US prosecutors say Google software engineer Michele Spagnuolo (aka 'AlphaRaccoon') used nonpublic 'Year in Search 2025' data to trade on Polymarket and net about $1.2 million. The complaint alleges he placed at least 23 bets from October to December 2025 and risked roughly $2.75 million before Google published the results on December 4, 2025.

Finbold screened cryptocurrencies with market caps above $8 billion, excluding stablecoins, and published a top-10 list dated May 28, 2026. The ranking highlights large networks and tokens tied to institutional participation or broad real-world usage, with BTC around $73,150 and ETH near $2,008 at the time of reporting.

On May 28, 2026, the S&P 500 hovered close to record territory even as other major U.S. indexes pointed in different directions, a setup that can signal narrow leadership rather than a broad rally. The piece argues that gaps between cap-weighted and equal-weight performance, small-cap weakness, and defensive sector strength can reveal a more fragile risk backdrop. It also outlines how shifts in yields, the dollar, and options positioning may shape cross-asset sentiment, including crypto.

Samsung Securities, Samsung SDS, and Samsung Card said on May 28, 2026 they will jointly purchase a 4% stake in Dunamu, the operator of South Korea's Upbit exchange, for about 612.8 billion won ($408 million). The all-cash block deal is set to close on June 19, 2026, with Samsung Securities taking 2% and the other two units taking 1% each. The sellers include several Kakao-affiliated entities, and the partners outlined plans spanning tokenized securities, digital-finance software, and potential crypto payments via Monimo.

Commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz was nearly absent on Thursday, as operators pulled back amid heightened military tensions. After a second round of US strikes on Iranian military targets this week, no commercial vessels were seen transiting Thursday morning, following a slow Wednesday that logged six two-way crossings.

Starbucks said visits to its U.S. stores after 2 p.m. rose over the 90 days from Feb. 15 to May 16, with the strongest gains between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. The company credited the momentum to beverage innovation, highlighting Refreshers as its No. 2 drink category behind espresso as CEO Brian Niccol pushes an all-day strategy.

Banca Sella has completed its formal notification process with the Bank of Italy and is cleared to introduce regulated digital-asset custody and transfer services in 2026. The Gruppo Sella bank, which reports about 1.3 million customers and roughly €34Bn in group assets, says the initial rollout will target specific customer categories rather than a broad retail launch.

Goldman Sachs increased its 2026 year-end S&P 500 target to 8,000 from 7,600, pointing to AI-related earnings growth as the main driver. The call implies a 6.4% gain from a recent 7,519 close and about a 17% total return for 2026 including dividends. The target matches 8,000 forecasts from Deutsche Bank and Morgan Stanley, while sitting above a 7,500–7,600 strategist consensus range.