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Anthropic valuation hits $965B after $65B funding roundAnthropic's valuation surge underscores AI's strategic importance, signaling intensified competition and investor confidence in the sector's growth. The post Anthropic valuation hits $965B after $65B funding round appeared first on Crypto Briefing .
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Perplexity launches AI-powered browser Comet, available via waitlistComet's integration of real-time crypto data could revolutionize market accessibility but raises significant security concerns for financial transactions. The post Perplexity launches AI-powered browser Comet, available via waitlist appeared first on Crypto Briefing .
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US inflation, Fed no longer sees pressures as transitoryPersistent inflation challenges the Fed's policy, potentially delaying rate cuts and impacting economic stability amid geopolitical tensions. The post US inflation, Fed no longer sees pressures as transitory appeared first on Crypto Briefing .
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SoFi enables members to buy, sell, and hold SoFiUSD stablecoinSoFi's stablecoin launch could revolutionize consumer banking by integrating blockchain technology, enhancing transaction speed, and security. The post SoFi enables members to buy, sell, and hold SoFiUSD stablecoin appeared first on Crypto Briefing .
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What Is an AI Prompt Injection Attack? The Hidden Threat Hijacking Your ChatbotsHackers can hijack ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini with nothing but a sentence. OpenAI says the problem may never be fully solved. Here is what it is, how it works, and how to stay safe.
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Bitcoin ETFs Register $4 Billion Outflows In 3 Weeks – Why This Is A Bullish SignalFollowing its bullish performance at the start of Q2 2026, the Bitcoin spot ETFs market has slumped into negative momentum in recent weeks, in line with the broader price correction. Data from ETF tracker shows that total net outflows for May stand at $2.30 billion, representing the largest negative performance since November 2025. However, a trend analysis by blockchain research firm Santiment reveals the recent market exit represents a similar market build-up for a bullish price breakout. In an X post on May 29, Santiment reports that total Bitcoin ETF outflows since May 7 have reached approximately $4 billion, reflecting dominant bearish sentiment among institutional investors. The spot ETFs, by design, are financial products that track the real-time price of Bitcoin by owning actual BTC. They provide an indirect, regulated access to engaging the Bitcoin market and are a major gauge of institutional investor sentiment. Therefore, a rise in inflows represents strong market optimism, while massive outflows, as recently seen, indicate fear and caution among one of Bitcoin’s largest investor cohorts. Related Reading: Anchorage Warns Bitcoin Yield Trade Could Cap Gains If BTC Rips Higher Bitcoin ETF Flows And The Inverse Market Price Reactions According to Santiment analysts, heavy ETF flows have historically functioned as a contrarian indicator, i.e., market prices move in the opposite direction to traders’ predictions. Therefore, extremely high market inflows occur when demand is excessive and the market is overheated, just before the price reaches a local peak. This phenomenon was observed when ETF inflows reached $1.21 billion on October 6, 2025, and $840.6 million on January 14, 2026, effectively generating validated sell signals on both counts. On the other hand, heavy market outflows over a short period have occurred at times of peak fear and risk aversion among investors, creating conditions for a market bottom. According to Santiment’s data, this pattern was observed on November 20, 2025, after an outflow of $903.2 million, which effectively translated into a buy signal. Amid $4 billion in withdrawals over the last three weeks, Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded an outflow of $737.7 million on May 27, the largest single daily outflow over the last four months. Santiment analysts predict that this massive outflow suggests investors are scaling down their exposure and that there is a gradual trend towards the market bottom, where other patient and smart money investors are likely to enter. Related Reading: Analyst Compares This Bitcoin Bear Market To Previous Cycles To Show What’s Coming Next Bitcoin Price Overview At press time, Bitcoin trades at $73,476, reflecting a 3.19% loss in the last day. Featured image from Pexels, chart from Tradingview
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When the market is bad, we build: Inside Binance’s bold 2030 master planEstablished crypto firms will merge with traditional finance, but neither Wall Street bankers nor corporate giants will take over the crypto industry, said Binance’s Head of VIP and Institutional, Catherine Chen.
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Hyperliquid could become a ‘financial services juggernaut’ as DeFi expands, says GrayscaleThe digital asset manager says Hyperliquid is emerging as a blockchain-based financial infrastructure platform with the potential to expand beyond crypto trading and challenge parts of traditional derivatives and exchange markets.
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Monero Jumps on $23 Million Mystery Buy as Zcash Rally CoolsZcash drops 4% to $520 while Monero climbs 6% after a $23 million on-chain buy reroutes the privacy coin narrative. The post Monero Jumps on $23 Million Mystery Buy as Zcash Rally Cools appeared first on BeInCrypto .
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Court-ordered Circle freeze traps $12.6 million in Zama cUSDC contract amid Overnight Finance suitZama CEO Rand Hindi said the protocol's confidential USDC contract was "caught in a crossfire" and that his team is investigating the freeze.
