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The S&P 500 posted its longest weekly winning streak since 2023 and Brent oil stabilized near $92 on US-Iran ceasefire hopes. The biggest cryptocurrencies still drifted lower, with Hyperliquid's HYPE the only major name to rally.

Andrew Gault, the venture capitalist who funded the quantum hardware labs now threatening bitcoin, says the industry is looking in the wrong place. Google's own security team moved in the same direction in March.

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon criticized Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong and warned the current CLARITY Act framework could ultimately fail, as banks and crypto firms clash over whether stablecoin issuers should be allowed to offer yield-bearing rewards that resemble bank deposits.

As the CFTC issued landmark approvals for crypto perpetual futures contracts, it explained in a related advisory that round-the-clock activity isn't right for all.

Ronghui Gu shares tips on how to isolate AI agents while testing them so they do not have access to critical personal information or digital assets.

As Congress weighs crypto legislation, Aaron Klein says the CFTC needs more resources, independence and coordination to oversee digital markets.

A hopeful posting on Iran from President Trump helped erase morning losses.

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has now established a stance on how regulated U.S. firms can engage in crypto perpetual futures contracts.

For years, one of the most significant crypto asset markets has existed entirely outside the United States. Today, that changes, explains CFTC Chairman Selig.

Paxos new license positions it alongside legacy giants such as DTCC and makes it a compelling, more efficient alternative for traditional finance giants than legacy competitors.

Sprecher saluted Hyperliquid's team, signaling deeper engagement between Wall Street incumbents and crypto-native rails.

The day ahead in crypto: May 29, 2026

The longest run of withdrawals since U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs listed in January 2024 comes as bitcoin underperforms high-flying AI and semiconductor stocks.

Bitcoin's failed breakout above $83,000 is looking increasingly like a bear market signal, even as S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures notch gains and approach all-time highs.

The Governor of Minnesota signed into law a measure that starting August 1 makes it a crime to advertise and operate prediction market platforms across the state.

STRC has struggled to maintain its $100 target price, while Strategy's reduced cash reserves and dividend obligations are drawing increased investor attention.

The campaign targets crypto, DeFi, AI and security developers with fake tooling packages to steal wallets, SSH keys, GitHub tokens, cloud credentials and browser data.

The crypto exchange's investment arm and Korea Investment & Securities will each invest KRW 80 billion ($53 million) as Coinone pushes into stablecoins and tokenized securities.

XRP snapped a streak of lower lows on heavy buying, though the token remains stuck below major resistance levels that have capped every rally this year.

Global stocks hit records and oil cracked on a tentative US-Iran ceasefire extension. Crypto stayed on the sidelines, with some analysts saying the next catalyst is regulatory, not geopolitical.

A record high in long-term holder supply typically signals conviction. CryptoQuant says it reflects a shortage of new buyers, a view echoed by weakening ETF demand and bearish prediction market odds.

As more than $1 billion exited spot Bitcoin ETFs last week, Calamos says investors are rotating into Bitcoin products with built-in downside protection.

FalconX has hired Cantor and other bankers to advise on a potential IPO and confidentially filed draft paperwork with the SEC, though the listing is not expected until later this year amid volatile market conditions.

In this week's edition of the Protocol Newsletter, we're diving deep into the institution that has been the main steward for the Ethereum blockchain, and why its been back in the spotlight.