CME Group Launches 24/7 Crypto Derivatives Trading
Trading runs continuously on the CME Globex platform, and Bitcoin Volatility futures, tied to 30-day implied bitcoin volatility, are also now available around the clock.
The launch closes the gap between traditional regulated derivatives hours and the 24/7 nature of digital assets, a long-standing structural mismatch for institutions hedging crypto exposure over weekends.
👉 x.com/CMEGroup/status/2061545822823632902?s=20
Trading runs continuously on the CME Globex platform, and Bitcoin Volatility futures, tied to 30-day implied bitcoin volatility, are also now available around the clock.
Over the inaugural weekend, more than 7,200 crypto futures and options contracts traded, representing ~$50M in notional value. CME said volume was supported by a mix of retail and institutional firms.
The launch closes the gap between traditional regulated derivatives hours and the 24/7 nature of digital assets, a long-standing structural mismatch for institutions hedging crypto exposure over weekends.
👉 x.com/CMEGroup/status/2061545822823632902?s=20
MoneyGram Launches MGUSD Stablecoin on Stellar Network
MGUSD is issued by Bridge, the stablecoin infrastructure platform owned by Stripe, and targets MoneyGram's user base of 60M+ customers and nearly 500K retail locations.
The token is embedded in the MoneyGram app, letting customers hold a dollar-denominated balance in a self-custodial wallet and move funds across the company's payments network.
👉 x.com/MoneyGram/status/2061735058961228052?s=20
MGUSD is issued by Bridge, the stablecoin infrastructure platform owned by Stripe, and targets MoneyGram's user base of 60M+ customers and nearly 500K retail locations.
The launch builds on a five-year partnership between MoneyGram and the Stellar Development Foundation focused on stablecoin-powered remittances.
The token is embedded in the MoneyGram app, letting customers hold a dollar-denominated balance in a self-custodial wallet and move funds across the company's payments network.
👉 x.com/MoneyGram/status/2061735058961228052?s=20
Projects that Launched Mainnet this Spring
From privacy sidechains to RWA settlement layers, AI agent networks, and stablecoin payment rails, this spring's mainnet class spanned nearly every category in crypto. Below are 13 projects that moved from testnet to production between March and May 2026.
From privacy sidechains to RWA settlement layers, AI agent networks, and stablecoin payment rails, this spring's mainnet class spanned nearly every category in crypto. Below are 13 projects that moved from testnet to production between March and May 2026.
Crypto Hack Calendar: May 2026
May 2026 had 31 calendar days. Crypto got hacked on 20 of them, totaling $59.7M lost across 22 incidents. No single catastrophic event this month, just a relentless drumbeat of exploits from bridges, DEXs, and DeFi protocols.
May 2026 had 31 calendar days. Crypto got hacked on 20 of them, totaling $59.7M lost across 22 incidents. No single catastrophic event this month, just a relentless drumbeat of exploits from bridges, DEXs, and DeFi protocols.
Biggest Trading Platforms by Open Interest (OI)
Binance dominates derivatives with $25.7B in Open Interest, but the real story is Hyperliquid sitting at #5 with $10.2B — ahead of OKX, Bitget, and KuCoin. Two years ago, no DEX appeared in this ranking. Now two do.
Binance dominates derivatives with $25.7B in Open Interest, but the real story is Hyperliquid sitting at #5 with $10.2B — ahead of OKX, Bitget, and KuCoin. Two years ago, no DEX appeared in this ranking. Now two do.
Helium Mobile Is Being Acquired by Noble Mobile
Noble Mobile, founded by Andrew Yang, has acquired Helium Mobile, combining its mobile service business with Helium’s blockchain-powered wireless network.
Existing Helium Mobile users will keep their phone numbers, plans, app access, token rewards, and nationwide 5G coverage, with no action required during the transition.
The Helium team will now focus on scaling the Helium Network as an open connectivity platform for carriers and connected services, while Noble Mobile continues operating the Helium Mobile brand.
👉 x.com/helium_mobile/status/2061802807465017453?s=20
Noble Mobile, founded by Andrew Yang, has acquired Helium Mobile, combining its mobile service business with Helium’s blockchain-powered wireless network.
As part of the deal, Noble Mobile will integrate the Helium Network, expanding coverage for subscribers across the United States while continuing to leverage the world’s largest people-powered wireless network.
Existing Helium Mobile users will keep their phone numbers, plans, app access, token rewards, and nationwide 5G coverage, with no action required during the transition.
