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(May 26 Edition)

Hyperliquid hit a new all time high in total open positions, meaning more traders than ever currently have active bets on the platform. The exchange also launched a CPI prediction market, allowing users to trade based on upcoming U.S. inflation data. Prediction markets are growing quickly because they turn major economic events into tradable opportunities. Instead of just watching inflation reports, traders can now speculate on the outcome directly.

The platform also reached a record 16.28% futures market share compared to Binance. That’s notable because Binance has dominated crypto futures trading for years. Hyperliquid’s rise shows traders are becoming more comfortable using newer decentralized trading platforms. For the broader market, it’s another sign that competition in crypto trading is heating up fast.

Coinbase announced that perpetual style equity index futures are launching in the U.S. on June 8. Perpetual futures are popular in crypto because they allow traders to speculate without traditional expiration dates. Bringing a similar product tied to stock indexes into the U.S. market is a major step toward blending crypto and traditional finance.

The launch also reflects how exchanges are trying to modernize trading products for younger investors. Crypto markets operate 24/7, while traditional markets still follow fixed trading hours and schedules. Coinbase is betting traders want a faster and more flexible experience. If adoption is strong, other financial platforms may eventually follow with similar products.

Crypto investigator ZachXBT said THORChain was likely exploited across Bitcoin, Ethereum, BSC, and Base for more than $10.7 million. THORChain is known for helping users swap assets between different blockchains without centralized exchanges. Because cross chain systems connect multiple networks together, security risks can become more complex.

Unlike banks, there is often no guaranteed protection when funds are lost in exploits. Developers and investigators are now likely tracing wallet activity to determine how the attack happened. Security remains one of the biggest long term challenges for the crypto industry.

The U.S. Senate Banking Committee passed the CLARITY Act in a 15-9 vote, sending the bill to the full Senate. The legislation is aimed at creating clearer rules around how digital assets are regulated in the United States. One of crypto’s biggest issues has been uncertainty over whether certain assets fall under securities or commodities laws.

Supporters believe clearer rules could help keep crypto innovation and businesses inside the U.S. Critics argue parts of the bill may still leave room for confusion or favor larger companies. Either way, the vote shows crypto regulation is becoming a larger focus in Washington. For investors, clearer regulations could eventually lead to safer platforms and broader adoption of digital assets.

Ondo Finance announced that its founder, Nathan Allman, has passed away. The news shocked many people across the crypto industry, especially as Ondo has become one of the leading projects tied to tokenized real world assets. The sector has grown rapidly as investors look for more practical blockchain use cases tied to traditional finance.

Many community members and builders shared condolences across social media following the announcement. Moments like this remind people that crypto projects are still built by real teams and individuals behind the scenes. Ondo’s future direction will now be watched closely as the company continues expanding its products and partnerships. Even in crypto, leadership and vision still matter greatly.