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Eric Trump predicted Bitcoin would soar to $1 million at the Hong Kong Bitcoin Conference, calling China a 'hell of a country' in the cryptocurrency field and emphasizing the core competition between the U.S. and China in the future of digital finance. He revealed he spends 90% of his time in the crypto community, urging investors to 'buy now, close your eyes, and hold it.'
At the Bitcoin Asia Conference held on August 29, Eric Trump delivered one of the most striking speeches of the event, claiming Bitcoin has the potential to reach $1 million per coin while describing China as a 'hell of a country' in the cryptocurrency space, despite China's long-standing trading ban.

"Zcash plummeted 45%, and an emergency hard fork was executed to fix a critical privacy vulnerability. Back in May, the Robinhood listing and institutional interest had driven a strong rebound, but now governance disputes and security challenges are coming in fast. The engineers managed to patch it up in 72 hours, but the community is questioning the transparency of the decision-making process."
Since the early hours of June 1, Zcash has dropped 45%. The urgent hard fork aimed to fix a key vulnerability in its Orchard transaction protection system, drawing harsh criticism regarding management and privacy.
The token saw a solid rebound in May after its listing on Robinhood reignited institutional interest in privacy coins. As of 09:00 UTC, ZEC is trading at around $307, with a market cap of approximately $5.2 billion. According to CoinMarketCap, Zcash's 24-hour trading volume remains elevated.

Mastercard has launched a new feature for on-chain stablecoin settlements, supporting mainstream stablecoins like USDC across six major blockchain networks, including Ethereum. This groundbreaking move brings stablecoins into the core settlement layer, providing around-the-clock liquidity solutions for cross-border payments and large transactions, while forming a hybrid model with traditional fiat settlements.
Mastercard now allows issuers and acquirers to settle card transactions directly on-chain using regulated stablecoins, while also introducing intraday, weekend, and holiday settlement options for the first time.
The company announced on June 3rd that partners can choose between traditional fiat settlements and on-chain stablecoin settlements via its existing global network. The initial rollout supports Circle's USDC, Paxos-issued PYUSD, USDG, USDP, Ripple's RLUSD, and SoFiUSD, covering major blockchain networks like Ethereum, Solana, Polygon, Base, Arbitrum, and XRPL.

The U.S. has sanctioned Nobitex, Iran's largest crypto exchange, accusing it of helping the Iranian regime transfer hundreds of millions of dollars, evade international sanctions, and support terrorist activities.
On June 2, the U.S. Treasury sanctioned Iran's largest crypto exchange, Nobitex, as part of the Trump administration's 'economic pressure' campaign, roughly three months after the U.S. began military operations against Iran.
Sanction Evasion
Nobitex reportedly acted as a key channel for the Iranian regime to move funds under international sanctions.
According to the U.S. Treasury, the platform processed over 50% of Iran's digital asset inflows in 2025 and aided the Iranian central bank in acquiring hundreds of millions in dollar-pegged stablecoins—these cryptos are designed to maintain stable value, typically around $1—while enabling insiders to circumvent sanctions.

XRP has fallen to its lowest level since February, with total withdrawals exceeding 66%, but spot ETF inflows reached $131 million this month, highlighting a contrast between strong fundamentals and weak technicals. If the key support at $1.20 is lost, we could see a dip to $1.00; it will take a reclaim of $1.40 to potentially restart the bull run. Regulatory victories and a $50 billion valuation offer long-term support, but short-term momentum remains bearish.
XRP is currently in the red. The token is trading between $1.21 and $1.24, down 2% today, with a worse performance on the weekly chart, dropping 7%.
Since earlier this week, the sell-off has accelerated, continuing the downtrend that started when XRP peaked at $1.55 in mid-May. Since that high, the token has broken through a key support zone, hitting its lowest price since February.

"The new Fed chair, Kevin Warsh, just slid in with a nail-biting 54:45 vote—one of the tightest wins in history. This crypto advocate is gearing up to tackle the inflation crisis and Trump's pressure for rate cuts. He's pushing to reshape the inflation target framework, shrink the Fed's balance sheet, and is firmly against central bank digital currencies—saying that 'private sector digital assets are now an integral part of the U.S. financial system.' This could pave a clearer regulatory path for stablecoins."
Kevin Warsh clinched his spot as the next Fed chair on May 13, winning with a razor-thin margin of 54 votes to 45 in the Senate—making it one of the closest victories for a modern Fed chair.

