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A $1.29 billion dark pool block trade in Blackrock’s Ishares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) crossed Nasdaq on Tuesday morning, drawing immediate attention from institutional traders and crypto analysts tracking exchange-traded fund (ETF) flows. Key Takeaways: Blackrock’s IBIT saw a $1.29B dark pool block trade on May 26, 2026, the largest single institutional bitcoin ETF print on record. Galaxy Research’s Alex Thorn estimated the trade equaled roughly 16,400 $BTC, yet IBIT closed up slightly at $42.99. Wednesday ETF flow data will confirm whether the trade triggers record single-day bitcoin ETF outflows or reflects simple rebalancing. As of publication, the stats have not…

Lately, many L1s have been strategizing around fee reduction, but it comes at a cost. The logic is simple: transaction fees are a core part of an L1’s revenue engine. Every network upgrade requires revenue to scale the chain and maintain the capacity needed to support growing demand. Ethereum’s [$ETH] Glamsterdam upgrade falls right into this trend, and the effects are already showing up on-chain. According to Token Terminal, transaction fees on Ethereum L1 have dropped to record lows. While cheaper transactions improve accessibility, consistently lower fees can put pressure on Ethereum’s long-term scaling economics. That impact becomes even clearer…

Harvard University’s endowment fund has incurred losses exceeding $150 million on cryptocurrency-related investments over the past year, according to on-chain analysis by pseudonymous analyst Ai Yi. The losses stem from a series of trades involving spot Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) made by Harvard Management Company, the entity responsible for overseeing the university’s roughly $50 billion endowment. Timeline of Investment Decisions Harvard Management Company first entered the crypto space indirectly during the second quarter of last year, when the broader market was experiencing an upswing. The firm expanded its position in the third quarter as Bitcoin’s price approached its…

Digital asset technology company EDX Markets and EDXM International have announced the integration of Ripple Prime to expand their crypto services for institutional clients. EDX, which provides a dedicated transaction infrastructure and centralized clearing service to institutions, aims to make its liquidity, clearing, and collateral management processes more efficient through this collaboration. EDX Markets stands out as a platform aiming to bring the sophisticated exchange structure of traditional financial markets to the digital asset sector. The company states that it serves institutional investors with deep liquidity, low transaction costs, and a reliable pricing infrastructure. Focusing on risk management, EDX also…

The European Union is picking a fight with some of the most powerful companies on Earth. EU leaders are actively debating new measures that would limit the ability of major US and Chinese tech firms to compete for European public cloud contracts and mobile satellite spectrum. A decisive vote on cloud procurement regulations is scheduled for June 3, 2026, with the proposed rules expected to significantly disadvantage the American hyperscalers that currently dominate the market. Amazon, Google (Alphabet), and Microsoft collectively control 63% of the global cloud market. Europe’s political class has decided that number is too high, at least…

For most people, the single biggest barrier to using a decentralized exchange isn’t the trading interface or the concept of self-custody: it’s getting money onto the chain in the first place. You need a centralized exchange account, a withdrawal process, bridge transactions, and enough patience to wait through confirmations. By the time your funds arrive, the trade you wanted has moved. MoonPay’s new integration with Hyperliquid changes that equation entirely, allowing users to buy $USDC directly on the platform using familiar payment methods like Apple Pay, Google Pay, and credit cards. This is a meaningful step toward making decentralized perpetual…

YOM is building on Avalanche. The decentralized cloud gaming network now has its home, and the choice came with serious infrastructure already in place. Sub-second finality, sovereign L1 on the roadmap and a foundation grant backing the vision. YOM 🤝 AvalancheIn case you missed it YOM is building on @avax .Our decentralized cloud gaming network now has a home.Sub-second finality. A sovereign L1 on the roadmap. And a Foundation grant backing the vision.1000+ nodes. 40+ publishers. $0.05/session.This is what… pic.twitter.com/oeswHMpg8x — YOM (@YOM_Official) May 26, 2026 The numbers behind YOM’s existing network are real: 1000+ nodes, 40+ publishers, and sessions…

Bitcoin slid to $75,498 in Asian hours Tuesday, leaving crypto markets out of step with the equity rally that pushed global stocks to record highs overnight. XRP, ether, and Solana were each down as much as 1% in the past day, per CoinDesk data, while Zcash (ZEC) dropped 9% to $564, the biggest single move among the top 15. Hyperliquid (HYPE) bucked the cohort at $59.99, up 1.4% on the day and now sitting just behind Dogecoin on market cap. Tron (TRX) is the quiet performer of the past week, climbing steadily as the rest of the majors held narrow…

Japan is set to classify Ethereum as a financial product. The decision comes under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act. It shifts Ethereum from payment rules to securities-style oversight. The move is expected to take effect this year. The classification follows proposals from Japan’s Financial Services Agency. It also includes recent parliamentary-level regulatory amendments. Ethereum will now face stricter disclosure and compliance rules. Insider trading restrictions will also apply under the framework. This also marks a major shift in Japan’s crypto regulation stance. It strengthens Ethereum’s legal position in traditional finance systems. The move signals growing acceptance of digital assets…

Circle stock has drawn new attention after H&H International Investment, linked to Chinese investor Duan Yongping, disclosed a new position in the stablecoin issuer. H&H International Investment reported 200,000 Circle Internet Group shares in its Q1 2026 portfolio. Dataroma data showed the position was worth about $19.08 million, with an average price of $95.41 per share. The Circle position accounted for about 0.10% of the portfolio. H&H International reported a total 13F portfolio value of about $20 billion as of March 31, 2026. Its largest positions included Apple, Berkshire Hathaway, Nvidia, PDD Holdings, and Tesla. Circle gives portfolio stablecoin exposure…