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The $10.7 million THORChain exploit was caused by a GG20 vulnerability, which allowed a malicious node to reconstruct a full private key to one of its vaults.

XRP Ledger activity surges with 4,300 new wallets created in 24 hours, but strong resistance keeps XRP price capped.

Polymarket is reportedly seeking entry into Japan amid falling trading volumes and rising regulatory scrutiny, targeting approval by 2030.

Polymarket said user funds and market resolution were safe after a suspected private key compromise tied to top-up operations.

The hacker behind the Verus bridge exploit returned 75% of the stolen funds as part of a recovery deal negotiated with the protocol days after the incident.

Bitcoin rallied for 90 days after its dip below $60,000, breaking the record for the longest uptrend within a bear market in BTC price history.

TradFi views the breakup of its previously consolidated, centralized liquidity as a “serious structural threat,” said Tiger Research director Ryan Yoon.

Galaxy Digital’s Mike Novogratz reportedly told a court the SEC made it “very difficult” to complete a planned 2021 merger with BitGo.

An executive at tokenization platforms Superstate said the stricter approach suggested by Hester Peirce would enable DeFi to expand without compromising rules in traditional capital markets.

Uncertainty surrounding the current macro environment “appears to be pushing institutions toward hedging strategies while waiting for greater clarity,” said analyst Darkfost.

CertiK reported earlier this month that criminal wrench attack teams usually consist of three to five people and are often made up of amateurs, while the masterminds are outside the country.

Under the American Reserve Modernization Act of 2026, Bitcoin must be held for a minimum of 20 years unless used to slash national debt.

Fantasy.top, Everclear and ZERO Network announced they were winding down on Thursday, adding to a growing list of crypto companies that have closed this year.

Data show Bitcoin futures traders are pursuing overhead short positions, raising the chance of a rally to $80,000.

Data shows Bitcoin traders cutting short positions and going long despite concerning US macroeconomic data emerging. Is a rally toward $82,000 next?

Harvard's endowment fund has become one of the latest high-profile holders to liquidate its ETH as investor sentiment sours during the ongoing bear market.

Federal Election Commission filings showed only $175,000 in contributions to the hybrid PAC, which could influence US voters through media buys before key elections in several states.

Data suggest Bitcoin’s chance of dropping below $60,000 again is slim to none, thanks to longer-term investors holding more than 71% of the asset’s total supply.

The crypto exchange's new pre-IPO futures product lets traders speculate on SpaceX’s expected public market valuation before the company begins trading on public exchanges.

Critics say the new 22% crypto tax, set to take effect in 2027, unfairly favors other asset classes with a much lower tax burden.

The financial regulator signed a similar agreement with Major League Baseball in March and continues to file lawsuits against state-level authorities going after prediction market platforms over sports betting.

The crypto services company began the US IPO process as companies across the digital asset sector weigh public market debuts.

Bitcoin whales and investors shift to distribution as realized losses surge past $600 million, as BTC price declines toward $76,000.

Bitcoin should shift 5% or more "soon" with $77,000 staying the focus amid mixed messages over the latest US-Iran peace deal plans.

IG Group, which launched spot crypto in the UK last year, is bringing the service to European investors through Bitpanda’s infrastructure.

The new partnership comes as Hyperliquid’s oli futures contracts that never expire have been a huge success with over $1.6 billion in 24-hour trading volume.

Your day-ahead look for May 22, 2026

Ark frequently uses broader digital asset downturns, which tend to pull crypto equities lower, as an entry point into cryptocurrency companies.

Bitcoin holds between $76,000 and $78,000 while AI tokens and HYPE surge; derivatives signal calm conditions with volatility selling dominating options markets.

Blockchain investigator ZachXBT has highlighted a suspected security breach involving Polymarket, the world’s largest decentralized prediction market platform.

Near Protocol will introduce dynamic resharding in June, allowing the blockchain to automatically add shards as demand grows without human intervention.

Mike Eidlin, head of Japan at cryptocurrency exchange Jupiter, is leading Polymarket's efforts, according to reports.

BTC's implied volatility is a picture of calm even as financial headlines warn of macro risks.

Fresh inflows into XRP-linked funds and a spike in newly created wallets suggest some traders may be rotating into the token while trimming exposure to crypto’s largest assets.

Open interest held steady and funding stayed subdued during the recent liquidation wave, suggesting traders were de-risking rather than capitulating, according to HashKey Research's Tim Sun.

Polymarket has gone dark in India and as per local media reports, Kalshi could be next.

Researchers at the privacy-centric blockchain startup say their multi-layer quantum defense will feature a soft fork to freeze and protect dormant BTC.

The billionaire investor said he sold most of his bitcoin after concluding the cryptocurrency failed to act as a hedge during recent geopolitical turmoil and dollar weakness.

What began earlier this week as shock over more exits of core figures has now evolved into something more existential, according to some community members.

Bubblemaps investigators led by Nicolas Vaiman, discovered 80 bets on Polymarket with a 98% win rate that he said is statistically impossible to achieve.

A new arrangement has been set between the derivatives regulator and professional hockey, following on the heels of a similar baseball agreement.

