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Speaking at the Reagan National Economic Forum, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent revealed that the U.S. has seized roughly $1 billion in Iran-linked cryptocurrency as part of a broader campaign to choke off Tehran’s financial networks. The disclosures come amid one of the most intense military confrontations the Middle East has seen in decades. On February 27, 2026, the U.S. and Israel launched Operation Epic Fury — a coordinated airstrike campaign targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities, military infrastructure, and Revolutionary Guard command centers.  Iran retaliated with ballistic missile strikes across the region, hitting Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, the UAE, and Iraq. A…

In brief Lenovo gained 109% in May 2026—its biggest monthly rally since 1999. The announcement happens after Q4 revenue hit a record $21.6 billion, up 27% year-on-year, with net profit surging 479% to $521 million. AI-related revenue grew 84% year-on-year to make up 38% of Lenovo’s total quarterly sales, driven by its Infrastructure Solutions Group, which posted record quarterly revenue of $5.6 billion. Lenovo’s stock surged as much as 31% on Friday and has now gained 109% in May—its best monthly performance since 1999.Shares of the world’s largest PC maker have more than doubled this month, making it the top…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure A crypto analyst is sounding the alarm that Bitcoin (BTC) is currently executing one of the most painful patterns in its entire market history. According to the expert, Bitcoin has formed a classic Wyckoff Accumulation pattern, a century-old market theory that describes how institutions and the wealthy secretly buy assets at low prices before a major rally. The analyst has projected that before any major upward price movement, this pattern could trigger a severe crash in the BTC price. Bitcoin Forms Painful Wyckoff Accumulation Pattern According to…

In brief Crypto market-making firm Wintermute confirmed it’s providing two-sided liquidity to major prediction platforms. A person familiar with the matter told Decrypt that the firms include Polymarket and Klashi, creating a mechanical link between the two firms. By acting as a liquidity provider rather than a bettor, Wintermute says it aims to tighten spreads and absorb large trades. Wintermute, one of the largest and most prominent market makers in the crypto industry, confirmed on Friday that it has been providing liquidity on prediction markets.The London-based firm, which says it processes over $3.5 trillion in annual trading volume, unveiled in…

In brief Bitcoin ETFs posted nine consecutive days of outflows totaling $2.8 billion through May 28. Whale balances are contracting year-on-year and are currently at 2022’s bear-phase pace, according to a CryptoQuant report. A record 15.8 million BTC long-term holder supply signals an absence of new buyers, not accumulation, the report noted. The crypto market outlook and investor sentiment continue to deteriorate as demand for spot Bitcoin ETFs wanes, reflected in an en masse exodus of institutional capital.Bitcoin ETFs have shed a total of $2.8 billion in nine consecutive days of outflows, starting May 15, according to SoSoValue data. The…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Nearly 40% of all Bitcoin in circulation was bought at prices higher than where it trades today, leaving a large share of holders sitting on losses. That figure, cited by analyst Darkfost, captures the strain building across the market as big players pull back from buying and demand shows little sign of recovery. A Slow Exit By The Biggest Players Whale-sized accounts — those holding between 1,000 and 10,000 BTC — have seen their annual balance growth turn negative, according to CryptoQuant. Monthly growth across that cohort…

In brief Paxos Securities Settlement Company has received SEC registration as a clearing agency. The registration allows Paxos to operate as a central securities depository and provide clearing and settlement services, while meeting ongoing regulatory requirements. The approval follows seven years of regulatory engagement, including a 2019 No-Action Letter and a pilot program operating since February 2020. Paxos Securities Settlement Company, a subsidiary of blockchain infrastructure firm Paxos, has received SEC registration as a clearing agency under Section 17A of the Securities Exchange Act.The registration makes Paxos the “only blockchain-native firm” approved by the SEC to operate as a central…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Visa and Bridge, a fintech firm owned by Stripe, plan to bring stablecoin-linked payment cards to more than 100 countries by the end of 2026, with the first rollout already covering 18 nations across Latin America. Why Traditional Finance Is Winning The Crypto Payments Race Grocery runs and restaurant bills are now among the most common uses for crypto-linked cards, according to data from OKX’s European card product. In January, supermarket purchases made up over a quarter of all transactions on the OKX card, followed by restaurants…

In brief A new CryptoQuant report shows that larger Bitcoin holders are shedding Bitcoin or adding more slowly than usual. The trend “mirrors” that of 2022’s bear market, analysts said, when Bitcoin fell from more than $47,000 to $15,000. As it stands now, Bitcoin is 42% off its all-time high price set last October. The largest Bitcoin holders are parting ways with their holdings, with the balances of “whales”—or those holding between 1,000 and 10,000 BTC—declining over the last year, according to a report from crypto analytics firm CryptoQuant. The activity, coupled with decelerating accumulation by “dolphins,” or those with between…

In brief Anthropic said it expects to bring its Claude Mythos AI model to customers “in the coming weeks” after completing additional tests. Claude Mythos has drawn scrutiny after researchers found it could autonomously identify vulnerabilities and complete complex cyberattacks. Anthropic has limited Claude Mythos access through its Project Glasswing program. Anthropic said Thursday that it expects to expand access to its Claude Mythos AI models “in the coming weeks,” signaling the company may soon move beyond the tightly restricted rollout surrounding the cybersecurity-focused system.“We’re making swift progress on developing these safeguards and expect to be able to bring Mythos-class…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure President Donald Trump has re-entered the US crypto market-structure debate, saying his administration will codify a “future-proof” framework for digital assets as a Senate fight over the CLARITY Act moves closer. The message ties the White House’s crypto agenda to legislation that would define regulatory boundaries for digital assets, exchanges, custodians, stablecoins and derivatives markets. In a Truth Social post highlighted by Fox Business reporter Eleanor Terrett, Trump framed the issue as a reversal of the Gary Gensler era and a bid to make US crypto policy…