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Bitcoin falls to pre-Iran conflict low as crypto slide extends

Bitcoin experienced its lowest point since the start of the Iran conflict, dropping over 5% to below $62,000. This decline follows Strategy Inc.'s sale of Bitcoin holdings, shattering market confidence. Renewed Middle East tensions and significant outflows from Bitcoin ETFs further pressured the cryptocurrency.

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Bitcoin Lags Nasdaq By Widest Margin Since 2019 As Investors Shift Focus To AI Stocks And New Trading Products

Rising bond yields, geopolitical tensions, record ETF outflows, and a rotation into AI-driven equities have coincided with bitcoin's weakest stretch against the Nasdaq-100 in seven years.

International Business Times

US sanctions Iran's largest crypto exchange over IRGC links

America has imposed sanctions on Iran's largest cryptocurrency exchange, Nobitex. The US accuses the exchange of helping Iran's government and state institutions bypass Western sanctions.

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Breaking Traditional Financial Barriers: HTX Launches U.S. Stock Futures TradFi Trading Contest with a Massive 50,000 USDT Prize Pool

APIA, Samoa, June 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- HTX, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, officially launched its U.S. Stock Futures TradFi Trading Contest on June 1, 2026. From now until June 11 at 12:00 (UTC), both new and existing users can trade designated pairs to compete for a share of a…

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The Nasdaq Warning: Why Peter Schiff Throws Cold Water on Bitcoin's Psychological $70K Line

Bitcoin slipped towards $70,000 while the Nasdaq hit record highs, prompting Peter Schiff to question how the cryptocurrency would fare in a stock market correction.

International Business Times UK

Elderly Woman Loses £250,000 Life Savings In Crypto Scam After Fraudsters Promised Big Returns

An elderly Newry resident loses life savings in a £250,000 cryptocurrency fraud. Police warn of sophisticated online investment scams and urge public vigilance.

International Business Times UK

Cryptocurrency addiction is real — and it looks just like gambling

Jamie Giles is a therapist at Castle Craig, one of Scotland's leading addiction treatment centres. He spoke to Euronews about how to spot problematic crypto investing, who is most at risk and what to do about it.

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Bitcoin hits 7-week low near $70K amid escalating US-Iran tensions, early $744 million liquidated in 24 hours

Bitcoin prices crashed to near the $70,000 mark, hitting a seven-week low as escalating US-Iran tensions triggered risk-off sentiment across global markets. More than $744 million in crypto positions were liquidated in 24 hours, while ETF outflows and weakening market sentiment added pressure on the world's largest cryptocurrency.

The Economic Times

Crypto exchange Binance rolls out trading in US stocks, ETFs

Binance has expanded its offerings beyond cryptocurrency, launching stock and exchange-traded fund trading for its users. Customers can now access over 7,000 US stocks and ETFs, with the ability to buy fractional shares starting at $5. This move reflects the growing convergence between digital assets and traditional finance.

The Economic Times

New AI-compute cryptocurrency Pearl sparks a GPU mining rush but profitability is already sliding — RTX 5090 daily revenue has halved to $17.19 since April

A new cryptocurrency called Pearl has set off a short-lived GPU mining rush.

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US seized $1 billion in Iranian crypto, Scott Bessent says; claims Tehran facing financial crisis

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the seizure of approximately $1 billion in Iranian cryptocurrency assets as part of "Operation Economic Fury." This economic pressure campaign, combined with military actions, has severely weakened Iran's financial standing, leading to salary shortages and surging inflation. Bessent highlighted efforts to disrupt Iran's financial…

The Economic Times

Trump-Era CFTC Moves To Scrap $5 Million Gemini Penalty Tied To Winklevoss Twins

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has asked a federal judge to vacate a $5 million settlement imposed last year on Gemini Trust Company.

International Business Times

Nancy Guthrie Kidnap Mystery: How Could A 'Wrench Attack' Explain Her Abduction?

