Author: John Smith

CME Group has drawn about $50 million in notional volume during the first weekend of its new 24/7 cryptocurrency futures and options trading service. Summary CME Group recorded about $50 million in notional trading volume during the first weekend of its 24/7 crypto derivatives market. More than 7,200 cryptocurrency futures and options contracts traded after round-the-clock access began on May 29. The launch allows traders to manage positions in regulated crypto derivatives on weekends and holidays. According to CME Group’s official update, more than 7,200 crypto futures and options contracts changed hands after round-the-clock trading began on May 29. The…

TON has rallied after Telegram founder Pavel Durov said the network’s native token will revert to its original name, Gram. Summary Pavel Durov said Toncoin will be renamed Gram, restoring the token’s original identity as defined in TON’s first white paper. TON rose 18.75% to $2.19 after traders reacted to the rebrand and Telegram’s stronger role in the ecosystem. Durov said the rebrand will take about three weeks and will not require any token swap. According to Durov, Gram was the original name of the token in TON’s original white paper, while TON will remain the name of the blockchain…

Vitalik Buterin has proposed an options-based design for crypto index products that could reduce DeFi’s dependence on forced liquidations. Summary Vitalik Buterin proposed an options-based DeFi design to reduce reliance on sudden liquidation systems. Buterin said options contracts could help create crypto index assets without the need for collateralized debt positions. The proposed model could use slower oracles to reduce risks associated with manipulated price feeds. Buterin’s research post, published Monday, set out a model where index-tracking crypto assets use options contracts instead of collateralized debt positions, the structure used across many DeFi lending and synthetic asset systems. Buterin Proposes…

On June 1, 2026, Strategy disclosed in an 8-K filing that it sold 32 Bitcoin between May 26 and May 31 at an average price of $77,135, raising about $2.5 million. It was the company’s first Bitcoin sale since December 2022, and for an outfit built on Michael Saylor’s promise never to sell, the symbolism landed harder than the number. Summary Strategy sold 32 Bitcoin for about $2.5 million, marking its first Bitcoin sale since December 2022. Proceeds from the sale are expected to fund preferred stock dividends as the company’s mNAV premium has narrowed. The transaction represented just 0.0038%…

Japan’s ruling party is pushing crypto ETFs and yen stablecoins, and that could turn SoftBank from a crypto-adjacent conglomerate into a central piece of Japan’s on-chain financial infrastructure. Summary Japan’s LDP wants a legal framework for crypto ETFs and broader use of yen stablecoins across Asia. SoftBank already controls important consumer rails through PayPay and its 40% stake in Binance Japan. Masayoshi Son’s AI infrastructure push makes SoftBank look less peripheral to this transition and more embedded in it. Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party has now moved beyond abstract crypto reform and into something more strategic: a formal proposal for…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. XRPPower expands AI-powered ecosystem as investors seek new ways to participate in digital asset income beyond holding. Summary XRPPower integrates AI analysis, cloud computing, and automation to enhance digital finance ecosystem experiences and workflows. XRPPower references ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR and PwC/Deloitte practices to strengthen governance, compliance, and security frameworks. AI-driven risk systems combine AML, KYC, 2FA, and anomaly monitoring to improve account protection, risk control, and user trust. In recent years, the cryptocurrency market has experienced several…

Hyperliquid has surged to a new all-time high of $73.7 as institutional inflows, aggressive token buybacks, and mounting losses among leveraged short sellers fuel one of the strongest rallies in the crypto market. Summary Hyperliquid price surged to a new all-time high of $73.7 as ETF inflows, protocol buybacks, and bullish market sentiment boosted demand for HYPE. Whale trader “Loracle” reduced a large HYPE short position after losses exceeded $30 million, adding to short-squeeze pressure during the rally. Technical indicators remain bullish, with analysts targeting $97 and $163 next, while liquidation data shows significant short interest clustered above current prices.…

Binance will allow non-U.S. users to trade more than 7,000 U.S. stocks and ETFs as the exchange pushes deeper into traditional markets. Summary Binance will let non-U.S. users trade over 7,000 U.S. stocks and ETFs commission-free. Users can buy fractional shares from $5 using USDT, USDC, BNB and selected cryptocurrencies. Binance plans bStocks on BNB Chain as tokenized equities race gains more exchange backing. Binance opens U.S. stock access The new service will offer zero-commission trading and fractional share purchases starting at $5, according to Fortune. The feature will target users outside the United States. Customers will be able to…

Kyle Samani said Web3 is dead, adding that DeFi and DePIN are the only major crypto sectors left with a clear role. Summary Kyle Samani said Web3 is dead, naming DeFi and DePIN as crypto’s remaining core sectors. Eli Ben-Sasson said crypto faces identity pressure as institutions enter while longtime crypto OGs leave. Recent reports show DeFi, DePIN, and tokenization still draw broad market attention globally. “Web3 is dead. All we have is DeFi and DePIN,” Multicoin co-founder Kyle Samani said in a post on X. The comment came in response to a wider debate started by StarkWare CEO and…

CertiK has reported that crypto losses from hacks and exploits have fallen to $68.3 million in May, nearly 90% lower than the roughly $650 million stolen in April. Summary Crypto losses fell to $68.3 million in May, nearly 90% lower than the roughly $650 million recorded in April, according to CertiK. Verus Protocol and THORChain suffered the two largest exploits of the month, with combined losses exceeding $21 million. CertiK reported a rise in AI-assisted malware activity as attackers targeted code repositories and AI coding tools. According to blockchain security firm CertiK, May became the third month of 2026 to…