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according to Gate's official page, the total minting volume of GUSD on the Gate platform has surpassed 171 million, with the current GUSD minting annualized yield at 3.0%. Meanwhile, the Gate Launchpool CTR project is ongoing, where the GUSD pool annualized yield is currently 9.68%, the BTC pool annualized yield is 3.41%, and the CTR pool annualized yield is 164.97%. While participating in the Launchpool GUSD pool, users can also stack GUSD minting rewards, resulting in a current combined reference annualized yield of 12.68%. This creates a dual earning model of "minting rewards + pool rewards," enhancing capital efficiency while further increasing the flexibility of asset returns.GUSD is a high-quality yield-bearing asset backed by Gate ecosystem revenue, Treasury RWA, and stablecoins. The product supports trading and collateralization, with users receiving daily rewards, aiming to provide users with relatively stable returns.
Bybit has announced that, effective June 11, the method for calculating open interest (OI) will change from a bilateral to a unilateral counting approach, and API users are advised to update their API fields accordingly. This change aims to enhance market transparency and align Bybit’s methodology with other crypto derivatives platforms, facilitating cross-platform data comparison for users and analysts alike. Under the new calculation method, the displayed open interest value will decrease, but actual market activity remains unchanged. This adjustment reflects only a change in calculation methodology; individual users’ positions, margin requirements, profit-and-loss calculations, and position limits remain unaffected. Additionally, the system will automatically adjust fees to maintain existing position limit levels. Starting June 11, updated open interest data will be displayed on Bybit’s market data page, trading page, and mobile app. API users must complete their system updates prior to the effective date. Example: For the BTCUSDT perpetual contract, if there are simultaneously 1,000 BTC of long positions and 1,000 BTC of short positions, the displayed open interest will change from 2,000 BTC to 1,000 BTC.
Odaily Strategy founder Michael Saylor published a "HODL" (Hold On for Dear Life) themed post on the X platform, urging the market to steadfastly hold Bitcoin amid the current downturn.According to HTX market data, Bitcoin has once again declined today, dropping below $73,000. Affected by this, Strategy's Bitcoin holdings have turned from profit to loss, currently showing an unrealized loss of 3%, approximately $1.92 billion. As of May 25, 2026, Strategy holds a total of 843,738 BTC, with a total cost of approximately $63.87 billion and an average price of around $75,700.
Odaily报道, “BTC OG insider whale” Garrett Jin has released his “Weekly Market Strategy Signal.” In his analysis, he points out that the current geopolitical situation and the trajectory of the US dollar are deadlocked: despite US strikes on Iranian-related targets, tensions in the Strait of Hormuz remain unresolved. Although US Secretary of State Rubio signaled “positive news,” the peace agreement proposed by Iran has already been vetoed by the White House.Long-term US Treasury yields continue to hover in the 5.07% – 5.18% range, reaching their highest levels in 19 years. The S&P 500 index briefly hit a new high before quickly pulling back. Garrett Jin believes that a single positive or negative catalyst is insufficient to change the market landscape. Only when at least two of the three key factors—the credit environment, Federal Reserve policy, and geopolitical conditions—converge can the market experience a substantial shift.On another front, capital expenditure in the AI sector is accelerating its shift from the United States to Asia. ByteDance plans to increase its capital expenditure to as high as $70 billion this year, while Tencent and Alibaba are also ramping up their investments. Competition in the AI arena has now escalated to the level of national competition.
Bit Digital announced it will provide a $100 million delayed draw term loan facility to a subsidiary of WhiteFiber, an artificial intelligence infrastructure and high-performance computing provider in which it holds a majority stake. The facility can be expanded to $150 million upon mutual agreement and is intended to support WhiteFiber's recent expansion plans in high-performance computing and artificial intelligence.Bit Digital expects that draws under this facility will be funded in whole or in part through a credit line secured by Ethereum. This arrangement allows Bit Digital to earn a financing spread on the loan assets while maintaining exposure to Ethereum.Bit Digital has fully exited its Bitcoin mining operations. The company reported total revenue of $27.9 million and a net loss of $146.7 million for the first quarter of 2026. (The Block)
Odaily Planet Daily reported that 10x Research posted on X platform, stating that amid Bitcoin's downturn, the mining and AI infrastructure sectors have surged significantly. KEEL rose 30%, CIFR rose 29%, IREN rose 29%, WULF rose 24%, and HUT rose 22%, primarily driven by large-scale hyperscale data center deals, campus acquisitions, and new institutional support.This week's catalysts include IREN's $1.6 billion purchase of Dell Blackwell systems, TeraWulf's acquisition of a 1 GW Kentucky campus, and Hut 8's signing of a $9.8 billion Texas lease agreement. These events indicate that the transition of Bitcoin mining companies towards AI infrastructure is accelerating.
According to the official announcement, Binance Futures will launch the CTR/USDT perpetual contract on May 28, 2026, at 09:30 UTC, with up to 20x leverage. CTR is the coordination token of the Citrea network, designed to provide access services for Bitcoin’s application layer. This contract is settled in USDT, with a minimum tick size of 0.00001, a minimum order size of 1 CTR, and a minimum notional value of 5 USDT. The funding rate cap is +2.00% / -2.00%, and funding is settled every four hours.
According to an official announcement, Binance Futures will launch the CTRUSDT perpetual contract on May 28, 2026, at 09:30 (UTC), supporting up to 20x leverage. CTR is the coordination token of the Citrea network, designed to provide access to the Bitcoin application layer. The contract is settled in USDT, with a minimum price change of 0.00001, a minimum trading volume of 1 CTR, and a minimum notional value of 5 USDT. The funding rate cap is +2.00%/-2.00%, settled every four hours. The contract will support copy trading within 24 hours of its launch.
