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According to an official announcement, Binance Futures will launch the CTRUSDT perpetual contract on May 28, 2026, at 09:30 (UTC), supporting up to 20x leverage. CTR is the coordination token of the Citrea network, designed to provide access to the Bitcoin application layer. The contract is settled in USDT, with a minimum price change of 0.00001, a minimum trading volume of 1 CTR, and a minimum notional value of 5 USDT. The funding rate cap is +2.00%/-2.00%, settled every four hours. The contract will support copy trading within 24 hours of its launch.
Odaily Planet Daily reported that Bitcoin News posted on X platform, stating that Block has launched stablecoin integration on CashApp.
Cash App, the payment application from Block, now allows users to send and receive Circle-issued USDC stablecoins on Ethereum, Solana, Polygon, and Arbitrum. These transfers are currently fee-free. USDC stablecoins received via Cash App are automatically converted into U.S. dollar balances. This feature is not yet available to customers in New York State. Users must complete identity verification and are subject to transaction limits. Block has previously focused primarily on Bitcoin, including the development of mining hardware and the self-custody wallet BitKey. Earlier this year, Jack Dorsey described stablecoins as “moving from one gatekeeper to another,” while acknowledging the growing customer demand.
Odaily Planet Daily reported that Bitcoin News posted on X platform, stating that Senator Lummis said that if the Clarity Act is not passed during this Congress, US software developers will again become targets of lawsuits in the near future simply for releasing code. That's what's at stake.
Block's Cash App is gradually rolling out stablecoin payment functionality to its nearly 60 million users. According to sources familiar with the matter, the feature currently covers approximately 25% of users and is expected to reach full 100% availability within this week.The core functionality supports users in depositing and withdrawing via USDC, allowing free transfers of funds between external wallets and Cash App balances, and using stablecoins as a settlement tool for payments rather than as investment products. It currently supports transactions across four blockchain networks, including Solana, Ethereum, Polygon, and Arbitrum. Due to the irreversible nature of on-chain transactions, incorrect addresses or unsupported network transfers may result in permanent loss of funds.Block CEO Jack Dorsey previously stated that despite his longstanding preference for Bitcoin, user demand for stablecoins has prompted the company to adjust its strategy. (CoinDesk)
According to GlobeNewswire, Bitcoin financial services company Fold has announced a four-year senior secured revolving credit facility agreement with Encina Lender Finance, securing $150 million in credit funding to support the expansion of its Bitcoin rewards credit card business, including ongoing card issuance and scalable growth.
Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has announced the launch of Bitcoin Vault, a product that allows users to maintain Bitcoin price exposure while capturing BTC-denominated yields through DeFi strategies. The product is now available on Kraken Earn. Kraken stated that Bitcoin Vault is designed for long-term Bitcoin holders, enabling users to automatically participate in on-chain yield strategies through the platform without the need to navigate complex DeFi protocols themselves. (CoinDesk)
Odaily, McKenna, a partner at Arete Capital, shared a bullish outlook, stating that HYPE has firmly established itself at its all-time high, with a first target price of $84. Based on the recent strong momentum, he expects it to surpass $100 in less than 12 months.McKenna specifically noted that the HYPE spot ETF has seen strong capital inflows since launching in the $50 range, proving that traditional financial institutions are eager to enter at this price level. Data shows that the HYPE ETF absorbed over $72 million shortly after listing, with institutional capital flowing in at a pace comparable to the early Bitcoin ETF frenzy.
According to Kairos Research data, Hyperliquid’s (HYPE) spot ETF absorbed 1.04% of its market capitalization within the first 10 trading days after launch—outperforming the debut performance of spot ETFs for Bitcoin (0.59%), Ethereum (0.41%), and Solana (0.31%) when measured by market-cap-adjusted demand. Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas noted that 21Shares’ HYPE ETF (THYP) has surged 50% since its launch two weeks ago—growing faster than BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF, IBIT.
