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Attackers exploited a vulnerability in a 1-of-3 multisig wallet, allowing them to compromise a key and mint $13.5 million in unbacked tokens. This breach resulted in the attackers netting $2.8 million, according to CoinDesk.

Digital asset investment products experienced a net outflow of $1.47 billion last week, marking the second consecutive week of negative growth and the third-largest weekly outflow in 2026, according to Odaily. Over the past two weeks, the total outflow has reached $2.54 billion.
Breaking it down by asset, Bitcoin saw an outflow of $1.315 billion, the largest weekly outflow in 2026, reducing the year-to-date inflow from $3.9 billion to $2.6 billion. Ethereum recorded an outflow of $223 million, similar to the previous week. Some altcoins, however, still saw minor inflows, with XRP receiving $31.8 million, Near $9 million, and Solana $7.7 million.
Regionally, the United States led the outflow trend with $1.425 billion in a single week. Switzerland, Canada, and Hong Kong followed with outflows of $16.2 million, $12.5 million, and $12.2 million, respectively. The risk-averse sentiment has spread from localized areas to most global regions.
CoinShares noted that these outflows are closely linked to rising geopolitical risks related to Iran. Despite the ongoing legislative progress of the CLARITY Act, market risk aversion continues to deepen.

According to the announcement from Binance, the Binance Wallet has launched a new feature called Event Rush, allowing users to trade on the outcomes of real-world events. This innovative feature, powered by the 42.space protocol on the BNB Chain, transforms real-world outcomes into tradable tokens. Users can engage in a dynamic trading experience where timing and accuracy are crucial. Each event, such as a sports match, offers a set of possible results, each represented by an Event Token. Traders can purchase these tokens using USDT on the Binance Smart Chain (BSC).
Event Rush offers two main strategies for token holders. Traders can sell their Event Tokens before the event concludes, with token prices fluctuating based on demand. Alternatively, they can hold their tokens until settlement. If the chosen outcome is correct, traders receive a share of the entire prize pool, proportional to their holdings of the winning Event Tokens. The feature boasts an uncapped upside, with winners splitting the full prize pool. The larger the losing side, the greater the potential win. Token prices are determined by a Bonding Curve based on trading activity, ensuring continuous trading without liquidity gaps.
Event Rush covers a wide range of events, including sports results, crypto price targets, and news outcomes, with new events added regularly. To participate, users must open the Binance Wallet, navigate to the new Events tab, select an event, and purchase the desired Event Token using their USDT balance on BSC. A service fee applies to every transaction, and a dynamic exit fee, known as the Redeem Tax, is charged when selling close to the event's end date. Event Rush is available to all verified Binance Wallet users, though access may be restricted in certain regions due to legal and regulatory requirements.

Spain has initiated disciplinary proceedings against prediction market platforms Polymarket and Kalshi, ordering internet service providers to block access due to their operation without the necessary licenses under Spanish gambling law. According to CoinDesk, the Directorate General for Gambling Regulation (DGOJ) cited a lack of safeguards for minors and self-excluded gamblers as reasons for the action. This move aligns Spain with other countries like Indonesia and India, which have also restricted these platforms. The precautionary measures will remain while the cases proceed, expected to last three to four months.

Nine anonymous cryptocurrency wallets accounted for roughly half of all UMA tokens that have voted on Polymarket dispute resolutions over the past three years, effectively giving a tiny group of unappointed actors outsized control over billions of dollars in prediction market wagers, according to a Bloomberg News analysis of blockchain records. The nine wallets have almost always voted together and for the winning side, out of more than 6,400 accounts that have participated in at least one dispute. Nearly 2,000 Polymarket contracts have been disputed over the past year, with 230 contracts attracting more than $1 billion in trading resolved through the UMA process in April alone, up from 79 six months earlier. Polymarket, which has attracted investment from Intercontinental Exchange and hosted $9 billion in bets last month, has fallen behind rival Kalshi in trading volume. The company declined to comment on changes to the UMA process, while Risk Labs, the developer behind UMA, did not respond to requests for comment.

