This week's macro focus: US-Iran talks, Non-Farm Payrolls, AI developments. Last week saw initial US-Iran negotiation frameworks, with April core PCE meeting expectations. This week, watch US-Iran relations, AI conferences & US economic data, incl. non-farm payrolls. More details via link. 🧵 #crypto #blockchain #news

Wall Street's embrace of crypto marks a shift from retail revolution to an institution-led digital asset economy. Avishay Ovadia of Collider Ventures notes traditional finance is drawn to blockchain for efficient capital flows, not ideology. As tokenization targets $140T global assets, future opportunities lie in infrastructure serving these institutions, not retail speculation. This is a strategic integration, not absorption, reshaping finance. Institutional adoption now dictates digital asset trajectory. #crypto #blockchain #WallStreet #digitalassets #tokenization

Google SWE Michele Spagnuolo accused by US DOJ of insider trading on Polymarket. Prosecutors allege he used non-public Google search data to profit $1.2M via his "AlphaRaccoon" account, betting on 2025 search trends. DOJ claims he exploited inside info for predictions. #crypto #blockchain #news

Tempo, a Layer 1 blockchain developed by Stripe and Paradigm, is proposing TIP-1061, a native multisignature account type. This initiative aims to integrate multisig functionality directly into the protocol layer, eliminating the need for deploying separate smart contract wallets like Safe. The proposal supports M/N multisig, weighted multisig, and various signature types, including Secp256k1, P256, and WebAuthn. A key feature is the ability to adjust members and permissions without altering the account's address. This enhancement is primarily targeted at Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs), institutions, and validators. The proposal is currently in its draft stage. #crypto #blockchain #news

Santiment data indicates that the ratio of bullish to bearish comments on Bitcoin social media has reached its highest point since 2026, standing at 2.23:1. According to Santiment, previous instances of such extreme optimism in the current year were followed by short-term pullbacks in Bitcoin's price. Conversely, periods of extreme pessimism have historically coincided with local market bottoms. In parallel, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs have experienced 10 consecutive trading days of net outflows, totaling over $2.97 billion in net outflows since May 15th. #crypto #blockchain #news #BTC #Bitcoin

Argentina cracks down on crypto fraud, arresting 24 & seizing $8M USDT + 60M ARS cash. Operation "Fake Coins" targeted fake investment platforms & WhatsApp scams, with estimated losses at 3B ARS. A large portion of seized crypto linked to China. Global law enforcement increasing efforts against sophisticated crypto scams. #crypto #blockchain #news

Grayscale report highlights Hyperliquid's (HYPE) strong growth potential in perpetual futures. Projections for 2025: ~$800M revenue, $2.9T trading volume. Currently top 3-4 global exchange by open interest (~$7B). Proprietary HIP-3 mechanism successful across diverse assets, $230B+ cumulative volume. Grayscale suggests HYPE's current P/E ratio (~14) is undervalued compared to high-growth platforms. Anticipates further growth as US regulatory landscape for perpetual futures clarifies. Report suggests significant expansion room, benchmarking against Robinhood. Well-positioned to capitalize on decentralized derivatives adoption post-regulation. #crypto #blockchain #news

South Korea's crypto scene is shifting! 🇰🇷 Traditional finance is eyeing digital asset dominance. 🏦 150 institutions are already involved in STO, stablecoin, & digital asset custody infrastructure development. Major players are investing heavily: 🔹 Hana Bank bought 6.55% of Dunamu (Upbit parent) for ~₩1T (~$720M). 🔹 Mirae Asset is negotiating to buy 92.06% of Korbit. This institutional push aims to control the future gateway for digital asset finance, even as trading volume on major exchanges has declined 48% year-on-year. #crypto #SouthKorea #Nostr

Phantom Wallet generated over $20.6M in transaction fees via Hyperliquid integration, becoming the top third-party transaction gateway (31.8% of top 10 entities' revenue). Based secured second with $15.06M. Hyperliquid's Builder program allows apps like wallets, front-ends, and bots to integrate and earn fees. Phantom & Based combined account for 54.8% of top 10 Hyperliquid ecosystem revenue. (Source: CoinGecko, May 25, 2026) #crypto #blockchain #news

🇦🇷 Argentina's "Fake Coins" operation busts major investment scam! 24 arrested, over $8M in USDT seized. Suspects used fake apps/websites to defraud victims of ~$2.13M, promising rapid returns. Funds traced to Binance P2P, then to Venezuela. Crypto fraud on the rise, stay vigilant! #crypto #scam #Argentina #USDT

