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bitcoinMay 31, 2026

Bitcoin Miners Face AI Squeeze as Hash Rate Flattens and Network Enters New Security Phase, Fidelity Says

Bitcoin miners are under pressure as the network's hash rate growth slows and flattens, while AI demand for energy could further squeeze their operations. Fidelity Digital Assets says 2026's crypto slump masks a deeper 'structural retooling,' as institutional adoption, tokenization, and Bitcoin's evolving infrastructure quietly advance despite weaker prices.

via Bitcoin Magazine#bitcoin#mining#hash-rate

generalMay 31, 2026

Bitcoin ETFs Shed $2.8B in Record-Breaking Nine-Day Streak

Bitcoin ETFs have seen record outflows totaling $2.8 billion over nine consecutive days, signaling cooling demand. This trend coincides with reduced accumulation by large investors, or 'whales,' underscoring a trying time for the crypto market.

via Decrypt#bitcoin#etfs#market

generalMay 30, 2026

Wintermute Is Providing Liquidity on Kalshi and Polymarket, Linking Two Giants

Wintermute is providing liquidity on the two biggest prediction markets—Kalshi and Polymarket—linking flows for both firms, according to a source familiar with the matter. The move aims to improve trading efficiency and liquidity for users on both platforms. The exact terms of the arrangement were not disclosed.

via Decrypt#prediction-markets#liquidity#wintermute

bitcoinMay 30, 2026

U.S. Treasury: The United States Has Seized Nearly $1 Billion of Iran's Crypto

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. has seized up to $1 billion in cryptocurrency linked to Iran. This marks one of the largest crypto-related seizures in U.S. history, targeting funds allegedly tied to illicit activities.

via Bitcoin Magazine#crypto-seizure#sanctions#bitcoin

bitcoinMay 30, 2026

Texas Names Bitcoin Reserve Advisory Committee as State Eyes Direct Bitcoin Custody

Texas has appointed a five-member advisory committee to oversee its Strategic Bitcoin Reserve as the state prepares to transition from ETF exposure to directly custodied bitcoin.

via Bitcoin Magazine#texas#bitcoin#reserve

generalMay 30, 2026

SEC Sues Texas Man Over $12.3M Alleged Crypto Scheme Using Fake AI Trading Bots

The SEC has filed a lawsuit against a Texas man for allegedly running a $12.3 million crypto scheme using fake AI trading bots. Only 3% of the funds were actually used for trading, with the rest diverted for personal use and Ponzi-like payments.

via CoinDesk#sec#crypto#fraud

generalMay 30, 2026

Pantera Capital Raises $1.25 Billion for Blockchain Fund

Pantera Capital, a major crypto investment firm, has raised $1.25 billion for its latest blockchain fund, highlighting strong institutional interest in the sector. This is one of the largest crypto fundraisings this year, showing continued confidence despite market volatility.

via @PanteraCapital on X#pantera#blockchain#investment

bitcoinMay 30, 2026

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon Declares War on Clarity Act, Calls Coinbase’s Armstrong ‘Full of Sh*t’

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon, in a Fox Business interview on Friday, called the Clarity Act 'dead on arrival' and accused Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong of driving the legislation, calling him 'full of sh*t.' Dimon argues the crypto market structure bill threatens the traditional financial system.

via Bitcoin Magazine#jpmorgan#clarity-act#crypto-regulation

generalMay 30, 2026

ICE CEO Says Hyperliquid 'Bigger Than NASDAQ' — Reveals He Met Its Founders

Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) CEO Jeffrey Sprecher said Hyperliquid, a crypto-native trading platform, is 'bigger than NASDAQ' and revealed he has met its founders. This signals deepening engagement between traditional finance and decentralized trading infrastructure.