The XRP Ledger is set to roll out the fixCleanup3_1_3 upgrade on Wednesday, requiring validators and node operators to update their software to avoid disconnection from the network. According to CoinDesk, this amendment will automatically delete expired NFT offers, fix bugs in permissioned domain settings, enforce trust-line limits on vault withdrawals, and correct loan accounting issues. The upgrade aims to enhance the efficiency and security of the XRP Ledger, a Layer 1 blockchain facilitating multi-currency transactions using the XRP token. XRP continues to trade between $1.30 and $1.40.

Ark Invest founder Cathie Wood has shared her price predictions for Bitcoin over the next five years. According to Odaily, Wood's base case scenario targets a price of $750,000, while her optimistic scenario suggests Bitcoin could reach $1.25 million.Wood identified several key factors driving Bitcoin's potential rise, including its role as an alternative to gold, its function as an 'insurance asset,' and ongoing institutional adoption.

Micron Technology's stock experienced significant premarket interest as investors concentrated on the robust demand for AI memory chips. According to NS3.AI, Micron has confirmed that its entire production capacity for High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) is fully committed through 2026 under fixed-price contracts.

US consumer sentiment dropped to 44.8 in May, as reported by the University of Michigan. According to NS3.AI, this marks the third consecutive monthly decline, approaching the record low observed in June 2022. The survey also indicated an increase in both one-year and long-term inflation expectations.

European stablecoin issuer StablR has halted minting and redemption services for its USDR and EURR tokens following a cyberattack that left the assets under-collateralized, according to CoinDesk. The breach exploited a weakness in a 1-of-3 multisig wallet, allowing attackers to mint $13.5 million in unbacked tokens, netting $2.8 million. The tokens briefly lost up to 50% of their peg, with USDR at $0.994 and EURR at $0.548. StablR plans to notify Malta's financial regulator and involve external cybersecurity firms and law enforcement in the investigation.

Indonesia's Ministry of Communication and Digital has announced the blocking of the prediction market platform Polymarket, labeling it as an online gambling platform. According to Foresight News, the ministry stated that Polymarket's activities involve betting and speculation on uncertain events, which contravenes Indonesian law. The platform recently launched a betting market on when Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto would 'leave office,' drawing significant attention on Indonesian social media. Communication Ministry official Alexander Sabar noted that the government is scrutinizing all social media accounts associated with Polymarket.

Sean Bill announced that Bitcoin Standard Treasury Company intends to significantly increase its Bitcoin holdings per share. According to NS3.AI, Bill stated that BSTR plans to actively utilize Bitcoin in the market by leveraging capital markets and maintaining an efficient capital structure.

Singaporean prosecutors have charged Zhu Juntao with making false statements regarding Hodlnaut's exposure to Terra/UST. According to NS3.AI, authorities allege that Zhu instructed employees to assert that the company had no direct exposure to UST and incurred no losses. This development highlights ongoing scrutiny in the cryptocurrency sector, particularly concerning transparency and accountability in financial disclosures.

Hong Kong's Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau, along with the Securities and Futures Commission, have released a consultation summary on the regulatory framework for virtual asset advisory and management services. According to ChainCatcher, the proposed licensing system for virtual asset management received broad support during the consultation period. The new licensing regime will adhere to the principle of 'same business, same risk, same rules,' aligning with the regulated activities under the Securities and Futures Ordinance. These new measures aim to enhance participation in Hong Kong's digital asset market and contribute to building a robust and secure ecosystem.

