Key Takeaways Gold fell roughly $30 to $35 per ounce during May 17-24, pressured by a DXY near 99.32 and rising Treasury yields. FOMC minutes released May 21 reinforced higher-for-longer Fed expectations, extending gold’s 16% slide from its January 2026 peak of $5,589. Central banks continue net gold purchases, keeping gold bug targets above $5,000…
Key Takeaways Short sellers absorbed millions in NEAR liquidations in 24 hours, forcing buybacks that accelerated the crypto asset’s 54% weekly gain. Bitwise’s NEAR Staking exchange-traded product (ETP) and Grayscale interest signal NEAR is attracting institutional capital beyond retail in 2026. NEAR’s Dynamic Resharding upgrade, targeted for June 2026, is the next test for whether…
Key Takeaways. Bitcoin lost $80K as ETF demand cooled; Glassnode sees resistance, with October bottom eyed. Ethereum saw 8 EF exits and 31% staking; Bankless turmoil may spur a new ETH org. Hyperliquid’s HYPE rose 50% on $11M fees; CME pressure and ETF flows are next tests. Bitcoin spent the week grinding downward after losing…
Key Takeaways The Libra Trust got 71 apps and will next fund Argentine firms seeking to grow. To fight scam claims, Hayden Davis sent funds on Nov 22 to the trust, which will distribute grants by November. To restore market trust, the fund could next pay Viva La Libertad victims filing claims before Nov 22,…
MiCA Decoded is a 12-article weekly series for Bitcoin.com News, co-authored by LegalBison’s Co-Founding and Managing Directors: Aaron Glauberman, Viktor Juskin and Sabir Alijev. LegalBison advises crypto and FinTech companies on MiCA licensing, CASP and VASP applications, and regulatory structuring across Europe and beyond. The Myth: All Major Crypto Frameworks Are Converging Toward the Same…
Written by: Michael Handelsman and Alex Forehand for Kelman.Law This research report contains five additional sections. Access the full report for free here and explore the rest of our research reports. Is Crypto a Security? As courts, regulators, and market participants continue to wrestle with applying decades-old legal doctrines to blockchain-based assets, this series breaks…
Key Takeaways After 9 Ethereum Foundation departures spooked markets, Simon Dedic says the network must next focus on business. Noting 2 years of unrest over ETH tokenomics, Laura Shin warns the network must next fight for market share. Amid a leadership void, Dankrad Feist next pitches a $1B alternate group to save Ethereum’s market status….
Key Takeaways Regulators moved to set compliance standards for FDIC-supervised payment stablecoin issuers. Proposed requirements include AML/CFT programs, sanctions controls, reporting, and enforcement procedures. The proposal would establish a federal enforcement framework for stablecoin issuers tied to anti-money laundering and sanctions compliance. FDIC Advances Stablecoin Compliance Rule Under GENIUS Act The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation…
Key Takeaways Grayscale named Ethereum, Solana, BNB Chain, and Canton Network as leading beneficiaries of clearer U.S. digital-asset rules. Institutional demand could grow around tokenization, stablecoins, DeFi, and compliant blockchain infrastructure. Regulatory debates may influence where capital flows across competing digital finance networks. Crypto Networks to Benefit From CLARITY Act Passage Grayscale shared a research…
Key Takeaways Polymarket’s US-Iran peace market hit $154M in total volume, with December 31, 2026, contracts at 91% odds. Trump described his Iran decision as “50/50” on May 23, 2026, triggering emergency talks with Vance, Hegseth, and Gen. Caine. A proposed 60-day ceasefire extension could open the Strait of Hormuz and ease sanctions on Iran…
