SoftBank pledges €75B for Europe’s largest AI facility in France
SoftBank's investment could bolster Europe's AI independence, potentially reshaping tech dynamics and stimulating related industries. The post SoftBank pledges €75B for Europe’s largest AI facility in France appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/31/2026, 7:04:44 AM
Zach Lowe: The Spurs are a championship team despite their youth, Chet Holmgren’s reluctance to shoot cost the Thunder, and strategic shifts can change series outcomes | Bill Simmons
Spurs' youthful roster defies odds, performing at championship level despite rare young team finals appearances. The post Zach Lowe: The Spurs are a championship team despite their youth, Chet Holmgren’s reluctance to shoot cost the Thunder, and strategic shifts can change series outcomes | Bill Simmons appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/31/2026, 6:50:02 AM
Hezbollah drone attacks prompt Israel to consider full military conquest in Lebanon
The escalation risks prolonged conflict, reducing peace prospects and complicating regional stability, with significant humanitarian impacts. The post Hezbollah drone attacks prompt Israel to consider full military conquest in Lebanon appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/31/2026, 6:44:57 AM
XLM Shoots Up 60%, XRP Left in Dust
The rivalry between Stellar (XLM) and Ripple-affiliated XRP has ignited once again.
By Alex Dovbnya 5/31/2026, 6:35:56 AM
Is All DeFi Unsafe? Industry Leaders Push Back After Openzeppelin Founder Warns Retail to Exit Blue-Chips
Openzeppelin co-founder Manuel Aráoz sparked widespread industry debate by calling decentralized finance ( DeFi) unsafe. Industry leaders counter that Aráoz’s framing overstates the risk, pointing out that DeFi lending security has improved by roughly 98% since 2020. Shifting From Drama to Data When Openzeppelin co-founder and former Chief...
By Terence Zimwara 5/31/2026, 6:30:47 AM
White House sends AI legislative framework to Congress amid state-level efforts
Federal AI policy aims to unify regulations, potentially easing compliance for startups, but risks persist if Congress remains inactive. The post White House sends AI legislative framework to Congress amid state-level efforts appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/31/2026, 6:30:28 AM
Bitcoin sentiment reaches most ‘lopsided positive’ ratio for 2026: Santiment
Crypto sentiment platform Santiment warned that the two biggest spikes in social media bullishness around Bitcoin have previously been followed by short-term price pullbacks.
By Ciaran Lyons 5/31/2026, 6:02:05 AM
Bitcoin dip buyers curb selling but questionable spot, futures volumes highlight weakness
Bitcoin dip buyers are present near range lows, and new leveraged longs opened in the zone but the volumes lack the size needed to reverse the downtrend.
By Antonio Oliveira 5/31/2026, 5:37:27 AM
Americanfortress Links Stealth Addresses to Arbitrum as DeFi Firms Watch Compliance
Americanfortress has launched the beta version of its compliant privacy infrastructure on the Arbitrum network, aiming to support institutional decentralized finance ( DeFi) activity. Solving the Privacy Challenge for Institutional DeFi Americanfortress has launched the beta version of its compliant privacy infrastructure on Arbitrum, introducing...
By Terence Zimwara 5/31/2026, 5:30:44 AM
Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance proposes using digital assets as loan collateral for small businesses
Vietnam's proposal could revolutionize SME financing, fostering innovation but also introducing valuation and volatility challenges in banking. The post Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance proposes using digital assets as loan collateral for small businesses appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/31/2026, 5:05:31 AM
Isaac Patka proposes DeFi protocol safety framework with multisigs
Patka's DeFi safety framework could enhance protocol security and self-regulation, potentially reducing regulatory scrutiny and fostering trust. The post Isaac Patka proposes DeFi protocol safety framework with multisigs appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/31/2026, 5:04:01 AM
GOP Portfolios Shift Toward Bitcoin and Other Trump Favorites: Report
GOP lawmakers in the US are increasingly investing in assets favored by Donald Trump.
By George Georgiev 5/31/2026, 4:38:00 AM
Ripple Price Prediction: Can XRP Reclaim $1.40 as Bitcoin Pair Hits Important High?
