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Binance saw its exchange reserves decline by approximately $236 million last week, marking the largest outflow among major centralized exchanges that publish proof-of-reserves data, according to figures tracked by ChainCatcher. The decrease places Binance at the center of a notable divergence in capital flows across the industry, as several competitors reported significant reserve increases over the same period. Exchange Reserve Flows Show Clear Divergence The data, which tracks changes in the total value of assets held in exchange wallets, reveals a split among top-tier platforms. While Binance led the decline, Gate.io followed with a $98.43 million decrease, and Deribit’s reserves…

Vertalo, an SEC-registered transfer agent that has spent the better part of a decade building infrastructure for tokenized securities, has added Aptos to its platform. The Layer-1 blockchain now sits alongside Ethereum and Tezos as a supported chain for Vertalo’s Securities Protocol, which handles cap table management, transfer agency functions, and multi-chain tokenization for issuers and fund managers. What Vertalo actually does, and why this matters Vertalo has been tackling exactly that problem since its founding in 2017. The company achieved SEC registration as a transfer agent in November 2019, operating under File No. 084-06663. Vertalo is one of the…

Ethereum treasury firm Bit Digital (BTBT) made its first ether ($ETH) purchase since the October crypto market peak, but it’s already underwater on its acquisition as crypto prices are pulling back again. The company said it bought roughly 8,568 ether ($ETH) for $20 million on May 11, at an average price of $2,334 per token. As $ETH is currently trading near $1,980, the latest acquisition is already sitting on an unrealized loss of roughly $3 million, having gone down more than 15% over the past few weeks. CEO Sam Tabar said the “timing reflects our view that market conditions had…

Ostium, a crypto derivatives platform founded by Harvard University graduates, has entered into a partnership with Nasdaq to offer stock perpetuals based on Nasdaq data, as reported by The Block. The collaboration marks a significant step in bridging traditional financial markets with the cryptocurrency ecosystem. What the Partnership Entails Under the agreement, Ostium will use Nasdaq’s market data to power its stock perpetual contracts. These are derivative products that allow traders to speculate on the price movements of individual stocks without owning the underlying assets, using crypto-based collateral. The integration aims to bring institutional-grade data reliability to the crypto derivatives…

JPYC, the issuer of the Japanese yen-pegged stablecoin JPYC, has expanded its testing infrastructure by adding support for Kairos, the testnet of the Kaia blockchain. The move, announced by the company, allows developers to receive testnet JPYC tokens for free through the JPYC Faucet, enabling them to verify payment flows and business system integrations on the Kaia network without risking real funds. How the JPYC Faucet Works The JPYC Faucet is a testing tool designed to streamline development workflows. Developers simply connect a compatible wallet to the faucet interface and receive testnet JPYC tokens instantly. This eliminates the need for…

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance TR has launched a new campaign specifically for new members and those buying cryptocurrency for the first time. As part of the campaign, Binance TR is giving users who complete their membership and make their first cryptocurrency purchase (without a minimum limit) a Domino’s digital gift voucher worth 800 TL. Furthermore, users who have previously registered but haven’t made their first cryptocurrency purchase can also benefit from the campaign. The campaign, which will run from May 20, 2026 to June 20, 2026 at 23:59, has no limit on the number of participants, and gift vouchers will be…

YOM is working with LayerZero, one of the most trusted omnichain infrastructure providers in Web3. The partnership moves YOM’s decentralized cloud gaming network beyond a single chain, opening seamless access, assets, and experiences across more than 150 blockchains. YOM 🤝 LayerZeroWe’re proud to be working closely with @LayerZero_Core one of the most trusted omnichain infrastructure providers in Web3.Connecting 150+ blockchains and powering major assets like USDT0, $USDe, WBTC, and Stargate, LayerZero has set the standard for… pic.twitter.com/mEe7mgUzif — YOM (@YOM_Official) May 29, 2026 LayerZero already powers major assets like USDT0, $USDe, WBTC, and Stargate, and YOM joining that infrastructure is…

Bitcoin price has fallen toward the $73,000 region after a wave of ETF outflows, derivatives pressure, and long liquidations triggered fresh panic across the crypto market. According to crypto.news price data, Bitcoin ($BTC) price dropped more than 4% over the past 24 hours and briefly touched the $72,800 area on May 28 after bulls failed to reclaim the $80,000 psychological resistance zone earlier this week. Ethereum, Solana, XRP, BNB, and Hyperliquid also posted sharp losses as total crypto market capitalization slid below $2.5 trillion. The latest sell-off came as institutional investors rapidly reduced exposure through spot Bitcoin ETFs. Data from…

Ethereum core developers may soon get a new source of funding: a blockchain lottery. Decentralized lottery protocol Megapot said Thursday it is teaming up with Protocol Guild, an independent funding collective for Ethereum protocol contributors, to introduce what they describe as the crypto industry’s first programmable charity lottery. Under the arrangement, users can buy tickets for a daily lottery through a dedicated Protocol Guild portal for a chance to win prizes from a pool exceeding $1.1 million. Megapot said 100% of referral fees generated from ticket sales will be automatically distributed by smart contracts to Ethereum developers supported by Protocol…

Ondo Finance has announced that the total value locked (TVL) in its Ondo Global Markets platform for tokenized U.S. stocks has crossed the $1.5 billion threshold, marking a significant milestone in the growing intersection of traditional finance and blockchain technology. The company shared the update via its official X account, highlighting the increasing demand for on-chain access to equities and exchange-traded funds. Top tokenized assets drive concentrated growth According to Ondo Global Markets, the five largest assets by TVL include CRCLon (Circle), IVVon (S&P 500 ETF), MUon (Micron), NVDAon (Nvidia), and IBITon (Bitcoin ETF). Together, these five tokenized securities account…