Crypto and the Fed: State of Crypto
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2026. May. 24. 18:30
This past week saw incremental, but potentially important steps. A massive $1 trillion hidden market is waiting to be unlocked in bitcoin, says new report
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2026. May. 24. 15:00
Ledn forecasts the bitcoin-backed lending market could grow to $1 trillion within a decade as new research highlights strong borrower demand. AI is speeding up the quantum threat to crypto, security experts warn
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2026. May. 24. 14:00
Researchers and builders believe that artificial intelligence may be accelerating the quantum timeline and forcing a broader rethink of how digital security works. Crypto rails are becoming the default payment layer for AI agents, report says
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2026. May. 24. 13:00
A new report from Keyrock says stablecoins on blockchain rails are becoming the go-to payment layer for AI agents as traditional card rails struggle to handle micropayments. Bitcoin heads higher as President Trump announces Iran peace agreement
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2026. May. 23. 20:52
"An Agreement has been largely negotiated, subject to finalization between the United States of America, the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the various other Countries," wrote President Trump late Saturday afternoon. Bitcoin is ready to beat stocks and bonds again after underperformance against Wall Street
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2026. May. 23. 19:00
Former Credit Suisse global head of portfolio and Risk Dimensions CIO Mark Connors says bitcoin has broken out of its longest stretch of underperformance in history and is ready to beat stocks, bonds, and gold as inflation stubbornly sticks around. Crypto trader sees Hyperliquid, AI tokens leading next altcoin rally
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2026. May. 23. 14:19
Hyperliquid’s surge and renewed interest in AI-focused crypto projects are signaling a broader return of risk appetite in altcoins, says Michael van de Poppe. Clarity Act could spark a boom in crypto ‘yield-as-a-service’
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2026. May. 23. 13:00
The bill’s restrictions on yield-bearing crypto products may push the industry away from passive "hold-to-earn" models and toward AI-driven, compliant yield infrastructure, according to STBL Chief Commercial Officer Joe Vollono. Bitcoin tanks to $74,300 as spot ETFs bleed $2.26 billion in two weeks
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2026. May. 23. 10:19
U.S.-listed spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds have seen more than $2.26 billion in outflows over the past two weeks. F2Pool founder who controls 11% of bitcoin's hashrate to lead first SpaceX mission to Mars
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2026. May. 22. 19:47
Chun Wang, the first Mission Commander for SpaceX’s first commercial spaceflight to Mars, is crucial for the future transport of millions of tons of cargo and a million citizens to the Red Planet. Robinhood Crypto COO Tanya Denisova is leaving company amid revenue slowdown
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2026. May. 22. 19:40
Robinhood Crypto COO Tanya Denisova is leaving the firm after more than five years, as the trading platform navigates a sharp decline in crypto revenue and works to lessen its dependence on digital asset market cycles. SEC Commissioner Peirce counters views that crypto rule will foster synthetic tokens
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2026. May. 22. 18:20
Hester Peirce, the commissioner behind the SEC's Crypto Task Force, made statements on the now-delayed proposal, perhaps tamping down mistaken beliefs. Why Minnesota is empowering local banks to fight Wall Street for crypto revenue
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2026. May. 22. 17:53
A local banker told CoinDesk that in light of Wall Street’s aggressive push into the crypto industry, Minnesota's financial institutions could not afford to remain on the sidelines. Tom Emmer brushes off law enforcement concerns over Clarity Act
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2026. May. 22. 16:30
House Majority Whip Tom Emmer said concerns from law enforcement groups about crypto developer protections are being overstated. Congress hits Polymarket and Kalshi with a massive insider trading probe
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2026. May. 22. 15:27
Rep. James Comer is demanding internal records from the prediction market CEOs, warning that government employees could be using classified information to make “huge profits”. The agentic CFO in your pocket