XRP is closing out May at $1.34, ending the month almost unchanged in dollar terms from a week ago. But there is a more nuanced story against Bitcoin. While the USDT pair continues to grind near the lows, with the $1.20 support uncomfortably close, the BTC ratio has staged a convincing recovery over the past […]
By Shayan Markets 5/31/2026, 4:37:25 AM
Zerotier CEO: Crypto’s Real Quantum Risk Is Data in Transit, Not Wallet Keys
The greatest quantum danger to crypto is not a future computer cracking wallet keys but the encrypted transaction data that adversaries are quietly harvesting today, Zerotier CEO Andrew Gault warned. The Risk Is in the Data Already Moving The crypto industry’s focus on quantum-proofing wallets may be aimed at the wrong target, according to Andrew...
By Shiraz Jagati 5/31/2026, 4:30:21 AM
Bitcoin Price Analysis: BTC Eyes $70K-$72K Support Amid Market Weakness
Bitcoin continues to trade under pressure after losing the critical $75K-$76K support zone, while broader market sentiment remains cautious amid weakening ETF inflows and deteriorating technical structure. However, BTC is now approaching an important confluence of technical supports around $70K-$72K, where both trendline support and the 100-day MA...
By Shayan Markets 5/31/2026, 4:28:44 AM
US Central Command disables Iran-bound cargo ship with missile strike in Gulf of Oman
The US's dual strategy of maritime and digital asset enforcement could reshape global trade dynamics and heighten crypto regulatory scrutiny. The post US Central Command disables Iran-bound cargo ship with missile strike in Gulf of Oman appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/31/2026, 4:09:37 AM
BNB, Aster surge double digits ahead of Binance’s Monday product reveal
The anticipation of Binance's new product highlights the growing intersection of traditional finance and crypto, potentially reshaping market dynamics. The post BNB, Aster surge double digits ahead of Binance’s Monday product reveal appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 5/31/2026, 3:49:01 AM
IDF captures Beaufort Castle, signals escalation in Lebanon conflict
The IDF's actions may heighten regional instability, reducing prospects for peace and increasing the risk of broader Middle Eastern conflicts. The post IDF captures Beaufort Castle, signals escalation in Lebanon conflict appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/31/2026, 3:46:09 AM
Google Engineer Makes $1.2M on Polymarket Using Confidential Search Data
A Google engineer is facing federal charges after prosecutors said he used confidential search data to make more than $1.2 million on Polymarket. The case puts new scrutiny on prediction-market rules and insider trading tied to private company information. Google Search Data Case Tests Polymarket’s Market-Integrity Rules Google software engineer...
By Kevin Helms 5/31/2026, 3:30:23 AM
IRGC shoots down US drone, escalating tensions in Persian Gulf
The drone incident heightens US-Iran tensions, potentially leading to increased military actions and impacting regional stability and markets. The post IRGC shoots down US drone, escalating tensions in Persian Gulf appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/31/2026, 3:21:08 AM
Bitcoin Faces Prolonged Downtrend Through 2027, Analyst Warns
Bitcoin’s market cap has dropped to roughly $1.46 trillion, pushing it below several major technology companies and commodities in global asset rankings. Related Reading: Unknown Wallet Destroys $8.5 Million In Bitcoin In Shocking Burn Gold Holds Top Spot As BTC Slides Gold remains the world’s most valuable asset at nearly $31 trillion, with...
By Christian Encila 5/31/2026, 3:00:19 AM
Stellar 4-Hour Golden Cross Locked: XLM Rockets 80%
Stellar (XLM) completed golden cross as bullish pressure ramped up gains past 80%.
By Tomiwabold Olajide 5/31/2026, 3:00:00 AM
Draft US-Iran deal proposes reopening Hormuz, easing sanctions
The draft deal could stabilize regional tensions, potentially lowering oil prices and enhancing global energy security through diplomatic means. The post Draft US-Iran deal proposes reopening Hormuz, easing sanctions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/31/2026, 2:56:22 AM
Bitcoin Whales Stopped Buying: Is a Price Crash Coming?
Major Bitcoin holders have practically stopped buying Bitcoin while others have witnessed subdued activity, a new report shows.
