ServiceNow (NOW) Stock Rockets 14% on AI Innovations and Software Sector Rally

This surge follows several weeks of downward pressure on software equities. Prior to Fridays rally, NOW shares had declined nearly 29% year-to-date, reflecting market concerns about artificial intelligence potentially cannibalizing traditional enterprise software revenues.  The market sentiment appears to be reversing course.  During the Knowledge 2026 event, ServiceNow introduced cutting-edge generative AI capabilities, highlighted by the Otto assistant, while announcing strategic collaborations with Experian and Boomi. These revelations demonstrated how the company is integrating AI directly into its platform architecture instead of positioning it as a standalone offering.  At the Jefferies Software, Internet and AI conference this week, ServiceNows COO and Chief Product Officer Amit Zavery tackled the AI disruption narrative head-on.  “We don‘t want to have a non-AI and AI mindset anymore inside the company,” Zavery explained. “Our customers don’t want it. They want to be able to adopt AI as part of the same products they buy from us.”  Zavery further articulated why enterprise system-of-record platforms like ServiceNow maintain critical importance in an AI-dominated landscape.  “For IT managers and IT system owners, I already have all the other visibility. I dont want to go to a third-party system for only AI-related stuff,” he noted.  Board Approves $4.2 Billion Repurchase; BofA Returns with Positive View  The stock

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CFTC Takes Historic Step to Approve First True US Bitcoin Perpetual

Bitcoin  CFTC Takes Historic Step to Approve First True US Bitcoin Perpetual  Bitcoin Ethereum News  CFTC Opens Historic Path for Perpetuals  The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced on May 29, 2026, a historic step to bring true perpetual contracts into the U.S. regulatory framework. The action opens a path for one of s most liquid derivatives markets to trade on CFTC-registered exchanges, with BTCPERP becoming the first approved spot BTC-linked perpetual contract.  The CFTC approved KalshiEX LLCs request to list BTCPERP, a spot BTC-linked perpetual futures contract, on its CFTC-registered exchange. The product is designed to trade without a fixed expiration date, a feature that has made perpetuals a dominant instrument on global platforms. The agency said the contract satisfies applicable law, agency rules, and designated contract market standards. Kalshi must operate the product under ongoing CFTC oversight.  CFTC Chairman Mike Selig wrote on X:  “This morning, the CFTC took historic action to permit the listing of a true perpetual contract by a CFTC-registered exchange, charting a path for one of the most liquid segments of the asset markets to exist within the US regulatory framework.”  The decision positions Kalshi as the first CFTC-regulated venue authorized to list a perpetual contract. Perpetuals account for a significant share

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Bitcoin Bear Market Will Last Until 2027: CryptoQuant CEO

Bitcoin P&L Index Chart.   He shared the CryptoQuants PnL Index Signal chart to support his assessment. It is used to measure the investor profitability cycles by moving averages calculated over 365 days.  The chart indicated that the indicator would roll over once it hit a high point in 2025. It spotlights similar peaks recorded prior to the long bear markets in 2014, 2018, and 2022. Past periods of steep declines in the signal have been the time when investor profits have been at their lowest as BTC price declined.  BTC Price Overview & Liquidations Data  The alarming warning was issued as Bitcoin found itself in a niche above $73,000 amidst growing macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainty. According to data from CoinGlass, BTC was trading at $73,289, dropping just a bit over the last 24 hours.  The derivatives market also witnessed rising stress as total open interest in the market dropped to approximately $55.26 billion. Meanwhile, 24-hour crypto liquidations surged to about $223.9 million for BTC.  The data from CoinGlass also revealed that most of the losses in recent times hit long traders. Over the past 24 hours alone, more than $30 million worth of bullish positions were liquidated.  Meanwhile, around $17 million worth of short positions were

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Kids Are Spending Nearly 7 To 9 Hours A Day On Screens, More Than Average Sleep Times