The Helium team will now focus on scaling the Helium Network as an open connectivity platform for carriers and connected services, while Noble Mobile continues operating the Helium Mobile brand.
👉 x.com/helium_mobile/status/2061802807465017453?s=20
Ethena and Coinbase Partner on Onchain Finance Growth
Ethena has partnered with Coinbase to help grow onchain finance and savings products for Coinbase’s 100M+ user base, with the first initiative set to launch next week.
Alongside the partnership, Coinbase Ventures also made its first investment in Ethena through an open market purchase of ENA.
👉 x.com/ethena/status/2061848907282538608?s=20
Ethena has partnered with Coinbase to help grow onchain finance and savings products for Coinbase’s 100M+ user base, with the first initiative set to launch next week.
Alongside the partnership, Coinbase Ventures also made its first investment in Ethena through an open market purchase of ENA.
👉 x.com/ethena/status/2061848907282538608?s=20
OpenSea Teases Perps Launch Powered by Hyperliquid
OpenSea Product Marketing Lead Zack Brenner has hinted at the launch of perpetual contracts on the platform, asking users on X who wants early access and later confirming that the product will be powered by Hyperliquid.
The move signals a potential expansion beyond NFTs, as OpenSea explores multi-asset trading with perps integrated into its marketplace experience.
OpenSea remains one of the most recognized NFT platforms, currently ranking third by monthly NFT trading volume with a 19.9% market share in CoinGecko’s latest marketplace rankings.
👉 x.com/zjbrenner/status/2061490721639612573?s=20
OpenSea Product Marketing Lead Zack Brenner has hinted at the launch of perpetual contracts on the platform, asking users on X who wants early access and later confirming that the product will be powered by Hyperliquid.
The move signals a potential expansion beyond NFTs, as OpenSea explores multi-asset trading with perps integrated into its marketplace experience.
OpenSea remains one of the most recognized NFT platforms, currently ranking third by monthly NFT trading volume with a 19.9% market share in CoinGecko’s latest marketplace rankings.
👉 x.com/zjbrenner/status/2061490721639612573?s=20
Unitas Launches xGLD. A Yield-Bearing Tokenized Gold on BNB Chain
Unitas has introduced xGLD, a new yield-bearing gold asset on BNB Chain, backed by Tether Gold (XAUt) and designed to combine gold exposure with DeFi-native yield generation.
The asset is structured to provide gold price exposure while improving capital efficiency through DeFi integrations such as lending markets, liquidity pools, and collateral use cases.
Unitas aims to expand its yield-bearing asset ecosystem beyond stablecoins, positioning xGLD as a core step in bringing real-world asset exposure into DeFi.
👉 x.com/UnitasLabs/status/2047709652469580044?s=20
Unitas has introduced xGLD, a new yield-bearing gold asset on BNB Chain, backed by Tether Gold (XAUt) and designed to combine gold exposure with DeFi-native yield generation.
xGLD is minted using USDT, which is used to acquire XAUt collateral. The protocol then leverages this backing to deploy capital into yield strategies, with returns distributed to xGLD holders.
The asset is structured to provide gold price exposure while improving capital efficiency through DeFi integrations such as lending markets, liquidity pools, and collateral use cases.
Minting is restricted to whitelisted users, while secondary market access is available via USDT/xGLD swaps on BSC. Redemptions are backed by XAUt with a 7-day cooldown period and a small withdrawal fee.
Unitas aims to expand its yield-bearing asset ecosystem beyond stablecoins, positioning xGLD as a core step in bringing real-world asset exposure into DeFi.
👉 x.com/UnitasLabs/status/2047709652469580044?s=20
Backpack Securities Brings Tokenized US Stocks to Solana
Backpack Securities rollout is scheduled for the following week. At launch, users will be able to buy, hold, and sell US stocks and ETFs with 24/5 trading, instant execution, exchange liquidity, and funding via both fiat and stablecoins.
Tokenized securities can be transferred 24/7 on-chain, accessed through wallets and DeFi apps, and converted back into traditional security entitlements via Backpack Exchange.
👉 x.com/Backpack/status/2061800843360575679
Backpack Securities rollout is scheduled for the following week. At launch, users will be able to buy, hold, and sell US stocks and ETFs with 24/5 trading, instant execution, exchange liquidity, and funding via both fiat and stablecoins.
Initial tokenized securities will launch in collab with Sunrise DeFi, providing native on-chain liquidity for tokenized stocks.
