The GENIUS Act has not only regulated stablecoins but also affected Bitcoin's monetary premium, according to CoinDesk. This week's Crypto Long & Short highlights insights from Ravi Tanuku on the Act's broader implications. Additionally, Jesper Johansen discusses the evolving landscape of looped ETH staking, noting that it no longer requires a lending market. These developments underscore significant shifts in the crypto market dynamics.

Binance Blog published a new article, highlighting the transformative journey of blockchain technology from the fringes of finance and technology into the global spotlight. The article reflects on the significant strides made by the crypto industry, emphasizing the collective efforts of the Binance team, its users, and the broader crypto community in turning a once-niche idea into a worldwide phenomenon. The recognition of a founder from the crypto industry on Fortune’s Most Powerful Women in Business list underscores this shift, marking a milestone in blockchain's integration into everyday life. The article stresses the importance of continuous development and improvement, with a focus on customer service as a core value at Binance. The narrative includes a personal anecdote about a young man from Kenya who uses Binance for remittances, illustrating the practical impact of blockchain in reducing costs and improving efficiency for users globally. The article further delves into the personal journey of Binance Co-CEO & Co-Founder, Yi He, who shares her experiences growing up in a small village in Sichuan. Her story highlights the challenges faced by women in accessing education and financial opportunities, and her determination to create change. Yi He emphasizes the need to dismantle barriers to financial inclusion, advocating for a world where individuals have the right to make their own financial decisions. She reflects on the rapid growth of Binance's user base, particularly among women in India’s second- and third-tier cities, who are reclaiming control over their finances. The article underscores Binance's commitment to grassroots initiatives, such as scholarships and financial literacy programs, aimed at empowering underserved communities. Looking ahead, the article outlines Binance's ambitious goal of expanding its user base from 300 million to 3 billion, aiming to serve the vast number of adults worldwide who remain outside the formal financial system. This vision requires Binance to evolve beyond a cryptocurrency exchange into a comprehensive financial infrastructure. The article discusses the role of AI in enhancing productivity and democratizing access to financial tools, ensuring that the benefits of technological advancements are shared equitably. By integrating AI and blockchain, Binance seeks to create a financial ecosystem that supports billions of users globally. Yi He concludes with a call to action, encouraging continued efforts to build a more inclusive financial world, one step at a time.

U.S. President Donald Trump may unilaterally declare the success of negotiations, according to Iranian media Fars News. According to Odaily, members of the Iranian negotiation team have indicated that unresolved issues remain.

Commercial shipping traffic through the Hormuz Strait has significantly decreased, with only a few Iran-related vessels passing through, highlighting intermittent disruptions in this crucial global energy chokepoint. According to Odaily, Bloomberg's compiled ship tracking data showed that only two ships entered the Persian Gulf on the day in question, while a fuel tanker appeared to pause on its way out. This slowdown in shipping occurred a day after two international supertankers left the waterway, causing a brief surge in energy exports. The fluctuation in shipping comes as the market awaits the outcome of U.S.-Iran negotiations aimed at resolving a conflict that nearly closed the Hormuz Strait. Previously, Iranian state television reported a draft memorandum of understanding, suggesting that maritime traffic in the Hormuz Strait could return to normal within a month, a claim that the U.S. has denied.

Aztec Labs has announced the acquisition of Obsidion, the company behind the privacy verification tool ZKPassport. According to Odaily, the core team from Obsidion will join Aztec Labs to continue the development of ZKPassport and related privacy products. The announcement states that Obsidion co-founders Michael Elliot and Theo Madzou will be joining Aztec Labs. Details regarding the transaction amount and other terms have not been disclosed. Aztec Labs also emphasized its commitment to maintaining the open-source nature of the ZKPassport protocol and its iOS mobile application, highlighting its dedication to privacy protection and an open ecosystem.

Starting with the recent surge in ZEC, this article provides an in-depth analysis of the underlying logic behind the return of the privacy sector to the forefront, and reviews ZEC and representative projects.

Jinse Finance launches the "Jinse Web3.0 Daily," providing you with the latest and fastest news on AI, DeFi, DAO, NFT, and the metaverse industry.

Former WSB trader Serenity amassed a staggering 225-fold return in two years on the X platform. His original "supply chain bottleneck" theory and numerous classic examples of contrarian sniping of micro-cap stocks have attracted strong market attention.

The future of micro-strategies will no longer be "Bitcoin amplifiers" that allow blind buying, but rather "crypto central banks" that truly test the top-level capital operation skills of management.

Serenity's 4502% return is a perfect lesson in "how to rationally profit from the new technology wave".

In May 2026, cryptocurrency exchanges suddenly began to collectively "change their nature".

There will be tens of thousands of blockchains in the world. That's already the case. The question has never been which one will win, but rather what will connect them together.

Bitcoin has withstood more than fifteen years of skepticism, forks, and market crashes.

Driven by the AI ​​industry boom, global demand for computing power continues to surge, directly leading to a shortage of memory chips such as DRAM, and the industry is entering a period of strong price increases.

Meta, Artificial Intelligence, Meta Survivors Amid Massive Layoffs: "My Spirit Has Been Flushed Down the Toilet" (Golden Finance) - The Pre-Event Preparation and Post-Event Impact of Major Events are Long-Term.