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05/18/2026 01:30 PM
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Former Ripple CTO David Schwartz has sent an undisclosed amount of XRP to John Deaton’s US Senate campaign, giving Deaton’s latest fundraising push a direct signal of support from one of the XRP community’s most recognizable figures. Schwartz Donates XRP To Deaton Senate Bid The exchange played out publicly on X after Deaton appealed for […]
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05/18/2026 12:00 PM
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Bitcoin Depot Inc, once the largest operator of Bitcoin ATMs in the world, watched its stock lose more than 40% in the week before Monday’s bankruptcy announcement, dragging the year-to-date loss to 67%. When the filing became public, the company’s shares, BTM, dropped an additional 20% in overnight trading. The NASDAQ-listed company had built its […]
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05/18/2026 10:45 AM
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A hacker drained approximately $11.58 million in assets from the Verus-Ethereum Bridge in a single transaction on May 17, 2026 — targeting a cross-chain infrastructure project that had explicitly marketed itself as immune to the kind of smart contract exploit that just gutted it. Related Reading: Iran Launches Bitcoin Payment Platform For Strait Of Hormuz […]
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05/18/2026 07:45 AM
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Iran has launched a new maritime insurance platform for cargo moving through the Strait of Hormuz, with payments settled in Bitcoin, according to a report from Iran’s semi-official Fars News Agency. The project places Bitcoin inside one of the world’s most politically sensitive shipping corridors, where energy flows, sanctions pressure and maritime risk have become […]
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05/18/2026 02:00 AM
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The CLARITY Act’s landmark committee approval has sent Bitcoin sentiment soaring to its highest point in months. Related Reading: $10M Gone: Thorchain Exploit Triggers Security Fears Across DeFi Data from Santiment shows that bullish Bitcoin commentary on social media has climbed to one of its greediest readings of the year, with 1.55 bullish comments for […]
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05/18/2026 12:00 AM
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Recent filings with the SEC suggest the Binance Coin (BNB) may be the next altcoin to get a spot ETF in the US. In particular, asset management firms VanEck and Grayscale have repeatedly amended their S-1 registration forms, reflecting regulatory guidance and increasing the likelihood of a launch. Related Reading: XRP Records Over 400M In […]
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05/17/2026 10:00 PM
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Crypto may need a major overhaul sooner than most people think. Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson pointed to a specific proposal — Bitcoin Improvement Proposal BIP-361 — as a potential path forward for gradually moving Bitcoin users away from older wallet addresses toward ones built to resist quantum attacks. Related Reading: $10M Gone: Thorchain Exploit Triggers […]
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05/17/2026 08:00 PM
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Bitcoin (BTC) is trading around $78,000, as prices continue to fall following another rejection at the $82,000 barrier on Friday. Despite the encouraging rally over the five weeks of Q2 2026, several analysts predict Bitcoin is now in the initial stages of another prolonged price correction, likely heading to an “actual” price bottom. According to […]
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