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Crypto Biz: Institutions tighten their grip on Bitcoin, AI and prediction markets 2026-05-22 at 19:17 By Cointelegraph by Sam Bourgi Institutional crypto adoption accelerates as Tether expands Bitcoin holdings, miners pivot to AI and Polymarket joins Nasdaq amid $1 billion fund outflows. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Bitcoin miner MARA spent $4.3M on CEO security in 2025 as crypto attacks rise 2026-05-22 at 18:48 By Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai MARA spent $4.3 million on CEO Fred Thiel’s security in 2025, including vehicle armoring, as crypto wrench attacks increased globally. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

NYSE owner ICE to launch oil-linked futures with OKX 2026-05-22 at 18:48 By Cointelegraph by Helen Partz ICE and OKX plan to launch oil-linked perpetual futures based on Brent and WTI benchmarks, bringing crypto derivatives further into traditional energy markets under licensing restrictions. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Polymarket team says user funds safe as exploit losses climb above $600K 2026-05-22 at 15:09 By Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai Polymarket said user funds and market resolution were safe after a suspected private key compromise tied to top-up operations. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Polymarket seeks Japan entry despite gambling law hurdles: Report 2026-05-22 at 15:09 By Cointelegraph by Helen Partz Polymarket is reportedly seeking entry into Japan amid falling trading volumes and rising regulatory scrutiny, targeting approval by 2030. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Verus bridge exploiter returns $8.5M after bounty offer 2026-05-22 at 15:09 By Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai 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. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

SEC’s Peirce tempers expectations over tokenized stocks exemption 2026-05-22 at 10:53 By Cointelegraph by Brayden Lindrea 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. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Galaxy’s Novogratz speaks in court over failed $1.2B BitGo deal: Report 2026-05-22 at 10:53 By Cointelegraph by Jesse Coghlan Galaxy Digital’s Mike Novogratz reportedly told a court the SEC made it “very difficult” to complete a planned 2021 merger with BitGo. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Tokenized stocks risk liquidity and revenue fragmentation: Research 2026-05-22 at 10:53 By Cointelegraph by Martin Young TradFi views the breakup of its previously consolidated, centralized liquidity as a “serious structural threat,” said Tiger Research director Ryan Yoon. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Accused attackers of Sandbox exec’s wife tried to flee via Uber 2026-05-22 at 08:29 By Cointelegraph by Stephen Katte 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. This article is an excerpt […]

5 crypto firms wind down this week amid ongoing market slump 2026-05-22 at 08:29 By Cointelegraph by Jesse Coghlan 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. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

US lawmakers renew strategic Bitcoin reserve push with ARMA bill 2026-05-22 at 08:29 By Cointelegraph by Brayden Lindrea Under the American Reserve Modernization Act of 2026, Bitcoin must be held for a minimum of 20 years unless used to slash national debt. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Harvard dumps entire ETH position after just one quarter 2026-05-22 at 03:44 By Cointelegraph by Vince Quill 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. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Crypto PAC backed by Anchorage and Chainlink announces endorsements for 2026 midterms 2026-05-22 at 03:44 By Cointelegraph by Turner Wright 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. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News […]

CFTC signs MOU with National Hockey League over prediction markets 2026-05-22 at 00:01 By Cointelegraph by Turner Wright 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. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News […]

Petition to scrap South Korea’s crypto tax reaches 50K threshold 2026-05-22 at 00:01 By Cointelegraph by Vince Quill Critics say the new 22% crypto tax, set to take effect in 2027, unfairly favors other asset classes with a much lower tax burden. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Blockchain.com confidentially submits IPO filing with SEC 2026-05-21 at 21:23 By Cointelegraph by Nate Kostar The crypto services company began the US IPO process as companies across the digital asset sector weigh public market debuts. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

IG Europe taps Bitpanda to expand crypto trading across Europe 2026-05-21 at 18:16 By Cointelegraph by Amin Haqshanas IG Group, which launched spot crypto in the UK last year, is bringing the service to European investors through Bitpanda’s infrastructure. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

US sanctions Sinaloa cartel-linked Ethereum addresses 2026-05-21 at 17:12 By Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai OFAC sanctioned six Ethereum addresses linked to a Sinaloa Cartel money laundering network allegedly converting drug proceeds into crypto. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Kraken moves closer to UAE launch after Dubai regulatory approval 2026-05-21 at 17:12 By Cointelegraph by Helen Partz Kraken’s parent company, Payward, received preliminary approval from Dubai’s VARA, paving the way for UAE dirham funding, margin and OTC trading and institutional access via Kraken Prime. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original […]