Bitcoin (BTC) has dropped nearly 7% from its local peak of $82,800, as several groups of wallet holders switched from accumulation to distribution. Data suggests that this distribution, combined with increasing realized losses, points to a potential shift in momentum. Key takeaways: Whale absorption of newly mined BTC supply drops to all-time lows below -150%. …
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Bitcoin (BTC) focused on $77,000 on Thursday as analysis eyed a minimum 5% BTC price move. Key points: Bitcoin waits for a breakout move as it circles the $77,000 mark. Analysis sees risk in shorting price at current levels, with bears in the firing line. Macro hurdles keep risk assets down across the board, while …
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IG Europe has partnered with Bitpanda to offer crypto for European investors, using the Austrian exchange’s infrastructure for liquidity, trading connectivity and market data. IG’s push to bring spot crypto trading to its European client base comes after launching the service in the United Kingdom in 2025. The new expansion has no confirmed timeline. “This …
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Key Takeaways Bitcoin fell below $78,000 on May 21, erasing recent gains to close just above $77,000. Persistent spot bitcoin ETF outflows and a 0.3% drop triggered $44.3 million in liquidations. If the Nasdaq index undergoes a correction, analysts warn that capital will flee high-risk crypto assets. Bitcoin Erases Gains as ETF Outflows Mount Bitcoin …
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Key Takeaways OFAC sanctioned 6 people and 2 businesses using crypto to launder Sinaloa Cartel drug money. Exposing crypto’s illicit use, the U.S. Treasury blocked all assets of entities with 50% cartel ownership. Sec. Scott Bessent will next target more cartels after freezing US assets of these 12 linked individuals. US Sanctions Sinaloa Cartel Crypto …
Key Takeaways The CFTC and NHL signed an MOU on May 21, 2026, creating a formal framework for confidential information sharing. NHL became the first major U.S. pro sports league to partner with both Kalshi and Polymarket in October 2025. CFTC Chairman Michael Selig signals more league agreements ahead as prediction markets face federal oversight …
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Key Takeaways Polymarket traders give Democrats a 47% chance of sweeping both chambers in the 2026 midterms, drawing over $7M in volume. Kalshi’s $5.5M midterm market mirrors Polymarket odds, with a Democratic sweep leading at 45% probability. Trump’s approval sits near 36-37% in May 2026 polls, putting Democrats up D+7 on the generic ballot heading …
Tokenization will be conducted on an EVM-compatible blockchain in advance of the planned launch of REAL Finance’s purpose-built Layer 1 mainnet. The transaction serves as a live pilot to validate the end-to-end process. The agreement is with Factori AD, an EU-regulated investment broker, which will channel client assets through REAL’s infrastructure. Factori AD will handle …
Key Takeaways According to Bloomberg and the firm’s press release, Blockchain.com filed a confidential SEC draft S-1 on May 21, 2026, starting the formal IPO review process. The firm, valued at $14 billion in 2022, joins several other companies pushing for public listings in 2026. No share price or exchange has been set; the full …
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Key Takeaways HYPE surged to $59.06 on Thursday morning, putting the token just cents away from its 2025 all-time high. The new AQAv2 framework ties Hyperliquid revenue to deposits, aiming for $135M to $160M near term. Critics warn of a bubble ahead of Hyperliquid unlocking 2.54% of the token supply for its dev team. HYPE …
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May 21st, 2026 – Dubai, United Arab Emirates class=”ql-align-justify”>Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, today announced the listing of the SPCXUSDT Perpetual Contract, offering leveraged exposure to SpaceX (SPCX) before its highly anticipated initial public offering on June 12, 2026. The contract is now live on the platform with up to 10x …
A Hyperliquid (HYPE) whale is refusing to close a massive short position even as the token’s rally leaves the trader sitting on more than $22 million in unrealized losses. Key takeaways: HYPE’s 134% year-to-date rally, rising ETF inflows and fresh whale accumulation may deepen squeeze pressure on the short seller. Technical setups suggest a potential …
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Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken moved closer to a launch in the United Arab Emirates after its operator, Payward, received preliminary approval from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA), according to the company. Payward on Thursday announced its UAE expansion alongside receiving preliminary approval for a broker-dealer, investment and management licence from VARA. A spokesperson for Kraken …
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The US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned six Ethereum addresses tied to a Sinaloa Cartel-linked money laundering network that allegedly converted drug proceeds into cryptocurrency. OFAC added the addresses to its Specially Designated Nationals list (a US sanctions list of people, entities and assets subject to blocking restrictions) on …
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Demand for Bitcoin (BTC) has decreased sharply over the last few days as the price ran into overhead resistance above $80,000. Analysts say BTC’s inability to hold key support levels may be paving the way for a prolonged consolidation. Key takeaways: Bitcoin’s apparent demand fell to -3,138 BTC, its lowest level in four months. Weak …
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