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Spain’s National Police Dismantle Violent Crypto-Robbery Ring Linked to Tren de Aragua
Key Takeaways Spain’s National Police caught 6 Tren de Aragua members over a €1.3M crypto theft, with 3 jailed next. Harming market safety, Tren de
Trump Administration Labels Brazil’s Deadliest Gangs as Specially Designated Global Terrorists
Key Takeaways Marco Rubio designated CV and PCC as global terrorists, with FTO status scheduled to begin on June 5. Impacting the crypto market, the
Polymarket Blocked in Spain and Indonesia | Crypto Catch Up | May 24 – 30, 2026
The digital asset industry is bracing for a tense macro environment this week. Arthur Hayes critiques the token economy, and decentralization advocates face intense crackdowns
Sui Network Hits Third Transaction Halt in 48-Hour Outage Wave
Key Takeaways Sui halted for a 3rd time in 2 days, disrupting the market as the Core Team next works on a long-term fix. The
Trump Pushes Iran Ceasefire as Wall Street Posts Record Highs and Main Street Bleeds
Key Takeaways The S&P 500 closed at a record 7,592 on May 29, extending its winning streak to nine straight weeks. University of Michigan consumer
Bitcoin Climbs Above $74,000 After Trump Signals Strait of Hormuz Shipping Restart
Key Takeaways Bitcoin rebounded past $74,000 on May 29 after a sharp intraday drop to a multiweek low of $72,395. Donald Trump’s post on Truth
$1.5 Million Wiped Out as Hyperliquid’s SpaceX Pre-Market Perpetual Flash Crashes 45%
Key Takeaways The SPACEX-USDH contract on Hyperliquid plunged 45% on May 28, dropping from $2,277 to $1,254. Thin liquidity triggered $1.51 million in liquidations across
CFTC Takes Historic Step to Approve First True US Bitcoin Perpetual
Key Takeaways Historic CFTC approval opens the door for regulated bitcoin perpetual trading. Offshore-dominated crypto derivatives markets now have a U.S. regulatory pathway. Additional products
SEC Grants Paxos Historic Approval to Clear and Settle US Equities on Blockchain
Key Takeaways The SEC has approved Paxos Securities Settlement Company to operate as a registered clearing agency. The regulatory milestone enables Paxos to deliver same-day
Wall Street Embraces Binance as Vaneck Launches First US Spot BNB ETF
Key Takeaways Vaneck’s VBNB fund debuted on the Nasdaq on May 28 with $1.02 million in initial net assets. Anchorage Digital Bank provides custody for