by Michael
Key TakeawaysTwo dormant wallets moved 1,650 BTC worth $127M to Falconx on May 25.Falconx, a prime brokerage for institutions launched in 2019, handles custody, OTC trades, and block deals.Bitcoin was trading near $77,000 when the previously inactive wallets executed... 
by Michael
The malware spread through npm, PyPI, and Rust packages in coordinated waves. It steals crypto wallets, SSH keys, and cloud developer credentials. AI coding tools were also targeted through malicious config files. A coordinated malware campaign known as TrapDoor has... 
by Michael
Key TakeawaysA wallet linked to Hayes sold 115,453 HYPE at $54.81, then bought 85,714 back at $62.69 per token.HYPE hit an all-time high of $64.24 on May 24, 2026, with its 24-hour trading volume exceeding $1.2 billion.Hayes maintains a $150 HYPE price target for... 
by Michael
Key TakeawaysVitalik Buterin flagged ‘relay dependence’ on X as a fragility concern for Ethereum’s smart wallet users.FOCIL and EIP-8141 are targeted for the Hegota upgrade in late 2026 to rebuild the public mempool.EIP-7701 enables native account abstraction for... 
by Michael
Key TakeawaysOFAC sanctioned 6 people laundering Sinaloa Cartel crypto, next aiming to disrupt US illicit fentanyl flows.Venezuela dismantled 1 massive 4,000 ASIC crypto farm, saving 10,000 MW to stabilize its power grid.Entering the crypto market, Bradesco will... 
by Michael
Key TakeawaysAfter securing a €5B deal, Mexico and the EU will next collaborate to curb global crypto money laundering.The talks will focus on targeting groups like the Sinaloa Cartel, which use crypto flows to launder money globally.Both governments will next advance... 
by Michael
Key TakeawaysHouse and Senate lawmakers proposed a $5,000 limit on super PAC donations.Crypto-linked super PACs gained influence during stablecoin and market structure policy debates.Supporters argue tighter contribution limits could reduce concentrated election... 
by Michael
Key TakeawaysCoinbase CEO Brian Armstrong highlighted 8 financial gaps spanning assets, markets, payments, AI, regulation, access, fundraising, and sound money.Stablecoins and tokenized assets remain central as blockchain-based finance expands into institutional... 
by Michael
Key TakeawaysSui announced stablecoin transactions will soon be private by default, solving a key institutional hurdle.Eliminating a major market friction point, Sui enabled 0-fee stablecoin transfers to boost mass adoption.Currently testing, Mysten Labs will next... 
by Michael
Key TakeawaysBrent crude fell below $99 on May 24 as Trump declared a U.S.-Iran deal “largely negotiated,” targeting the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.JPMorgan forecasts Brent averaging $60 long-term if tensions ease, with WTI potentially sliding into the $80s on... 
by Michael
Key TakeawaysButerin detailed on May 24, 2026, that the Ethereum Foundation (EF) holds only 0.16% of all ETH, far below rivals.The EF plans to shrink its scope, focusing solely on censorship-resistance, privacy, and open infrastructure for Ethereum.Buterin called for... 
by Michael
Key TakeawaysKeyrock’s May 2026 report found AI agents settled $73M across 176M transactions in just 12 months, with 98.6% in USDC.Coinbase and Stripe each span 5 of 6 payment stack layers, while incumbents deployed over $8B in acquisitions.MiCA, the GENIUS Act, and... Translate »
