A16z-Linked Wallet Builds $192 Million HYPE Stake as Early Whale Cashes out $95 Million
A wallet reportedly tied to venture giant Andreessen Horowitz (A16z) has accumulated 3.9 million HYPE worth about $192.6 million, even as one of Hyperliquid’s earliest backers sold a 1.5 million-token stake to lock in a roughly $95 million profit. Smart Money on Both Sides A wallet that onchain analysts have linked to venture capital firm […]
By Shiraz Jagati 5/30/2026, 5:12:58 PM
Hedgebook launches app for hedging risks in large-cap equities using Kalshi
Hedgebook's app could redefine risk management for large-cap equity investors by leveraging prediction markets to navigate macroeconomic uncertainties. The post Hedgebook launches app for hedging risks in large-cap equities using Kalshi appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/30/2026, 5:11:10 PM
Bitcoin Records $40B+ In Capital Outflows As ‘Humpback’ Whales Intensify Selling – Details
Over the last week, the Bitcoin price has continued to see sustained selling pressure, with the flagship cryptocurrency trading around $73,400. According to recent on-chain data, changes in key market structures suggest Bitcoin might remain in this bearish state in the near to mid-term. Related Reading: Bitcoin Has Hit A Ceiling, Analyst Says No...
By Semilore Faleti 5/30/2026, 5:00:45 PM
Naval mine discovery heightens US-Iran tensions in Strait of Hormuz
Heightened US-Iran tensions in the Strait of Hormuz could lead to prolonged maritime disruptions, impacting global oil supply stability. The post Naval mine discovery heightens US-Iran tensions in Strait of Hormuz appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/30/2026, 4:41:58 PM
World’s Highest IQ Holder Predicts XRP Surge to $10 This Market Cycle, and Here’s Why
XRP traded firmly on Saturday, extending a recovery that began on Thursday after the cryptocurrency bounced from a key multi-month support zone near $1.34. The rebound has reignited optimism among investors who have endured months of frustrating sideways price action. Notably, since February, XRP has largely remained trapped within a broad trading...
By Newton Gitonga 5/30/2026, 4:38:52 PM
US warns Iran of military action if peace plan conditions rejected
The US warning to Iran heightens regional tensions, potentially derailing diplomatic efforts and increasing the risk of military conflict. The post US warns Iran of military action if peace plan conditions rejected appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/30/2026, 4:37:29 PM
Air Liquide Launches Kazakhstan Business to Deliver Industrial Gas Solutions
ALMATY, KZ / GlobePrWire / May 29, 2026 / Air Liquide’s Russian operations have officially entered the Kazakhstan...
By Globe PRwire 5/30/2026, 4:36:17 PM
LOPAL Lubricants Shines at Automechanika Istanbul, Accelerating Global Expansion with API and OEM Dual-Certification Strength
NANJING, CN / GlobePrwire / May 29, 2026 / At the recently concluded Automechanika Istanbul...
By Globe PRwire 5/30/2026, 4:32:48 PM
SEC Sues Texas Man For $12.3 Million Crypto Asset Fraud – Details
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is pressing charges against Nathan Fuller, a Texas resident, for running a multi-million dollar crypto investment fraud scheme. The case, filed at the US Southern District of Texas, seeks several penalties against the defendant for allegedly defrauding 150 victims. In a press release on May 28, the...
By Semilore Faleti 5/30/2026, 4:30:21 PM
CryptoQuant Says Bitcoin Could Remain in Bear Market for Another Year as Whale Purchases Stall
Bitcoin (BTC) traded relatively flat on Saturday, after a brief stabilization following a sharp downturn earlier in the week. Notably, on Thursday, Bitcoin slipped to around $72,642, marking its lowest level since mid-April. The drop came as markets reacted to reports of renewed geopolitical tensions following U.S. military strikes on Iranian...
By Newton Gitonga 5/30/2026, 4:21:10 PM
XRP Burn Rate Drops 35% Despite Price Recovery Signal
XRP sees weakening network activity as market volatility fades demand causing its burn activity to decline while XRP’s price struggles to recover.
