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Bitcoin-owning Kevin Warsh sworn in as Fed chair by Trump at White House
Kevin Warsh took the oath as Federal Reserve chair at the White House on Friday morning, giving President Donald Trump a new Fed chief at a rough time for the U.S. economy. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas swore him in. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte, National Economic Council Director...
Sat, May 23
Grayscale says Ethereum, Solana, BNB Chain and Canton are positioned to absorb the first wave of institutional capital
Asset manager Grayscale says that the small group of blockchains already dominating decentralized finance (DeFi) and tokenized assets, Ethereum, Solana, BNB Chain, and Canton Network, are best positioned to absorb the first wave of institutional capital once the United States passes the CLARITY Act, its long-promised crypto rulebook. The CLARITY Act cleared the Senate Banking...
Fri, May 22
Man exposes ZachXBT’s real identity as Zachary Wolk, accuses him of scam and dishonesty
An anonymous X user named Matthew posted a long thread today claiming he found the real identity of Zach and accusing the crypto investigator of taking money from major industry players that almost never end up in his threads. Matthew said the account was made this month and that this was his first post after...
Fri, May 22
YZi Labs takes Season 4 cohort to Bhutan as GMC stakes claim to crypto hub crown
YZi Labs (the venture company formerly known as Binance Labs) has officially opened the application process for the latest season of its EASY Residency cohort, with applications open to founders until June 21st, 2026. The latest edition (Season 4) will also be the first time the program brings a founder cohort physically to the Gelephu...
Fri, May 22
China rejects claims it blocks startup funds but foreign capital continues to exit Chinese data centers
China has denied claims that it is discouraging local tech companies from taking foreign investment, despite continued withdrawals by international investors from major sectors. Li Chao, a National Development and Reform Commission official, stated on May 22 that the government has never instructed Chinese IT companies to steer clear of foreign funding. He continued by...
Fri, May 22
China slaps Futu with record $271M penalty
The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) slapped a record-breaking penalty of 1.85 billion yuan (approx worth $271 million) on Futu Holdings. This turns out to be one of the authority’s most aggressive enforcement actions to punish non-compliance. Futu said the matter remains under review and that it will engage with regulators before any final decision....
Fri, May 22
10 Best Crypto Games for iPhone users (Complete Review)
You should start playing crypto games immediately if you have an iPhone. These wildly innovative new games reward your gaming with prizes from the real world. Check out these best crypto games for iPhone users and see if there’s some additional profit in them for you. Those familiar with crypto games could download an online...
Fri, May 22
U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform is probing Polymarket and Kalshi over suspected insider trading
The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform is probing Polymarket and Kalshi over suspected insider trading.
Fri, May 22
$40M HYPE withdrawal sparks supply crunch speculation
A freshly created wallet moved 684,934 HYPE tokens (approx worth $40.7 million) from Coinbase in two days. This transaction is seen by traders as a sign of a sudden increase in liquidity in the crypto market for one of the most supply-restricted large-cap tokens. What makes the transaction unique is not just the volume but...
Fri, May 22
THORChain network restart goes to the polls as node operators vote on ADR028
THORChain has opened a governance vote for node operators on its path to restarting operations after the May 15 exploit that drained ~$10.7 million from a single vault.
Fri, May 22
Michael Saylor says Bitcoin has bottomed, Calls market a ‘Spring’ phase
Bitcoin price has slid straight from $125,000 to $60,000 levels over the last 6 months, leading the crypto market’s massive decline. However, Michael Saylor suggests that the BTC market will recover soon. In an interview, Saylor described the situation as a warming spring period. He mentioned that BTC is currently in a highly supported zone...
Fri, May 22
Scammers airdrop fake Jupiter tokens to Solana wallets in wallet-drainer scheme
Analysts at Solana Floor have sounded the alarm after a fraudulent airdrop impersonating Jupiter Exchange came on its radar earlier today. The warning from the blockchain analytics outlet noted that the phishing campaign targets Solana users with the promise of a fake airdrop, luring them into connecting their wallets to a malicious asset-draining site. According...
Fri, May 22
China's securities regulator seizes illegal gains in disruption of U.S. stock trading platforms
China's Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) is cracking down on U.S. stock trading platforms and has seized illegal gains.
Fri, May 22
US authorities arrest executive implicated in $47M fintech collapse in Poland
The chief executive of a major Polish fintech company has been detained in the U.S. as part of an investigation into a massive loss of customer funds. The man has been wanted by law enforcement authorities in Poland under a Red Notice issued by Interpol for his role in the alleged fraud case. His arrest...
Fri, May 22
South Korean lawmakers review crypto tax after petition quickly surpasses 50,000 signatures
South Korean lawmakers review crypto tax after petition surpasses 50,000 signatures quickly.
Fri, May 22
Oil perpetual futures contracts stage comeback to reclaim HIP-3 daily volume lead
Oil perpetual futures on HIP-3 emerged as the leader in terms of daily trading volumes, briefly coming ahead of commodities trading.
Fri, May 22
Kraken re-enters the UAE with preliminary license from VARA Dubai
Payward, a unified financial infrastructure platform and the parent company of Kraken, has received an in-principle approval for a license through Dubai’s Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority for a crypto broker service, investment, and management offering. This comes years after Kraken closed its office in the UAE after receiving its license from ADGM. As per the...
Fri, May 22
Attackers drain more than $520,000 from Polymarket contract
A Polymarket security incident drained more than $520,000 in collateral from the platform’s UMA CTF Adapter contract on Polygon on May 22, 2026. On-chain investigator ZachXBT flagged the incident in a community alert and pointed to a compromised deployer address as the likely entry point for the attack. The drain played out across a short...
Fri, May 22
ETH supply turns inflationary while bulls point to changing investor mood
ETH felt additional price pressure after sentiment worsened in May. Investors questioned the role of Ethereum amid competition from Solana and Hyperliquid.
Fri, May 22
UAE’s IHC completes $30M deal with dirham backed stablecoin
International Holding Company (IHC) completed a $30 million transaction using DDSC.
Fri, May 22