A new report by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Office of the Surgeon General has found that children and adolescents are spending more time than ever before on screens. Specifically, kids are spending nearly seven to nine hours a day on entertainment screens, which is often the same amount or more time than spent on sleeping, in-school or in other activities, such as exercise or engaging with peers.  HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. explained that “Children today spend more time on screens than sleeping, exercising, or engaging face-to-face with family and friends — and we are seeing the consequences in rising rates of anxiety, depression, obesity, and developmental challenges.” As a part of a broader effort to help curtail these ill effects, HHS has released a comprehensive advisory report on the harms of screen use and how parents can help promote healthy habits.  Key takeaways from the advisory report include: that early and frequent exposure to screens may cause developmental issues and poorer language outcomes; excessive screen time may lead to poorer education outcomes and progress; mental health and behavioral declines are associated with screen time; and that screen time may severely disrupt routine sleep and

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Bitcoin Whales, Dolphins Signal Bearish Outlook as Growth Stalls

Bitcoin‘s largest holders are signaling bearish conditions as both whale and dolphin cohorts show stagnation or contraction in their balance growth, according to CryptoQuant’s latest report. As of May 29, Bitcoin (BTC) is trading at $73,169, up a negligible 0.0011% in the past 24 hours, but on-chain data suggests structural demand is weakening.  Whales—entities holding between 1,000 and 10,000 BTC—saw their balance growth turn negative in May, marking the fastest contraction this year. Monthly growth has also been flat since February, signaling a shift from accumulation to mild distribution, a pattern reminiscent of the 2022 bear market. Dolphins, holding between 100 and 1,000 BTC, are still growing on an annual basis but at a sharply decelerated pace. CryptoQuant notes that dolphin balances have printed lower highs since September 2025, further contributing to demand stagnation.  These trends come as Bitcoin long-term holder supply hits a record 15.8 million BTC. While this may appear bullish, CryptoQuant argues it reflects a lack of new market entrants, a configuration historically associated with bearish phases. Analyst Tim Sun from HashKey Group confirmed that unrealized losses in Bitcoins supply recently approached 50%, the highest since the 2022 bear market bottom. He suggested a potential downside range of $40,000

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Lummis: Next Crypto Legislation Window Is 2030

If the bill fails to clear both chambers before the end of the current congressional term, the entire legislative process will reset.  Moreover, the Republicans are expected to lose the midterms, which will further complicate things. The Democrats, who have been alienated by the pro-GOP cryptocurrency industry, could push favorable crypto regulation to the back burner for years.  Lummis has warned that a prolonged delay will leave developers without safe harbors and guidelines. At the same time, there will be no tools for effectively targeting and prosecuting bad actors.  The current state of the much-talked-about bill  The Clarity Act is, of course, the most comprehensive attempt to establish a federal framework for the American crypto industry.  As of late May 2026, the bill sits at an uncertain crossroads. The legislation cleared the U.S. House of Representatives with bipartisan support almost a year ago. It then stalled in the Senate due to bipartisan scuffles and the frictions with the banking sector.  Finally, the Senate Banking Committee recently approved an amended version of the bill in a 15–9 bipartisan vote. However, the bill has yet to receive a full floor vote in the Senate, nor has a final reconciled version between the House and Senate been put on

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XRP rebounds above $1.30 after volume surge, but bears still control the bigger picture

XRP finally found buyers near the bottom of its range after spending much of May grinding lower, but the rebound hasnt changed the broader setup yet. The move above $1.30 came with one of the strongest volume bursts in days, though price remains well below the levels that would signal a genuine trend reversal.  News Background  • XRP sentiment has deteriorated sharply in recent weeks, with on-chain data showing the average active trader sitting on roughly 47% unrealized losses.  • Analysts remain divided between a final washout lower and the start of a recovery phase, with several pointing to deeply negative sentiment readings that historically appeared near local bottoms.  • Derivatives activity has cooled from earlier peaks, although speculative positioning on Binance remains elevated relative to recent averages.  Price Action Summary  • XRP rose from $1.2959 to $1.3060 during the 24-hour session, recovering from lows near $1.2693.  • The strongest move came during the May 28 14:00 UTC session, when volume surged to 107.9 million XRP and pushed price through resistance near $1.29.  • Momentum faded later in the day, with XRP settling into a narrower consolidation range between roughly $1.30 and $1.32.  Technical Analysis  • The move higher broke a pattern of consecutive lower lows that had defined XRPs

