Breaking: Federal Reserve Now Has New Pro-Crypto Chair
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Kevin Warsh has been confirmed as the next Chair of the Federal Reserve in a 54–45 vote.

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<b>Cryptocurrency</b> News Shifts as Warsh Wins Fed Seat and Pepeto – openPR.com
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The Senate just confirmed Kevin Warsh to the Federal Reserve Board by a 51 to 45 vote, and every piece of cryptocurrency news from here carries …

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XRP Firm Position Above $1.38 Could Open The Door For Another Leg Up
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XRP continues to show resilience above the crucial $1.38 support level despite recent corrective weakness. While momentum remains modest, the ongoing structure still suggests the pullback may be part of a broader bullish setup rather than the start of a deeper decline. As long as buyers defend this key zone, the possibility of another leg […]

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Senate Confirms Bitcoin Friendly Kevin Warsh As Fed Chair Ahead of Clarity Act Vote
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Bitcoin Magazine Senate Confirms Bitcoin Friendly Kevin Warsh As Fed Chair Ahead of Clarity Act Vote The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Kevin Warsh as the next chair of the Federal Reserve in the most divisive confirmation vote in the central bank’s modern history, handing President Donald Trump a landmark win just as fresh inflation data […]

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Chainlink and Hedera Lead RWA Development, According to Santiment
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The most recent report from Santiment places Chainlink (LINK) and Hedera (HBAR) as the undisputed leaders in development activity within the Real World Assets (RWA) sector. While Chainlink tops the list with a score of 197.8, Hedera follows closely with 193.57, marking an abysmal gap compared to competitors like Stellar and Avalanche. This ecosystem shows […]

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Hoskinson Blasts Clarity Act Shift Over Developer Risk
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TL;DR: Charles Hoskinson attacked efforts to remove Section 604 from the Clarity Act, saying open-source developers could face unfair liability for third-party misuse. The National Fraternal Order of Police argued the provision may weaken cryptocurrency crime enforcement by shielding non-controlling developers and infrastructure providers. The fight could influence whether US crypto development remains open and […]

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Metaplanet Reports $725M Quarterly Loss as Bitcoin Volatility Weighs on Earnings Despite Strong Revenue Growth
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Metaplanet has published its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2026 which portrays a mixed picture. That’s a large net loss primarily due to declines in Bitcoin valuations stands in stark contrast with solid growth in the core business operations. Q3 Net Loss of $1.4 Billion due to Bitcoin Value Decline The quarter […]

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Dogecoin (DOGE) Soars 25% in a Month, But Key Indicator Flashes a Sell Signal
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The biggest meme coin by market capitalization has jumped by double digits over the past 30 days, increasing its dominance in its niche. However, certain technical indicators suggest the bears may soon regain control. The Incoming Correction? As of press time, DOGE trades at around $0.114 (according to CoinGecko), representing an impressive 8% increase on […]

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Wintermute Warns Bitcoin Rally Looking Like a Short Squeeze, Not a Proper Breakout
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Market maker Wintermute says traders may want to reconsider what kind of rally they are actually looking at with bitcoin. The firm warns BTC’s move has more of the feel of a squeeze than the start of a clean, conviction-led breakout. Wintermute Says BTC’s Latest Pop Looks Driven by Forced Positioning, Not Strong Spot Demand […]

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Whale shorts $70M in crypto and tech: Should Bitcoin traders worry?
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Despite short-term bearish bets from a successful Hyperliquid whale, a growing US Fed balance sheet and rising inflation support Bitcoin in the long term.

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Ripple CLO: 67 Million People Need Clear Crypto Rules
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Ripple Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty is sending a clear message to Washington ahead of the high-stakes CLARITY Act markup: cryptocurrency investors are “everyday Americans” who hold significant political power.

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Dozens of Polymarket Bets Show Signs of Insider Trading, The Times Finds
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Dozens of long-shot bets on Polymarket, from the war with Iran to the cryptocurrency market, have defied the odds, according to a New York Times …

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XRP Holds Key Level, But Binance Flow Data Signals Weakening Demand
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XRP is holding above $1.45 as the market enters a pivotal week shaped by Thursday’s Senate Banking Committee vote on the CLARITY Act — legislation that carries direct implications for XRP’s regulatory standing and the broader framework governing digital assets in the United States. The price is constructive, and an Arab Chain analysis tracking Binance […]

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$11.77 Trillion Brokerage Giant Charles Schwab Launches Spot Bitcoin Trading Platform
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Bitcoin Magazine $11.77 Trillion Brokerage Giant Charles Schwab Launches Spot Bitcoin Trading Platform Charles Schwab has begun rolling out spot bitcoin trading to retail clients in the United States, marking a major expansion of crypto access through one of the country’s largest brokerage firms. The company announced Tuesday that an initial group of eligible customers […]

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Corpay Partners BVNK to Launch Stablecoin Payments Across $12 Billion Global Network
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Corpay is partnering with BVNK to integrate stablecoin wallets and settlement services into its global payments platform. The move reflects growing demand for faster, always-on cross-border payment infrastructure. BVNK Powers Corpay Stablecoin Rollout as Cross-Border Payment Demand Accelerates Corpay Inc. (NYSE: CPAY), one of the world’s largest corporate payments providers, is adding stablecoin capabilities to […]

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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong gets behind CLARITY Act ahead of Thursday markup
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Armstrong said the bill is “closer than ever” to advancing in the US Congress after months of negotiations between the crypto industry and banks.

