Crypto Traders Brace for $1.5B Bitcoin Options Expiry Today
Around 20,500 Bitcoin options contracts will expire on Friday, May 22, with a notional value of roughly $1.5 billion. This event is smaller than usual, so it is unlikely to have any impact on spot markets. Crypto markets have been in decline all week, with around $50 billion leaving...
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Nexpace Announces NXPC Buyback Program to Reinforce User-Centered Ecosystem Growth in MapleStory Universe
[PRESS RELEASE – Abu Dhabi, UAE, May 22nd, 2026] Up to $10 million buyback program designed to strengthen long-term token circulation structure and support sustainable ecosystem operations. Nexpace, the Abu Dhabi-based blockchain company behind MapleStory Universe (MSU), today announced the launch of an NXPC buyback program of up to...
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India cracks down on prediction markets: Polymarket goes dark, Kalshi could be next
Polymarket has gone dark in India and as per local media reports, Kalshi could be next....
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Bitcoin reserve plan gets 20-year lock in new ARMA bill
U.S. lawmakers introduce ARMA to create a strategic Bitcoin reserve, hold BTC for 20 years, and study budget-neutral reserve purchase plans....
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SpaceX pledges to cover power grid upgrade costs for data centers
SpaceX’s commitment to fund its own power upgrades sets a precedent for tech giants, potentially reshaping corporate responsibility norms. The post SpaceX pledges to cover power grid upgrade costs for data centers appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Ukraine retakes 400 square kilometers after Russian Starlink terminals deactivated
The deactivation of Starlink terminals highlights the dual-edged nature of technology in warfare, impacting both military strategy and market dynamics. The post Ukraine retakes 400 square kilometers after Russian Starlink terminals deactivated appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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European Union to propose temporary exemption on China chips as automakers warn of production shutdowns
The EU’s temporary exemption highlights the delicate balance between enforcing sanctions and maintaining industrial stability amid supply chain dependencies. The post European Union to propose temporary exemption on China chips as automakers warn of production shutdowns appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Coinbase CEO Says AI Made Compliance Workflows Up To 90% Faster
The CEO of Coinbase has revealed that the platform’s recent AI upgrade has provided “huge efficiency unlocks” in various workflows. Coinbase Is Using AI In High-Stakes Compliance Workflows In an X post, Coinbase co-founder and CEO Brian Armstrong has talked about how the company has seen “great results” from...
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Why did Harvard dump its Ethereum ETF after one quarter?
Harvard exited its $87M Ethereum ETF stake in Q1 and cut Bitcoin ETF holdings, SEC filings show, as ETH faces market and EF pressure in May....
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Anthropic in talks to rent Microsoft AI chips amid rising demand for compute
Anthropic’s potential use of Microsoft’s AI chips could enhance AI model efficiency and bolster Microsoft’s position in the custom chip market. The post Anthropic in talks to rent Microsoft AI chips amid rising demand for compute appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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