By Caroline Amosun 5/30/2026, 4:17:12 PM
Goldman warns of potential supply shock amid Strait of Hormuz disruptions
Geopolitical tensions at the Strait of Hormuz could trigger global energy supply chain disruptions, impacting prices and consumption patterns. The post Goldman warns of potential supply shock amid Strait of Hormuz disruptions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/30/2026, 4:17:10 PM
XRP ETFs Attract $12M as Bitcoin Funds Extend Outflow Streak to 10 Days
Crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) flows remained under pressure on Friday, May 29, as bitcoin funds posted a tenth straight day of outflows and ether funds extended their outflow streak to 14 sessions. Still, the tone was less one-sided than earlier in the week, with XRP, HYPE, and Solana ETFs all attracting fresh capital. Bitcoin and […]
By Emmanuel Musa 5/30/2026, 4:11:18 PM
143,480 Americans Warned After Cybercriminals Target Texas Software Firm, Placing Personal, Financial and Medical Records at Risk
Bad actors have gained unauthorized access to the personal information of thousands of individuals following a security breach involving a Texas-based immigration and case management solution provider. Docketwise says it immediately initiated an investigation with the help of cybersecurity experts after suspecting in October of 2025 that the...
By Rhodilee Jean Dolor 5/30/2026, 4:10:35 PM
Rosatom reports Ukrainian drone strike on Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
Escalating attacks on Zaporizhzhia risk nuclear safety, highlighting urgent need for international intervention to prevent a potential crisis. The post Rosatom reports Ukrainian drone strike on Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/30/2026, 4:08:58 PM
Anthropic secures $65B funding amid AI infrastructure boom
Anthropic's funding highlights AI's role as a resilient growth sector, attracting significant investment despite economic uncertainties. The post Anthropic secures $65B funding amid AI infrastructure boom appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/30/2026, 4:02:08 PM
Michael Carbonara liquidates 10 Bitcoin for $800K to fund congressional campaign in Florida’s 22nd District
Carbonara's crypto-based campaign funding highlights the growing intersection of digital assets and political finance, potentially reshaping future electoral strategies. The post Michael Carbonara liquidates 10 Bitcoin for $800K to fund congressional campaign in Florida’s 22nd District appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/30/2026, 3:58:21 PM
U.S. says it seized about $1 billion in Iranian crypto as pressure campaign expands
The seizure, falling under "Operation Economic Fury," aims to restrict Iran's access to overseas revenue, banking networks, and crypto infrastructure.
By Francisco Rodrigues 5/30/2026, 3:50:37 PM
Bitcoin Volatility Compression: Why Quiet Markets Can Break Suddenly
Bitcoin realized vol sits near 26% as negative gamma concentrates at $75k–$82k and $6.6B in options nears expiry, raising the odds of sudden, directional breaks.
By Karim Daniels 5/30/2026, 3:45:56 PM
Solana Liquidity Gap: Why SOL Needs Real Demand After the Risk-Off Reset
Messari Q1 2026 shows Solana DeFi TVL down 22% to $6.16B while spot SOL ETFs top $1.06B in inflows. Here’s how real demand could close the liquidity gap.
By Sophia Bennett 5/30/2026, 3:45:36 PM
Ethereum Weekly Price Forecast: Onchain data paints bearish picture
Following Ethereum's (ETH) decline to the $2,000 psychological level over the past few days, loss realization has increased.
By N/A 5/30/2026, 3:36:32 PM
Iran warns military ships in Strait of Hormuz may become targets
Heightened tensions in the Strait of Hormuz could disrupt global shipping, impacting energy supplies and increasing maritime security risks. The post Iran warns military ships in Strait of Hormuz may become targets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/30/2026, 3:29:44 PM
Nvidia and Microsoft to debut first Windows PCs powered by Nvidia chips next week
Nvidia's entry into Windows PCs with Arm-based chips signals a shift towards AI-optimized computing, potentially reshaping the PC market landscape. The post Nvidia and Microsoft to debut first Windows PCs powered by Nvidia chips next week appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/30/2026, 3:29:41 PM
Microsoft threatens legal action against researcher Nightmare Eclipse for exploit disclosure
Microsoft's legal threats may deter future vulnerability disclosures, risking security research stagnation and increased exploitation risks. The post Microsoft threatens legal action against researcher Nightmare Eclipse for exploit disclosure appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/30/2026, 3:23:26 PM
JPMorgan Chase Insider Allegedly Drains $38,000 From Customers’ Accounts in Nine Days
A former JPMorgan Chase employee is staring at a lifetime ban from the banking industry over allegations of stealing thousands of dollars from the trillion-dollar lender’s customers. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency says Dyemond Williams withdrew money from customer accounts without their consent, triggering losses amounting to nearly...
