4.8% inflation expectations put Bitcoin’s ‘digital gold’ narrative on trial
US one year inflation expectations have climbed to 4.8% for May, a reminder that the inflation story is not over and a fresh stress test for the idea that Bitcoin and crypto function as hedges against persistent price pressure. The…...
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THORChain faces backlash over GG20 fix after $10.7M hack
THORChain has faced criticism from crypto security researchers and investors after proposing to continue using its patched GG20 signing framework following a $10.7 million exploit tied to the system. According to a post-mortem report released by THORChain on Wednesday, a…...
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Near Protocol to automate growth with dynamic resharding upgrade in June, NEAR token surges 27%
Near Protocol’s dynamic resharding could set a new standard for blockchain scalability, pressuring other Layer 1s to adopt similar innovations. The post Near Protocol to automate growth with dynamic resharding upgrade in June, NEAR token surges 27% appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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UAE exits OPEC after nearly 60 years, ending three years of quiet deliberation
The UAE’s OPEC exit could destabilize oil markets, challenge OPEC’s influence, and accelerate shifts toward diversified energy strategies. The post UAE exits OPEC after nearly 60 years, ending three years of quiet deliberation appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Live markets: Bitcoin continues holding pattern near $77,000 ahead of Kevin Warsh taking over at Fed
Kevin Warsh is set to be sworn as Fed chairman in a White House ceremony on Friday morning....
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CLARITY Act Expert Gives Bill 70% Odds: Here’s What It Means For Bitcoin
Galaxy Digital Head of Research Alex Thorn gives the CLARITY Act 70% odds of passing and says it could put Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) “on a path to new all-time highs” if signed into law. Nine Weeks Left To Pass Before August Recess Congress has about nine weeks of session...
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Billionaire Mark Cuban Reveals He Sold Most Of His Bitcoin: Here’s Why
Mark Cuban said he has sold most of his Bitcoin, arguing that the asset failed to behave as the hedge he expected during a period of geopolitical stress and dollar weakness. Speaking on Portfolio Players by Front Office Sports, released on May 21, 2026, the billionaire investor said it...
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Polymarket And Kalshi Are Now Under Congressional Investigation — The Evidence That Triggered It Is Hard To Dismiss
Representative James Comer, Republican of Kentucky and chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, announced a formal investigation into prediction market platforms Polymarket and Kalshi on May 22 — demanding that the CEOs of both companies explain how their platforms detect and prevent insider trading, in a...
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Bitcoin liquidation map shows $1.29b risk below $73.8k
If Bitcoin drops below $73,786, more than $1.29 billion in leveraged long positions could be liquidated across major centralized exchanges, according to derivatives analytics platform Coinglass. Fresh data from Coinglass show that if Bitcoin (BTC) falls under $73,786, cumulative long liquidation intensity…...
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Here’s why Ondo price rallied 15% today
Ondo Finance’s native token $ONDO has broken above $0.46 and is trading near $0.466 with a 24 hour gain above 15 percent, according to data from Gate. Spot market shows ONDO (ONDO) testing the $0.46 level and printing around $0.466…...
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