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Cardano Leaders Rally Last-Minute Support for $2 Million Singapore Summit Vote

Governance Action Votes. Source: adastatWhat the Revised Proposal Funds  The treasury request, equivalent to about $2 million at current ADA prices, would finance a two-day Cardano Summit on October 5 and 6 in Singapore.  The proposal lands as the community debates treasury allocations and stress-tests spending discipline.  “If you have not voted yet, I encourage you to vote yes today for the revised Cardano Summit proposal,” Hoskinson urged.  Singapore Pivot and New Accountability Rules  The Foundation pitched Singapore as Cardanos first major summit in Asia, citing access to regional builders, asset managers, and regulators.  The revised plan trimmed the original budget by 22%, dropped the TOKEN2049 sponsorship tie, and added milestone payments, independent audits, and a public spending dashboard.  Fund administration would run through a smart contract built by Sundae Labs, with provisions returning unused ADA to the growing on-chain treasury.  An oversight committee involving Intersect and DQuadrant would track milestones under the Cardano constitution framework.  A Test of On-Chain Governance  The vote functions as another stress test of Cardanos shift to ADA governance under the Chang hard fork.  EMURGO CEO Phillip Pon publicly supported the alignment, while some DReps voted no, citing fiscal discipline and competing priorities given current market conditions.  Hoskinson has spent recent months signaling broader governance changes ahead

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Lenovo Rallies 109% on AI, Dimon Attacks Clarity Act, Pi Whale Tops 400M

Lenovo‘s stock posted a 109% rally in May 2026 — its strongest monthly performance since 1999 — driven by an AI server boom that has reshaped enterprise computing economics. Shares of the world’s largest PC maker have more than doubled this month, lifting Lenovo to the top of the Hang Seng Index year-to-date with a 159% gain. The rally followed quarterly results showing $21.6 billion in revenue, up 27% year-on-year, with net profit surging 479% to $521 million. Goldman Sachs more than doubled its price target after the print. AI-related revenue now accounts for 38% of total quarterly sales, growing 84% year-on-year and signaling a structural shift in how legacy hardware vendors capture data center spending.  JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon escalated his opposition to the pending Clarity Act this week, calling the crypto market structure bill a threat to the financial system and labeling Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong “full of sh*t” in a televised interview. Dimon argued that allowing crypto firms to pay interest on stablecoin holdings would let them function as banks without the corresponding regulatory burden — including Anti-Money Laundering rules, FDIC insurance, capital requirements, and liquidity standards. He warned that cross-border stablecoin payments create untraceable money flows

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Trezor Adds USDC, USDT Yield via Morpho Integration

Trezor, the hardware wallet provider, has introduced native stablecoin yield functionality for USDC and USDT within its Trezor Suite application, the company announced on May 28, 2026. This integration, powered by decentralized lending protocol Morpho, allows users to earn yield on stablecoins without needing to use external wallets or DeFi platforms, reducing complexity and potential security risks.  At launch, Trezor users can access two pre-selected Morpho vaults: USDC Prime and USDT Prime. These vaults are curated by Steakhouse Financial, with yield generated from borrower demand rather than token incentives. Deposits, withdrawals, and reward claims are all processed directly via Trezors hardware wallets, utilizing a clear-signing interface that displays transaction details in human-readable format.  Morpho, built on Ethereum, has gained significant traction in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space. As of early May 2026, the protocol reached $7.2 billion in total value locked (TVL), making it the second-largest DeFi lending protocol after Aave. Morphos vault infrastructure, which adheres to the ERC-4626 standard, is actively managed by independent curators like Steakhouse and Wintermute, optimizing risk-adjusted returns for depositors.  DeFi Simplification for Hardware Wallet Users  Trezor‘s move reflects a broader trend among wallet providers seeking to integrate DeFi features directly into their platforms. Ledger, Trezor’s main competitor, already

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