By Mark Emem 5/30/2026, 3:10:05 PM
Zama Users Lose Access to $12.6M USDC After Circle Executes Court-Ordered Blacklist
Circle blacklisted a publicly labeled Ethereum smart contract tied to Zama’s privacy protocol on Saturday, freezing approximately $12.6 million in USDC following a U.S. federal court order connected to a civil lawsuit against Overnight Finance founder Maxim Ermilov. Circle’s Zama Blacklist Freezes $12.6M, Raising Questions About USDC Use in DeFi...
By Jamie Redman 5/30/2026, 3:07:56 PM
Iran advances control over Strait of Hormuz despite US warnings
Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz could escalate geopolitical tensions, impacting global oil markets and maritime navigation freedom. The post Iran advances control over Strait of Hormuz despite US warnings appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/30/2026, 3:07:22 PM
Bit Digital Saw Ethereum’s Strategic Value Before Institutions Caught On
In a market where most institutions focus on crypto, Bit Digital appears to have taken a more forward-looking approach by recognizing Ethereum’s strategic importance early on. While many players were still treating ETH as a secondary asset, Bit Digital began positioning itself around ETH’s long-term potential as the backbone of decentralized...
By Godspower Owie 5/30/2026, 3:00:53 PM
Wall Street’s trillion-dollar dilemma: Why AI-powered hackers are keeping big banks off the blockchain
CertiK CEO and co-founder Ronghui Gu says April was the worst month for DeFi in four years with exploits on 27 out of 30 days.
By Olivier Acuna 5/30/2026, 3:00:00 PM
XRP Beyond Payments: Flare Exec Explains New Opportunities
XRP holders may have more options than they realize, Flare co-founder indicates.
By Tomiwabold Olajide 5/30/2026, 2:45:56 PM
Bitcoin ATMs were crypto’s street-corner bank. Now regulators are shutting the door
Bitcoin ATMs were (and still are) the most tangible and literal implementation of crypto. They turned the process of buying and selling crypto from an abstract act done on a screen and moved it into the real world, enabling people to buy Bitcoin without verification, a bank account, or any real understanding of how custody […] The post Bitcoin...
By Andjela Radmilac 5/30/2026, 2:45:55 PM
Web3 Gaming Before Summer Game Fest: Can Crypto Games Compete With Real Reveals?
Summer Game Fest 2026 lands June 5 with major reveals, while Ronin moves to Ethereum L2 and MAGNE.AI touts 8,000 TPS. Here’s how crypto games stack up now.
By Ethan Caldwell 5/30/2026, 2:31:34 PM
XRP Seeing Similar Liquidity Structure to XLM Amid 40%+ Surge
Chart data shows XRP currently displaying a similar liquidity structure to Stellar amid the latter's recent massive price surge. Following the DTCC's announcement that it had selected the Stellar blockchain for its securities tokenization project, Stellar (XLM) jumped more than 40%, reaching $0.29 before pulling back to around $0.25 at the time of...
By Mark Brennan 5/30/2026, 2:27:52 PM
Crypto treasury firms pursue high-risk equity deals for Bitcoin accumulation
High-risk equity deals for Bitcoin accumulation may erode shareholder value, increase regulatory scrutiny, and amplify market volatility. The post Crypto treasury firms pursue high-risk equity deals for Bitcoin accumulation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/30/2026, 2:18:15 PM
Treasury Seizes $1 Billion in Iran-Linked Crypto, Scott Bessent Confirms at Reagan Forum
The U.S. Treasury has seized approximately $1 billion in Iranian-linked cryptocurrency assets, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced May 29, 2026, at the Reagan National Economic Forum in Simi Valley, California. Operation Economic Fury: Scott Bessent Says U.S. Seized $1B in Iranian Crypto, Wallets Grabbed Without Warning Bessent made the...
By Jamie Redman 5/30/2026, 2:12:12 PM
SEC charges Texas resident over alleged $12.3M crypto fraud using AI trading bots
The case highlights the critical need for investor vigilance and regulatory scrutiny in the rapidly evolving crypto and AI investment landscape. The post SEC charges Texas resident over alleged $12.3M crypto fraud using AI trading bots appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/30/2026, 2:10:30 PM
S&P 500 Momentum Index gains 32% in record two-month surge
The surge highlights the risks of concentrated bets and reflexivity in momentum strategies, potentially leading to increased market volatility. The post S&P 500 Momentum Index gains 32% in record two-month surge appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/30/2026, 2:07:37 PM
Bitcoin Enters Buy Zone That Previously Led To A 660% And 1,700% Rally
Crypto pundit Vivek has revealed that Bitcoin has entered a buy zone that led to parabolic rallies in the previous bull cycles. This comes as analysts predict that BTC risks dropping to the psychological $70,000 level, with the leading crypto showing weakness on lower timeframes. Bitcoin Enters Historic Buy Zone That Led To Parabolic Rallies In an...
