CFTC Says 24/7 Derivatives Trading Suits Crypto, Not Some Traditional MarketsThe US Commodity Futures Trading Commission warned that expanding derivatives trading to a 24/7 schedule carries risks, highlighting structural differences between cryptocurrency markets and traditional finance. CoinDesk reported on May 29 that the C5.29
US, Iran Reach Political Understanding, but Final Deal Still PendingThe US and Iran have reached a political understanding, though a final agreement has yet to be completed. Markets are watching whether the talks can advance to a final deal. Walter Bloomberg reported on May 29 that a senior Iranian official said the 5.29
USDTTether’s USAT Grows Rapidly in US but Still Trails Rival StablecoinsTether’s US-focused, regulation-compliant stablecoin USAT is growing rapidly, but its market share remains limited versus rivals, an analysis found. The market is closely watching intensifying competition in the US stablecoin sector. CoinDesk reporte5.28
SOLSolana Policy Institute Says CLARITY Act Could Set Global Regulatory StandardThe CLARITY Act, a key US bill on crypto regulation, could become a global regulatory standard if enacted, the Solana Policy Institute said. Markets are watching how changes in the US regulatory framework could influence policy worldwide. Decrypt rep5.28
UniCredit Vice Chair Says Europe May Struggle to Contain Crypto-Linked Financial CrisisEurope’s financial system may be ill-equipped to handle a crisis stemming from links between crypto assets and banks, underscoring growing concern about risk management as stablecoins become more intertwined with the banking system. Elena Carletti, v5.28
US Official Says Strait of Hormuz Incidents Won’t Derail Iran TalksThe US government said recent incidents in the Strait of Hormuz will not affect negotiations with Iran. Markets are watching both rising Middle East tensions and the course of diplomacy. Walter Bloomberg reported on May 28 that a US official said the5.28
TD Cowen Says Trump’s CFTC Backing Unlikely to Sway Prediction-Market Legal BattlePresident Donald Trump’s support for giving the Commodity Futures Trading Commission exclusive authority over prediction markets is unlikely to have much impact on the legal fight already underway, TD Cowen said. Investors are instead focused on the 5.27
ETHSOLARBCash App Starts USDC Transfers on Ethereum, Solana, Polygon and ArbitrumBlock Inc.'s Cash App, the payments platform led by Jack Dorsey, has started supporting transfers of the USDC stablecoin. The move comes as major fintech firms expand stablecoin-based payment services. Crypto media outlet Decrypt reported on May 27 t5.27
Worldcoin Whale Transactions Hit 2026 HighWhale activity in Worldcoin climbed to its highest level this year, fueling speculation that participation is broadening among both large investors and retail traders. On May 27, on-chain analytics firm Santiment said the number of whale transactions5.27
Ethereum Risks Losing Competitiveness if Privacy Push Fails to Deliver Within 12 MonthsEthereum could see its competitive position erode if it fails to show progress on privacy within the next 12 months, as the blockchain pushes the feature as its next key growth strategy. The market is increasingly focused on privacy tools as a way to5.27
US Space Force Awards SpaceX $2.29 Billion Military Space Data Network ContractThe US Space Force has awarded SpaceX a $2.29 billion contract to build a military space data network, underscoring growing US investment in space and defense infrastructure. Walter Bloomberg reported on May 26 that the US Space Force signed the cont5.26
TD Cowen Says Odds of CLARITY Act Passing This Year Are FadingThe chances of the CLARITY Act, a U.S. crypto market structure bill, becoming law this year are diminishing, TD Cowen said. Political divisions in Congress are weighing on the legislative push, the market has assessed. Jaret Seiberg, a managing direc5.26
US Navy Provides Limited Support for Commercial Ships in Strait of HormuzThe US Navy is providing limited support for some commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, according to a report. Markets are watching for a possible increase in oil shipping risks as tensions rise in the Middle East. Walter Bloomberg repo5.26
Israel Says It Expanded Ground Operations in Southern Lebanon to Remove Direct ThreatsThe Israeli military said it has expanded the scope of its ground operations in southern Lebanon, as markets watch for a possible escalation in Middle East tensions and renewed volatility in oil prices. Walter Bloomberg reported on May 26 that an Isr5.26
