Saylor says onchain proof-of-reserves a ‘bad idea’ due to security risks

Michael Saylor, the executive chair of major Bitcoin-buying firm Strategy, formerly MicroStrategy, says institutions posting onchain proof-of-reserves is a “bad idea” that could pose security risks. “The current, conventional way to publish proof of reserves is an insecure proof of reserves,” Saylor said when asked about institutions adopting the transparency measure at a May 26 … Read more

Meta’s AI boss says current AI lacks ‘intelligent behavior’ — Report

Current artificial intelligence models lack the major traits of human intelligence, Meta’s AI chief has reportedly said, claiming that the firm’s latest model will solve this issue.  Business Insider reported on May 26 that at the AI Action Summit in Paris earlier this year, Meta chief AI scientist Yann LeCun said that “there are four … Read more

Bitlayer backed by 31% of BTC hashrate to power Bitcoin smart contracts

Bitlayer’s Bitcoin smart-contract system is being implemented by mining pools behind 31.5% of the network’s hashrate, a development that will help ensure that its system will operate on the Bitcoin blockchain, the company said. According to a May 27 announcement shared with Cointelegraph, Bitlayer’s BitVM implementation will be supported by major Bitcoin (BTC) mining pools … Read more

Crypto groups urge US regulators to clarify staking stance

Cryptocurrency industry groups are urging the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to issue formal guidance on staking, citing continued regulatory uncertainty for Web3 infrastructure providers, according to Allison Muehr, head of staking policy for the Crypto Council for Innovation, a trade group. Clarifying the SEC’s position on staking has become a top priority for … Read more

Dubai launches first licensed tokenized real estate project in MENA region

Dubai has launched the first licensed tokenized real estate project in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, previewing appetite for real-world tokenization in one of the world’s burgeoning crypto hubs. Partners in the project include the Dubai Land Department (DLD), the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates, and the Dubai Future Foundation, … Read more

Bitcoin stalls ahead of US macro data, Wall Street buys BTC

Key takeaways: Bitcoin is stuck below $110,000 due to macroeconomic uncertainty and Nvidia’s earnings cap risk appetite. Strong spot BTC ETF inflows and Bitcoin options data are hints that US economic clarity could unlock BTC highs. Investor sentiment improved on May 26 after US President Donald Trump postponed his retaliatory European Union 50% tariffs on … Read more

Bitcoin, ETH, XRP, SOL, HYPE and DOGE look ready to rally

Key points: Bitcoin ETPs continue to witness solid buying, signaling that the bulls expect the uptrend to continue. Several major altcoins witnessed a pullback, but lower levels continue to attract buyers. Bitcoin (BTC) is attempting to sustain above $109,588, indicating buying on every minor dip. Bitcoin has risen for seven consecutive weeks, and if buyers … Read more