By Scott Matherson 5/30/2026, 2:00:12 PM
Wells Fargo To Hand Out $110,000,000 in Major Settlement Over Discriminatory Hiring and Lending Allegations
Wells Fargo will pay more than $100 million dollars to settle a lawsuit over the bank’s hiring and lending practices. The United States District Court in the Northern District of California says Wells Fargo has reached a $110 million settlement with plaintiffs who alleged the trillion-dollar lender’s hiring and lending practices were...
By Mark Emem 5/30/2026, 2:00:08 PM
Shiba Inu: Shibarium Locks 'M' Movement Amid Fresh Transaction Wave
Shiba Inu layer 2 blockchain Shibarium’s latest activity wave gains attention, but one key question remains.
By Tomiwabold Olajide 5/30/2026, 1:59:11 PM
Chainlink’s Regulated Market Angle: Why Oracles Matter More as Crypto Perps Expand
CFTC approval of Kalshi’s BTCPERP and ICE–OKX oil perps sharpen demand for reliable oracles. We unpack Chainlink’s regulated angle, key risks, and checks.
By Maya Sinclair 5/30/2026, 1:51:34 PM
Bittensor integrates confidential routing layer with OpenRouter, processing up to 120 billion tokens daily
Bittensor's integration with OpenRouter could significantly enhance decentralized AI's accessibility, potentially reshaping AI market dynamics. The post Bittensor integrates confidential routing layer with OpenRouter, processing up to 120 billion tokens daily appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/30/2026, 1:44:08 PM
Stellar (XLM) Price Cools After an 80% Rally—Consolidation Before the Next Breakout?
The post Stellar (XLM) Price Cools After an 80% Rally—Consolidation Before the Next Breakout? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Stellar (XLM) is outperforming the crypto markets, posting an 80% move in a short time and a mammoth rise in trading volume. The token also outperformed Bitcoin (BTC), leading by a staggering 33.7% in indexed...
By Sahana Vibhute 5/30/2026, 1:44:01 PM
Perp DEX Liquidity Test: Can On-Chain Traders Compete With Regulated Venues?
DeFiLlama data shows $582B 30‑day on‑chain perp volume as Hyperliquid draws scrutiny and ETF inflows. We test whether DEX liquidity can match regulated venues.
By Darnell Whitaker 5/30/2026, 1:41:32 PM
AI predicts Ethereum price for June 1, 2026
An artificial intelligence model predicts that Ethereum (ETH) could trade around $2,140 on June 1, 2026, as the cryptocurrency attempts … Continue reading The post AI predicts Ethereum price for June 1, 2026 appeared first on Finbold.
By Paul L. 5/30/2026, 1:36:42 PM
Bittensor integrates confidential routing layer with OpenRouter, pushing decentralized AI into the mainstream
Bittensor's integration with OpenRouter could significantly enhance decentralized AI's accessibility, potentially reshaping AI market dynamics. The post Bittensor integrates confidential routing layer with OpenRouter, pushing decentralized AI into the mainstream appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/30/2026, 1:35:22 PM
XRP Beats Bitcoin and Ethereum in Another ETF Week
XRP maintains lead against Bitcoin and Ethereum in their weekly ETF performances, as institutional investors show conviction in XRP while they take caution in the others.
By Caroline Amosun 5/30/2026, 1:33:55 PM
S&P 500 Momentum Index posts record 32% gain over two months
The record surge in the S&P 500 Momentum Index may signal a short-lived peak, urging caution amid heightened market volatility and risk. The post S&P 500 Momentum Index posts record 32% gain over two months appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/30/2026, 1:31:05 PM
Bitcoin Indices Paint Fragile Market Position – How Close Is Relief?
Over the last month, Bitcoin prices have dipped by 3.45% net, as the leading cryptocurrency struggles to sustain its April momentum. During this time, Bitcoin has faced multiple rejections at the $82,000 price zone, triggering a sustained downward trend since mid-May. In his latest market analysis, renowned expert Maartunn has provided insight...
By Semilore Faleti 5/30/2026, 1:30:55 PM
SEC charges Texas man with $12.3M crypto fraud using fake AI trading bots
The SEC charged Texas man Nathan Fuller with raising $12.3 million from 150 investors through a crypto fraud scheme built around fake AI trading bots.
By Amin Haqshanas 5/30/2026, 1:30:00 PM