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2026. May. 22. 14:57
Chalom explains that retail investors have never had the opportunity to access and manage their own digital treasury desk. Until now. Live markets: Bitcoin heads lower late Friday as Warsh takes over at Fed
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2026. May. 22. 14:24
Kevin Warsh was sworn in as Fed chairman in a White House ceremony early Friday afternoon. Live markets: Bitcoin continues holding pattern near $77,000 as Kevin Warsh takes over at Fed
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2026. May. 22. 14:24
Kevin Warsh was sworn in as Fed chairman in a White House ceremony early Friday afternoon. Live markets: Bitcoin continues holding pattern near $77,000 ahead of Kevin Warsh taking over at Fed
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2026. May. 22. 14:24
Kevin Warsh is set to be sworn as Fed chairman in a White House ceremony on Friday morning. IREN co-founder says AI’s biggest bottleneck is infrastructure, not chips
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2026. May. 22. 13:20
Dan Roberts outlines IREN’s strategy to build a vertically integrated AI platform spanning power, data centers, GPUs and enterprise software. CoinDesk 20 performance update: NEAR surges 19.4% as index trades flat
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2026. May. 22. 13:14
Internet Computer (ICP), up 4.3% from Thursday, joined NEAR Protocol (NEAR) as a top performer. Trump Media moved but 'did not sell' $205 million in bitcoin amid rising losses on crypto bets
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2026. May. 22. 13:08
DJT’s bitcoin strategy remains under pressure as the company sits on hundreds of millions in unrealized crypto losses and widening quarterly deficits. Trump Media moves another $205 million in bitcoin as losses on crypto bet swell to $455 million
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2026. May. 22. 13:08
DJT’s bitcoin strategy remains under pressure as the company sits on hundreds of millions in unrealized crypto losses and widening quarterly deficits. Tom Lee says trillions in tech IPO supply won't crash the S&P 500
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2026. May. 22. 12:57
Fundstrat’s Tom Lee argues that trillions in new IPO supply from SpaceX, Anthropic, and OpenAI could ultimately be absorbed by underallocated investors. OKX and ICE are bringing 'never-expiring' oil futures to 120 million crypto users
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2026. May. 22. 12:48
The new partnership comes as Hyperliquid’s oli futures contracts that never expire have been a huge success with over $1.6 billion in 24-hour trading volume. Bitcoin left behind in the geopolitical melee
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2026. May. 22. 11:31
Your day-ahead look for May 22, 2026 Ark Invest buys $12.5 million of Bullish stock in four days
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2026. May. 22. 10:45
Ark frequently uses broader digital asset downturns, which tend to pull crypto equities lower, as an entry point into cryptocurrency companies. Crypto majors stuck in tight range as altcoin rotation picks up steam
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2026. May. 22. 10:23
Bitcoin holds between $76,000 and $78,000 while AI tokens and HYPE surge; derivatives signal calm conditions with volatility selling dominating options markets. ZachXBT flags $520K Polymarket exploit on Polygon, team says funds are safe
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2026. May. 22. 09:39
Blockchain investigator ZachXBT has highlighted a suspected security breach involving Polymarket, the world’s largest decentralized prediction market platform. Near Protocol to automate its own growth and its token is skyrocketing
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2026. May. 22. 08:52
Near Protocol will introduce dynamic resharding in June, allowing the blockchain to automatically add shards as demand grows without human intervention. Polymarket aims for prediction market approval in Japan by 2030
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2026. May. 22. 08:34
Mike Eidlin, head of Japan at cryptocurrency exchange Jupiter, is leading Polymarket's efforts, according to reports. Bitcoin implied volatility drops to 7 month low despite macro risks
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2026. May. 22. 08:24
BTC's implied volatility is a picture of calm even as financial headlines warn of macro risks. XRP ETFs attract inflows amid wallet surge. bitcoin, ether funds struggle.