Tokenized securities can be transferred 24/7 on-chain, accessed through wallets and DeFi apps, and converted back into traditional security entitlements via Backpack Exchange.
👉 x.com/Backpack/status/2061800843360575679
U.S. OFAC Sanctions Nobitex via Economic Fury Campaign
US Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control sanctioned Nobitex, Iran's largest crypto exchange, along with Wallex, Bitpin, and Ramzinex. Treasury said it has frozen nearly $500M in regime-linked crypto under the campaign.
Sanctioned parties are added to the SDN list, barring US persons and dollar-system participants from dealing with them, with secondary sanctions risk for foreign institutions that facilitate transactions.
👉 theblock.co/post/403436/us-sanctions-nobitex-iranian-crypto-exchanges-economic-fury-campaign
US Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control sanctioned Nobitex, Iran's largest crypto exchange, along with Wallex, Bitpin, and Ramzinex. Treasury said it has frozen nearly $500M in regime-linked crypto under the campaign.
OFAC said Nobitex processed over 50% of all Iranian digital asset inflows in 2025 and served as a conduit for IRGC-linked payments, ransomware, and sanctions evasion.
Sanctioned parties are added to the SDN list, barring US persons and dollar-system participants from dealing with them, with secondary sanctions risk for foreign institutions that facilitate transactions.
👉 theblock.co/post/403436/us-sanctions-nobitex-iranian-crypto-exchanges-economic-fury-campaign
SignalPlus Closes $50M Series B1 at $500M Valuation
SignalPlus offers institutional-grade options and derivatives trading infrastructure, headquartered in Hong Kong. Its flagship terminal offers order execution management, multi-venue connectivity, risk attribution, and scenario analysis.
👉 x.com/SignalPlus_Web3/status/2061722931890368515
SignalPlus offers institutional-grade options and derivatives trading infrastructure, headquartered in Hong Kong. Its flagship terminal offers order execution management, multi-venue connectivity, risk attribution, and scenario analysis.
Traction: $160B platform volume in Q4 2025; ~$70B Block-RFQ cleared via Deribit; 74% quarterly volume CAGR since 2023; market share up 10x in 18 months.
👉 x.com/SignalPlus_Web3/status/2061722931890368515
Tether-Backed Adecoagro to Launch Sugarcane-Powered BTC Mining
Adecoagro is preparing to launch a Bitcoin mining operation in Brazil, with operations targeted to begin around July 1st. The pilot starts with 10 megawatts of capacity and 1,280 mining machines.
For Adecoagro, mining adds a different risk profile to its agricultural cycles, including network difficulty, machine depreciation, Bitcoin price volatility, and regulatory scrutiny.
👉 financefeeds.com/tether-backed-adecoagro-to-launch-sugarcane-powered-bitcoin-mining-in-brazil/
Adecoagro is preparing to launch a Bitcoin mining operation in Brazil, with operations targeted to begin around July 1st. The pilot starts with 10 megawatts of capacity and 1,280 mining machines.
The project runs on electricity from bagasse, the fibrous residue left after sugarcane is crushed. Mills commonly burn it for power, often generating surplus beyond their own use.
For Adecoagro, mining adds a different risk profile to its agricultural cycles, including network difficulty, machine depreciation, Bitcoin price volatility, and regulatory scrutiny.
👉 financefeeds.com/tether-backed-adecoagro-to-launch-sugarcane-powered-bitcoin-mining-in-brazil/
Brian Armstrong's NewLimit Raises $435M in Series C Funding
NewLimit develops medicines designed to restore youthful function in old cells through epigenetic reprogramming, using AI and genomics tools to identify candidates. Its lead program targets liver health, with the therapy intended to help livers heal faster after injury and recover from dietary and alcohol-related damage.
👉 x.com/newlimit/status/2061849237156159511?s=20
NewLimit develops medicines designed to restore youthful function in old cells through epigenetic reprogramming, using AI and genomics tools to identify candidates. Its lead program targets liver health, with the therapy intended to help livers heal faster after injury and recover from dietary and alcohol-related damage.
The company was founded in 2021 by Brian Armstrong, former GV partner and bioengineer Blake Byers, and computational biologist Jacob Kimmel, who serves as CEO and President.
👉 x.com/newlimit/status/2061849237156159511?s=20
Dune Launches EVM Balances Across 21 Chains
Dune launched EVM Balances, providing historical and current wallet balances across 21 chains. Every figure is traceable to the on-chain event that moved it, with the product positioned for tax, audit, and treasury workflows.
