Trump Administration Labels Brazil’s Deadliest Gangs as Specially Designated Global Terrorists
Key Takeaways Marco Rubio designated CV and PCC as global terrorists, with FTO status scheduled to begin on June 5. Impacting the crypto market, the PCC used bitcoin mining to launder funds across Brazil. Lobbied by Flavio Bolsonaro, the US…
Ethereum’s Largest Wallets Now Control Over 22% of Supply Amid Fresh Accumulation Wave
Ethereum’s biggest holders appear increasingly active again. Ethereum (ETH) briefly plunged below the $2,000 threshold this week for the first time since March 29. While the price has since stabilized and is currently trading near $2,002, it still remains…
Polymarket Blocked in Spain and Indonesia | Crypto Catch Up | May 24 – 30, 2026
The digital asset industry is bracing for a tense macro environment this week. Arthur Hayes critiques the token economy, and decentralization advocates face intense crackdowns from sovereign nations. Here are the crypto stories you may have missed this week. 🏛️…
Iran crypto crackdown deepens as US targets IRGC wallets
The U.S. Treasury has said it has seized nearly $1 billion in cryptocurrency linked to Iran as Washington expands its financial campaign against Tehran. Summary The U.S. Treasury says seizures of Iran-linked cryptocurrency are nearing $1 billion as Washington targets…
Anchorage Digital Backs Solstice as SLX Token Gains Institutional Support
Key Takeaways Anchorage Digital invested in SLX, joining 20+ institutions backing Solstice. Solstice’s TVL topped $400M, highlighting demand for auditable onchain yield. Solstice and Anchorage may expand institutional solana adoption through USDG ties. Solstice Attracts Anchorage Digital Investment After $400M…
ETH, XRP, ADA, BNB, and HYPE
This Friday, we examine Ethereum, Ripple, Cardano, Binance Coin, and Hyperliquid in greater detail. Ethereum (ETH) Ethereum is down 6% this week after sellers managed to put pressure on the $2,000 support. At the time of this post, this level…
Texas Bitcoin reserve plan advances as federal push faces delays
Texas has moved closer to holding Bitcoin directly after naming a new advisory committee to guide the state’s Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. Summary Texas has named a five-member advisory committee to guide the management, custody, and valuation of its Strategic Bitcoin…
Bitcoin Climbs Above $74,000 After Trump Signals Strait of Hormuz Shipping Restart
Key Takeaways Bitcoin rebounded past $74,000 on May 29 after a sharp intraday drop to a multiweek low of $72,395. Donald Trump’s post on Truth Social triggered a U.S. stock surge and cut Brent crude prices toward $91. Analysts watch…
Crypto VC Funding Falls 50% After Massive Q4 2025 Surge: Galaxy
Galaxy reported crypto venture funding dropped 50% quarter-over-quarter to $4 billion, though activity stayed stronger than previous bear-market levels. Crypto venture capital activity slowed in Q1 2026 following the exceptionally strong pace recorded in Q4 2025, according to a…
Coinbase unlocks global crypto derivatives for U.S. institutions
Coinbase has opened a regulated route for U.S. institutions to trade global crypto derivatives through its futures commission merchant. Summary Coinbase Financial Markets now offers U.S. institutions regulated access to global crypto derivatives, starting with Deribit options. CFTC staff action…
