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BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes predicted a strong rebound for Bitcoin at the Bitcoin 2026 conference. He analyzed that Bitcoin's recent decline from its peak was due to job losses among knowledge workers from the spread of AI technology and a subsequent credit contraction. However, he diagnosed that since the outbreak of the U.S.-Iran war in February, the market's focus has shifted from an AI-driven recession to wartime inflation, allowing Bitcoin to start outperforming the Nasdaq again. Hayes dismissed hawkish concerns about Fed Chair nominee Washi. He argued that the Fed's tightening has a minimal impact on actual liquidity, whereas the easing of bank regulations (eSLR) implemented in April would create about $1.3 trillion in lending capacity. This massive injection of funds, coupled with wartime defense demand, will offset the economic downturn caused by AI, he analyzed. Stating that the liquidity bottom has been confirmed, Hayes presented a price target of $125,000 for Bitcoin.

iM Bank has begun building a bank-led ecosystem for a KRW-backed stablecoin as part of its efforts to expand its digital finance footprint following its transition into a nationwide commercial bank, Aju Business Daily reported. The bank has partnered with fintech firm Finger and blockchain specialist Validator to jointly develop a digital infrastructure for distributing the token, combining the bank's credibility with the efficiency of blockchain technology. The project will also be the first in South Korea to apply post-quantum cryptography (PQC).

According to Lookonchain, two addresses linked to Galaxy Digital have deposited 45,000 ETH ($104 million) to Binance, Bybit, and OKX over the past 15 hours.

Porvenir, Colombia's largest pension fund manager, has launched a product offering indirect exposure to Bitcoin through BlackRock's spot Bitcoin ETF (IBIT), Wu Blockchain reported. The product is available exclusively for pension accounts, with a minimum investment of approximately 100,000 Colombian pesos (about $25).

South Korean customs authorities in Busan have booked a man in his 40s without detention for allegedly using Tether (USDT) to illegally process payments for used car exports, Kookmin Ilbo reported. The suspect is accused of violating the Foreign Exchange Transactions Act by conspiring with a used car importer in Uzbekistan. Between September 2024 and the end of 2025, he allegedly managed a total of 108 billion won ($78 million) in illicit funds, earning around 130 million won ($94,000) in commission.

South Korean crypto exchange Coinone has announced that it will delist DMAIL at 6:00 a.m. UTC on May 29.

CoinMarketCap's Altcoin Season Index has dropped three points from yesterday to 39. The index measures whether it is an "altcoin season" or a "Bitcoin season." It is considered an altcoin season if 75% of the top 100 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization, excluding stablecoins and wrapped coins, have outperformed Bitcoin over the past 90 days. A score closer to 100 indicates an altcoin season.

Compound (COMP) is discussing a governance proposal to donate 3,000 ETH to DeFi United, an initiative aimed at rescuing Aave (AAVE) following the rsETH hack. The Avalanche (AVAX) Foundation has also expressed its support for the initiative, and Renzo (REZ) has provided over $10 million in liquidity to the Aave V3 stablecoin market as part of the recovery effort. It was previously reported that multiple crypto projects have funded DeFi United, with the total amount raised surpassing $300 million.

Bridge Biotherapeutics has changed its name to Parataxis Korea and is pivoting to focus on its digital asset treasury business, DealSite reported. The company, once a promising biotech drug developer known for a major technology transfer deal, underwent a sale of management rights and a business restructuring after the failure of its core pipeline.

South Korean crypto exchange Coinone is taking legal action against sanctions imposed by the country's Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), Edaily reported. The exchange filed for a suspension of execution just one day before the measures were set to take effect, signaling the start of a legal battle over the sanctions' validity. The core of the sanctions is a restriction preventing new users from depositing or withdrawing virtual assets to and from external exchanges. Existing users are not affected by the rule, and new users will still be able to use all other trading functions.

Fundraising for DeFi United, an initiative to support the crypto lending protocol Aave after it was affected by a hack involving Kelp DAO's rsETH, has surpassed $300 million, The Block reported. The amount surged after Ethereum infrastructure developer Consensys and its founder, Joseph Lubin, pledged to donate 30,000 ETH. Previously, Circle Ventures also mentioned it was purchasing AAVE tokens. Additionally, Lido (LDO), Ether.fi (ETHFI), Ethena (ENA), Mantle (MNT), Tron (TRX), and Babylon (BABY) have announced they will provide funds to support Aave.

Bitmine (BMNR) staked an additional 113,808 ETH, worth approximately $259.15 million, about six hours ago, Onchain Lens reported. This brings the company's total staked ETH to 3.815 million, valued at $8.76 billion as of today.