👉 x.com/Dune/status/2061832737041129874?s=20
Dune launched EVM Balances, providing historical and current wallet balances across 21 chains. Every figure is traceable to the on-chain event that moved it, with the product positioned for tax, audit, and treasury workflows.
The feature is available now through Dune's Balances collection. Performance gains apply to the new schema, with the magnitude depending on the type of query.
👉 x.com/Dune/status/2061832737041129874?s=20
The Greatest ROI Plays of All Times: Stocks & Crypto
What if you'd bought Monster Beverage at $0.01, Ethereum at $0.31, or Nvidia at $0.04? This is the all-time ROI leaderboard — 20 stocks and crypto assets ranked from IPO or ICO price to today, showing what a single early entry was actually worth.
What if you'd bought Monster Beverage at $0.01, Ethereum at $0.31, or Nvidia at $0.04? This is the all-time ROI leaderboard — 20 stocks and crypto assets ranked from IPO or ICO price to today, showing what a single early entry was actually worth.
Keyrock to Acquire BlockFills Assets in Bankruptcy Fire Sale
Keyrock is acquiring bankrupt crypto trading and lending firm BlockFills for $3.25 million, subject to court approval.
For Keyrock, the deal follows a Series C led by Standard Chartered at a $1.1B valuation and its acquisition of Luxembourg-based fund manager Turing Capital last fall.
👉 coindesk.com/business/2026/06/01/crypto-investment-firm-keyrock-is-acquiring-bankrupt-lender-blockfills
Keyrock is acquiring bankrupt crypto trading and lending firm BlockFills for $3.25 million, subject to court approval.
BlockFills filed for Chapter 11 this March, reporting between $100M and $500M in liabilities against $50M to $100M in assets. The firm reported over $60B in 2025 trading volume and served 2,000 institutional clients.
For Keyrock, the deal follows a Series C led by Standard Chartered at a $1.1B valuation and its acquisition of Luxembourg-based fund manager Turing Capital last fall.
👉 coindesk.com/business/2026/06/01/crypto-investment-firm-keyrock-is-acquiring-bankrupt-lender-blockfills
MoonPay has Rolled Out MoonAgents Desktop App
MoonPay launched the MoonAgents desktop app, letting users connect Anthropic's Claude Code or OpenAI's Codex to crypto wallets, token swaps, prediction markets, and other blockchain services through a visual interface.
👉 x.com/moonpay/status/2062161011851837528
MoonPay launched the MoonAgents desktop app, letting users connect Anthropic's Claude Code or OpenAI's Codex to crypto wallets, token swaps, prediction markets, and other blockchain services through a visual interface.
The product targets non-technical users who want AI to run research and execution rather than write scripts, while keeping the user in control of what the agent can do. It also adds Automations for scheduled tasks and Artifacts for visual web-style interfaces such as portfolio dashboards, spending trackers, and token-screening tools.
👉 x.com/moonpay/status/2062161011851837528
Tether and Fasset Launch First Gold-Backed Visa Card
The card integrates directly with Fasset's wallet infrastructure, with XAU₮ cashback flowing into user wallets in real time. Fasset operates in Asia and Africa as one of the largestoff-ramp providers, optimizing the USD₮-to-fiat conversion layer for speed and reliability.
👉 x.com/tether/status/2062145697168703988?s=20
The card integrates directly with Fasset's wallet infrastructure, with XAU₮ cashback flowing into user wallets in real time. Fasset operates in Asia and Africa as one of the largestoff-ramp providers, optimizing the USD₮-to-fiat conversion layer for speed and reliability.
The card lets users spend fiat anywhere Visa is accepted while earning up to 6% cashback in XAU₮, Tether's gold-backed token, on eligible transactions.
👉 x.com/tether/status/2062145697168703988?s=20
Coinbase Launches Pre-IPO Perpetual Futures, Starting With SpaceX
The product gives traders outside the US price exposure to private companies before they list publicly, using the same USDC-settled perpetual format already on the platform.
👉 x.com/coinbase/status/2062475039358816625?s=20
The product gives traders outside the US price exposure to private companies before they list publicly, using the same USDC-settled perpetual format already on the platform.
SpaceX plans to make its public debut on June 12, listing on Nasdaq and Nasdaq Texas. Reuters reports a planned price of $135 per share and roughly 555.6 million shares sold, raising about $75 billion at a $1.75 trillion valuation.
👉 x.com/coinbase/status/2062475039358816625?s=20