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2026. May. 22. 06:36
Fresh inflows into XRP-linked funds and a spike in newly created wallets suggest some traders may be rotating into the token while trimming exposure to crypto’s largest assets. Bitcoin trades near $77,700 as analysts eye $75,000 support after liquidation wave
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2026. May. 22. 05:38
Open interest held steady and funding stayed subdued during the recent liquidation wave, suggesting traders were de-risking rather than capitulating, according to HashKey Research's Tim Sun. India cracks down on prediction markets: Polymarket goes dark, Kalshi could be next
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2026. May. 22. 05:14
Polymarket has gone dark in India and as per local media reports, Kalshi could be next. Satoshi’s 1.1 million bitcoin and millions more can be saved from quantum attack, says expert
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2026. May. 21. 19:10
Researchers at the privacy-centric blockchain startup say their multi-layer quantum defense will feature a soft fork to freeze and protect dormant BTC. Satoshi’s 1.1M bitcoin and millions more can be saved from quantum attack, says expert
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2026. May. 21. 19:10
Researchers at the privacy-centric blockchain startup say their multi-layer quantum defense will feature a soft fork to freeze and protect dormant BTC. Mark Cuban says he sold most of his Bitcoin after failed hedge narrative 'disappointed' the billionaire
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2026. May. 21. 17:30
The billionaire investor said he sold most of his bitcoin after concluding the cryptocurrency failed to act as a hedge during recent geopolitical turmoil and dollar weakness. Ethereum’s identity crisis is deepening after high-profile 'brain drain' frustrates the community
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2026. May. 21. 16:56
What began earlier this week as shock over more exits of core figures has now evolved into something more existential, according to some community members. Crypto prediction markets are turning into dangerous national security risks, and Congress wants to ban them
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2026. May. 21. 15:38
Bubblemaps investigators led by Nicolas Vaiman, discovered 80 bets on Polymarket with a 98% win rate that he said is statistically impossible to achieve. U.S. CFTC secures deal with National Hockey League on prediction market safeguards
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2026. May. 21. 15:12
A new arrangement has been set between the derivatives regulator and professional hockey, following on the heels of a similar baseball agreement. Crypto for Advisors: Crypto Products
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2026. May. 21. 15:00
Advisors need to assess ETP custody, sponsor profiles, and fees. Read expert advice on bitcoin-backed loans, including margin call risks and when to sell vs. borrow. MoonPay expands into tokenized assets and DeFi markets with new platform for banks
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2026. May. 21. 14:42
With MoonPay Trade, the crypto payments firm is building infrastructure for banks, fintechs to access stablecoins, tokenized funds and yield in a one-stop shop. Peer-to-peer trading startup Variational raises $50 million for real-world perps in funding round led by Dragonfly
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2026. May. 21. 13:57
The company is initially offering perpetual futures on real-world assets including oil, silver, copper and gold. Live markets: yet another Iran peace deal and Mark Cuban sells his bitcoin
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2026. May. 21. 13:51
Hyperliquid's HYPE is the outlier in crypto, rising 16.5% over the past 24 hours to a new record high. Live markets: Bitcoin's flat action continues as SpaceX IPO, Nvidia earnings capture news cycle
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2026. May. 21. 13:51
Hyperliquid's HYPE is the outlier in crypto, rising 16.5% over the past 24 hours to a new record high. Blockchain.com files with SEC for U.S. IPO
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2026. May. 21. 13:50
The crypto financial services firm submitted a draft S-1 to the SEC as it explores a public listing amid renewed momentum in digital asset markets. Bitcoin's long-term holder supply approaches record high, breaking multi-year downtrend
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2026. May. 21. 13:23
Long-term holder supply has surged by more than 2 million coins to 16.3 million BTC during the current bear market. CoinDesk 20 performance update: Internet Computer drops 1.6%, leading index lower
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2026. May. 21. 13:16
Hedera (HBAR), down 1.3% from Wednesday, joined Internet Computer (ICP) as an underperformer. Stablecoins retain the edge over tokenized money market funds, JPMorgan says
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2026. May. 21. 12:49
