Ericsson said on May 22, 2026 that many telecom operators are moving too slowly to deploy AI and advanced 5G capabilities, potentially missing new revenue streams. In a survey of 455 senior telecom executives, 90% expected AI and 5G services to create new revenue, but 70% said their companies have not begun implementing the technologies they view as required.

Bitcoin fell back under $78,000 after failing near recent range highs, and Glassnode says options positioning still points to caution. The data highlights lower implied volatility, persistent demand for downside hedges, and a short-gamma area around the mid-$75,000s that could intensify weakness if price drifts lower. BTC was last noted at $76,744 at press time.

GRASS gained more than 27% in a day as optimism around an 'infrastructure supercycle' boosted interest across DePIN-related tokens. Trading volume climbed about 256% to $52 million, while price tested the pattern neckline near $0.46, a level that could open a move toward $0.6555 if cleared. Concentrated ownership and a monthly dip in holders added to the risk backdrop despite the rally.

Hyperliquid's HYPE token surged to an all-time high near $62.50 in May 2026, prompting comparisons with XRP's far calmer price action around $1.3518. The piece argues that HYPE's deflationary setup contrasts with XRP's large supply, while recent spot ETF flows show XRP drawing $12.57 million for the week versus $63.96 million for HYPE in its first eight U.S. trading days.

An FDIC staff report released last week reviewed deposit movements at SVB, Signature Bank, and First Republic during the 2023 failures. It said depositors connected to the digital asset sector and users of active escrow accounts were more prone to pull funds, with Signature's active escrow balances falling 88% between March 7 and March 17, 2023. The report also highlighted heavy wire-transfer outflows and high uninsured exposure among these deposits.

Ethereum (ETH) was trading in the $2,095–$2,138 Fibonacci "golden zone" at press time following a controlled pullback. Exchange data showed a rising share of whale-held supply sitting on exchanges since May 5, while withdrawals over the past 24 hours fell to a monthly low. The mixed flow signals leave ETH at a decision point, with a bounce needing stronger spot demand and renewed outflows for confirmation.

Bitcoin slid on Friday evening to $75,120, posting a 2.8% daily drop and extending weekly losses to about 5%. In the past 24 hours, long liquidations hit $209 million versus $4.7 million for shorts, while total crypto liquidations reached $577.9 million. Spot bitcoin ETFs also saw $36.29 million in outflows during Friday's session.

Bitcoin derivatives positioning is rebuilding after an roughly eight-month deleveraging stretch, as Binance futures open interest moved back above its 180-day moving average. The shift was flagged by CryptoQuant analyst Darkfost, who said the contraction started after the October 10 event and later began to reverse in early May. BTC was trading at $77,479 at press time.