Investigators probing the Nancy Guthrie kidnap in Arizona are weighing a controversial theory that the mother of Today host Savannah Guthrie was targeted in a violent cryptocurrency 'wrench attack'.

International Business Times UK

Bybit Announces Transition to Single-Counted Open Interest Reporting to Enhance Market Transparency

DUBAI, UAE, May 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Bybit, the world's second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, announced an update to its Open Interest (OI) calculation methodology, effective June 11, 2026. The exchange will transition from bilateral (dual-sided) OI counting to unilateral (single-counted) OI measurement. The move aligns Bybit's reporting framework…

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Google engineer charged in alleged $1.2mn Polymarket insider trading scheme

A Google engineer has been arrested for allegedly using his employer's secret search trend data, as landmark case tests whether prediction markets are subject to the same rules as Wall Street.

The Economic Times

Trump reiterates vision to make US the Crypto Capital of World. Here is what experts say

President Donald Trump is defending the cryptocurrency and prediction market industries. He is opposing state-led efforts to restrict these sectors. Federal authorities and state governments are in a dispute over regulatory control. Trump's family has financial ties to these industries. The outcome will shape the future of prediction markets across…

International Business Times

Base Unveils AI Wallet Tool As Crypto Firms Expand Agent-Based Trading Infrastructure

Base, the Ethereum layer-2 network backed by Coinbase, has launched a new infrastructure tool that connects cryptocurrency wallets directly to artificial intelligence agents.

The Independent UK

UK targets Putin’s cryptocurrency networks in latest sanctions

The department said the A7 gang was using a Kyrgyz bank suspected of facilitating payments

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Bybit Delivers: Bybit Celebrated Bitcoin Pizza Day 2026 Across MENA, Reaffirming Commitment to Regional Crypto Ecosystem

DUBAI, UAE, May 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Bybit, the world's second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, commemorated Bitcoin Pizza Day 2026 across the UAE and Morocco with the region's crypto community and institutional partners, reflecting the company's commitment to growing with and contributing to MENA's digital asset ecosystem.From May 21…

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Bybit Upgrades Futures Bots to Support TradFi Perps Futures As Stock Markets Hit All-Time Highs

DUBAI, UAE, May 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Bybit, the world's second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, is excited to introduce a new line-up for its Futures Bots, now supporting perpetual contracts trading for trending TradFi assets. The initial launch covers key TradFi Perps pairs including TSLAUSDT, GOOGLUSDT, AMZNUSDT, SNDKUSDT, tokenized…

International Business Times

Bitcoin Holds Near $77,000 As Easing U.S.-Iran Tensions Boost Market Sentiment

Bitcoin traded near the $77,000 mark on Monday, with improving geopolitical sentiment helping stabilize the broader cryptocurrency market.

The Economic Times

Tether to launch 'official' stablecoin in Georgia, with government support

Tether, a major stablecoin issuer, is set to launch a digital token for the Georgian lari. This move has the backing of Georgia's government, signaling the country's embrace of digital assets. The token, named GELT, aims to boost cross-border trade and fintech development. Georgia is already a significant player in…

International Business Times

The CLARITY Act Just Cleared Its Biggest Hurdle. The Fight Over It Is Just Starting.

The most consequential piece of cryptocurrency legislation in American history cleared the Senate Banking Committee on May 14 with a bipartisan 15-9 vote. Two Democrats crossed the aisle to advance it.

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Don’t Forget Your Digital POA: New Laws Grant Agents Access to Your Email, Online Accounts and Crypto

Most people think a power of attorney only covers bank accounts, real estate, and medical decisions. In reality, your digital life may now hold just...

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This cryptocurrency billionaire will fly SpaceX's 1st private Starship to Mars, but when?

SpaceX says it will launch a private flyby mission to Mars that will be led by cryptocurrency billionaire Chun Wang, but when it will fly is unclear.

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