The bank said tokenized money market funds account for only about 5% of the broader stablecoin universe despite offering yield. It's not all HYPE: Privacy and quantum-resistant coins advance as bitcoin coasts
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2026. May. 21. 11:21
Your day-ahead look for May 21, 2026 It's not all HYPE: Privacy and quantum-resistant coins advance as bitcoin marks time
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2026. May. 21. 11:21
Your day-ahead look for May 21, 2026 The $6 billion expiration countdown: Traders pile into $82,000 bitcoin calls ahead of May 29 expiry
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2026. May. 21. 10:53
Deribit’s bitcoin open interest has overtaken BlackRock’s IBIT as traders brace for a showdown between $75K max pain and $80K call positioning. HYPE leads crypto rebound as traders position for volatility breakout
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2026. May. 21. 10:52
Bitcoin and ether stabilized as derivatives activity rebounded, HYPE rose for a fifth straight day and options traders positioned for a breakout. A crypto whale has made a $224,000 bet that XRP's price stays perfectly flat through June
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2026. May. 21. 09:34
The trader collected about $224,500 in premiums and will keep the full amount if XRP remains close to $1.40. TradFi giant IG to expand crypto trading across Europe through Bitpanda
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2026. May. 21. 08:58
The London-listed company is broadening its digital asset offering after introducing spot crypto trading for U.K. retail customers last year. Binance launches SpaceX pre-IPO perps amid $2 trillion valuation bets
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2026. May. 21. 07:03
Binance looks to democratize pre-IPO markets, starting with SpaceX perpetual futures. Don't call us just a WLFI treasury company, says AI Financial
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2026. May. 21. 05:20
The company says it is building a broader fintech, tokenization and digital infrastructure business, but its latest SEC filing shows WLFI still dominates the balance sheet. Here's why bitcoin turned lower from the 200-day average
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2026. May. 21. 04:52
BTC recently turned lower from the 200-day average, a barometer of long-term trends. CryptoQuant explains why. Polymarket moves to list parlays while SEC seeks public input on prediction market ETFs
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2026. May. 20. 22:55
The "combinatorial outcome contracts" would resolve if every part of an underlying contract resolved, according to a filing. Bitcoin miners tied to AI rise as Nvidia posts big earnings beat and strong outlook
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2026. May. 20. 22:22
Nvidia's stronger-than-expected results and bullish AI outlook lifted crypto mining stocks tied to data center and high-performance computing demand, even as the chipmaker's shares fell due to growth concerns. Federal Reserve proposes limited master accounts long pursued by crypto firms
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2026. May. 20. 22:11
The U.S. Fed issued a revised proposal on the structure of payment accounts, taking the next step to build on an earlier pitch for so-called skinny accounts. Elon Musk's SpaceX held 18,712 bitcoin at fair value of $1.29 billion at end of Q1, IPO filing shows
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2026. May. 20. 21:32
The rocket and satellite company is looking to go public at a valuation of more than $1.5 trillion. Securitize posts record revenue in the first quarter as it gears up for public listing
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2026. May. 20. 18:37
The tokenization platform reported record quarterly revenue but continued to post losses as it invested in growth and public-company preparations tied to its merger with Cantor Equity Partners II. Securitize remains in the red even as record quarter fuels public listing plans
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2026. May. 20. 18:37
The tokenization platform reported record quarterly revenue but continued to post losses as it invested in growth and public-company preparations tied to its merger with Cantor Equity Partners II. Latest Congressional swing at crypto tax reform would direct IRS to review de minimis exemptions
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2026. May. 20. 18:07
The newest version of the Parity Act updates language around payment stablecoins and directs the IRS to report on how a de minimis exemption might work. Prediction markets firms take heat in Senate Commerce hearing scrutinizing surge
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2026. May. 20. 17:16
Sports betting on firms such as Kalshi was the focus of questions over advertising to children, cheating from athletes and undermining regulated gaming. Crypto custody firm Copper is looking to sell the company for $500 million