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Tether Freezes $344M in USDT Tied to Iran’s Central Bank
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TL;DR Tether froze more than $344 million in USDT connected to wallets allegedly tied to Iran’s Central Bank after blockchain investigators flagged suspicious activity. Arkham Intelligence publicly labeled the addresses, allowing exchanges and compliance firms to monitor future movements more closely. The case highlights how centralized stablecoins can enforce sanctions rules while also reinforcing crypto’s […]

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$1.88M Reportedly Drained in TransitFinance Exploit that Exposes Hidden Risks of Legacy Smart Contracts
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In yet another incident in the growing ecosystem of decentralized finance (DeFi), TransitFinance has reportedly suffered a smart contract hack, which resulted in an estimated loss of around $1.88 million. This incident, recently reported by blockchain security monitor PeckShield Alert, is a reminder that while current infrastructure may be robust, legacy code continues to proliferate […]

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CLARITY Act Faces Wave of Amendments Ahead of Markup
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The Senate Banking Committee’s CLARITY Act is heading into Thursday’s markup, buried under opposition. According to reports, Senator Elizabeth Warren alone filed more than 40 amendments before Tuesday’s 5 p.m. ET deadline, and American Bankers Association members sent over 8,000 letters to Senate offices in less than a week demanding changes to the bill’s stablecoin […]

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Hyperliquid (HYPE) Loses $40 Threshold, Ethereum (ETH) Price Bounce Receives Boost, Shiba Inu (SHIB) Rally Struggles: Crypto Market Review
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Despite the existing risk demand, market saw a substantial drop in activity of traders and investors that triggered a substantial sell-off.

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<b>Cryptocurrency</b> News That Matters in May 2026: Treasuries Hit – openPR.com
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The biggest cryptocurrency news this week hit when tokenized Treasuries crossed $15 billion while Bitcoin conviction buyers surged 300% since late …

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DEF Warns ‘Anti‑DeFi’ Amendments To CLARITY Act Could Threaten Users, Developer Protections
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A DeFi advocacy group has warned about a list of proposed amendments to the long-awaited crypto market structure bill that threaten the sector’s developers and hinder innovation in the US. CLARITY Act Amendments Could Harm The  DeFi Sector On Wednesday, the DeFi Education Fund (DEF) shared a list of 16 “anti-DeFi amendments” to the Senate […]

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Blockaid Launches Real-Time Compliance Suite as Institutions Deepen Crypto Exposure
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Bitcoin Magazine Blockaid Launches Real-Time Compliance Suite as Institutions Deepen Crypto Exposure Blockchain security firm Blockaid has introduced Risk Exposure, a real-time compliance infrastructure suite built for institutions that now operate inside crypto and decentralized finance but still answer to regulators. The launch extends Blockaid’s platform beyond scam and exploit prevention into what the company […]

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Ripple CTO Reveals Why XRP Never Powered XRPL Consensus in Stunning Governance Twist
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Key Takeaways: Ripple CTO Emeritus David Schwartz elaborated on his reasons for XRP not being employed in the XRPL consensus mechanism. Schwartz noted that while XRP Ledger was created in 2011, there was no concept of PoS at that time. He also warned that using XRP for consensus would have concentrated too much control in […]

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China’s Yuan Settlements Jump to $214B in March as Russia, Iran Accelerate Dollar Exit
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Russia and Iran are accelerating their move away from the U.S. dollar and toward the Chinese yuan as Western sanctions and geopolitical pressures deepen, according to a new report. The Rise of the Petroyuan The global financial landscape is undergoing a tectonic shift as the conflict between the West and a growing coalition of sanctioned […]

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Bitcoin to $100K in Q2? Strategy’s STRC unlocks potential to buy 3K BTC in two days
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Strategy’s potential 3,127 BTC buy this week, alongside falling stablecoin dominance, suggests more capital may enter the Bitcoin market.

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ZachXBT Links Teen Crypto Flaunter to $19M Theft Network
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Blockchain investigator ZachXBT has linked US-based alleged threat actor Dritan Kapllani Jr. to more than $19 million in crypto thefts carried out through social engineering attacks targeting cryptocurrency holders. In a series of posts on X, ZachXBT alleged that Dritan frequently showcased luxury cars, designer watches, private jets, and nightlife activities across social media while […]

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Binance Delisting Alert: Five Crypto Tokens Are Set for Removal This May
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Binance moves to delist five cryptos in latest review round.

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Two charged in $13 million Miami <b>cryptocurrency</b> fraud – South Florida Business Journal
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… cryptocurrency companies to gain access to victims digital account and cryptocurrency wallets, according to court documents. Once they obtained …

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Stablecoins in 2026: The Quiet Force Becoming Crypto’s Biggest Story
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In April 2026, the stablecoin market surpasses $320 billion in total capitalization. These dollar‑anchored tokens moved $33 trillion in transfers during 2025, a figure that doubles Visa’s global payment volume. First‑quarter 2026 data confirms the acceleration: on‑chain volume jumped 51% quarter‑on‑quarter and hit $28 trillion. What began as auxiliary plumbing for crypto trading now operates […]

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Metaplanet Reports $725M Q1 Loss as Bitcoin Holdings Climb to 40,177 BTC
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Closing the first quarter of 2026, the Japanese firm Metaplanet announced that its institutional Bitcoin reserve reached 40,177 BTC. Despite this operational milestone, which positions it as the leading public crypto treasury outside the U.S., the company reported an accounting loss of $728 million. This figure is primarily due to impairment adjustments on non-monetary assets […]

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Solana (SOL) Dips Modestly, But Traders Still Expect Bigger Move
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Solana failed to stay above $96 and corrected some gains. SOL price is now consolidating and might aim for another increase above $98. SOL price started a downside correction below $96 against the US Dollar. The price is now trading above $94 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is a bullish trend line forming […]

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