Crypto News May 29, 2026: Bitcoin and Crypto News — Daily Highlights

[LIVE] May 29, 2026: Bitcoin and Crypto News — Daily Highlights

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The U.S. government's seizure of $1 billion in cryptocurrency purportedly linked to Iran marks a significant regulatory intervention in the digital asset space. In a move described by CFTC Chair as "historic," this event coincides with heightened scrutiny over crypto markets, particularly amidst speculation surrounding Bitcoin advocate Michael Saylor, whose recent on-chain activities suggest potential selling. Additionally, in a contrasting political development, former President Donald Trump has announced the lifting of sanctions on Iran, adding complexity to geopolitical and market dynamics. Standard Chartered forecasts a challenging landscape for Ethereum, projecting a turnaround tied to a potential bull run like that seen in Amazon, while CryptoQuant's CEO warns that the Bitcoin bear market may persist longer than expected, highlighting a cautious sentiment among investors.
19:23
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that approximately $1 billion worth of Iranian crypto assets have been seized.…
19:22
The head of the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) said today is a historic day for Bitcoin.
17:03
Michael Saylor, one of the biggest Bitcoin bulls in the cryptocurrency world, may be selling BTC, according to on-chain data.
15:00
US President Donald Trump announced that a meeting is currently underway to make a final decision regarding the…
14:36
Standard Chartered has set a price target of $4,000 for Ethereum (ETH) by the end of 2026 and $40,000 by 2030.
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