Binance announced on X the upcoming schedule for live streaming sessions focused on trading analysis and strategies from May 26 to May 31. These sessions aim to provide insights and guidance for traders looking to enhance their trading systems and strategies.
The schedule kicks off with Ba Fang Ge's session titled 'Trading Analysis' on Tuesday at 14:00. This session is designed for beginners experiencing losses, offering one-on-one guidance to improve their trading systems. The live stream will feature real-time market analysis to help participants understand current trends.
On Wednesday at 21:30, Zhang Bufan will host 'Three Cycle Trend Judgment,' focusing on determining direction using a four-hour timeframe, assessing momentum with a one-hour timeframe, and identifying buying points within a 15-minute timeframe. This session aims to equip traders with the skills to make informed decisions based on multiple timeframes.
Thursday's session at 20:00, led by Lanting Community, is titled 'Naked K + Chan Theory.' It will delve into market analysis and K-line trends, teaching participants how to identify buying and selling points effectively.
Yu Shen ETH will present 'Wave Theory' on Friday at 14:00, exploring the current ETH market scenario and predicting future movements, whether upward or downward.
The weekend sessions include Huazi Di's 'Trading Ethereum' on Saturday at 16:00, focusing on ultra-short-term perpetual contracts with a strategy boasting a 100% win rate. On Sunday at 16:00, Mai Yi Shen Suan Tang Si Hu will cover 'Ultra-Short-Term Trading,' also emphasizing strategies for perpetual contracts with a 100% win rate.

BSTR's Chief Investment Officer, Sean Bill, has announced plans to develop a company modeled as 'Berkshire Hathaway 2.0,' focusing on increasing the number of bitcoins per share. According to Odaily, Sean Bill expressed the intention to enter the capital markets, manage the capital structure effectively, and leverage Bitcoin's potential in the market.

According to the announcement from Binance, the platform is set to host an OpenGradient (OPG) Trading Tournament, offering eligible participants a chance to win from a prize pool of 3,000,000 OPG in token vouchers. The tournament will run from 2026-05-26 11:00 (UTC) to 2026-06-09 11:00 (UTC). The event introduces an 'Early Bird Boost' multiplier, designed to reward users who trade earlier during the promotion period. Verified new, regular users, and Binance VIP users are eligible to participate, while liquidity providers in the Binance Spot Liquidity Provider Program and Binance Brokers are excluded.
The tournament features trading pairs OPG/USDT and OPG/USDC. Participants will benefit from varying multipliers based on the timing of their trades, with earlier trades receiving higher multipliers. The daily effective trading volume is calculated by multiplying the actual daily trading volume with the Early Bird Boost multiplier. The leaderboard will display the total effective trading volume, updated at least once every 24 hours. The reward structure is based on cumulative trading volume, with the top five participants receiving between 30,000 and 150,000 OPG. Places 6th to 20th will share 270,000 OPG, while places 21st to 50th will split 240,000 OPG. Participants ranked 51st to 200th will share 720,000 OPG, and those ranked 201st to 1,000th will also share 720,000 OPG. Remaining eligible participants will split 600,000 OPG, capped at 20 OPG per user. Token vouchers will be distributed by 2026-06-23 and must be redeemed within 21 days. Binance reserves the right to disqualify participants involved in dishonest behavior or tampering with program code.

Squid, a cross-chain routing protocol, has clarified its involvement in a recent attack reported by Blockaid. According to Foresight News, Squid stated that the SquidRouterModule implicated in the attack was not developed, deployed, or operated by them. Instead, it was a third-party Gnosis Safe module that chose to integrate with protocols like Squid, with no prior connection between the parties.
Squid explained that the third-party module contained a vulnerability, accepting a fixed string provided by the caller for message security verification. Attackers exploited this by using the publicly visible string in the contract's verified code to execute arbitrary call data and steal funds. Squid emphasized that its own routing contract (0xce16F) is architecturally different from the affected module and remains unaffected, ensuring the safety of user funds, authorizations, and integrations.

Taiwan has surpassed India in stock market value, driven by a significant surge in chipmaker TSMC's shares. Bloomberg posted on X, highlighting the factors that have given Taiwan's stock market an advantage over India's amid strong AI optimism. The rally in TSMC, a key player in the semiconductor industry, has been a major contributor to this shift in market dynamics. The growing demand for semiconductors, fueled by advancements in AI technology, has bolstered investor confidence in Taiwan's market. This development underscores the impact of technological innovation on global stock markets, particularly in regions with strong semiconductor industries.