According to Bitcoin Laws, New Hampshire’s “Blockchain Foundation” bill HB 639 advanced today, with the state House and Senate reaching agreement on a compromise version of the bill—after each chamber had previously passed different versions. As disclosed, the bill aims to protect several related “rights,” including the right to pay with cryptocurrency, run nodes, and conduct mining activities.
Odaily President Trump posted on Truth Social, stating that it is crucial for the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to retain "exclusive jurisdiction" over prediction markets, echoing the stance of CFTC Chairman Michael Selig. Trump also stated that the U.S. is formulating relevant rules, referencing his campaign promise to make the U.S. a center for cryptocurrency and Bitcoin-related fields. Under the leadership of the sole commissioner, Selig, the CFTC has filed lawsuits and amicus briefs against several states to assert its jurisdiction over prediction markets. The dispute centers on whether prediction market contracts related to sports and entertainment constitute gambling products, and whether contracts offered by regulated Designated Contract Markets (DCMs) should fall under CFTC jurisdiction. New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed a related lawsuit, Illinois has issued a cease and desist order, and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed a law last week imposing criminal penalties for operating prediction markets. Indonesia, Spain, and India have recently banned the operation of prediction markets within their territories. An investigation into prediction markets by a U.S. House committee was also confirmed last week. (CoinDesk)
According to official data, the "2026 World Cup Winner" prediction event has gone live on the HIP-4 testnet.Previously, the Hyperliquid mainnet launched HIP-4, with the first offering being the BTC daily settlement prediction market.
Bitget has launched a new edition of CandyBomb with a total prize pool of 92,000 SLX tokens. This campaign is exclusively for new futures trading users. Eligible participants can earn up to 920 SLX each by completing specified net deposit and futures trading tasks. Detailed rules have been published on the official Bitget platform. Qualified users must click the “Join Now” button to register before participating. The campaign ends on May 31 at 18:00 (UTC+8).
Bybit’s latest options weekly report states that BTC rebounded after finding support at the dense $74,000 level last week and is now consolidating near $77,000. A key macro turning point: Nomura has withdrawn its rate-cut expectations, and the CME FedWatch tool shows the probability of a rate hike rising to 60%, completely breaking the “ceasefire → rate cuts → BTC rally” logic chain. Barclays, Goldman Sachs, ING, and JPMorgan all confirm that the rise in long-end yields is driven by three structural factors—debt expansion, AI-related investment, and an increase in the neutral interest rate—unrelated to geopolitical tensions. Bullish catalysts continue to accumulate (SpaceX holding 18,712 BTC, the ARMA reserve proposal, and the CLARITY Act), yet price remains unmoved. DVOL has fallen to ~35%, a historical extreme; no strategy is recommended for now—await DVOL’s recovery above 45% before entering.
according to official sources, Gate Launchpool's 363rd phase Citrea (CTR) event has upgraded the stablecoin yield structure. GUSD holders can enjoy a 3% annualized yield from minting along with dual returns from Launchpool mining. The underlying assets of GUSD are supported by high-liquidity instruments such as treasury bonds, offering robust returns while further enhancing capital security and yield sustainability.Gate will initially list Citrea (CTR) for spot trading on May 26 at 21:00 (UTC+8), with CTR also available on its Flash Exchange platform at 22:00. Concurrently, the Launchpool event for the 363rd phase Citrea (CTR) will run from May 26 at 21:00 to June 16 at 21:00 (UTC+8). Users can participate in mining by staking BTC, GUSD, and CTR, sharing a total reward pool of 16,000,000 CTR tokens, with airdrops distributed automatically on an hourly basis. This upgrade further refines the Launchpool yield structure, improving asset allocation efficiency while providing users with more stable and diversified yield opportunities.