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US maintains control over Strait of Hormuz amid Iran tensions, says HegsethThe U.S. control over the Strait of Hormuz amid tensions may prolong global energy supply uncertainties and impact maritime trade dynamics. The post US maintains control over Strait of Hormuz amid Iran tensions, says Hegseth appeared first on Crypto Briefing .
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Robinhood becomes technology provider for Trump-backed investment accountsRobinhood's role in government-backed investment accounts may reshape early financial education, emphasizing traditional securities over crypto. The post Robinhood becomes technology provider for Trump-backed investment accounts appeared first on Crypto Briefing .
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Benzinga Bulls And Bears: Salesforce, Ford, Autodesk — And S&P 500 Extends Rally To Ninth WeekBenzinga examined the prospects for many investors' favorite stocks over the last week — here's a look at some of our top stories.
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'Just the Beginning': Ripple Director Teases More XRP Ledger Improvements AheadRipple engineering director says XRP Ledger might just be getting started, with a wave of improvements ahead.
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Israeli forces cross Litani River, escalating tensions with HezbollahThe escalation may hinder peace prospects, increase regional instability, and potentially draw international intervention to mediate tensions. The post Israeli forces cross Litani River, escalating tensions with Hezbollah appeared first on Crypto Briefing .
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XRP ETFs add $35 million as bitcoin and ether funds lost $2 billion in late MayFrom May 20 to May 29, XRP funds took in $35 million while bitcoin and ether ETFs lost roughly $2 billion combined, with Ripple’s earlier reported XRP treasury plan still awaiting confirmation.
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Iran’s army downs Israeli Orbiter drone over southern Iran amid ceasefire talksRising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz could destabilize global oil markets, undermining diplomatic efforts and impacting global economies. The post Iran’s army downs Israeli Orbiter drone over southern Iran amid ceasefire talks appeared first on Crypto Briefing .
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Nearly $1 Billion In Iranian Crypto Falls Into US HandsSome Iranian crypto wallet owners may not even know yet that their money is gone. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent disclosed Friday that the US has quietly seized roughly $1 billion in digital assets tied to Iran, a figure that has nearly tripled from earlier estimates released just weeks ago. Related Reading: Unknown Wallet Destroys $8.5 Million In Bitcoin In Shocking Burn Operation Economic Fury The seizures are part of a campaign called Operation Economic Fury, launched in March 2025, which has gone after Iranian assets on multiple fronts — freezing bank accounts, confiscating properties with European allies, and targeting cryptocurrency holdings. Bessent spoke about the effort at the Reagan National Economic Forum, describing the operation as part of a broader effort to cut off Iran financially. The $1 billion disclosure is roughly double the $500 million the Treasury Department announced in late April, and far above the $344 million figure that was made public earlier that same month. The numbers have been climbing fast. A Regime Under Pressure Iran’s financial situation, according to Bessent, has grown increasingly dire. He said inflation inside the country has likely surpassed 200%, food vouchers are being handed out, the internet has been shut down, and between 40 and 50% of Iranian troops are not receiving their pay. 💴🔺 U.S. announces it has seized $1 billion in Iranian cryptocurrency assets Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Friday that U.S. authorities have seized approximately $1 billion in Iranian digital assets as part of sanctions enforcement against Tehran.  The figure… — Drop Site (@DropSiteNews) May 29, 2026 Before the US stepped in, Bessent said the regime had been drawing $400 to $500 million a month and splitting it among roughly 80 leaders. That flow of money has since been disrupted, he said. The treasury secretary also touched on ongoing negotiations with Iran, saying the talks are complicated by a fractured leadership structure following strikes by the US and Israel on senior regime figures. The military campaign has been running for five and a half to six weeks, he said. Iran’s Bitcoin Gambit Even as its assets are being seized abroad, Iran has been exploring ways to use cryptocurrency to generate new income. Reports say the country has been weighing a platform called Hormuz Safe, which would sell digital marine insurance paid in Bitcoin to ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Related Reading: Bitcoin Could Enter Freefall If This Level Cracks: Analyst According to a state document cited by Fars News Agency, an outlet affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, the scheme could bring in over $10 billion. Whether that plan gains traction remains unclear. What is clear is that Iran is losing ground fast — its cash pipelines cut, its digital wallets emptied, and its leadership scrambling to find new ways to keep money flowing in. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
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How Bitcoin will price Trump’s claim that Hormuz could reopen this weekendBitcoin briefly recovered the $74,000 zone on May 29, absorbing a geopolitical signal that oil futures, ETF desks, and US equity traders won't fully process until Monday. President Donald Trump said he would make a “final determination” on an Iran deal that would require the Strait of Hormuz to reopen for unrestricted traffic, with mines […] The post How Bitcoin will price Trump’s claim that Hormuz could reopen this weekend appeared first on CryptoSlate .
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US maintains hardline stance on Strait of Hormuz amid Iran tensionsThe US's firm stance on the Strait of Hormuz may prolong geopolitical tensions, impacting global oil trade and diplomatic relations. The post US maintains hardline stance on Strait of Hormuz amid Iran tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing .