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Google researchers found that cracking RSA encryption—the same tech that secures crypto wallets—needs way fewer quantum resources than anyone thought.

Bitcoin’s rally takes a pause pending US inflation data, but institutional investor demand remains strong. Key takeaways: Bitcoin is stuck below $110,000 due to macroeconomic uncertainty and Nvidia's earnings cap risk appetite. Strong spot BTC ETF inflows and Bitcoin options data are hints that US economic clarity could unlock BTC highs. Read more

A Cambodia crypto scam has been detailed by Humanity Research Consultancy as a $19 billion operation worth nearly 60 percent of Cambodia’s GDP. The report says Huione platforms and a state-linked stablecoin have processed billions while trafficked workers drive growing fraud compounds. The post Cambodia’s Officials Tied to $19B Crypto Scam Network Fueled by Forced Labor, Report Finds appeared first on Cryptonews.

The US regulator has issued guidance on several crypto-related activities, but has yet to clarify rules on staking. Cryptocurrency industry groups are urging the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to issue formal guidance on staking, citing continued regulatory uncertainty for Web3 infrastructure providers, according to Allison Muehr, head of staking policy for the Crypto Council for Innovation, a trade group. Clarifying the SEC’s position on staking has become a top priority for the crypto industry, Muehr said during Solana’s Accelerate conference in New York. “We’re about 25% of the way there,” Muehr said. “The SEC has done more constructive engagement with us in the past four months than in the last four years, but we still don’t have formal staking guidance.” Read more

Big Bitcoin moves in Sweden, mounting legal heat on Coinbase, and a violent crypto-related kidnapping unfolds in Manhattan - here's a quick recap.

A crypto investor sued Coinbase last week, alleging the exchange’s failure to disclose details of its businesses dealings with regulators and bad actors has caused shareholders to suffer “significant losses and damages.”

Most U.S. markets were closed for Monday's holiday, but European stocks reacted positively to Trump's moratorium on 50% tariffs.

You might soon be able to make payments on X. But don't get your hopes up too high, Dogecoin fans.

Bitcoin continues to be bought at each dip, but overcoming a critical overhead resistance could determine the next steps for many altcoins. Key points: Bitcoin ETPs continue to witness solid buying, signaling that the bulls expect the uptrend to continue. Several major altcoins witnessed a pullback, but lower levels continue to attract buyers. Read more

Leading U.S. banking groups have formally asked the SEC to rescind its cyber breach disclosure rule, arguing it puts companies and national security at risk. The post U.S. Banking Groups Urge SEC to Scrap Cyber Disclosure Rule, Citing National Security Risks appeared first on Cryptonews.

The Trump Media and Technology Group told the Financial Times that “dumb writers” were behind a report citing six sources that it was planning to raise $3 billion to buy crypto. Update (May 26, 9:27 pm UTC): This article has been updated to include a statement from Truth Media and Technology Group. Trump Media and Technology Group, the company behind US President Donald Trump’s Truth Social platform, has rebuffed a report that it’s planning to raise $3 billion in a mix of equity and convertible bonds to buy Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. The Financial Times reported the company’s plan on May 26, citing six people briefed on the matter, but Trump Media told the outlet that, “apparently the Financial Times has dumb writers listening to even dumber sources.” Read more

A growing number of companies are using Bitcoin to diversify their holdings and signal forward-thinking financial strategies.

Trump Media has planned a $3 billion fundraising—$2 billion in stock, $1 billion in convertible bonds—to purchase Bitcoin. Analysts note the move could sway crypto liquidity, while legal scholars question how revocable family trusts fit within ethics and disclosure laws for a sitting president. The post Trump Media Plans $3B Raise to Buy Bitcoin and Crypto Assets as Ethics Firestorm Looms appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitcoin (BTC) is experiencing a healthy consolidation phase after last week’s record high of $111,880, but it still faces threats from significant profit-taking movements. According to a May 26 “Bitfinex Alpha” report, strong spot demand and steady exchange-traded fund (ETF) inflows lifted BTC more than 50% from early-April lows before President Donald Trump’s tariff threat […] The post Bitcoin consolidates below all-time high as profit-taking, tariff risks cool price momentum appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Binance Coin Price Prediction assesses mixed on-chain and chart readings: whales have continued to short BNB even as a golden cross above the 200-day EMA and an RSI of 62 have confirmed upside momentum. A breakout over $700 could trigger a short squeeze and project $828 as the pattern target. The post Binance Coin Price Prediction: Traders Losing Patience But Whales May Be Setting a Trap appeared first on Cryptonews.

Derivatives markets lead Bitcoin price discovery—and have increased BTC's volatility, according to recent academic studies.

According to the report, the Trump-linked company plans to announce the raise at the upcoming Bitcoin 2025 conference.

Trump Media and Technology Group (TMTG) plans to raise $3 billion to purchase Bitcoin (BTC) and other crypto, as the Financial Times reported. The report cited six people briefed on the transaction, who said the company intends to sell about $2 billion in new equity and another $1 billion of convertible bonds. Additionally, the sources […] The post Trump Media reportedly plans $3B raise for crypto buys via equity raise, bond backing appeared first on CryptoSlate.

What’s next isn’t normal, it’s "historic," one popular X user said.