Trump Says US, Iran Are Much Closer to Final DealPresident Donald Trump said negotiations between the US and Iran are moving closer to a final agreement, as markets watch whether easing tensions in the Middle East could affect global oil prices. CBS reported on May 23 that Trump said US and Iranian5.23
Trump Says Odds of Iran Deal or Military Action Are ‘50-50,’ Decision Could Come SundayPresident Donald Trump said the odds of reaching a deal with Iran or taking military action are “50-50,” as markets track the direction of US-Iran negotiations. Walter Bloomberg reported on May 23 that Trump, referring to Iran’s latest proposal, said5.23
US, Iran Near Agreement to Extend Ceasefire by 60 DaysThe US and Iran are nearing an agreement to extend their ceasefire by 60 days, according to a report. Markets are focused on whether easing tensions in the Middle East could curb volatility in global oil prices. Walter Bloomberg reported on May 23 th5.23
SEC Delays Plan to Allow Trading in Tokenized StocksThe U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has delayed its plan to allow trading in tokenized stocks, with regulatory uncertainty and investor-protection concerns seen as key factors behind the move. Bloomberg reported on May 22 that the SEC decided5.22
Iran Says Nuclear Details Not Yet Being Discussed in US TalksIran’s Foreign Ministry said detailed nuclear issues are not yet being discussed in negotiations with the US, as markets watch for signs of progress in talks between Washington and Tehran. Walter Bloomberg reported on May 22 that an Iranian Foreign M5.22
Senator Cynthia Lummis Says CLARITY Act Would End Regulatory Uncertainty for CryptoU.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis said the CLARITY Act would help end regulatory uncertainty in the U.S. digital-asset industry, as markets watch whether the bill can move through the Senate. Cointelegraph reported on May 22 that Lummis said the CLARITY Ac5.22
US Appeals Court Denies Kalshi, Polymarket Bid to Pause State LawsuitsA US federal appeals court denied prediction-market platforms Kalshi and Polymarket a bid to pause litigation, leaving both companies to continue fighting lawsuits in Nevada and Washington. Bloomberg reported on May 22 that the US Court of Appeals fo5.22
BTCBitcoin’s Downside May Be Limited, With $75,000 Support in FocusBitcoin may be unlikely to enter a steep selloff from current levels, according to market analysis. Investors are watching whether a key support level holds. On May 21, cryptocurrency analyst Michaël van de Poppe wrote on X, formerly Twitter, that bo5.21
Trump Says US May Have to Return $149 Billion in Tariff RevenuePresident Donald Trump said the US may have to refund part of the tariff revenue collected by the government, putting renewed focus on the durability of the tariff policy and the potential for shifts in trade strategy. Walter Bloomberg reported on Ma5.21
Ethereum Down 55% From Peak With Little Sign of Buying SupportEthereum has fallen 55% from its peak, but buying interest remains limited, raising concerns that institutional demand is weakening. CryptoPotato, a cryptocurrency-focused outlet, reported on May 21 that on-chain analytics firm EasyOnChain believes E5.21
Fed Rate-Cut Odds Before 2027 Fall to 32.9% as Higher-for-Longer View Gains GroundExpectations for an early Federal Reserve rate cut are fading rapidly in US financial markets, reinforcing the view that borrowing costs will stay higher for longer. As of May 21, traders on prediction market platform Kalshi were pricing the odds of 5.21
US Nimitz Carrier Strike Group Reaches Caribbean Near CubaThe US aircraft carrier strike group led by the Nimitz has arrived in the Caribbean near Cuba, signaling a renewed rise in tensions between Washington and Havana. CNN reported on May 20 that US Southern Command announced the arrival of the Nimitz car5.20
SEC’s ‘Crypto Mom’ Hester Peirce to Step Down in NovemberHester Peirce, one of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s most prominent pro-cryptocurrency voices, plans to step down in November. The move is drawing market attention as investors weigh whether it could alter the direction of U.S. digital5.20
Iran Says It Is Working With Oman, International Bodies on Hormuz Security FrameworkIran said it is working with Oman and international organizations to build a security mechanism for the Strait of Hormuz, as debate continues over control of Middle East shipping routes. Walter Bloomberg reported on May 20 that an Iranian Foreign Min5.20
Trump Says Iran Situation Shows US Is Being RespectedPresident Donald Trump said the situation involving Iran shows the US is being respected, underscoring his hard-line stance as negotiations between Washington and Tehran continue. Walter Bloomberg reported on May 20 that Trump said the Iran situation5.20