"Tether has rolled out the GEL stablecoin pegged to the Georgian Lari, backed by the government, positioning itself as a pioneer in the digitalization of national currencies. The stablecoin market has surged from the sidelines to a $322 billion infrastructure, with Tether's on-chain transaction volume even surpassing Visa. The Prime Minister of Georgia stated that this move is building a 'more transparent, digital financial future,' with the country ranking third globally in cryptocurrency adoption and a tripling of mining electricity consumption over three years."
Tether has launched a stablecoin pegged to the Georgian Lari (GEL₮), marking the latest push by the largest stablecoin issuer beyond its dollar-denominated core product.

XRP's liquidity has hit its lowest point since 2020, and price warning signals are flashing! The critical support at $1.35 is being tested, as the ETF narrative collides with thin liquidity, creating opportunities for over-leveraged plays—will we break through $1.50 and head towards $5, or will we drop below $1.31 and fall into a deeper correction? Three major scenarios are clashing right now.
As the exchange liquidity index drops to its lowest level since 2020, XRP's price is starting to show warning signals. This represents a structural shift that could lead to volatility.
Binance's liquidity drop syncs with the market disaster, causing XRP's spot trading volume to fall. XRP's price dipped to $1.35 this week, down about 2%.

Vitalik Buterin candidly stated that the Ethereum Foundation will streamline operations, reduce selling pressure, and warned that idealism should not be eroded by commercial interests. ETH is currently at a key breakout level; if it holds above $2150, it could surge to $2600, with ETF capital flows potentially becoming a significant driver next year.
In a candid Twitter post, Vitalik Buterin discussed the future direction of the Ethereum Foundation, noting that structural reorganization could alter ETH's long-term dynamics. This has pushed Ethereum price predictions into bullish territory.
Buterin released a lengthy personal statement outlining his vision for a more streamlined and principled Ethereum Foundation, clearly acknowledging that his influence within the organization will continue to wane, a shift he personally "welcomes".

Bitcoin miner Wang Chun will lead SpaceX's first private Mars mission, funded by over a decade of mining profits, marking the maturation of cryptocurrency wealth. Bitcoin is currently priced at $77,500, and if it breaks the $82,000 resistance, we could see a $100,000+ cycle kick off.
The first human to fly to Mars will be a Bitcoin miner. Wang Chun, co-founder of F2Pool and a Bitcoin miner, has been appointed by SpaceX as the commander for their first private manned interstellar mission.
During the global Starship V3 launch livestream, Wang Zhiming announced from Bouvet Island that he will command a two-year Mars flyby mission and return to Earth. Wang co-founded F2Pool in 2013 and has mined over 1.3 million Bitcoins, accounting for more than 9% of all Bitcoin blocks.

Iran plans to implement a Bitcoin settlement framework for transit and insurance in the Strait of Hormuz, which could be the first instance of a national-level crypto application. If oil flows recover to pre-crisis levels, the daily demand of 260 BTC will account for 60% of miners' daily output, creating a stable buy wall worth $7.2 billion annually. While it may not meet official targets, it could reshape the role of crypto assets in global trade.
Reports indicate that Iran is pushing for the establishment of a maritime insurance and transit framework settled in Bitcoin in the Strait of Hormuz, raising questions about the adoption of cryptocurrencies by sovereign actors in the real world and whether this could set a precedent for national-level settlements in global trade.

"Jito has launched the self-custodial trading platform JTX on Solana, providing professional traders with centralized exchange-level execution without relinquishing custody of their funds. Leveraging Jito's MEV infrastructure advantages, JTX is set to reshape the Solana trading ecosystem, with an annualized revenue potential of $44.6 million, compressing JTO's price-to-book ratio from 78.5x to 10x."
Jito, the leading provider of maximum extractable value (MEV) infrastructure on Solana (SOL) — known for its fast and low-cost transactions on a high-throughput blockchain — has launched JTX, a self-custodial trading platform that offers centralized exchange-level execution without users giving up control of their funds.

"Tether's investment in LemFi integrates USDT as the core settlement layer for cross-border remittances, enabling near-instant transfers from the UK to Africa and Asia with fees significantly lower than the traditional 8% SWIFT cost. The CEO stated: ‘This validates our direction of reshaping high-cost corridors using blockchain.’"
Tether, the issuer of USDT (the largest stablecoin pegged 1:1 with the dollar), has taken a strategic stake in the fintech firm LemFi, which focuses on providing low-cost international remittance services for immigrant and diaspora communities.
This investment integrates USDT as the core settlement layer of the LemFi remittance platform, aiming for faster and cheaper transfers between recipients in the UK, US, Canada, Europe, and Africa and Asia.

