MarketsCrypto Funds Shed $1.07 Billion, Ending Six-Week Inflow Streak
Crypto ETPs recorded $1.07B in outflows last week, the third-largest of 2026. BTC lost $982M, ETH $249M. XRP and SOL bucked the trend with inflows.
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MarketsSpaceX Pre-IPO Hits Hyperliquid: HYPE Up 7%
Trade.xyz launched the first SpaceX pre-IPO perp on Hyperliquid at a $1.78T reference valuation. HYPE rallied 7% while Bitcoin dropped to $76,700.
InstitutionalSaylor Signals New Bitcoin Buy as Strategy Pushes STRC Dividend Vote
Michael Saylor posted his traditional BTC purchase signal on May 17. Strategy also launched a campaign urging retail STRC shareholders to vote before June 8.
InstitutionalSBI, Rakuten and Nomura Launch Crypto Investment Trusts in Japan
SBI Securities, Rakuten, and Nomura are racing to bring crypto investment trusts to Japan's retail market. FSA targets 2028 for regulatory approval.
InstitutionalIntesa Sanpaolo Doubles Crypto Holdings to $235M: First ETH and XRP Purchases
Italy's largest bank grew crypto holdings from $100M to $235M in Q1 2026. First-ever Ethereum and XRP buys. Solana position nearly eliminated.
BitcoinStrategy to Repurchase $1.5B in Notes: Saylor Floats Bitcoin Sale Option
Strategy filed to repurchase $1.5B in 2029 convertible notes. Saylor hinted the company may sell Bitcoin from its 818,869 BTC portfolio if needed.
InstitutionalHana Bank Buys 6.55% of Dunamu for $668M: Korean Bank Becomes Upbit Shareholder
Hana Financial Group acquired 2.28 million shares of Dunamu, operator of South Korea's Upbit, for $668 million, becoming the fourth-largest shareholder.
RegulationCLARITY Act Clears Senate Banking Committee: US Crypto Markets Await Legalization
The US Senate Banking Committee advanced the CLARITY Act on May 14. Two Democrats backed the bill without an ethics deal on Trump's crypto ventures.
MarketsGemini Q1 2026: Credit Card Revenue Up 300% as Trading Falls
Gemini reported 42% revenue growth in Q1 2026, with credit card revenue up 300% as trading volumes halved. What this means for crypto exchanges.