Strategy CEO Phong Le purchased just $5,467 worth of the company’s STRC preferred shares for two of his children — a relatively small investment compared with the more than $37 million he has earned running the Bitcoin-heavy firm over the past three years.

Yunzong Technology has issued a notice regarding significant abnormal fluctuations in its stock trading. According to Jin10, the company highlighted that its MLCC business requires substantial initial capital investment and has a long investment cycle, currently operating at a loss. The company warned of potential risks if future industry competition intensifies, unforeseen changes occur in industry technology trends, or significant shifts happen in downstream industry demand, which could result in project benefits falling short of expectations. Currently, the company's MLCC products are primarily used in the consumer electronics sector and have not yet been applied to AI computing servers.

UniCredit deputy vice chair Elena Carletti has expressed concerns about Europe's ability to safeguard crypto-linked deposits in times of banking instability. According to NS3.AI, Carletti highlighted that Europe might find it difficult to implement measures similar to those taken by U.S. authorities during the 2023 SVB crisis. She noted that the decision-making process in Europe is more complex, which could hinder swift protective actions.

South Korea is evaluating tax regulations that may impose a 22% annual tax on rewards from crypto staking and lending. According to NS3.AI, a research report commissioned by the National Tax Service categorizes staking and lending as lending transactions under the Income Tax Act.

Italy's Producer Price Index (PPI) for April recorded a modest increase of 0.1%, according to Jin10. This follows a previous rate of 5.90%, indicating a significant slowdown in price growth.

Ethereum has dropped below $2,000 for the first time since March 29, according to ChainCatcher. Market research firm Santiment noted that this decline has triggered a typical retail investor reaction. Instead of fear, uncertainty, and doubt (FUD), many retail investors are viewing the drop as a 'discount buying opportunity,' leading to a fear of missing out (FOMO) sentiment. Santiment warns that this optimistic sentiment among retail investors could indicate further downside potential for Ethereum's price. Historically, the broader market often misjudges such situations. The firm suggests that a more favorable buying opportunity might arise when the current FOMO subsides and market sentiment shifts towards panic.

According to the announcement from Binance, significant updates have been made to the security deposits and operational requirements for merchants holding advanced badges in the Binance P2P ecosystem. These changes aim to enhance security, liquidity, and operational quality. **Security Deposit Clarifications** The security deposits for BLOCK and SHIELD badges are additional to the basic deposit required for the Verified Merchant badge. These deposits accumulate based on the active badges held by each merchant. For instance, in Venezuela, a Verified Merchant with a BLOCK badge will need a total deposit of 5,800 USDT, while those with BLOCK and PRO badges will require 6,800 USDT. The deposits must remain available in the Funding account associated with the corresponding KYC/KYB. **BLOCK Badge Deposit Update** For Venezuelan merchants, the additional security deposit for the BLOCK badge will increase from 2,500 USDT to 5,000 USDT, making the total deposit 5,800 USDT. In other LATAM countries, the BLOCK badge deposit remains at 2,500 USDT, added to the basic deposit applicable by country. **Zone Limit Adjustments** Effective 2026-06-01, the Block Zone limits will be recalibrated by market to reflect local operational realities. The Normal Zone upper limit will align with the Block Zone lower limit, eliminating any gap between zones. Ads not meeting the new minimum amounts may be closed automatically. **SHIELD Badge Deposit Update** The SHIELD badge now requires an additional security deposit of 10,000 USDT. This is in addition to the basic Verified Merchant deposit and any other deposits associated with active badges. **Mandatory Requirements and Compliance** To retain badges, Venezuelan BLOCK merchants and SHIELD badge holders must meet increased security deposit requirements and operational criteria, including transaction and volume thresholds. The compliance deadline is 2026-06-15. Failure to meet these requirements may result in badge loss. **Wash Trading Notice** Transactions in the Block Zone must not involve wash trading, where funds return to the original account. Such actions may lead to penalties, including badge loss and P2P functionality restrictions. Merchants are urged to conduct transactions with legitimate counterparties, adhering to professional standards.

Suchen Technology announced that its stock price increased by more than 100% over ten consecutive trading days from May 15 to May 28, 2026. According to Jin10, the company stated that its recent fundraising project, 'Construction of Core Technology Base for Physical Synthetic Data and Multi-Field Scenario Demonstration Application,' is still in the preparation stage. The company warned that if the investment project does not proceed smoothly, or if new technology development does not meet expectations, it could impact the company's operational performance. Suchen Technology's physical AI business is currently in its early stages. The company noted that the development of physical AI technology requires significant investment and rapid technological iteration, posing risks of slower-than-expected progress and core technology iteration challenges. Additionally, the expansion of downstream industry application scenarios and commercialization remains uncertain. Changes in market demand, industry policies, or technological competition could adversely affect the revenue and profitability of the physical AI business.

The CFTC has asked a US court to vacate its $5 million settlement with Gemini, saying the enforcement action should not have been brought under current standards. Both the CFTC and Gemini argue the case was based on unreliable whistleblower claims and that Gemini was affected by fraud involving former staff and customers.

The market capitalization of stablecoins continues to climb, and they have grown into a key financial infrastructure connecting traditional finance with on-chain ecosystems.

A new address on Hyperliquid has executed a significant leveraged Bitcoin trade, according to BlockBeats On-chain Detection. The address utilized a 40x leverage to go long on 416 BTC, with a position valued at $30.56 million. The average entry price was $73,345, and the liquidation price is set at $72,429. The address has placed a take-profit order at $74,400. Previously, the address deposited $468,000 into the platform and initially shorted BTC, closing the position half an hour ago with a profit of $311,000, achieving a return rate of 66.5%. Following the profit-taking on the short position, the address quickly switched to a long position.

Grayscale has forecasted that Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), BNB Chain, and Canton Network could emerge as key beneficiaries of institutional capital as clarity around U.S. digital assets improves. According to NS3.AI, the firm highlighted that the CLARITY Act and guidelines from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) are expected to bolster the growth of tokenized assets and the decentralized finance (DeFi) market.

Gold: Is the gold bull market still going strong? The key lies in the $4,370 "life-or-death line." Golden Finance reports that gold bulls are facing their most severe test since 2026.

US authorities have charged a Google software engineer with allegedly using confidential company data to make more than $1.2 million betting on Polymarket, escalating regulatory scrutiny around insider trading in crypto-based prediction markets.

Amazon MGM Studios approved three AI-developed children’s animated shows — “Punky Duck”, “Love, Diana Music Hunters” and “Cupcake & Friends” — cutting production timelines from around two years to just a few months.

ETFs, cryptocurrencies, Wall Street, Wall Street's crypto packaging has changed again, this time called Vault Stocks. Golden Finance, spot ETFs were once declared to be the final destination for institutional investors.

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Meta is launching paid subscription plans for Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and its Meta AI chatbot, with prices ranging from US$2.99 to US$19.99 per month. The company is expanding subscriptions as it spends heavily on artificial intelligence and looks for new income beyond advertising.