Crypto markets remained under pressure as Bitcoin ETF outflows accelerated and markets increasingly priced in the possibility of another Fed rate hike later this year. At the same time, AI-powered payment infrastructure and tokenized financial services continued expanding rapidly, while global regulators tightened oversight on prediction markets, stablecoins, and retail investor protections. Security risks surrounding phishing attacks and fake compensation portals also remained a major concern across the industry.Crypto markets remained under pressure as Bitcoin ETF outflows accelerated and markets increasingly priced in the possibility of another Fed rate hike later this year. At the same time, AI-powered payment infrastructure and tokenized financial services continued expanding rapidly, while global regulators tightened oversight on prediction markets, stablecoins, and retail investor protections. Security risks surrounding phishing attacks and fake compensation portals also remained a major concern across the industry.

MEXC On-chain Daily Report: US spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $1.29B outflows in 7 days

Author: MEXC Editorial Team

2026/05/26 09:04

5 min read

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Updated: May 26, 2026 09:30 (UTC+8) | Author: MEXC

1. Headlines

U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $1.29 billion in outflows over the past 7 days
StabIR stablecoin contract exploit causes losses exceeding $10 million
Markets now pricing in a potential Fed rate hike in December
Natixis says eurozone rate-hike expectations may be overstated
SoftBank shares hit record high, market cap surpasses ¥40 trillion

2. Industry Updates

CFTC Staff Removed After Raising Concerns Over Trump-Linked Crypto Firms

According to The New York Times, several career officials at the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) were reportedly removed after raising compliance concerns regarding Polymarket, Crypto.com, and Gemini Titan. The report stated that these platforms were believed to have business ties connected to the Trump family. Some officials had previously warned about insufficient retail-investor protections and weak anti-fraud mechanisms. Data shows that during Trump’s second term, the CFTC has significantly reduced large-scale enforcement actions against the crypto industry, signaling a shift in regulatory direction.

Trump Says U.S. and Iran Near Agreement, Potentially Unlocking $25 Billion in Assets

According to The New York Times, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the U.S. and Iran have largely reached a framework agreement that could include reopening commercial navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, easing certain sanctions, and releasing approximately $25 billion in frozen assets. Iranian officials reportedly accepted the memorandum of understanding, while the U.S. emphasized that Iran had agreed in principle to abandon high-enriched uranium stockpiles. Markets believe a finalized agreement could improve global energy sentiment and broader risk-asset performance.

Prometheum Launches Digital Brokerage Solution for Tokenized Securities Distribution

According to CoinDesk, Prometheum launched a digital brokerage solution designed for brokers and investment advisors, providing clearing, custody, and trading services for tokenized securities through traditional brokerage accounts. The company stated that the tokenized securities market has already reached approximately $20 billion in size but still lacks mature mainstream distribution channels. Prometheum aims to bridge traditional financial institutions with regulated on-chain asset infrastructure.

Keyrock: AI Agents Completed 176 Million Transactions in One Year

According to Cointelegraph, a Keyrock report showed that AI Agents completed 176 million transactions through blockchain infrastructure over the past 12 months, with total settlement volume reaching $73 million. The report highlighted that traditional payment systems struggle to support high-frequency microtransactions, while stablecoins are increasingly becoming the default settlement layer for machine-based commerce. More than 98% of AI Agent payments currently utilize USDC, though the industry has also started discussing systemic risks related to stablecoin concentration.

Indonesia Bans Polymarket as Illegal Online Gambling Platform

According to Cointelegraph, Indonesia’s Ministry of Communication and Digital officially blocked prediction market platform Polymarket, classifying it as an illegal online gambling platform. The decision followed controversy surrounding prediction contracts related to Indonesia’s presidential term. Regulators stated that authorities will continue monitoring Polymarket-related social media activity while strengthening broader anti-online-gambling enforcement measures.

FalconX: Hyperliquid Is Challenging Traditional Exchanges and Prediction Markets

According to CoinDesk, FalconX reported that Hyperliquid is expanding beyond perpetual futures into pre-IPO assets, prediction markets, and tokenized real-world assets. Its HIP-3 and HIP-4 markets already support 24/7 trading of stocks, commodities, and political-event contracts. Meanwhile, Hyperliquid spot ETFs reportedly attracted $53 million in inflows within a short period. FalconX believes Hyperliquid is gradually challenging the market position of both traditional exchanges and prediction-market platforms.

3. MEXC Market Heatmap

Data Source: MEXC real-time market data before 09:30 (UTC+8). Figures may fluctuate with market conditions.

Top 24H Gainers

SLX/USDT (+413.06%)
VIM/USDT (+72.93%)
KSKD/USDT (+51.52%)

Top 24H Trading Volume

BTC/USDT (303.702M)
ETH/USDT (179.316M)
USDC/USDT (62.628M)

Top Trending Meme Tokens

New Listing Preview

CTR/USDT — Listing Time: 2026-05-26 20:00:00 (UTC+8)
AORA/USDT — Listing Time: 2026-05-26 20:00:00 (UTC+8)

4. On-Chain Calendar

High-Risk Token Unlock Watchlist

MemeCore/USDT — [06-03 03:45] Unlock: 178.54M USDT (4.32% of circulating supply) — Elevated sell pressure risk
Rain/USDT — [06-11 06:45] Unlock: 380.16M USDT (10.57%) — Extremely high sell pressure risk

Key Macro Event Today

May 26, 07:01 — UK BRC Shop Price Inflation Data
[Reflects inflation pressure and may affect market risk appetite and crypto-asset fund flows]

5. Risk Alert

Recently, multiple phishing incidents involving “fake airdrop compensation” and “security verification upgrades” have emerged across the crypto industry. Some attackers exploit popular protocol security incidents, cross-chain bridge vulnerabilities, or maintenance announcements to create fake compensation portals that trick users into connecting wallets and signing malicious approvals.

Some phishing pages even imitate official UI designs and domain names, with only minor character differences used to mislead users, making the attacks highly deceptive. Meanwhile, scammers are also impersonating project customer-support staff on social media, falsely claiming that users’ assets are abnormal or require wallet re-verification in order to steal seed phrases or private keys.

Users are advised not to trust unsolicited private messages, compensation links, or so-called “security verification” portals. All wallet-related actions should only be performed through official project announcements and verified websites. Users should also regularly review wallet approvals to avoid asset losses caused by malicious signatures or unauthorized permissions while protecting digital asset security.

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