Google just launched Gemini 3.5 Flash at Google I/O 2026, leaning hard into “agentic AI”—models that don’t just chat, but take actions (coding, research, multi-step tasks). The market read-through: this accelerates the AI + automation narrative, could increase demand for inference compute (chips/cloud), and typically boosts attention on AI-linked crypto themes (AI infra, compute networks, data, agent frameworks)—though the real winners will be projects with real usage + revenue, not just hype. $BTC $ETH #GoogleLaunchesGemini3.5Flash
Trump Orders Fed to Review Crypto Firms' Access to Payment Rails
President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing federal financial regulators to integrate digital assets and innovative technology into traditional payment systems, urging the Federal Reserve to review policies on payment accounts for fintech and crypto firms. This move aims to allow these companies to access payment services without relying on intermediary banks. $BTC #TrumpOrdersFedCryptoPaymentRailsReview
$BTC BTC: +1.2% — Bitcoin pushed back above $77,000, snapping a five-day slide after the U.S. Senate approved legislation aimed at limiting Trump’s authority to wage war on Iran.
$ETH ETH: +1.3% — Ethereum ticked higher in a mild rebound, even as spot ETH ETFs have recently posted notable outflows.
$SOL SOL: +2.0% — Solana outperformed with a stronger bounce, but it’s still drifting toward key support zones as buying pressure cools.
South Carolina Passes Pro‑Crypto Law, Blocks CBDCs
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has signed Senate Bill 163 into law, creating one of the more crypto-friendly state frameworks in the U.S. The measure bars state agencies from using CBDCs, reinforces residents’ right to self-custody Bitcoin, and removes certain digital assets from specific taxes, aiming to encourage broader adoption and innovation. #TrumpOrdersFedCryptoPaymentRailsReview $BTC
📉 Korean Funeral Company Faces Massive Losses from Cryptocurrency Investments
Bumo Sarang, a South Korean funeral service company, disclosed approximately $33 million in unrealized losses from investments in leveraged crypto-related ETFs. This highlights the risks associated with such investments, even for traditional businesses. #GoogleLaunchesGemini3.5Flash #Trump'sIranAttackDelayed
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The Trump administration is reportedly preparing a new framework that would allow crypto platforms to trade tokenized versions of traditional securities. Sources say the SEC may support a lighter-touch approach—letting established financial institutions test blockchain-based trading without going through full registration at the start. If implemented, this could accelerate the connection between crypto markets and traditional finance.
U.S. Senate Has Narrow Timeline to Move Crypto Market Structure Bill
The U.S. Senate’s crypto market structure legislation may have its best шанс to advance between June and early August. If it doesn’t gain momentum in that window, the bill could be pushed back as the Senate shifts focus to election season and other high-priority items—according to comments cited from NYDIG’s Head of Research. #USGOPSeeksPermanentCBDCBan #SolanaAIAgentEconomicImpact
Iran's economy ministry is developing a plan to manage shipping through the Strait of Hormuz using Bitcoin payments and has launched "Hormuz Safe," a crypto-based maritime insurance platform. This move signals Iran's increasing reliance on cryptocurrencies amidst geopolitical tensions. #Trump'sIranAttackDelayed
Bitcoin spot ETFs in the U.S. posted $1.04B in weekly outflows, snapping a six-week inflow run. According to SoSoValue, U.S.-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs saw net withdrawals of about $1.039 billion during the trading week ending May 15, ending six straight weeks of net inflows. The reversal suggests investors are turning more cautious, with geopolitical uncertainty weighing on sentiment.
On May 18, 2026, multiple security/news outlets reported an ongoing exploit affecting the Verus–Ethereum bridge, with about $11.58M reportedly drained so far. (theblock.co)
What’s been reported (high level):
The alert was first circulated by security monitoring (e.g., Blockaid) as a live/ongoing exploit on the bridge. (theblock.co)
PeckShield-attributed reporting lists assets drained including roughly $BTC 103.6 tBTC,$ETH 1,625 ETH, and $USDC 147,000 USDC (figures may evolve as investigations update). (theblock.co)
Some coverage says the attacker consolidated/swampped proceeds into ETH (a common laundering step), making recovery harder but leaving an on-chain trail. (coinalertnews.com)
Reports also mention attacker funding linked to Tornado Cash before the exploit (suggesting obfuscation). (finance.yahoo.com)
$BTC BTC/USDT is currently $76,987.57, down about -1.61% over the last 24h (open $78,246.26, high $78,599.99, low $76,707.61). #IranHormuzSafeCryptoInsurance
📉 Harvard Trims IBIT While Mubadala Adds — Institutions Split on Bitcoin ETFs
Harvard University’s endowment cut its position in BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) by about 43% (roughly $117M) in Q1 2026, while Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth fund Mubadala increased its IBIT exposure to nearly $660M—a clear sign that institutional conviction around Bitcoin ETFs is moving in different directions.
📈 Mainstream Asset Performance (24h)
$BTC BTC: -0.2% — trading around $78,066.25
$ETH ETH: +0.4% — around $2,187.38
$BNB BNB: -0.4% — near $652.67
SOL: +0.0% — flat at $86.50
🚀 Today’s Top Gainers
EDEN/USDC: +75.2% — surging volume with steady capital inflows
EDEN/USDT: +74.9% — surging volume with steady capital inflows (binance.com)
KAIA/USDC: +20.9% — strong volume + continued inflows (binance.com)
Senate Banking Committee Advances Digital Asset Market Clarity Act
The U.S. Senate Banking Committee has advanced the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, approving it in a 15–9 vote and sending it to the full Senate for consideration. Supporters say the move is a major step toward clearer, more consistent rules for the U.S. crypto industry.
Binance graph (live)
Here’s a Binance price chart for $BTC BTC/USDT (includes the 24h trend). Right now, BTC is $78,322.99, up about 0.02% over the last 24 hours (open $78,308.01, high $78,599.99, low $77,721.19).
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Strategy may be preparing for another major Bitcoin buy. Michael Saylor suggested the company could acquire around $BTC 15,466 BTC across four trading days, a move that would materially increase Strategy’s total Bitcoin holdings. The plan is also drawing attention because it comes as the company weighs a possible dividend policy change alongside its Bitcoin accumulation strategy. #DividendStrategy #BerkshireHeavilyIncreasesAlphabetStake
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