Iran has introduced the Hormuz Safe, a national-supported maritime insurance platform that settles in Bitcoin, designed to bypass Western financial sanctions and generate revenue from transport across the Strait of Hormuz. Initial projections estimate earnings over $10 billion, but it faces dual challenges of technical validation and sanction risks.
Iran has launched the Hormuz Safe Plan, a state-backed maritime insurance platform settling policies in Bitcoin (BTC). Tehran aims to generate revenue through traffic in the Strait of Hormuz while reducing reliance on Western financial systems.
The Iranian Ministry of Economy developed this platform. The state media, Fars News, first reported the details on May 16, and the official website hormuzsafe.ir confirmed the news. The platform issues policies for goods traversing the Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, and nearby waterways, effective after blockchain verification.

"Despite the SOL token price sliding 33%, the Solana network has shown remarkable resilience: application revenue stable at $342 million, Pump.fun generating $124 million in a single quarter; tokenized real-world assets skyrocketing 43% to over $2 billion, with BlackRock's BUIDL fund leading the on-chain finance charge. As the holding time for memecoins shrinks from 81 seconds to 57 seconds, we can't help but wonder: is this deeper user stickiness, or an accelerated speculative frenzy?"
According to the data analysis platform Messari, the Solana network displayed resilience in Q1 2026, with application revenue holding steady and tokenization activities accelerating, despite its native token dropping 33% and a decline in meme coin quantities.

"Revolut has introduced the world's first Dogecoin-themed LED crypto debit card, limited to 10,000 units, which automatically converts crypto at the point of sale and triggers tax considerations. This cool card, in collaboration with Mastercard, lets you seamlessly dive into the crypto payment era with Shiba Inu memes, but don’t forget to seek professional tax advice!"
Revolut is a UK-based fintech company offering banking, forex, stock trading, and crypto services, and they launched the first physical crypto debit card on May 18.
This card is themed around Dogecoin (DOGE), which launched in 2013 featuring the Shiba Inu mascot. It has evolved into one of the largest online communities in the crypto space. The limited edition design includes an LED display that lights up during contactless payments and can be used anywhere Visa or Mastercard is accepted.

Gaming commerce company Xsolla is integrating blockchain capabilities into its broader gaming ecosystem through Xsolla ZK, President Chris Hewish told Sandmark in a one-on-one interview at Consensus Miami 2026.
We've been around for 20 years, said Hewish. We've teamed up with thousands of game companies and developers worldwide. He noted that while the traditional gaming industry has largely tackled scaling and monetization issues, engagement, trust, and ownership still flow through third-party channels.
Game companies are pivoting to direct-to-consumer channels while also utilizing app stores and platforms. First off, you have complete control over your business, Hewish said. He cited Apple's Identifier for Advertisers (IDFA) privacy changes as an example of platform risk, stating these shifts have disrupted mobile game user acquisition for years. He mentioned that owned channels allow publishers to sidestep sudden platform policy changes while gaining more comprehensive access to game and business data.

The crypto bond industry may have another casualty, as ALT5 Sigma, linked to Trump-backed World Freedom Finance, shows increasing operational losses and raises questions about its ongoing viability.
According to recent filings with the SEC, ALT5 Sigma has recently rebranded to AI Financial Corp., ending the quarter with only $10.5 million in cash and facing a funding gap of $5.5 million.
As of the end of the quarter on March 28, the company holds 7.28 billion WLFI tokens—the governance token of World Freedom Finance—with a net operating loss of $271.3 million. This stake was valued at $703 million at quarter-end, but as of May 19, based on WLFI's market price of about $0.06 at 20:52 UTC, the valuation is around $437 million. The current position value is far below the acquisition cost of $1.46 billion in August 2025.

Bitcoin miners are finally getting some margin relief after a tough stretch, but they're still dumping almost all the coins they produce.
The economic improvement is clear: Bitcoin (BTC), the largest crypto by market cap, has bounced back, and the network hash rate—the total computing power used to secure and process Bitcoin blockchain transactions—has stabilized. Miners' earnings per unit of hash power have recovered. However, data shows that miners are still sending out nearly all the BTC they receive, indicating that the demand to convert production into fiat liquidity hasn't diminished despite higher profit margins.

Jupiter (JUP) is the leading decentralized exchange aggregator on Solana, helping users find the best prices in liquidity pools. After announcing partnerships with Securitize and Jump Trading Group to bring regulated tokenized stocks to the Solana (SOL) blockchain, the stock surged by 34%.
After a prolonged cooldown from usage and token market activity, this protocol has been given a stronger institutional narrative than the memecoin trading cycles that supported the Solana decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem over the past year. The harder question is whether this marks the beginning of a structural shift or just a timely relief rebound.