Arbitrum approves $71 Million ETH release despite U.S. seizure fight
DAO delegates approved releasing exploit-frozen ETH to an Aave-led recovery effort, though Arbitrum’s governance rules delay any transfer for at least eight days...
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BNY Partners with Key Companies to Expand Crypto Custody in the UAE
BNY, the world’s largest custodian bank overseeing $59.4 trillion in assets, has announced a strategic collaboration with Finstreet Limited and ADI Foundation to build regulated, institutional-grade digital asset custody infrastructure anchored in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) — marking the first time a US global systemically important bank...
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Polygon reduces block time amid stablecoin push
Polygon has reduced its average block time to 1.75 seconds as the network expands infrastructure built around stablecoin payments and institutional settlement tools. Polygonscan data showed the latest Polygon blocks were being produced in 1.75 seconds after the network implemented…...
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Coinbase perps shake-up hits KAITO, CAKE, VET and more
Coinbase will suspend 12 perpetual futures on May 21, settling open positions as it reviews liquidity and market-quality standards in crypto...
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Operation Epic Fury targets Iran, Khamenei assassination raises leadership change odds
The assassination may destabilize Iran’s political landscape, increasing uncertainty and impacting regional security and global markets. The post Operation Epic Fury targets Iran, Khamenei assassination raises leadership change odds appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Bitcoin slips below $80,000: Why the ‘Trump rally’ is hitting a wall of profit-taking
CryptoQuant says traders are cashing out into strength, Enflux ties the move to easing Hormuz tensions, while Glassnode argues bitcoin has reclaimed key levels needed for a broader recovery....
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Payward buys Reap for $600M to expand stablecoin payment services in Homg Kong
Kraken parent Payward has agreed to acquire Hong Kong-based Reap Technologies for up to $600 million, adding card issuance and cross-border stablecoin payment infrastructure to its expanding business services platform. Payward announced Thursday that the transaction will be paid through…...
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Trump demands charges against Jeffries for ‘maximum warfare’ rhetoric
Increased partisan tensions may shape public perception and influence market expectations ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The post Trump demands charges against Jeffries for ‘maximum warfare’ rhetoric appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Another Pi Network Sell-the-News Moment as PI Plunges Hard Again?
Despite the ongoing protocol updates and major high-profile appearances from the project’s co-founders at one of the most influential cryptocurrency conferences for the year, the native token experienced another painful rejection in the past 24 hours. This behavior continues to raise questions about its overall state, as this is...
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Coinbase Posts $394 Million Loss In Q1 2026 — And The Worst May Not Be Over
Coinbase reported a net loss of $394 million for the first quarter of 2026, swinging from a $65.6 million profit in the same period last year and missing Wall Street expectations on both revenue and earnings per share — as a sharp pullback in crypto prices and trading volumes...
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