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2026. May. 20. 17:08
Cantor Fitzgerald has been appointed to help with the sale, according to sources. The Protocol: Ethereum Foundation's high-profile departures spark fresh debate
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2026. May. 20. 16:37
Also: Citi on quantum computing and bitcoin, Jump Crypto’s Firedancer, and Vitalik Buterin on AI verification Why Trump's bitcoin ETF plans likely collapsed before getting off the ground
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2026. May. 20. 16:35
Trump Media withdrew its bitcoin ETF filing as analysts pointed to fee pressure, weak demand and fierce competition in the crowded spot bitcoin ETF market. Crypto Long & Short: Bitcoin-backed loans belong in the cost-of-capital conversation
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2026. May. 20. 16:31
In this week’s Crypto Long & Short Newsletter, Alec Beckman on why BTC-backed lending is not a crypto story, but a capital efficiency story. Then, Serena Sebastiani on how stablecoins aren’t a crypto product; they’re becoming the settlement infrastructure global finance forgot. EU opens MiCA consultation to review if crypto framework is still fit for purpose
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2026. May. 20. 15:26
The European Commission is seeking feedback on whether the EU’s landmark crypto regulatory framework remains suitable as digital asset markets and global policies evolve. Crypto campaign cash from Fairshake flooded Southern primaries, picked winners
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2026. May. 20. 14:59
The leading industry super PAC claimed a "6-0 sweep" in the primaries in Kentucky, Alabama and Georgia, though one big race awaits a runoff. South Korean funeral company reveals $33 million loss on leveraged ether ETF bet
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2026. May. 20. 14:46
A Seoul-based funeral services firm disclosed tens of millions of dollars in unrealized losses tied to leveraged ether ETF investments. Live markets: SpaceX files for massive IPO as Nvidia earnings beat Street expectations
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2026. May. 20. 14:13
Bitcoin is lower by more than 4% over the past week, but has remained in a very tight range around $77,000 for the last three days. Live markets: Nvidia earnings beat Wall Street's expectations
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2026. May. 20. 14:13
Bitcoin is lower by more than 4% over the past week, but has remained in a very tight range around $77,000 for the last three days. Live markets: Crypto prices buoyed by Trump's 'final stages' remark
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2026. May. 20. 14:13
Bitcoin is lower by more than 4% over the past week, but has remained in a very tight range around $77,000 for the last three days. Live markets: Crypto prices remain flat ahead of FOMC minutes, Nvidia earnings
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2026. May. 20. 14:13
Bitcoin is lower by more than 4% over the past week, but has remained in a very tight range around $77,000 for the last three days. Raoul Pal says AI and crypto are reshaping the global economy faster than most think
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2026. May. 20. 14:13
The Real Vision founder said that humanity is entering an “exponential age” where AI, crypto and tokenization could rewrite finance, labor and culture. Vitalik Buterin outlines Ethereum's privacy measures. Here is what it means for the network and ETH
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2026. May. 20. 14:08
Privacy is widely seen as a necessary feature for the widespread adoption of blockchain technology. Ethereum is taking steps in that direction. CoinDesk 20 performance update: Uniswap (UNI), up 3.7%, leads index higher
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2026. May. 20. 13:15
Bittensor (TAO) gained 2.1%, joining Uniswap (UNI) as a top performer. These bitcoin metrics suggest February’s $60,000 selloff may have marked the bottom
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2026. May. 20. 11:57
Realized cap stabilization, historically elevated RHODL readings and deeply negative funding rates all point toward a potential cycle low for bitcoin forming earlier this year. Telegram group at center of Jane Street insider-trading allegations in Terra collapse
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2026. May. 20. 11:36
Newly unsealed filings detail a private chat dubbed ‘Bryce’s Secret’ that Terraform’s estate says gave Jane Street an informational edge before UST’s collapse. Too many cooks: How regulatory infighting is choking the UK's crypto hub ambitions
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2026. May. 20. 11:31
While the FCA opens its doors to market pilots, structural delays and legislative friction are fueling industry frustration over a framework trailing behind the U.S. and Europe. Bitcoin rebounds above $77,000. Analysts weigh in on whether the bounce has legs.
