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Latest news, analysis, and updates in crypto.

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May 18, 2026

Bitcoin Dives Below $77K as Oil Shock Sparks Risk Sell-Off

Bitcoin’s drop below $77K highlights crypto’s vulnerability to oil price spikes and rising Treasury yields, shaking its image as independent digital gold.

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May 18, 2026

Bhutan Denies $1B Bitcoin Sale, Shaking Crypto Trust

Bhutan rejects claims of a $1B bitcoin sale, challenging the accuracy of blockchain tracking and raising doubts about crypto transparency.

5 min read

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May 17, 2026

VerifiedX Sparks Bitcoin's Programmable, Private DeFi Revolution

VerifiedX launches a sidechain to deliver native, programmable, and private Bitcoin DeFi, targeting institutional demand for secure, risk-free solutions.

5 min read

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May 17, 2026

XRP Surges 5% as CLARITY Act Sparks Regulatory Hope

XRP jumped 5% after the Senate advanced the CLARITY Act, raising hopes for regulatory clarity that could unleash institutional capital.

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May 17, 2026

KelpDAO Hack Reveals DeFi’s Hidden Operational Risks

The KelpDAO hack exposes DeFi’s new vulnerability: operational risks like governance failures, not just smart contract bugs.

4 min read

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May 17, 2026

Gemini Bets $100M on Bitcoin as Revenue Soars 42%

Gemini’s founders invest $100M in Bitcoin while the exchange reports a 42% revenue jump, highlighting strong conviction in crypto’s future.

4 min read

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May 17, 2026

Strategy Sparks Bitcoin Sell Rumors with $1.5B Debt Buyback

Strategy plans to retire $1.5B in convertible debt and hints at selling Bitcoin, signaling a major shift in its financial strategy and liquidity management.

4 min read

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May 16, 2026

Liberland Honors Vitalik Buterin, Shaking Up Blockchain Governance

Liberland awards Vitalik Buterin its highest honor, signaling a bold push for blockchain-driven governance at ETH Prague 2026.

4 min read

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May 16, 2026

Lombard Dumps LayerZero, Shifts $1B Bitcoin to Chainlink

Lombard Finance exits LayerZero after $292M Kelp DAO hack, moving $1B in Bitcoin assets to Chainlink to protect funds and signal a security crisis.

4 min read

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May 16, 2026

$500M Crypto Longs Liquidate as Bitcoin Plunges to $78K

Crypto longs lost $500M as Bitcoin plunged to $78K, sparking a liquidation cascade that dragged SOL and XRP down 5%.

4 min read

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May 15, 2026

Lawyer Targets Tether for $344M in Frozen Crypto Seizure Fight

A lawyer demands Tether transfer $344M in frozen USDT to terrorism victims, pushing stablecoin issuers into new legal accountability territory.

5 min read

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May 15, 2026

XRP and DOGE Surge 5% as Clarity Act Sparks Bitcoin Rally

XRP and Dogecoin surged 5%, Bitcoin topped $81K after the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act passed the Senate Banking Committee, fueling crypto optimism.

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