the latest weekly report from CoinShares shows digital asset investment products recorded net outflows of $1.47 billion last week, marking the second consecutive week of negative growth and the third-largest single-week outflow of 2026. Cumulative outflows over the two weeks have reached $2.54 billion.By asset, Bitcoin saw outflows of $1.315 billion, the largest single-week outflow of 2026, compressing its year-to-date net inflows from $3.9 billion to $2.6 billion. Ethereum recorded outflows of $223 million, roughly flat compared to the previous week. Some altcoins still saw minor inflows, with XRP attracting $31.8 million, Near $9 million, and Solana $7.7 million.By region, the United States dominated the outflow landscape with $1.425 billion in single-week outflows. Switzerland, Canada, and Hong Kong recorded outflows of $16.2 million, $12.5 million, and $12.2 million respectively, indicating that risk aversion sentiment, which was localized last week, has now spread to most regions globally. CoinShares notes that these outflows are closely linked to heightened geopolitical risks related to Iran. Despite the ongoing legislative progress of the CLARITY Act, market risk aversion continues to deepen.
Odaily Planet Daily reports that BIT's chart of the day indicates that the key to market analysis often lies in identifying the core factors driving asset price movements and observing when these factors begin to change.For Bitcoin, the sustained upward trend over the past period has largely depended on the shifting dynamic between institutional demand and market supply. Over the past year, spot Bitcoin ETFs and Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) have been important sources of this demand.When ETF inflows accelerate and Strategy continues to increase its Bitcoin holdings, Bitcoin prices typically rise. Currently, the combined net purchases of ETFs and Strategy have fallen to just $870 million, primarily due to significant capital outflows from ETFs, which have shifted from net buying to net selling.Until ETF inflows stabilize and recover, Bitcoin may continue to oscillate and consolidate in the short term.
Stani, founder of Aave, announced on X that Babylon has published a proposal on the Aave Governance Forum to integrate the Trustless BTC Vault into Aave v4. The proposal introduces two new Aave v4 Spokes to enable native Bitcoin as collateral within the protocol and invites community feedback—aiming to achieve a trustless Bitcoin collateralization model where users can participate in the Aave v4 lending ecosystem without leaving the Bitcoin network. Previously, the Aave DAO also launched a governance proposal to integrate the Babylon protocol into Aave v4, enabling users to borrow and lend using native Bitcoin as collateral—eliminating reliance on wrapped BTC or centralized custodial solutions.
According to Livecoins, a joint survey by Mercado Bitcoin and Opinion Box found that cryptocurrencies are now included in the investment portfolios of 16% of Brazilian investors, while another 56% of respondents—who have never invested in crypto assets—indicated they intend to enter this market in the future. The survey states that digital assets are viewed more as a tool for portfolio diversification rather than a replacement for traditional investments. Meanwhile, 61% of Brazilian respondents consider Bitcoin’s price declines as buying opportunities; this figure rises to 79% among investors who already hold crypto assets. However, market adoption still faces obstacles: 62% of respondents say they struggle to understand technical terminology in the crypto space, 76% find the market overly complex, and 55% cite platform regulation as the top factor when selecting a crypto investment platform.
According to The Block, Bitcoin continued trading below $78,000 on Monday, following net outflows of $1.26 billion from spot Bitcoin ETFs during the week of May 18–22—the second consecutive week of outflows exceeding $1 billion. Nevertheless, Timothy Misir, Research Head at BRN, noted that institutional demand has not vanished but is rotating: during the same period, the XRP ETF attracted $22 million in inflows, the Solana ETF drew $16 million, the newly launched Hyperliquid HYPE ETF garnered $72 million, while the Ethereum ETF saw outflows of $216 million. Ethereum also faced pressure due to the SEC’s delay of its tokenized stock trading initiative, though it posted a modest rebound on Sunday amid heightened optimism surrounding the Iran deal. On the options front, for Bitcoin expiring on May 29, the largest open interest concentrations were at the $75,000 put and $80,000 call strikes; for Ethereum, the largest open interest concentration was at the $2,100 put strike. On the macro front, U.S. and European markets were closed for public holidays, and analysts warned of low market liquidity. Should the Iran deal materialize, it could trigger a sharp drop in oil prices and push equity markets to new highs.