Bitwise has announced the launch of its Bitwise Canton ETP (BWCC) through its subsidiary, Bitwise Europe GmbH. According to Foresight News, the ETP is now listed on Deutsche Börse Xetra, an electronic trading platform under Deutsche Börse. This new offering allows trading of the native token CC of the Canton Network through regular brokerage accounts.

Wintermute has pinpointed the $75,000–$76,000 range as a crucial support zone for Bitcoin, indicating that the market structure remains intact. According to NS3.AI, the firm highlighted over $2 billion in spot Bitcoin ETF outflows in the past two weeks.

Tether has announced a collaboration with the Georgian government to introduce the GEL₮ stablecoin. According to Foresight News, GEL₮ is designed to serve as a digital representation of the Georgian Lari. The initiative aims to reduce transaction costs, enable near-instant settlements, support programmable payments, and enhance the efficiency of value flow within the digital financial system.

According to the announcement from Binance, the platform is scheduled to perform wallet maintenance on 2026-05-28 at 01:00 (UTC). During this period, withdrawals across all networks will be temporarily suspended. The maintenance is expected to last up to 30 minutes, after which withdrawals will resume once the network is confirmed to be stable.
The announcement clarifies that the trading of tokens will remain unaffected throughout the maintenance period. However, users may experience disruptions in the transfer of funds between various accounts, including those involving Trading Bots or Spot Copy Trading accounts. Binance has assured users that withdrawals will be reopened as soon as the network stability is confirmed. No additional announcements will be made regarding the reopening of withdrawals.

Binance Wallet announced on X that Binance Alpha will be the first platform to introduce Citrea (CTR), with trading set to commence on May 26, 2026, at 13:00 (UTC). This launch marks the debut of CTR on the platform, offering users the opportunity to engage with the new token.
In conjunction with the trading launch, Binance Alpha will conduct an airdrop event for eligible users. Participants with a minimum of 211 Binance Alpha Points can claim an airdrop of 1,090 CTR tokens. The airdrop operates on a first-come, first-served basis, ensuring that users act promptly to secure their tokens. If the reward pool is not fully distributed, the score threshold will automatically decrease by 5 points every 5 minutes, allowing more users to participate as the event progresses.
It is important for users to note that claiming the airdrop will consume 15 Binance Alpha Points. Additionally, users must confirm their claim on the Alpha Events page within 24 hours. Failure to do so will result in the forfeiture of the airdrop claim. This structured approach ensures that active participants are rewarded while maintaining an efficient distribution process.

The ZEC/BTC exchange rate recently hit a historic high, according to BlockBeats On-chain Detection. On May 20, the rate surged significantly, reaching a peak of 0.00895 on May 23.
During this period, two major whales on Hyperliquid established opposing positions on the ZEC/BTC exchange rate, each exceeding $70 million in scale. The positions are as follows:
The 'BTC OG Insider Whale' completed its position on May 22, holding a long BTC position with 5x leverage valued at $38.6 million and a short ZEC position with 3x leverage valued at $34.6 million. The expectation is for BTC to outperform ZEC, leading to a decline in the ZEC/BTC exchange rate. The current net profit stands at $920,000.
Conversely, 'Trader Evaded' established their position on May 24, with a short BTC position using 40x leverage valued at $40.2 million and a long ZEC position with 5x leverage valued at $32.2 million. This trader anticipates ZEC outperforming BTC, resulting in an increase in the ZEC/BTC exchange rate. However, the current net loss is $2.55 million.
After peaking on May 23, the ZEC/BTC exchange rate fell by 7.76% over the past 24 hours, now standing at 0.00788. In this market scenario, the 'BTC OG Insider Whale' has already realized profits by taking the correct directional position, while 'Trader Evaded,' who entered at the peak, is currently under significant pressure.
HyperInsight Bot is now available. By adding @HyperInsightBot to a Telegram group and setting it as an administrator with message-sending permissions, users can automatically sync on-chain information.

