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mei 18, 2026Despite a broader cryptocurrency market sell-off that dragged Bitcoin below $77,000, the HYPE token rebounded by over 5% on Monday, briefly matching and surpassing its previous peak of $47. HYPE Rebounds Amid... [...]
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mei 18, 2026Cross-chain bridges, infrastructure that allows assets to move between separate blockchain networks, have now lost $328.6 million to attackers across eight separate incidents in May 2026. Crypto’s Worst Year for Cross-Chain Hacks... [...]
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mei 18, 2026Real Vision co-founder Raoul Pal says the artificial intelligence competition between the U.S. and China is unlike any geopolitical rivalry in history, a race not for territory or weapons, but for the... [...]
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mei 18, 2026Kraken has cut 150 staff due to the rising use of AI, adding to more than 5,000 layoffs across the crypto sector so far this year, Bloomberg reports.
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mei 18, 2026Two security companies have flagged the address where the stolen funds are allegedly being held, showing the cryptocurrencies have been converted into 5,402 Ether.
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mei 18, 2026Fundstrat’s Tom Lee pointed out an inverse correlation between crude and Ether as oil surged back to around $110 on Monday.
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mei 18, 2026Screenshots of a website called “Hormuz Safe” have been circulating on social media, which offers “digital insurance” for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
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mei 18, 2026NYDIG’s Greg Cipolaro says the Senate’s crypto market structure bill is at risk of failing if it cannot clear a floor vote by August.
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mei 18, 2026Some analysts argue that a comparatively broadened, institutionalized buyer base for crypto today may prevent a repeat of the drawdowns seen in May 2018 and May 2022.
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mei 18, 2026Aave applied a temporary freeze to WETH as a precautionary safety measure in response to the Kelp DAO exploit, alongside freezes on the rsETH and wrsETH reserves.
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mei 18, 2026The US securities regulator approved 21Shares’ Hyperliquid ETF last week, adding to a growing number of cryptocurrencies converted into ETF wrappers in the US.
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mei 17, 2026Figure Technology Solutions latest quarterly results showed Bernstein analysts how different it is from most balance sheet-based fintech lending platforms.
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mei 17, 2026Michael Saylor signaled another Bitcoin buy on Sunday while urging retail investors to vote on a proxy measure enabling semi-monthly STRC dividend payouts.
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mei 17, 2026Japan’s biggest brokerages are racing to bring crypto investment trusts to retail investors, as regulators move to formally allow crypto-holding funds by 2028.
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mei 17, 2026While macro pain and Iran war uncertainty drag Bitcoin below $79K, fixed-income market outflows could trigger a medium-term Bitcoin rebound.
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mei 17, 2026Intesa Sanpaolo grew its crypto holdings from $100 million to $235 million in Q1 2026, making first-time moves into Ethereum and XRP while nearly exiting Solana entirely.
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mei 17, 2026Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this edition, Coinbase co-founder Fred Ersham considers investing in Venezuela, Grupo Salinas... [...]
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mei 17, 2026Revolut and Nubank, two large neobanks, are now reaping the benefits of investing in Mexico, reaching milestones suggesting the market has reached an inflection point in the adoption of these alternatives, preferring... [...]
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mei 17, 2026Strategy executive chairman Michael Saylor said that continuing to use the “never sell” Bitcoin mantra could ultimately undermine the very asset his company is built around.
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mei 17, 2026A16z crypto said that when US legal frameworks strike a balance between innovation and consumer protection, the impact tends to ripple through into global markets.
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mei 16, 2026Potential liquidity contractions in secondary markets and surging government bond yields could spell trouble for preferred perpetual stockholders.
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mei 16, 2026The notes carry a 0% coupon, but can be converted into equity in the company if holders choose to redeem their notes for shares.
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mei 16, 2026Bitcoin fell below $78,000 for the first time since the start of May, but traders refused to give up hope of a BTC price rebound coming next.
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mei 16, 2026In a world-first deal, OpenAI and Malta will give all citizens free ChatGPT Plus for a year after they complete a government-backed AI literacy course.
