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Kraken Says 'Plans' to Offer BTC Perps to US Institutionals
While rivals like Kalshi and Coinbase were quick to respond to CFTC approval of US institutional trading in Bitcoin perpetual futures contracts, Kraken said it "expects" to launch within 30 days.

Bitcoin is on the Verge of Locking in 3% May Losses
Bitcoin prepares to seal a "red" monthly candle for May as attention turns to US PMI and other labor-market data coming next week.

Bitcoin Price Targets $78K as BTC Holders Defend 'Strongest Near-Term Support'
Bitcoin’s rebound from a key support level could open the door to more gains, with historical data suggesting a possible move toward $78,000.

Vietnam Proposes Allowing SMEs to Use Digital Assets as Loan Collateral
Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance wants banks to accept digital assets and intellectual property as collateral, targeting the credit gap that leaves SMEs with just 20% of total bank lending.

Cosmos-Based Gravity Bridge Halts After Reported $5.4M Exploit
Onchain analysts and PeckShield flagged the breach after spotting unusual outflows, with a portion of the stolen funds already laundered through ChangeNow and Binance.

Crypto Sentiment Reaches Most ‘Lopsided Positive’ Ratio for 2026: Santiment
Crypto sentiment platform Santiment said bullish sentiment across social media has climbed to its highest level in 2026, though that doesn't necessarily signal further gains for the crypto market.

Bitcoin Spot, Futures Buyers Show Up But Is It Enough?
Spot and futures volumes surged as Bitcoin price swept its range lows but ETF redemptions and liquidations are the dominant force in the markets at the moment.

Bitcoin Is At ‘Pivotal Level’ As $65K Downside Risk Looms: Analyst
MN Trading Capital founder Michael van de Poppe said Bitcoin risks facing a decline to $65,000 if it doesn’t hold at its current level of $73,000.

Senator Lummis Warns China Will Overtake the US in Crypto if CLARITY Bill Stalls
Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis warns that the window to pass the CLARITY crypto market structure bill is narrowing, threatening US leadership in the sector.

Circle Freezes $12.6M in Stablecoins Linked to Zama Without Prior Notice: ZachXBT
Stablecoin issuer Circle has frozen $12.6 million in stablecoins linked to the Zama privacy protocol, a decision that was criticized by onchain analyst ZachXBT.

SEC Charges Texas Man With $12.3M Crypto Fraud Using Fake AI Trading Bots
Nathan Fuller promised investors up to 100% returns in 21 days, claimed AI bots were doing the trading, then spent half the money on personal expenses, the SEC alleges.

Spot Bitcoin ETFs See Record 10-Day Outflow Streak, Analyst Calls It ‘Contrarian Indicator’
Spot Bitcoin ETFs have shed nearly $3 billion in ten straight days of outflows, but Santiment says history suggests extreme redemptions often precede a price recovery.

Bitcoin Treasury Space Still Has Fair Share of ‘Carnival Barkers’: BSTR Founder
BSTR co-founder Sean Bill told Cointelegraph during an interview that many Bitcoin treasury companies still don’t have the right “capital structure” in place and are relying on Bitcoin to do “all the talking for them.”

US Seizes Nearly $1 Billion in Iranian Crypto Assets, Treasury Secretary Says
Some Iranian crypto wallet owners may not yet know their funds are gone, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Friday, as the US disclosed it has seized nearly $1 billion in Iranian crypto assets.

Bitcoin Retail Sentiment Still Matters, Says Swan Bitcoin CEO
Swan Bitcoin CEO Cory Klippsten told Cointelegraph in an interview that retail sentiment around Bitcoin still matters, even amid growing institutional adoption, and added that he does not expect the asset to hit new all-time highs this year.

Bitcoin Buyers Stack $512M Bids Near $70K Support: Is A Reversal Ahead?
Bitcoin dip buyers put $500 million in bids in the $72,500 to $68,500 price range. Will they be filled or is BTC heading back toward $75,000?

‘Extraordinarily Unusual’ for CFTC to Reverse Gemini Settlement Deal: Ex-chair
A former CFTC chair said it was “extraordinarily unusual” for the agency to try and roll back a $5 million settlement with Gemini reached under the previous administration.

CFTC Backs Crypto Perpetual Contracts, Issues Advisory on 24/7 Trading
The US federal commodities regulator under its sole commissioner Michael Selig issued notices and advisories on Friday related to digital asset perpetual contracts and 24/7 trading.

Sui Network Goes Down for Second Day in a Row
The Sui Network experienced another temporary disruption on Friday, but normal network activity has resumed, according to the Sui team.

Coinbase Launches Regulated access to Global Crypto Options and Perps
Coinbase Financial Markets launched access to global crypto options and perpetual futures for US institutions through Deribit under a CFTC-regulated framework.

Bitcoin Approaches 'Crucial' Reversal Zone as $72K Gets Closer
Bitcoin continues to ignore surging US stocks as BTC price action heads closer to the "crucial" $72,000 mark.

Ex-Celsius CEO Files Motion to Vacate Sentence after Lawyers Withdraw
Alex Mashinsky has asked a New York judge to vacate his May 2025 sentence, claiming ineffective counsel and deprivation of due process in his case.

Ethereum Price Structure ‘Weakening’ as Traders Focus on $1.8K Support
Ethereum faces mounting downside pressure as leverage stays high and traders monitor the critical $1,800 support zone.

Bitcoin ETFs Post Record Nine-Day Outflow Streak
Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded another $223 million in net outflows on Thursday, marking the record nine-day outflow streak since the funds launched in 2024.