The Iranian Foreign Ministry accused the United States of violating a ceasefire agreement with an attack in Hormozgan province over the past 48 hours. According to NS3.AI, the U.S. military conducted strikes on Monday in southern Iran, targeting vessels allegedly attempting to lay mines and missile launch positions. The U.S. characterized these actions as defensive measures. Earlier on Tuesday, Iranian media reported explosions in Bandar Abbas.

Strategy has completed a partial debt buyback and adjusted its capital structure. According to Odaily, during the week ending May 25, Strategy did not make any new Bitcoin purchases, maintaining its current holdings. Documents indicate that Strategy is optimizing its financing structure through debt management and capital market operations to support its long-term Bitcoin reserve strategy.

Betwin, a next-generation decentralized social ecosystem, has been acquired by Bluemount Foundation. According to ChainCatcher, the DeFi segment of Betwin will now be managed by Bluemount Foundation under the newly established BMBY, focusing on data ownership, privacy protection, and social value distribution.
As part of the acquisition, Betwin completed a $2 million institutional funding round with participation from Bluemount Foundation, Infinite Alliance, ChainPulse Capital, and UZ Capital. With the strategic resources of Bluemount Foundation, Betwin aims to accelerate the implementation of blockchain-based social networks, challenging the data monopoly of traditional social media giants and reshaping the trust and value distribution mechanisms in the digital era.

Hungary's central bank has decided to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 6.25%, aligning with market expectations. According to Jin10, this decision reflects the bank's ongoing assessment of economic conditions and monetary policy objectives. The rate has been held steady to support economic stability and growth amid global financial uncertainties. The central bank continues to monitor inflation trends and other economic indicators to guide future policy decisions.

The evening roundup featured several notable items, including a comment from the U.S. Secretary of the Interior regarding a potential agreement with Iran. According to NS3.AI, the roundup also highlighted a significant $14.48 million 25x ETH long position by Brother Ma Jie. Additionally, it noted the total stablecoin market cap, which stands at $322 billion.

GigaDevice Technology Co., Ltd. has disclosed that its ownership in ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) constitutes merely 1.8% of CXMT's total share capital. According to NS3.AI, GigaDevice stated that this minor stake does not provide the company with substantial influence over CXMT's production and operational decisions.

According to CoinNess, the South Korean government has officially designated "building a digital asset ecosystem" as its 48th national objective, according to a report on the performance of its 123 national tasks released on May 26. The report highlighted several achievements since the current administration took office, including:
Allowing non-profit corporations and virtual asset exchanges to sell virtual assets in June 2025Initiating full-scale discussions on a basic act for digital assets in the second half of 2025Launching a 'Security Token Council' in March 2026
The government also added that the Security Token Act is scheduled for implementation in February 2027 and that it will pursue the establishment of a regulatory framework for stablecoins in the near future.

Arthur Hayes has expressed a bullish outlook on NEAR Protocol (NEAR), sharing a weekly price chart with the caption, “We got a long way to go … pack your bags for da moon.” According to BeInCrypto, this post highlights Hayes' focus on NEAR as part of his "holy trinity" of altcoin positions, alongside Hyperliquid (HYPE) and Zcash (ZEC). NEAR has surged over 65% in the past week, following Hayes' earlier call. He views NEAR's current price as an entry point, citing its potential for recurring protocol revenue and AI infrastructure convergence.

Quantinuum Inc., a quantum computing company, is aiming to raise $1.05 billion through its initial public offering (IPO) in the United States. According to ChainCatcher, the company is leveraging the current investor enthusiasm for quantum computing technology to advance its listing process.
In documents filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Tuesday, Quantinuum outlined plans to issue approximately 21 million shares at a price range of $45 to $50 per share. Based on the upper limit of this range and the disclosed number of issued shares, Quantinuum's market valuation could reach approximately $12.7 billion. Supported by Honeywell International Inc., Quantinuum is considered one of the most prominent companies in the quantum computing sector.

