The 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 C

The 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

Bitcoin briefly reclaimed $74,000.

Europe’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, v

The 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 the

President 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

Whale 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 transactions

Ethereum 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 to

The 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 cont

The 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 direc

The 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 repo

The 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 Isr

President 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 Iranian

President 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, said

The 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 th

The 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 decided

Iran’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 M

U.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 Ac

A 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 fo

President 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 Ma

Ethereum 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 E

Expectations 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

The 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 car

Hester 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. digital

Iran 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 Min

President 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 situation