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Weekly Crypto Roundup: Bitcoin Paradox, AI Threats, Ethereum Woes, DAO Solutions
This week's crypto news highlights include a paradoxical Bitcoin decline, AI-driven attacks on developers, Ethereum's upgrade crisis, and proposed solutions for DAO governance.
FBI Seizes 127,000 BTC Worth $8B in Operation Blackout
The FBI announced the seizure of over 127,000 bitcoin, valued at approximately $8 billion, as part of the international Operation Blackout targeting scam centers and related networks.
Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Increases 1.72% to 138.96 T, Second Consecutive Rise
Bitcoin mining difficulty rose 1.72% on May 29 to 138.96 trillion, marking the second straight upward adjustment. The difficulty has returned to levels seen in early April.
CryptoQuant Predicts Bitcoin Bear Market Could Extend Into Early 2027
Analytics firm CryptoQuant warns that Bitcoin's bear market may persist until early 2027, citing its PnL Index Signal which shows significant profit-taking began in October 2025.
New Hacker Group Targets Crypto Firms via Fake macOS Interviews; GPU Miner Spread via AI Chatbots
A weekly cybersecurity roundup highlights a new group attacking crypto companies through fake job interviews and macOS malware, a GPU miner distributed via search spam and AI chatbots, a hacktivist expelled from GitHub and GitLab after posting Microsoft zero-day exploits, and CrowdStrike and Google dismantling a network targeting open-source developers.
ForkLog Weekly: BTC Drops to $73k, Crypto Influence on US Elections, and AI News
This week's ForkLog roundup covers Bitcoin's drop to $73,000, a $15 million airdrop hack, crypto funds' growing influence on US elections, and AI advancements including quantum computing and on-chain access.
US Bitcoin ETFs See 3rd Consecutive Red Week with $3.5B Outflows Since May 11
US Bitcoin ETFs have recorded their third consecutive red week, with over $3.5 billion in net outflows since May 11. Blackrock's ETF has been in the red daily for the past two weeks.
Bitcoin Options Expiry Removes Price Barriers, Says Glassnode
Glassnode reports that bitcoin options expiry has eliminated price barriers, while CryptoQuant warns of a shortage of buyers. The US Treasury Secretary also ruled out a digital dollar.
Aave Labs Proposes Standardized Token Listing Framework (TALF)
Aave Labs has published an ARFC document proposing a new standardized token listing framework (TALF) for Aave V3, V4, and Aave Horizon, aiming to unify technical requirements and enhance ongoing monitoring of listed assets.
Bitcoin Tests $75K Before Major Options Expiry, Pulls Back to $72.5K
Bitcoin briefly reached $75,000 ahead of a large options expiration before retreating to $72,500. Implied volatility spiked to 35% during the sell-off but quickly returned to 32%, as the decline was seen as a local correction.
Sui Network Down Again, Blocks Not Produced for Over Two Hours
The Sui blockchain has experienced its second outage in two days, with blocks not being created for more than two hours. The development team is investigating the issue, following a previous outage on May 28 that lasted nearly six hours.
Fidelity Digital Assets Highlights Six Structural Trends for Crypto in H1 2026
Fidelity Digital Assets has reviewed the first half of 2026, identifying six key structural trends. The firm states the current phase is about technical ecosystem upgrades, not just price rallies.
CME Group Launches 24/7 Crypto Trading for Institutions
CME Group will offer 24/7 trading of crypto futures for BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP, ADA, LINK, XLM, AVAX, and SUI starting May 29 at 4:00 p.m. CT, enabling round-the-clock institutional access.
US Treasury Secretary Bessent Says Trump Admin Will Not Allow Digital Dollar
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that the current Trump administration will not introduce a central bank digital currency (CBDC), calling it a step toward surveillance.
Bitcoin Long-Term Holder Supply Hits Record 15.8M BTC, Signaling Demand Weakness
Bitcoin supply held by long-term investors reached an all-time high of 15.8 million BTC, but CryptoQuant warns it reflects a lack of fresh demand rather than accumulation. Meanwhile, whale balances are declining at the fastest pace since early 2026.
SEC Commissioner Peirce Defends Crypto Privacy Tools as Legitimate Financial Infrastructure
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce has voiced support for crypto privacy tools, arguing regulators should not view privacy-enhancing technologies with suspicion.
Grant Cardone Adds 130 BTC; JPMorgan Seeks Crypto Analyst; CFTC Vacates Gemini Order
Grant Cardone added 130 BTC on the pullback, JPMorgan is hiring a crypto analyst, the CFTC moves to vacate Gemini consent order, and VanEck launches a spot BNB ETF.
Bitcoin Drops Below $73,000 on Middle East Tensions, CFTC Admits Error in Gemini Suit
A roundup of crypto news: Bitcoin fell below $73,000 as Middle East conflict escalated; CFTC acknowledged its lawsuit against Gemini was erroneous; Quantus warned of crypto market's unpreparedness for quantum threat; Grayscale called Hyperliquid a DeFi breakthrough; and a hacker stole $15 million in a GUA airdrop.
Polymarket VP Denies Mandatory KYC Rumors, Says Only for Closed Beta
Polymarket VP Josh Stevens refutes rumors of mandatory KYC verification, stating it is only required for participants in a closed beta of a new product and will be removed upon full release.
Hack Intercepts $15M SUPERFORTUNE Airdrop, Token Plunges 75%
A hacker redirected a $15 million airdrop from the SUPERFORTUNE (GUA) project by spoofing a multisig transaction address, then dumped 14.98 million GUA tokens, causing a 75% price crash.
Grayscale Research Highlights Hyperliquid as Top DeFi Growth Story
Grayscale Research has named decentralized exchange Hyperliquid one of the most notable growth stories in DeFi, citing its perpetual futures exchange, native L1 network, and HYPE token economy as key drivers.
Crypto Industry Ramps Up Political Spending Ahead of US Congressional Elections
The crypto industry has directed hundreds of millions of dollars to support loyal candidates in the upcoming US Congressional elections, with funding increasingly favoring Republicans. Key committees Fairshake and Fellowship are actively intervening in primaries.
CFTC Asks Court to Vacate 2022 Settlement with Gemini, Admitting Lawsuit Invalid
The CFTC has petitioned a federal court in New York to nullify its 2022 settlement with crypto exchange Gemini, acknowledging the lawsuit was unfounded.
Crypto Industry Unprepared for Post-Quantum Cryptography, Quantus Study Finds
A new report from Quantus warns that the crypto industry is not ready for the transition to post-quantum cryptography, leaving wallets, exchanges, and governance systems vulnerable.