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- U.S. regulator says 24/7 trading is great for crypto, may not be fit for other sectors
by Jesse Hamilton on May 29, 2026 at 4:29 pmAs 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.
- Mass deployment of AI agents is a disaster waiting to happen, says CertiK CEO
by Olivier Acuna on May 29, 2026 at 3:31 pmRonghui 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.
- Clarity Act Risks Regulation Without Oversight, Brookings Fellow Says
by AI Boost on May 29, 2026 at 3:14 pmAs Congress weighs crypto legislation, Aaron Klein says the CFTC needs more resources, independence and coordination to oversee digital markets.
- Live markets: Bitcoin shrugs off early decline, but two-month winning streak is in jeopardy
by Stephen Alpher on May 29, 2026 at 2:50 pmA hopeful posting on Iran from President Trump helped erase morning losses.
- U.S. CFTC opens crypto 'perp' door with first approvals at Kalshi, Coinbase
by Jesse Hamilton on May 29, 2026 at 2:00 pmThe Commodity Futures Trading Commission has now established a stance on how regulated U.S. firms can engage in crypto perpetual futures contracts.
- What American crypto asset perpetuals mean for the future of crypto
by Michael S. Selig on May 29, 2026 at 2:00 pmFor years, one of the most significant crypto asset markets has existed entirely outside the United States. Today, that changes, explains CFTC Chairman Selig.
- CoinDesk 20 performance update: Bittensor (TAO) drops 4%, leading index lower
by CoinDesk Indices on May 29, 2026 at 1:15 pmInternet Computer (ICP), down 3.8%, was also an underperformer.
- Paxos wins SEC approval to clear U.S. stocks on blockchain
by Olivier Acuna on May 29, 2026 at 12:28 pmPaxos 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.
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- Bitcoin plums new six-week lows as analyst eyes BTC price dip 'end' at $72K
by Cointelegraph by William Suberg on May 29, 2026 at 5:03 pmBitcoin saw its lowest levels since the middle of April as BTC price action continued ot diverge from thriving US stock markets.
- Ex-Celsius CEO files motion to vacate sentence after lawyers withdraw
by Cointelegraph by Turner Wright on May 29, 2026 at 4:58 pmFormer CEO Alex Mashinsky filed documents seeking to vacate his 12-year sentence, which included claims involving FTX and a “hostile takeover” by a former Celsius executive, who was sentenced to time served.
- Ethereum analysts say ‘downside pressure’ remains as $1.8K becomes key
by Cointelegraph by Nancy Lubale on May 29, 2026 at 3:50 pmAnalysts warn Ether’s downside risks remain elevated as traders closely watch the $1,800 support zone for stability.
- Here’s what happened in crypto today
by Cointelegraph by Cointelegraph on May 29, 2026 at 2:28 pmNeed to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, Web3 and crypto regulation.
- Bitcoin ETFs bleed $2.8B in record nine-day outflow streak
by Cointelegraph by Helen Partz on May 29, 2026 at 2:20 pmSpot Bitcoin ETFs recorded a nine-day outflow streak totaling $2.84 billion, surpassing an eight-session outflow run in February 2025.
- Why is Stellar's XLM up by over 50% this week?
by Cointelegraph by Yashu Gola on May 29, 2026 at 1:34 pmXLM rallied after US financial giant DTCC announced a partnership with the Stellar Network, but it still risks a sharp downside in the coming weeks.
- NYSE parent ICE pushes ‘level playing field’ for 24/7 onchain perps
by Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai on May 29, 2026 at 1:25 pmICE’s CEO said regulators need to create a “level playing field” for launching 24/7 onchain perps contracts, which are already trading on exchanges such as Hyperliquid.
- Bitcoin falls out of the global top 10 assets as market cap dips below $1.5T
by Cointelegraph by Nancy Lubale on May 29, 2026 at 12:09 pmBitcoin’s market cap has dropped below $1.5 trillion, pushing it out of the world’s top 10 assets amid AI stock and precious metal rallies.
