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TLDR: XLM trades at $0.1517 and has posted a -11.55% weekly decline in pressure. Market structure remains intact as consolidation continues after the prior macro breakout phase. Stellar TVL climbs to $191.6M, supported by tokenization and institutional ecosystem growth. A breakout above resistance could reprice XLM toward $0.681 within a broader bullish structure setup. Stellar (XLM) trades at $0.1517 as of this writing with $65.38M in daily volume, slipping 0.05% in 24 hours and extending a 11.55% weekly decline. Despite short-term weakness, Stellar’s broader structure, consolidation, rising ecosystem activity, and expanding TVL are shaping a longer-term breakout narrative toward higher…

Harvard University’s endowment fund decided to reduce its investment in crypto ETFs. The first quarter of 2026 saw some massive slashing. The fund fully exited from its Ether ETF position. However, it also cut its stake in BlackRock’s linked BTC ETF by around 43%. Fresh SEC 13F filings show Harvard Management Company lowered its holdings in iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT). It axed 3,044,612 shares (approx. worth $117 million) of its holding. This comes in when Harvard has already slashed its position by 21% in Q4 of 2025. Harvard exits BlackRock ETH ETF The global crypto market has seen a dip…

Nearly 70 Trump administration officials and nominees disclosed cryptocurrency holdings or investments in blockchain and digital asset companies, according to a Washington Post analysis.  Summary Washington Post found nearly 70 Trump officials and nominees disclosed crypto or blockchain-linked investments overall. Disclosed crypto-related holdings reached at least $193 million, based on minimum values in filings reviewed. Recent crypto.news coverage showed Trump-family accounts also bought crypto-linked equities in Q1 2026 this year. The review covered financial disclosure forms for nearly 300 senior appointees and used minimum reported values because filings list assets in ranges. The Post said the disclosed crypto-related holdings were…

TLDR: Ondo Global Markets crossed $1B TVL in under eight months, the fastest for any tokenized equity platform. USDY delivers 3.5% APY backed by U.S. Treasuries, with TVL between $2.15B and $2.7B across DeFi chains. OUSG completed a cross-border treasury pilot with JPMorgan, Ripple, and Mastercard in under five seconds. ONDO reached $3.778B in total TVL across 165+ partners, including BlackRock and Franklin Templeton. ONDO, trading at $0.34 as of this writing, is the native token of a protocol running three separate financial products. Most token holders are only aware of one. Each product targets a different audience and solves…

TLDR Polish lawmakers approved a bill to implement the European Union’s MiCA crypto framework before the July deadline. Prosecutors are investigating Zondacrypto over alleged fraud after thousands of users reported losing access to funds. Authorities estimate customer losses exceed 350 million zlotys, or about $95.93 million. President Karol Nawrocki had previously vetoed earlier versions of the crypto legislation. Prime Minister Donald Tusk raised concerns about possible foreign influence linked to the exchange. Polish lawmakers approved a cryptocurrency bill on Friday to align national law with European Union rules. The vote came as prosecutors expanded a fraud investigation into Zondacrypto, once…

Hyperbridge has launched a public bug bounty program on HackenProof, offering rewards of up to $50,000 for critical vulnerabilities.  Summary Hyperbridge offers $50,000 rewards for critical bugs as researchers review cross-chain messaging and fund safety. The program follows April’s fake DOT exploit that exposed proof verification risks across Hyperbridge systems. HackenProof rules require proof-of-concept reports while banning live attacks and third-party exploit testing by researchers. The program invites independent security researchers to review the protocol codebase and submit reports through the security platform. The HackenProof page lists the Hyperbridge Protocol program as live and active. It describes Hyperbridge as a…

BNB price continued climbing this week as bulls attempted to confirm a breakout above a key neckline resistance zone, with a bullish double bottom structure on the daily chart signaling the potential for a larger upside move toward the $750 region. Summary BNB price climbed toward the key $680–$690 neckline resistance as a bullish double bottom pattern signaled potential upside toward $750–$780. Growing optimism around spot BNB ETF proposals and rising institutional activity on BNB Chain helped strengthen investor sentiment. CoinGlass data showed rising open interest and positive funding rates, signaling that traders continue building bullish positions on BNB. According…

UK Treasury says digital assets could transform financial markets by accelerating capital flows and improving efficiency across systems. Economic Secretary Lucy Rigby notes faster settlement could free up capital and change how businesses manage liquidity. Authorities plan a consultation covering stablecoins, tokenized deposits, and AI-driven payment systems under one framework. U.K. regulators aim to align with the U.S. to reduce friction and support smoother cross-border digital asset operations. UK Treasury digital assets policy is advancing as senior officials outline a shift toward tokenized payments and modernized financial regulation. Economic Secretary to the Treasury Lucy Rigby said digital assets may reshape…

Key TakeawaysCasper Association launched its Manifest on May 12 to scale the $16 trillion real-world asset market.The roadmap integrates EVM compatibility and ERC-3643 standards to bridge Web3 with traditional finance.Casper plans to ship X402 micropayments in 2026 before deploying quantum-safe algorithms by 2027. Bridging the Ethereum Ecosystem The Casper Association on May 12 unveiled a multi-year technical roadmap aimed at positioning the Casper Network as the primary infrastructure for regulated asset tokenization and the burgeoning machine-to-machine economy. Michael Steuer, president and CTO of the Casper Association, who introduced the strategy at the Digital Finance Forum in Bermuda, characterized the roadmap…

TLDR: TRON settled $2.04 trillion in stablecoin payments in Q1 2026, reinforcing its position as a top payments blockchain. Total Value Locked rose 7.38% quarter-over-quarter to $26B, led by TRX Staking at $14.50 billion on-chain. Smart contract deployment costs dropped 60% after proposal #104 passed, boosting developer commits by 30% QoQ. TRON added MetaMask, WalletConnect, Anchorage, and Mastercard integrations while entering AI-native financial infrastructure. TRON’s Q1 2026 quarterly report reveals the blockchain network settled $2.04 trillion in stablecoin payments. The network supported an $86.02 billion stablecoin supply during the quarter. Despite broader market cooling, TRON recorded 950 million transactions and…