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DTCC just chose Stellar to tokenize $114 trillion in custodied securities. Here's what it means for financial infrastructure, the RWA sector, and crypto investors watching Wall Street's blockchain bet. Overview On May 27, 2026, the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) announced plans to connect its tokenization service to the Stellar public blockchain. For anyone tracking the convergence of traditional finance and digital assets, this is one of the most substantive signals yet that tok

Trump publicly backed the CFTC's exclusive authority over prediction markets — and tied it directly to America's crypto dominance. Here's what the federal-state regulatory war means for crypto. Overview On May 26, 2026, President Donald Trump took to Truth Social to declare that maintaining the Commodity Futures Trading Commission's "exclusive authority" over prediction markets is "critically important" for the United States — and tied it explicitly to America's position as the global crypto cap

Bitcoin ETFs bled $1.26B in a single week while HYPE hit a new all-time high and XRP logged its strongest ETF inflow week of 2026. Here's what the rotation data actually tells us about where institutional money is moving. Overview The week of May 18–22, 2026 produced one of the starkest capital flow divergences in recent crypto market history. U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $1.26 billion in net outflows — their worst weekly performance of the year — while funds tied to Hyperliquid (HYPE), XRP,

Trade Apple, Tesla, and Nvidia on a crypto exchange — no brokerage account needed. This guide explains how tokenized stocks work, how they compare to traditional equities, and how MEXC is opening the door to on-chain US stock exposure. Overview For years, gaining exposure to Apple, Tesla, or Nvidia as a crypto-native investor meant dealing with a parallel set of systems: brokerage onboarding, wire transfers, trading hours, and regional restrictions. In 2026, that friction is being systematically

The Iran conflict has triggered the largest oil supply shock in history, sending Brent crude to $138/bbl. Here's what the EIA, Goldman Sachs, and major analysts predict — and what it means for your investments. Overview When U.S. and Israeli forces launched strikes against Iran on February 28, 2026, the global energy market entered its most severe supply disruption since the 1973 Arab oil embargo. The Strait of Hormuz — through which roughly 20% of the world's crude oil and LNG normally flows —

Vitalik Buterin announces the Ethereum Foundation will "slim down," reduce ETH sales, and refocus exclusively on CROPS — censorship resistance, openness, privacy, and security. Here's what it means for ETH holders and the ecosystem. Overview On May 25, 2026, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin published a lengthy post on X addressing months of turbulence at the Ethereum Foundation (EF). He confirmed the organization will pursue "longevity over breadth," reduce ETH sales, and narrow its mandate t

The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off June 11 across the USA, Canada, and Mexico — 48 teams, 104 matches, 39 days. This complete guide covers the schedule, global broadcast channels, fan tokens, and crypto prediction markets. Everything you need, in one place. Overview The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19, spanning three host nations — the United States, Canada, and Mexico. With 48 teams, 104 matches, 16 cities, and 39 days of football, this is the largest World Cup in the tournament

Overview In May 2026, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs endured one of the sharpest capital withdrawal episodes since the products launched in January 2024. Over a two-week period, more than $2.26 billion in net outflows left the market, dragging Bitcoin's price toward the $74,300 level. Behind the headline figure lies a more nuanced picture: Harvard's endowment trimmed its IBIT position by 43%, BlackRock's flagship product shed more than $448 million in a single session, and rising Treasury yields closed

Trump announced a US-Iran peace deal is "basically reached," sending Bitcoin surging over 4% while Brent crude fell back below $100. Here's what it means for crypto and energy markets. Overview On May 23, 2026, President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that a peace agreement between the United States and Iran had been "largely negotiated, subject to finalization," with the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz explicitly included. Markets reacted immediately. Bitcoin, which had fallen roughly 4%

Samsung and SK Hynix stocks have surged on record AI chip demand, lifting South Korea's KOSPI past 7,000. Discover what's driving the rally and how global investors can gain exposure — including through MEXC's crypto-settled stock futures. Overview South Korea's semiconductor giants are having a historic year. Fueled by an artificial intelligence infrastructure boom, Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix have posted record earnings, driven the KOSPI index to all-time highs above 7,000 points, and att