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mei 16, 2026Most founders pursuing a MiCA license assume they are solving their EU regulatory problem. They are solving part of it. The rest depends on which services they actually offer. MiCA Decoded is... [...]
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mei 16, 2026THORChain has launched a recovery portal following a $10 million exploit, allowing affected users across four chains to revoke malicious approvals and claim refunds.
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mei 16, 2026The rest of the world is “really closely” watching the US CLARITY Act as the nation moves further away from the previous “hostile stance,” according to Sharplink’s chief.
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mei 16, 2026Bit Digital reported a $146.7 million quarterly loss as lower ether prices weighed on its balance sheet, while the company continued expanding its ethereum treasury and AI infrastructure strategy. The firm now... [...]
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mei 16, 2026Spot Bitcoin ETFs shed $1 billion in a single week as capital rotated toward AI stocks and macro uncertainty weighed on sentiment, ending a six-week run that had pulled in $3.4 billion.... [...]
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mei 16, 2026Ersham has reportedly been meeting with Venezuelan officials, floating possible investments in the energy and fintech sectors. He recently appeared in a tech event hosted by Banco de Venezuela, promoting the nation’s... [...]
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Kraken cuts 150 staff amid AI efficiencies, potentially delaying IPO: Report18 mei, 2026CointelegraphKraken has cut 150 staff due to the rising use of AI, adding to more than 5,000 layoffs across the crypto sector so far this year, Bloomberg reports.
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Verus Ethereum bridge reportedly exploited for $11.6M in latest DeFi attack18 mei, 2026CointelegraphTwo security companies have flagged the address where the stolen funds are allegedly being held, showing the cryptocurrencies have been converted into 5,402 Ether.
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Surging oil prices have been driving Ether selling pressure: Tom Lee18 mei, 2026CointelegraphFundstrat’s Tom Lee pointed out an inverse correlation between crude and Ether as oil surged back to around $110 on Monday.
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Reports suggest Iran is mulling Hormuz ‘insurance’ scheme, paid in Bitcoin18 mei, 2026CointelegraphScreenshots of a website called “Hormuz Safe” have been circulating on social media, which offers “digital insurance” for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Senate crypto bill at risk beyond midterms if not passed by August: NYDIG18 mei, 2026CointelegraphNYDIG’s Greg Cipolaro says the Senate’s crypto market structure bill is at risk of failing if it cannot clear a floor vote by August.
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Analysts debate whether Bitcoin is in ‘sell in May’ bear market setup18 mei, 2026CointelegraphSome analysts argue that a comparatively broadened, institutionalized buyer base for crypto today may prevent a repeat of the drawdowns seen in May 2018 and May 2022.
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WETH markets return to normal operations on Aave amid rsETH recovery progress18 mei, 2026CointelegraphAave applied a temporary freeze to WETH as a precautionary safety measure in response to the Kelp DAO exploit, alongside freezes on the rsETH and wrsETH reserves.
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Grayscale, VanEck amend US spot BNB ETF filings, stepping closer to potential launch18 mei, 2026CointelegraphThe US securities regulator approved 21Shares’ Hyperliquid ETF last week, adding to a growing number of cryptocurrencies converted into ETF wrappers in the US.
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Bernstein says Figure's Q1 results shows uniqueness of blockchain marketplaces17 mei, 2026CointelegraphFigure Technology Solutions latest quarterly results showed Bernstein analysts how different it is from most balance sheet-based fintech lending platforms.
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Saylor signals BTC buy as retail holders get push on STRC dividend vote17 mei, 2026CointelegraphMichael Saylor signaled another Bitcoin buy on Sunday while urging retail investors to vote on a proxy measure enabling semi-monthly STRC dividend payouts.
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SBI, Rakuten, Nomura line up to launch crypto investment trusts: Report17 mei, 2026CointelegraphJapan’s biggest brokerages are racing to bring crypto investment trusts to retail investors, as regulators move to formally allow crypto-holding funds by 2028.