Zhaoyi Innovation has issued a notice regarding unusual stock price movements, as the company's stock price deviation exceeded 20% over three consecutive trading days. According to Odaily, this situation is classified as an abnormal stock trading fluctuation. Recent media reports have linked the company's stock to Changxin Technology Group Co., Ltd.'s initial public offering and listing.
The company clarified that as of the report's disclosure date, it holds only 1.8% of Changxin Technology's total shares, a minor stake that does not allow significant influence over its business decisions. The investment in Changxin Technology is accounted for under 'other equity instrument investments.' The fair value changes resulting from Changxin Technology's IPO and listing will not directly impact Zhaoyi Innovation's net profit for the current or future fiscal years.

JPMorgan strategists have analyzed the current market conditions and suggest that the risk of potential central bank rate hikes is being overestimated. According to Jin10, this situation could create an opportunity for a rebound in stocks with the lowest volatility, such as consumer staples and utilities. Despite investor concerns about energy price shocks due to the Iran conflict, which could lead to a series of rate hikes similar to those following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the team led by Mislav Matejka highlights significant differences in the current macroeconomic environment. The strategists note in a report that, given the commitment of all parties involved in the conflict to seek an 'exit strategy,' bond yields and oil prices are expected to trend downward over the next 6 to 12 months. Additionally, they forecast that corporate earnings prospects will remain strong and do not consider stagflation to be the most likely macroeconomic scenario for the second half of the year.

Uzbekistan, one of the world's largest gold producers, has resumed its gold exports after a six-month pause, according to Jin10. The country's State Statistics Committee reported on Tuesday that Uzbekistan exported non-monetary gold valued at approximately $1.5 billion in the first four months of this year, with the majority of exports occurring in April. Uzbekistan's annual gold production is around 130 tons. Since September of last year, the country had effectively halted gold exports, while its central bank became one of the largest buyers of the precious metal globally. Meanwhile, Russia, another major gold producer, has also accelerated its gold sales recently.

According to PANews, Ethereum is currently navigating complex challenges related to offshore structures, U.S. dollar capital, and its global implementation. While it continues to serve as a valuable experimental platform, Ethereum appears to have missed the golden era of price surges.

Security measures for artificial intelligence-powered agents should encompass the entire system rather than focusing solely on the model itself, according to a recent research paper. The study, released on May 20 by researchers from Google, Gray Swan AI, EmbraceTheRed, and several universities, emphasizes that agent security should be treated as a systems problem, with AI agents considered as untrusted components. According to Cointelegraph, the researchers argue that efforts to enhance model robustness are insufficient on their own and should be complemented by techniques from the systems security domain.
The paper proposes viewing agent security as an instance of computer security, a field that has long addressed powerful attackers and motivated extensive research on principles and techniques to counter such adversaries. AI agents are gaining popularity among crypto users, with some industry executives predicting significant growth in their use. Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire forecasted in January that billions of AI agents could be operating on users' behalf within five years.
The researchers identified core security protections that could prevent most attacks. They suggest that AI agents should differentiate between instructions and untrusted data to avoid being deceived by attackers who hide malicious instructions within data. Additionally, AI agents should have only the minimum permissions necessary to perform tasks, rather than full access. The researchers advocate treating AI as an untrusted system within standard security setups, which typically include both trusted and untrusted systems.
In a recent incident, the AI-powered crypto trading assistant Bankr disabled transactions on May 20 after detecting an attacker who had accessed at least 14 wallets. Security experts speculated that the bot might have been exploited by a hacker. AI agents are increasingly used to build Web3 applications, launch tokens, and interact with services and protocols autonomously, with some platforms exploring AI for trading.
Aaron Ratcliff, attributions lead at blockchain intelligence firm Merkle Science, highlighted the importance of building systems correctly to ensure safety when giving AI agents access to wallets. He emphasized the need for AI to catch front-running, apply slippage limits, spot scam tokens, and audit contracts in real-time before executing trades. Sean Ren, co-founder of the AI-native blockchain platform Sahara AI, noted that model context protocols are the gold standard for safety when properly set up, but users should remain vigilant about every action performed by an AI agent. Ren explained that these protocols act as a gatekeeper between the AI model and the wallet, allowing only specific, approved actions.