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2026. May. 20. 11:12
Your day-ahead look for May 20, 2026 Bitcoin holds near $77,400 as derivatives signal caution
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2026. May. 20. 10:43
Crypto markets flashed green on Wednesday, but falling futures open interest and mixed altcoin performances suggest traders are reducing risk rather than chasing the rebound. Bitfinex traders double down on bitcoin during five-day slide as longs hit 2.5-year high
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2026. May. 20. 10:07
Margin longs on Bitfinex have climbed to a two-and-a-half year high as bitcoin struggles below key technical resistance near $78,000. Despite Trump’s pledge, a CBDC is being explored behind closed doors, says former CTFC chair
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2026. May. 20. 09:45
Publicly, the U.S. has fiercely opposed a Central Bank Digital Currency, but former CFTC Chairman Timothy Massad said it is inevitable and there will be one sooner or later. Germany's AllUnity plans Swedish krona stablecoin, pushes into AI agentic payments
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2026. May. 20. 09:22
The DWS and Galaxy-backed firm targets June debut for its SEKAU stablecoin as Europe pushes to build regulated local-currency alternatives to U.S. dollar tokens. Pan-European stablecoin effort expands to 37 lenders in push back against U.S. dollar dominance
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2026. May. 20. 08:44
Qivalis, a stablecoin initiative backed by a group of European banks, aims to issue a stablecoin later this year to deepen the euro's role in tokenized finance. Bitcoin, ether, XRP rebound as Senate curbs Trump's Iran war powers
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2026. May. 20. 07:00
Bitcoin climbed to about $77,200, while XRP, ether and solana also gained as Treasury yields and oil fell. Non-dollar stablecoins are struggling to crack 0.5% of market share
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2026. May. 20. 06:13
Everyone is building non-dollar stablecoins. But data shows that compared to USD-denominated stablecoins, almost no one is using them. Bitcoin is falling, bond yields are rising. Yet BTC’s implied volatility, an uncertainty gauge, remains low.
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2026. May. 20. 06:08
BTC's implied volatility remains low despite the recent price selloff. Options specialist prefers a long straddle strategy in this scenario. Trump orders government, Fed to review crypto firms' access to payment rails
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2026. May. 19. 22:54
Donald Trump's executive order asks the Fed to review how depository institutions may be granted access to payment services, an area the crypto industry is deeply involved with. Even a mountain of T-bills won't save Tether and Circle from a sudden liquidity crisis, expert says
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2026. May. 19. 20:47
The head of digital assets and tokenization at one of Germany’s largest asset managers said that USDT and USDC are not stablecoins, from his perspective. This bitcoin bear market is different with 'uniquely pessimistic' traders limiting downside, K33 says
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2026. May. 19. 20:30
The research firm said bitcoin traders remain unusually defensive, reducing the risk of the kind of leverage-driven collapse seen in prior downturns. Zerohash pursues new funding at more than $1.5 billion valuation after Mastercard drops investment plans
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2026. May. 19. 18:46
Crypto infrastructure providers are drawing renewed investor interest as Wall Street deepens its push into digital assets. Hyperliquid’s HYPE one of crypto’s most undervalued assets, says Bitwise
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2026. May. 19. 18:33
The crypto asset manager argued the market is mispricing Hyperliquid as a niche derivatives exchange instead of a fast-growing “super-app” for global trading markets. The SEC wants to let newly public companies raise cash instantly in its biggest rule change in decades
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2026. May. 19. 17:04
The agency is proposing its largest overhaul of public listing rules in over 20 years, cutting compliance costs and giving crypto firms a much easier path to raise cash on Wall Street. The U.S. can’t lose the bitcoin race to China
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2026. May. 19. 16:36
The next global power competition is not being fought over missiles alone. It’s being fought over money, and right now, China is moving aggressively to shape the future of it, argues Gooden. 