By Talha Arshad 5/31/2026, 2:39:24 AM
Trump claims Iran agrees to nuclear restraint amid ongoing negotiations
The potential US-Iran nuclear agreement could stabilize regional tensions but hinges on diplomatic progress and market confidence. The post Trump claims Iran agrees to nuclear restraint amid ongoing negotiations appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/31/2026, 2:38:27 AM
Trump says Iran agrees not to develop or acquire nuclear weapons, as US seizes $1B in Iranian-linked crypto
The agreement reduces geopolitical tensions, potentially stabilizing global markets, but uncertainty remains as compliance conditions are finalized. The post Trump says Iran agrees not to develop or acquire nuclear weapons, as US seizes $1B in Iranian-linked crypto appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/31/2026, 2:38:22 AM
OpenAI and Anthropic unveil multi-agent autonomous features for enterprise use
The rise of multi-agent AI systems in enterprises could disrupt traditional workflows, reducing reliance on middleware and reshaping industries. The post OpenAI and Anthropic unveil multi-agent autonomous features for enterprise use appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/31/2026, 2:37:02 AM
XRP Ledger proposal blocks flash loan attacks, enhancing DeFi security
XRPL's security-first approach may attract risk-averse investors, potentially reshaping DeFi by prioritizing safety over composability. The post XRP Ledger proposal blocks flash loan attacks, enhancing DeFi security appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/31/2026, 2:35:18 AM
Trump says Iran agrees not to develop or acquire nuclear weapons, Bitcoin rallies to $74K
The agreement reduces geopolitical tensions, potentially stabilizing global markets, but uncertainty remains as compliance conditions are finalized. The post Trump says Iran agrees not to develop or acquire nuclear weapons, Bitcoin rallies to $74K appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/31/2026, 2:31:21 AM
Standard Chartered Keeps $40,000 ETH Target Despite 57% Price Decline
Standard Chartered is maintaining its $40,000 Ethereum price target even after ETH fell 57% from its August 2025 high. The bank believes growth in stablecoins and tokenized assets could eventually help close the gap between Ethereum’s fundamentals and price. Why Standard Chartered Still Sees Ethereum Reaching $40,000 Ethereum’s underlying network...
By Kevin Helms 5/31/2026, 2:30:34 AM
XRP Ledger's new proposal blocks the flash loan attacks costing DeFi hundreds of millions
A draft XRPL amendment notes that flash loan attacks are "structurally impossible" on the network because of how its transactions are built, an architectural quirk that has spared the chain from the exploit class that has cost Ethereum DeFi billions.
By Shaurya Malwa 5/31/2026, 2:30:00 AM
Strait of Hormuz closure threatens global oil supply amid Iran-US tensions
The closure exacerbates global energy insecurity, potentially leading to oil shortages, price hikes, and heightened geopolitical tensions. The post Strait of Hormuz closure threatens global oil supply amid Iran-US tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/31/2026, 2:13:55 AM
ExxonMobil warns crude oil could surge to $160 per barrel as inventories hit historic lows
A surge in oil prices could exacerbate inflation, impact monetary policy, and strain industries reliant on energy, affecting global economies. The post ExxonMobil warns crude oil could surge to $160 per barrel as inventories hit historic lows appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/31/2026, 2:03:02 AM
Why The Bitcoin Price Won’t Hit $100,000 Again This Year
Bitcoin’s return to $100,000 is still a popular target across the market for 2026, but one bearish outlook argues that the move is becoming less realistic with the price action weakening below the $80,000 price level. This bearish outlook came from a crypto analyst known as Alex Mason on the social media platform X, who predicted that Bitcoin will...
By Scott Matherson 5/31/2026, 2:00:53 AM
Robert Kiyosaki Warns Bitcoin Hype Can Burn Buyers Even With Bullish Forecast
Robert Kiyosaki warned that bitcoin buyers can lose money when hype drives investment decisions. He urged investors to track cash flows, weigh risk, and avoid treating BTC, gold, or silver as automatic protection. Robert Kiyosaki Says Bitcoin Buyers Still Need Discipline Robert Kiyosaki warned that bitcoin can produce losses when investors buy on...
By Kevin Helms 5/31/2026, 1:30:28 AM
Bitcoin Recovery Rally Or Bull Trap? These Key Levels Hold The Answer
Bitcoin is attempting to stabilize after a sharp pullback, but uncertainty remains the dominant market force. While key support levels are still holding and leaving room for a recovery rally, bearish signals remain present, raising the possibility that any short-term bounce could turn into a bull trap. Retesting Key Rising Channel Support...
By Godspower Owie 5/31/2026, 1:00:32 AM
Bitcoin is at ‘pivotal level’ as $65K downside risk looms: Analyst
While Bitcoin is hovering around $73,000, a crypto trader says the current setup is “different from the previous breakdown in February.”
