friday, May 29, with a notional value of…

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Base Azul goes live as Coinbase L2 targets one-day withdrawals

Base Azul is live on mainnet. The upgrade gives Coinbase’s Ethereum layer 2 a new proof system and Base-native clients. Summary Base Azul brings TEE and ZK proofs to reduce withdrawal finality to one day potentially. Node operators must move…

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Solana Activity Hits Record High Despite SOL’s 33% Q1 Drop

Solana’s application revenue stayed remarkably stable at over $342 million despite weaker market conditions. SOL fell 33% in the first quarter of 2026 to close at around $83, but Messari’s Q1 State of Solana report tells a story that’s…

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Meme Coins Dominate 2025 Again, But AI Agents Are Closing In Fast

Meme coins lead 2025 with 25% investor interest, while AI agents surge dramatically. In 2025, meme coins have once again topped the list of the most popular crypto narratives, according to the latest report from CoinGecko. The combined interest…

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Solana Lending TVL Soars to $3.6B as New Protocols Battle for Market Dominance

RedStone said that the next wave of growth for Solana centers on tokenized real-world assets and institutional capital deployment. Solana’s lending markets have seen rapid growth as the network continues to expand its on-chain finance capabilities, according to a…

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Coinbase Launches Solana DEX Trading for 100M Users

Coinbase says millions of new on-chain assets should be accessible to all users, expanding Solana exposure through a simple in-app interface. Coinbase has begun expanding its native support for Solana, introducing Solana-based DEX trading directly inside its app. The…

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Gensler’s ‘regulation by enforcement’ era shows why Congress must lock in crypto rules now

The “Gensler winter” and its aftermath is upon us, writes Stefan Muehlbauer, CertiK Head of U.S. Government Affairs, in a viral new op-ed. Summary Regulatory pressure on US crypto has eased under the Trump administration Key enforcement actions have been…

SEC Grants Paxos Historic Approval to Clear and Settle US Equities on Blockchain

Key Takeaways The SEC has approved Paxos Securities Settlement Company to operate as a registered clearing agency. The regulatory milestone enables Paxos to deliver same-day T+0 settlement for U.S. equities. Following a 7-year effort, legacy infrastructure providers like the DTCC…

Bitcoin ETF News: BlackRock’s $1.3Bn IBIT Dark Pool Sale – Why Didn’t BTC Crash?

In Bitcoin ETF news today, Tuesday, May 26, someone sold 29 million shares of BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust in a single transaction worth approximately $1.29Bn, the largest block trade in IBIT’s fifteen-month history. Since then, Bitcoin has dropped nearly -5%…

Will Crypto Markets Fall Further When $6.3B Bitcoin Options Expire?

The end of another week and the end of the month spell a larger crypto options expiry as spot markets continue to retreat. Around 85,500 Bitcoin options contracts will expire on Friday, May 29, with a notional value of…

Certik Unveils ‘Anti-Virus for AI Agents’ as Skill Marketplaces Face Hidden Threats

Key Takeaways Certik launched a security platform to provide an “anti-virus” layer for agent ecosystems. Sector audits reveal high risks, but CertiK aims to protect marketplaces with 90.5% scanning precision. Finchip.ai is among platforms expanding integrations ahead of future consumer-facing…

Base Azul goes live as Coinbase L2 targets one-day withdrawals

Base Azul is live on mainnet. The upgrade gives Coinbase’s Ethereum layer 2 a new proof system and Base-native clients. Summary Base Azul brings TEE and ZK proofs to reduce withdrawal finality to one day potentially. Node operators must move…

Crypto News Today (May 29): BTC Holds Above $73K as Monthly Close Volatility Approaches

In crypto news today (May 29), the market has seemingly stabilized overnight, with the Bitcoin price climbing a modest +0.4% in the past 24 hours, with it sitting at around $73,500. However, ETH USD remains in a precarious position: while…

Stake DAO Freezes Arbitrum vsdCRV Markets After Attacker Mints 5.4T Synthetic Tokens

Key Takeaways Stake DAO suffered an infinite-mint exploit on Arbitrum on May 27 which reportedly saw the attacker drain $91,000 in digital assets. The breach fuels a viral debate over DeFi security sparked by Openzeppelin co-founder Manuel Aráoz. Stake DAO…

Good News for Ripple? XRP ETFs Post Inflows Despite Market Downturn

XRP ETFs chart another day of inflows in clear defiance of the broader market downturn. XRP-linked exchange-traded funds continue to attract investor demand despite the broader crypto market downturn. The latest data shows that XRP ETF clients bought $1.77…

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Mastercard Secures New York BitLicense for Digital Asset Payment Push

Mastercard Transaction Services (U.S.) LLC, a unit of Mastercard, has been granted a BitLicense by the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) in May 2026, allowing the company to conduct digital asset-related activities in New York. This move reinforces…