Odaily Planet Daily reported that Bitcoin News posted on X platform, stating that Block has launched stablecoin integration on CashApp.
Cash App, the payment application from Block, now allows users to send and receive Circle-issued USDC stablecoins on Ethereum, Solana, Polygon, and Arbitrum. These transfers are currently fee-free. USDC stablecoins received via Cash App are automatically converted into U.S. dollar balances. This feature is not yet available to customers in New York State. Users must complete identity verification and are subject to transaction limits. Block has previously focused primarily on Bitcoin, including the development of mining hardware and the self-custody wallet BitKey. Earlier this year, Jack Dorsey described stablecoins as “moving from one gatekeeper to another,” while acknowledging the growing customer demand.
Odaily Planet Daily reported that Bitcoin News posted on X platform, stating that Senator Lummis said that if the Clarity Act is not passed during this Congress, US software developers will again become targets of lawsuits in the near future simply for releasing code. That's what's at stake.
Block's Cash App is gradually rolling out stablecoin payment functionality to its nearly 60 million users. According to sources familiar with the matter, the feature currently covers approximately 25% of users and is expected to reach full 100% availability within this week.The core functionality supports users in depositing and withdrawing via USDC, allowing free transfers of funds between external wallets and Cash App balances, and using stablecoins as a settlement tool for payments rather than as investment products. It currently supports transactions across four blockchain networks, including Solana, Ethereum, Polygon, and Arbitrum. Due to the irreversible nature of on-chain transactions, incorrect addresses or unsupported network transfers may result in permanent loss of funds.Block CEO Jack Dorsey previously stated that despite his longstanding preference for Bitcoin, user demand for stablecoins has prompted the company to adjust its strategy. (CoinDesk)
According to GlobeNewswire, Bitcoin financial services company Fold has announced a four-year senior secured revolving credit facility agreement with Encina Lender Finance, securing $150 million in credit funding to support the expansion of its Bitcoin rewards credit card business, including ongoing card issuance and scalable growth.
Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has announced the launch of Bitcoin Vault, a product that allows users to maintain Bitcoin price exposure while capturing BTC-denominated yields through DeFi strategies. The product is now available on Kraken Earn. Kraken stated that Bitcoin Vault is designed for long-term Bitcoin holders, enabling users to automatically participate in on-chain yield strategies through the platform without the need to navigate complex DeFi protocols themselves. (CoinDesk)
Odaily, McKenna, a partner at Arete Capital, shared a bullish outlook, stating that HYPE has firmly established itself at its all-time high, with a first target price of $84. Based on the recent strong momentum, he expects it to surpass $100 in less than 12 months.McKenna specifically noted that the HYPE spot ETF has seen strong capital inflows since launching in the $50 range, proving that traditional financial institutions are eager to enter at this price level. Data shows that the HYPE ETF absorbed over $72 million shortly after listing, with institutional capital flowing in at a pace comparable to the early Bitcoin ETF frenzy.
According to Kairos Research data, Hyperliquid’s (HYPE) spot ETF absorbed 1.04% of its market capitalization within the first 10 trading days after launch—outperforming the debut performance of spot ETFs for Bitcoin (0.59%), Ethereum (0.41%), and Solana (0.31%) when measured by market-cap-adjusted demand. Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas noted that 21Shares’ HYPE ETF (THYP) has surged 50% since its launch two weeks ago—growing faster than BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF, IBIT.
According to Bitcoin Laws, New Hampshire’s “Blockchain Foundation” bill HB 639 advanced today, with the state House and Senate reaching agreement on a compromise version of the bill—after each chamber had previously passed different versions. As disclosed, the bill aims to protect several related “rights,” including the right to pay with cryptocurrency, run nodes, and conduct mining activities.
Odaily President Trump posted on Truth Social, stating that it is crucial for the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to retain "exclusive jurisdiction" over prediction markets, echoing the stance of CFTC Chairman Michael Selig. Trump also stated that the U.S. is formulating relevant rules, referencing his campaign promise to make the U.S. a center for cryptocurrency and Bitcoin-related fields. Under the leadership of the sole commissioner, Selig, the CFTC has filed lawsuits and amicus briefs against several states to assert its jurisdiction over prediction markets. The dispute centers on whether prediction market contracts related to sports and entertainment constitute gambling products, and whether contracts offered by regulated Designated Contract Markets (DCMs) should fall under CFTC jurisdiction. New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed a related lawsuit, Illinois has issued a cease and desist order, and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed a law last week imposing criminal penalties for operating prediction markets. Indonesia, Spain, and India have recently banned the operation of prediction markets within their territories. An investigation into prediction markets by a U.S. House committee was also confirmed last week. (CoinDesk)
According to official data, the "2026 World Cup Winner" prediction event has gone live on the HIP-4 testnet.Previously, the Hyperliquid mainnet launched HIP-4, with the first offering being the BTC daily settlement prediction market.
Bitget has launched a new edition of CandyBomb with a total prize pool of 92,000 SLX tokens. This campaign is exclusively for new futures trading users. Eligible participants can earn up to 920 SLX each by completing specified net deposit and futures trading tasks. Detailed rules have been published on the official Bitget platform. Qualified users must click the “Join Now” button to register before participating. The campaign ends on May 31 at 18:00 (UTC+8).