Month: May 2026

Regulated real‑world‑asset project launched on BingX, BitMart, L‑Bank and Biconomy

Seoul, South Korea, 26th May 2026, Chainwire [PRESS RELEASE – Seoul, South Korea, May 26th, 2026] The Scandic Finance Group (SFG) is laying the foundation for a comprehensive ecosystem of real services and digital financial technology with the SNC…

Hyperliquid Expands Beyond Perps With Validator-Driven Prediction Markets for Offchain Events

Key Takeaways Hyperliquid has launched canonical prediction markets via validators for offchain events. HYPE trades at $59.71 as the platform records $170.29B in 30-day perpetual futures volume. HYPE ETFs drew $72.4M in their first week, as bitcoin ETFs shed $1.26B…

Bitwise brings Canton Coin exposure to Europe with BWCC ETP

Bitwise has launched the Bitwise Canton ETP on Deutsche Börse Xetra, giving European investors exchange-traded exposure to Canton Network’s native token, CC.  Summary Bitwise launched BWCC on Deutsche Börse Xetra, offering exchange-traded exposure to Canton Coin. The Canton ETP tracks…

XRP’s Price Enters FUD Zone as ETF Inflows Explode: Is a Rebound Coming?

Data suggests that extreme XRP hype often appeared near local tops, while deep fear historically created rebound opportunities afterward. Ripple (XRP) has been trading lower over the past month. The price briefly jumped above $1.50 a few times, but…

Russia Tells Visa and Mastercard to Finally Leave as Market Share Plummets Below 17%

Key Takeaways Citing system costs, the Bank of Russia wants Visa and Mastercard to fully exit as their market share dropped below 17%. As cashless payments hit 88%, Ilya Grashchenkov expects a calm, disruption-free market shift. Experts point out that…

Bitcoin price faces Iran shock as BTC volume crashes 81%

Bitcoin traded near $76,600 on May 26, down 0.72% over 24 hours, according to crypto.news price data.  Summary Bitcoin spot volumes dropped 81% since October 2025, returning toward July 2023 bear-market activity levels. Binance volume fell to $36.4 billion, while…

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CME’s 24/7 Crypto Futures May End the Classic Bitcoin Weekend Gap

CME Group (CME) is preparing to move crypto futures and options to near-24/7 trading starting May 29, 2026, in a change that could cause the familiar “Bitcoin weekend gap” to disappear on the world’s largest derivatives exchange. This plan still…

Now Official: Binance to Enter PH via Blockshoals Partnership, SEC Sandbox Framework

Global cryptocurrency exchange Binance is officially entering the Philippine via a partnership with a local fintech firm. Announced Tusday, Binance said it will have a partnership with local fintech firm BlockShoals Technologies Inc. to operate within the Securities and Exchange…

Is the Peace Deal Off?

Bitcoin has taken a minor dip as the US resumed airstrikes on Iran despite hopes of a de-escalation. Bitcoin prices slid back below $76,500 on Tuesday morning, down 1.5% from its intraday high of $77,700 on Monday. The move…

Meltem Demirors Says Banks Won as Bitcoin ETFs Pull Crypto Into Wall Street’s Orbit

Key Takeaways Meltem Demirors argued on Fox Business that spot ETFs triggered an institutional identity crisis. Purists fear Wall Street asset managers stall utility, leaving bitcoin as just a speculative risk asset. Up next: Crypto may shift to serve as…