By Ciaran Lyons 5/31/2026, 12:58:32 AM
Lebanon accuses Israel of “scorched-earth policy” amid expanded invasion
The escalating conflict reduces chances for diplomacy, potentially prolonging instability and impacting regional geopolitical dynamics. The post Lebanon accuses Israel of “scorched-earth policy” amid expanded invasion appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/31/2026, 12:33:59 AM
CME Launches 24/7 Bitcoin and Crypto Futures Trading
CME Group now offers nonstop trading for cryptocurrency futures and options, expanding regulated access for bitcoin and other digital asset derivatives. The change gives traders a way to respond to weekend, overnight, and holiday market moves through CME Globex. CME Group Expands Crypto Access With Around-the-Clock Trading CME Group announced on X...
By Kevin Helms 5/31/2026, 12:30:26 AM
Iran refuses uranium surrender, stalling US agreement talks
Iran's stance may lead to prolonged diplomatic tensions, impacting regional stability and global nuclear non-proliferation efforts. The post Iran refuses uranium surrender, stalling US agreement talks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/31/2026, 12:29:26 AM
OpenAI, SpaceX funding fuels bets on next-wave Asian AI winners
Asian tech firms, crucial to AI hardware, face valuation risks and geopolitical challenges amid surging demand from US AI investments. The post OpenAI, SpaceX funding fuels bets on next-wave Asian AI winners appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/31/2026, 12:23:30 AM
ADA Hits Make-or-Break Point Ahead of Bearish Monthly Close
Cardano’s price has dropped below its key multi-year support level, putting ADA at a crucial make-or-break point where it risks further price declines.
By Caroline Amosun 5/31/2026, 12:10:00 AM
$1.88M Wiped Out As Sui Blockchain Suffers Third Outage Before Recovery
Leveraged traders betting on a price recovery got hit hardest when the Sui blockchain went down for the third time in under 48 hours. Data from CoinGlass shows that long positions accounted for $1.72 million of the $1.88 million in SUI liquidations recorded during the latest disruption. Related Reading: $10M In Bitcoin: Texas Breaks From […]
By Christian Encila 5/31/2026, 12:00:53 AM
Analyst Says This Dogecoin Chart Is Too Dangerous To Ignore – Here’s Why
The Dogecoin (DOGE) price has continued to trend downwards, fueled by general weakness in the meme coin market and a lack of sustainable bullish catalysts. Due to its poor performance, market sentiment has been in the dumps for months. However, a crypto analyst has noted that this period of prolonged consolidation and negativity occurs before...
By Scott Matherson 5/31/2026, 12:00:48 AM
South Korea Cracks Down on CatFi Rugpull: First-Ever Crypto Fraud Case Under New Investor Protection Law
South Korean authorities tracked suspects for months after CatFi case was initially dismissed despite early blockchain sleuth reports and evidence.
By Chayanika Deka 5/30/2026, 11:45:37 PM
SoftBank to invest €45B in AI data centers in France by 2031
SoftBank's investment in French AI data centers could significantly boost Europe's tech infrastructure, attracting further global tech investments. The post SoftBank to invest €45B in AI data centers in France by 2031 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/30/2026, 11:34:32 PM
Grok Targets $145K as 13 AI Models Predict Bitcoin’s Price Path to Close 2026
Bitcoin slid to multi-week lows this week, dragged lower by record exchange-traded fund (ETF) redemptions and a broad pullback from risk assets. The price settled near $73,500 on Friday, down roughly 4% from where it opened the week above $77,000. To get a sense of where BTC might finish the year, Bitcoin News queried several […]
By Jamie Redman 5/30/2026, 11:31:44 PM
China considers national clearinghouse for digital yuan transactions
A national clearinghouse for digital yuan could enhance financial integration, boost transaction efficiency, and strengthen China's digital economy. The post China considers national clearinghouse for digital yuan transactions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 5/30/2026, 11:05:22 PM
Bitcoin Short-Term Holders Move 107,760 BTC In A Single Day — Details
According to historical data, the price of Bitcoin has never posted three consecutive months of positive performance in a bear-market year. This trend is about to continue in 2026, with May looking likely to end in the red for BTC after optimistic performances in March and April, and at the start of this month. Recent on-chain data suggests that...
By Opeyemi Sule 5/30/2026, 11:00:28 PM
New Rules for Crypto in Brazil: Central Bank Demands Strict Independent Audits for VASPs
According to Normative Instruction No. 739, issued on Friday, VASPs will now need to undergo an audit by an approved third-party entity to obtain authorization to operate in Brazil. The requirement adds to an already stringent regulation, making the process of obtaining a license in Brazil more difficult. Central Bank Of Brazil Moves to Add […]
By Sergio Goschenko 5/30/2026, 10:30:47 PM