Advisors need to assess ETP custody, sponsor profiles, and fees. Read expert advice on bitcoin-backed loans, including margin call risks and when to sell vs. borrow.

With MoonPay Trade, the crypto payments firm is building infrastructure for banks, fintechs to access stablecoins, tokenized funds and yield in a one-stop shop.

The company is initially offering perpetual futures on real-world assets including oil, silver, copper and gold.

Hyperliquid's HYPE is the outlier in crypto, rising 16.5% over the past 24 hours to a new record high.

The prediction market has reportedly appointed a representative in Japan as it aims to secure authorization to operate there by 2030.

Blockchain data firm Glassnode mapped the vulnerabilities embedded in Bitcoin’s existing supply, pointing to exchanges as a weak point.

Former Ethereum Foundation researcher Dankrad Feist appeared to take pointed shots Thursday at ETH co-founder Vitalik Buterin.

Spotify and Universal Music Group say their new licensed AI remix platform will let fans create song covers and remixes while compensating participating artists and songwriters.

The Chinese AI lab already powers coding agents worldwide. Now it wants to own the tool developers use to run them.

Researchers found regular AI companion use among partnered young adults was linked to lower relationship stability and communication quality.

The agreement ensures the regulator and the NHL communicate and share data to protect the integrity of hockey-related prediction markets.

Outspoken billionaire Mark Cuban is disappointed with Bitcoin's performance, and said he's parted ways with most of the BTC in his portfolio.

The American Reserve Modernization Act would direct the Treasury to create and maintain a Bitcoin reserve for a minimum of 20 years.

Trump said he delayed the order because parts of the proposal risked slowing the U.S. AI industry as competition with China intensifies.

Fantasy Top, a game that reimagines fantasy sports through the lens of Crypto Twitter, will close down two years after its hot launch.

Record $81.6 billion in revenue for Nvidia—and yet the stock fell. Bank of America called the dip noise and raised its price target.

The U.S. Department of Commerce will invest $2 billion into quantum chip foundries and startups as the "Q-Day" Bitcoin threat nears.

Dubai's Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority granted Kraken’s parent company preliminary broker-dealer and investment management authorization.

France has become an epicenter of so-called “wrench attacks” targeting crypto executives and their families.

Long-running crypto exchange Blockchain.com has confidentially filed to take its business public via the U.S. markets.

Missouri's top prosecutor accused Bitcoin ATM operator CoinFlip of “knowingly facilitating fraudulent transactions.”

The shutdown is the latest in a wave of crypto and tech cutbacks driven by weaker demand, tighter funding, and AI pivots.

DeFi exploits keep piling up in 2026. Here’s what experts say is behind crypto’s security crisis—and how it can be fixed.

New allegations claim that Jane Street made use of a private backchannel with Terraform insiders before Terra's collapse.

SpaceX is up over 100% on its BTC holdings. Hyperliquid is decoupling from crypto majors. And Ethereum is leaning hard into privacy.

Hyperliquid’s HYPE logged double-digit gains on the day, as ETF demand outpaced the token's supply reduction mechanism.

Bitcoin treasury company Nakamoto aims to massively reduce its share count as it seeks a price of at least $1 to regain Nasdaq compliance.

The Shai-Hulud supply-chain malware campaign is exploiting the automated systems developers trust to publish software safely.

The rocket maker’s IPO filing outlines billions in AI spending, Starship development, and Elon Musk’s effort to combine launch systems, satellite internet, social media, and artificial intelligence under one company.

SpaceX is gearing up for what's likely to be a blockbuster IPO, and Elon Musk's aerospace and AI firm holds more Bitcoin than expected.

Fairshake said six primary victories on Tuesday revealed a “powerful bipartisan mandate” for pro-crypto policies. But other factors appear to have been at play.

De-extinction startup Colossal claims it has built an artificial womb capable of supporting mammal development—and it's nearly complete.

Members linked to the Sinaloa Cartel responsible for turning cash from drug proceeds into crypto were added to the sanctions list.

Alibaba's Qwen 3.7 Max landed on Arena AI five days before the Cloud Summit and earned its spot. We tested it to see if the preview was as good as it seemed.

ChatGPT maker OpenAI is reportedly targeting a September public debut after the Elon Musk lawsuit dismissal clears legal obstacles.

Despite a 13% jump, BEAT’s future depends on whether bulls can turn hype into a lasting trend.

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FET's structural divergence was setting up the conditions for a supply-side imbalance and a potential longer-term trend shift.

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Explaining Polymarket’s exploit that saw about $700K lost from their rewards payout system.

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Trump Media sold 2,650 BTC worth $205 million as Bitcoin's losses hit $455 million.

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Diverging signals between institutions and miners deepen uncertainty around Bitcoin’s cycle bottom.

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Large USDC transfer sparks speculation on whether funds are being deployed or parked ahead of market moves.

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NEAR Protocol has been one of the altcoins showing considerable bullish strength in the short-term.

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Pre-IPO mania has exploded ahead of SpaceX, Anthropic, and OpenAI's planned public listings.

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HYPE's push up is being supported by ETF flows and product launches.

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A year into launch, XRP Futures Volumes on the CME are on the up.

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The regulator needs more time to study the novel products.

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