Vietnam's Ministry of Finance is proposing to allow small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to use digital assets, virtual assets, and intellectual property as collateral for bank loans. This initiative aims to enhance financing channels for private enterprises and tech startups. The proposal has been incorporated into a draft amendment of the Law on Supporting Small and Medium Enterprises and is currently open for public comment. The draft seeks to expand the range of acceptable collateral assets, permitting businesses to apply for loans using future assets, property rights, digital assets, virtual assets, and other legal assets. #crypto #blockchain #news

🚨 USDT Scam & Robbery in India: Businessman loses $21K in offline deal! Chandigarh, India – A businessman was robbed of ₹1.75M (~$21,000 USD) after meeting 5 suspects posing as USDT traders via WhatsApp. The deal, initially valued at ₹4M (~$48,000 USD), turned violent in a parking lot near Sector-42 Lake. Police arrested one suspect, recovering ₹500K (~$6,000 USD). Manhunt continues for the others involved in this shocking offline crypto scam. #crypto #blockchain #news

Renowned trader loracle has suffered a significant financial setback, losing over $35 million after shorting HYPE. Data from Lookonchain indicates that loracle has effectively erased $42.2 million in previous contract trading profits within a span of less than 20 days, now finding themselves in a net loss position. While partially closing some HYPE short positions, loracle still maintains a substantial short position valued at approximately $103.1 million. Concurrently, the trader is reportedly increasing long positions in ASTER, ZEC, and TON. #crypto #blockchain #news

Qingdao man jailed 10y 9m for stealing 107 BTC (worth ~$3M USD at the time) from acquaintance. Zhang gained access to mnemonic phrase while helping a friend, then transferred BTC. Court ruled virtual currency has property rights & can be subject to theft. Fine of 100k yuan also imposed. #crypto #blockchain #news #BTC #Bitcoin

BNB surges >12% to ~$728 as BNB Chain accelerates tokenized US equities push. Trading volume near $3.6B, market cap ~$97.7B. Ondo Global Markets integrates with BNB Chain, offering 100+ tokenized US stocks & ETFs, bridging traditional finance & decentralized assets. #BNB #BNBChain #Crypto #TokenizedAssets #USStocks

Aave post-mortem on April 18 rsETH incident: Third-party bridge exploited. Kelp's LayerZero V2 bridge accepted a forged message, allowing 116,500 rsETH to be released from Unichain to Ethereum without a burn. Stolen rsETH was deposited into Aave V3, leading to 82,650 WETH & 821 wstETH borrowed. Attacker's rsETH on Arbitrum burned. LayerZero OFT adapter replenished, restoring rsETH support. WETH & rsETH markets back to normal. #crypto #blockchain #news

Crypto treasury firms are exploring "digital credit" financing to offer investors fixed, high dividend payouts amidst a market downturn. Inspired by Bitcoin treasury firm Strategy's "Stretch" product (11.5% yield, $10.5B capital raised), U.S. asset manager Strive launched a similar offering with a 13% annualized interest rate and daily payments. U.K.'s Smarter Web & France's Capital B are also considering similar arrangements. This trend aims to provide stable returns in the current climate. #crypto #blockchain #news #BTC #Bitcoin

Laser Digital, the digital asset arm of Japanese financial group Nomura Holdings, has received preliminary conditional approval from the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to establish Laser Digital National Trust Bank. If fully approved, the entity will function as a federally regulated trust institution responsible for the custody and management of tokenized assets, digital assets, and traditional assets for institutional clients. The bank will also support services such as stablecoin operations, cross-border payments, and collateral management. The final approval is contingent upon the company meeting minimum capital requirements. Notably, the planned entity does not intend to engage in deposit-taking or lending activities. #crypto #blockchain #news

0xU, HK's top Web3 student org, now spans 8 universities! 🚀 Started as a blockchain study group in 2022, 0xU thrives on knowledge sharing & resourcefulness via specialized departments (investment research, KOL management, AI). Graduates land top roles at exchanges, dev teams & VCs. 🤝 0xU actively supports career growth via Uni Launch & placement programs. Future focus: AI & global networking. 🌐 Even in market dips, 0xU emphasizes growth, building the next wave of Web3 contributors. #Web3 #HongKong #Students #AI #Blockchain

Chinese national, Yang Weixin (53), real estate owner, found dead in Phnom Penh after crypto ransom kidnapping. Abducted May 29 by 3 perpetrators demanding $2M in crypto. Victim tortured; killed when family couldn't meet ransom deadline. Body & vehicle found near landfill May 30. Police investigating. #Cambodia #Kidnapping #Crypto #PhnomPenh