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Bitcoin slides below $79K on macro fears: Can fixed-income outflows save it?17 mei, 2026CointelegraphWhile macro pain and Iran war uncertainty drag Bitcoin below $79K, fixed-income market outflows could trigger a medium-term Bitcoin rebound.
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Italy’s largest bank more than doubles crypto holdings to $235M in Q1: Report17 mei, 2026CointelegraphIntesa Sanpaolo grew its crypto holdings from $100 million to $235 million in Q1 2026, making first-time moves into Ethereum and XRP while nearly exiting Solana entirely.
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Latam Insights: Coinbase Co-Founder Eyes Venezuela as Grupo Salinas Embraces Stablecoins17 mei, 2026Bitcoin.comWelcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this edition, Coinbase co-founder Fred Ersham considers investing in Venezuela, Grupo Salinas… [...]
The $40 Billion Opportunity: Why Nubank and Revolut Are Betting Big on Mexico17 mei, 2026Bitcoin.comRevolut and Nubank, two large neobanks, are now reaping the benefits of investing in Mexico, reaching milestones suggesting the market has reached an inflection point in the adoption of these alternatives, preferring… [...]
Michael Saylor floated Bitcoin sales idea to avoid 'impairing' the asset17 mei, 2026CointelegraphStrategy executive chairman Michael Saylor said that continuing to use the “never sell” Bitcoin mantra could ultimately undermine the very asset his company is built around.
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US CLARITY Act will be a ‘boon for domestic innovation’: A16z17 mei, 2026CointelegraphA16z crypto said that when US legal frameworks strike a balance between innovation and consumer protection, the impact tends to ripple through into global markets.
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STRC preferred stock investors are mispricing major 'dislocation' risk: Analyst16 mei, 2026CointelegraphPotential liquidity contractions in secondary markets and surging government bond yields could spell trouble for preferred perpetual stockholders.
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Strategy to repurchase $1.5B of 2029 convertible notes16 mei, 2026CointelegraphThe notes carry a 0% coupon, but can be converted into equity in the company if holders choose to redeem their notes for shares.
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Bitcoin analysis sees 'bear trap' as BTC price passes two-week lows under $78K16 mei, 2026CointelegraphBitcoin fell below $78,000 for the first time since the start of May, but traders refused to give up hope of a BTC price rebound coming next.
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OpenAI partners with Malta to give all citizens free ChatGPT Plus access16 mei, 2026CointelegraphIn a world-first deal, OpenAI and Malta will give all citizens free ChatGPT Plus for a year after they complete a government-backed AI literacy course.
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MiCA Decoded: Thinking a CASP License Covers Payments, Perps or Futures is a Major Mistake16 mei, 2026Bitcoin.comMost founders pursuing a MiCA license assume they are solving their EU regulatory problem. They are solving part of it. The rest depends on which services they actually offer. MiCA Decoded is… [...]
THORChain confirms $10M exploit, rolls out recovery portal for affected users16 mei, 2026CointelegraphTHORChain has launched a recovery portal following a $10 million exploit, allowing affected users across four chains to revoke malicious approvals and claim refunds.
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Sharplink CEO points out 3 catalysts for Ethereum's price to surge higher16 mei, 2026CointelegraphThe rest of the world is “really closely” watching the US CLARITY Act as the nation moves further away from the previous “hostile stance,” according to Sharplink’s chief.
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Bit Digital Posts $146M Q1 Loss as Ethereum Treasury Tops 155,000 ETH16 mei, 2026Bitcoin.comBit Digital reported a $146.7 million quarterly loss as lower ether prices weighed on its balance sheet, while the company continued expanding its ethereum treasury and AI infrastructure strategy. The firm now… [...]
Spot Bitcoin ETFs bleed $1B in a week, snapping six-week inflow run16 mei, 2026CointelegraphSpot Bitcoin ETFs shed $1 billion in a single week as capital rotated toward AI stocks and macro uncertainty weighed on sentiment, ending a six-week run that had pulled in $3.4 billion…. [...]
Coinbase Co-Founder Meets with US and Venezuelan Officials in Major Investment Push16 mei, 2026Bitcoin.comErsham has reportedly been meeting with Venezuelan officials, floating possible investments in the energy and fintech sectors. He recently appeared in a tech event hosted by Banco de Venezuela, promoting the nation’s… [...]