The BTC Coinbase Premium has turned negative, according to on-chain analysis account MAC.D. The account suggested this indicates that, contrary to market expectations, buying pressure from U.S. investors has decreased.

The Spot CVD chart analyzes the order book for the BTC/USDT spot pair. The top section displays a volume heatmap, while the bottom shows the cumulative volume delta (CVD). - The volume heatmap at the top tracks trading volume at specific price levels. The background brightens when the price remains in a particular range or experiences significant movement. These brighter areas can potentially act as support or resistance. - The cumulative volume delta (CVD) indicator at the bottom represents buy and sell orders categorized by trade size. As buy orders increase, the corresponding colored line rises. The yellow line indicates orders between $100 and $1,000, and the brown line represents large orders between $1 million and $10 million.

The Crypto Fear & Greed Index, compiled by data provider CoinMarketCap, has dropped three points from yesterday to 43, though it remains in the neutral stage. The index measures market sentiment on a scale of 0 (extreme fear) to 100 (extreme optimism). CoinMarketCap calculates the index based on several factors, including the price movements of the top 10 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization, market volatility, derivatives market data like put/call ratios, the Stablecoin Supply Ratio (SSR), and its own search data.

Israeli authorities have granted final approval for the launch of BILS, a stablecoin pegged to the shekel, by crypto exchange Bits of Gold. The approval follows a successful two-year pilot program on the Solana blockchain. Reserve assets for BILS will be held securely in a separate, designated account within Israel, in compliance with regulatory guidelines from the National Tax Service and the Ministry of Finance. The launch comes as the shekel's value has reached a 30-year high against the U.S. dollar, and the stablecoin is expected to enhance the efficiency of real-time payments and on-chain transactions. Meanwhile, the U.S. Senate continues to debate legislation concerning regulations on stablecoin yields and conflicts of interest.

U.S. Senator Thom Tillis has set a new red line for the CLARITY Act, a stablecoin regulation bill, according to BeInCrypto. The senator has declared he will oppose the legislation unless it includes an ethics provision targeting the cryptocurrency ventures of President Donald Trump's family. The proposed clause would prohibit federal officials, including the president, from issuing or sponsoring digital assets. This move is seen as a direct challenge to the Trump family's crypto businesses, such as "World Liberty Financial," which is estimated to be worth over $1 billion. With Tillis, who is set to retire, now working with Democratic negotiators, his stance could complicate the Republican party's plans to pass the bill before the midterm elections.

ZetaChain announced that an attack targeting its GatewayEVM contract occurred on April 27. The project stated it immediately blocked the attack vector to prevent further damage and has temporarily suspended cross-chain transactions as a precautionary measure. An initial investigation has confirmed that no user assets were affected. The team plans to release a detailed post-mortem report after completing its investigation, adding that real-time updates are available on its official page.

According to Unfolded, a White House cryptocurrency advisor has hinted that a major announcement is expected within the next few weeks regarding the Trump administration's plan for a "Strategic Bitcoin Reserve."

Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche stated that developers who do not assist third parties in criminal activities will not be prosecuted, The Block reported. Speaking on a panel at the Bitcoin 2026 conference, Blanche was responding to a question about the regulatory approach toward Tornado Cash founder Roman Storm and the Bitcoin mixing service Samourai Wallet. He explained that the fundamental principle is that individuals involved in developing software will not face investigation or prosecution, provided they do not help a third party use their creation for criminal purposes.

The use and installation of cryptocurrency kiosks will be banned in the U.S. state of Tennessee, effective July 1. According to Cointelegraph, Governor Bill Lee has signed a bill classifying the installation of these kiosks as a Class A misdemeanor. With the new classification, operators and businesses that install the kiosks could face up to 11 months and 29 days in prison and a fine of $2,500.

U.S. SEC Chairman Paul Atkins said cryptocurrency and blockchain innovation will strengthen the U.S. economy and financial system, according to Watcher.Guru.

U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis said she expects the crypto market structure bill (CLARITY) to be finalized in May, Watcher.Guru reported.

U.S. Representative Nick Begich plans to reintroduce the Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Bill in the coming weeks under a new name, The Block reported. To broaden support among lawmakers, the bill will be renamed the 'American Reserve Modernization Act (ARMA).' Begich explained that the name change is crucial for helping Congress and the public understand the bill's intent, which is to ensure Bitcoin is treated as a reserve asset. While he noted the bill includes some modifications, he did not specify the changes. However, it is expected to contain a provision requiring the long-term holding of Bitcoin.

Block has published a proof-of-reserves report showing it holds over $2 billion in Bitcoin, Solid Intel reported.