via CoinDesk#crypto#trading#nasdaq

generalMay 30, 2026

Grayscale Sees Hyperliquid as a Future Financial Services Leader

Grayscale, a major digital asset manager, believes Hyperliquid could become a dominant player in financial services, expanding beyond crypto trading into traditional derivatives and exchange markets. This reflects growing confidence in decentralized finance (DeFi) infrastructure.

via CoinDesk#defi#financial-services#hyperliquid

generalMay 30, 2026

Crypto Research Morning Brief — May 30, 2026

1. OVERNIGHT MOVES

via Crypto Research Autopilot#bitcoin#defi#ethereum

generalMay 30, 2026

Cosmos-based Gravity Bridge Drained of $5.4 Million in Suspected Key Compromise, Researchers Say

An attacker drained $5.4 million from the Cosmos-based Gravity Bridge, stealing USDC, ether, tether, and PAYG tokens. The funds were partially laundered through ChangeNow and Binance, according to researchers.

via The Block#cosmos#hack#crypto

bitcoinMay 30, 2026

Coinkite Launches Coldcard MK5: Major UX Upgrades to Flagship Bitcoin Hardware Wallet

Coinkite has released the Coldcard MK5, building on the MK4's dual secure element security with a larger Gorilla Glass screen, redesigned buttons, and improved NFC capabilities for smoother Bitcoin transactions.

via Bitcoin Magazine#bitcoin#hardware-wallet#coldcard

generalMay 30, 2026

Coinbase Brings Global Crypto Derivatives Markets to US Institutional Clients

Coinbase now offers eligible US institutional investors access to global crypto options and perpetual futures through Deribit, providing regulated access to sophisticated derivatives products.

via CoinTelegraph#coinbase#derivatives#institutional

generalMay 30, 2026

Coinbase Becomes First US Exchange Allowed to Offer Global Crypto Perps Trading

Coinbase is the first US-based exchange to receive CFTC approval to offer offshore crypto perpetual futures to its American customers. This high-risk, leveraged trading product is now more accessible to U.S. investors, though concerns about market volatility and investor protection remain.

via Decrypt#coinbase#cftc#crypto

generalMay 30, 2026

CFTC Greenlights Bitcoin Perpetual Futures on Kalshi

The CFTC has approved Kalshi to offer Bitcoin perpetual futures in the U.S. This marks the first time such contracts are available to American traders. The move could expand crypto derivatives trading options for retail investors.

via Decrypt#bitcoin#cftc#futures

bitcoinMay 30, 2026

CFTC Cracks Open U.S. Market for Bitcoin and Crypto Perpetual Futures

The CFTC has approved the first U.S.-listed bitcoin perpetual futures, allowing Coinbase to connect American traders to global crypto derivatives markets. This move significantly expands access to crypto trading options for U.S. investors.

via Bitcoin Magazine#cftc#bitcoin#perpetual-futures

generalMay 30, 2026

CFTC Approves Crypto Perpetual Futures, Cautions on 24/7 Trading for Other Sectors

The CFTC has approved crypto perpetual futures contracts, allowing 24/7 trading. However, the regulator cautioned that round-the-clock trading may not be suitable for other financial sectors. This decision highlights the unique nature of crypto markets.

via CoinDesk#cftc#crypto#trading

generalMay 30, 2026

CFTC Backs Crypto Perpetual Contracts, Issues Advisory on 24/7 Trading

The CFTC issued a no-action position allowing Coinbase to offer cryptocurrency perpetual futures contracts without immediate enforcement action, and separately approved Kalshi's event-contract platform. The regulator also released an advisory on 24/7 trading risks for compliance.

via CoinTelegraph#cftc#perpetual-contracts#coinbase

generalMay 30, 2026

Bitcoin's Quantum Risk Extends Beyond Wallet Security, Investor Warns

Andrew Gault, a venture capitalist who funded quantum hardware labs, warns Bitcoin's biggest quantum risk isn't wallet keys but a broader threat. Google's own security team shifted focus in the same direction this March.

via CoinDesk#bitcoin#quantum#security