Google To Hand Out $68,000,000 To Settle Accusations of Secretly Recording Users of Its AI-Powered Virtual Assistant16 mei, 2026Daily HODLGoogle has agreed to shell out tens of millions of dollars to settle a class-action lawsuit, alleging that the tech giant recorded user conversations without consent. According to the settlement administrator’s portal,… [...]
Entain Directly Targets Premier League Clubs Citing ‘Cryptocurrency Reliance’ in Sponsor Ban16 mei, 2026Bitcoin.comEntain General Counsel Simon Zinger has written directly to six Premier League clubs, urging them to commit to UK-licensed gambling sponsors only for the 2026/27 season, citing Stake’s “heavy reliance on cryptocurrency”… [...]
OKX Targets South Korea Entry With Proposed 20% Coinone Investment16 mei, 2026Bitcoin.comOKX and Korea Investment & Securities are reportedly in talks to acquire stakes in South Korean crypto exchange Coinone. The move could mark a major step in the opening of Korea’s tightly… [...]
Strategy to Repurchase $1.5B in Notes, Says Bitcoin Sales Could Fund Deal16 mei, 2026Bitcoin.comStrategy plans to repurchase about $1.5 billion of convertible notes, with the final price tied partly to its stock performance. The filing also lists bitcoin sales as a possible funding source, renewing… [...]
US CLARITY Act brings ‘major spike of euphoria’ to Bitcoin: Santiment16 mei, 2026CointelegraphSantiment warned that the crypto market “typically” moves against crowd expectations, pointing to a recent rise in bullish sentiment driven by renewed momentum around the US CLARITY Act.
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XRP Ledger Activity Jumps as Price Tests $1.55, Large Wallets Set Record16 mei, 2026Bitcoin.comXRP Ledger activity climbed as XRP cleared $1.54, with Santiment reporting 48,453 active wallets and the strongest network growth reading since March. The surge pointed to renewed participation as price momentum returned…. [...]
Powell Named Temporary Fed Chair Until Warsh Takes Oath16 mei, 2026Bitcoin.comJerome Powell will remain Federal Reserve chair on a temporary basis as Kevin Warsh waits to take the oath. The board used a chair pro tempore designation after Warsh’s Senate confirmation left… [...]
Tokenized Assets Could Reach $1.6T by 2030, Binance Research15 mei, 2026Bitcoin.comBinance Research said tokenized assets could reach $1.6 trillion by 2030 as institutions test blockchain-based financial products. U.S. Treasury products, gold-backed commodities, and tokenized public equities remain key areas of adoption. Tokenized… [...]
House committee leaders urge Trump to nominate CFTC members, citing CLARITY Act15 mei, 2026CointelegraphThe US Commodity Futures Trading Commission is currently headed by Chair Michael Selig, with no public statement from Donald Trump about fully staffing the five-member panel of commissioners.
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Antseed Unveils 20-Provider AI Marketplace as USDC Payments Bypass Aggregators15 mei, 2026Bitcoin.comAntseed has launched a decentralized and peer-to-peer (P2P) marketplace connecting consumers with providers. Decentralized Shift in AI Access Antseed, on May 15, launched a decentralized marketplace that connects artificial intelligence (AI) consumers… [...]
Bitcoin Depot filing casts doubt on company’s future amid lawsuits15 mei, 2026CointelegraphThe crypto ATM company reported financial difficulties amid a changing regulatory environment and ongoing litigation, which have cost it millions of dollars.
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ICE, CME press US regulators to 'rein in' Hyperliquid energy trading: Report15 mei, 2026CointelegraphThe Hyperliquid decentralized exchange allows anyone who stakes 500,000 HYPE tokens, valued at roughly $22.2 million, to deploy new markets.
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Solayer launches Visa-compatible card for USDC payments15 mei, 2026CointelegraphThe new card lets users spend USDC balances through online, in-store and contactless transactions while accessing ATM withdrawals in supported regions.
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