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US House lawmakers launch probe into Kalshi, Polymarket insider trading

Cointelegraph.com - 22 May 2026, 5:20 pm

US House lawmakers launch probe into Kalshi, Polymarket insider trading

Representative James Comer asked CEOs of two major prediction market companies for information on their responses to insider trading after...

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NEAR protocol leads AI token rally with a 50% pump: Is $5 NEAR price next?

Cointelegraph.com - 22 May 2026, 5:01 pm

NEAR protocol leads AI token rally with a 50% pump: Is $5 NEAR price next?

NEAR price surges 50% in a week as AI token momentum, Nvidia optimism and network upgrades fuel bullish sentiment.

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Crypto Biz: Institutions tighten their grip on Bitcoin, AI and prediction markets

Cointelegraph.com - 22 May 2026, 4:02 pm

Crypto Biz: Institutions tighten their grip on Bitcoin, AI and prediction markets

Institutional crypto adoption accelerates as Tether expands Bitcoin holdings, miners pivot to AI and Polymarket joins Nasdaq amid $1 billion...

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Bitcoin price falls under $77K as Dow Jones hits new all-time highs

Cointelegraph.com - 22 May 2026, 3:40 pm

Bitcoin price falls under $77K as Dow Jones hits new all-time highs

Bitcoin headed lower as Wall Street trading began with new record highs for the Dow Jones, while traders warned of...

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NYSE owner ICE to launch oil-linked futures with OKX

Cointelegraph.com - 22 May 2026, 2:42 pm

NYSE owner ICE to launch oil-linked futures with OKX

ICE and OKX plan to launch oil-linked perpetual futures based on Brent and WTI benchmarks, bringing crypto derivatives further into...

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Bitcoin miner MARA spent $4.3M on CEO security in 2025 as crypto attacks rise

Cointelegraph.com - 22 May 2026, 2:25 pm

Bitcoin miner MARA spent $4.3M on CEO security in 2025 as crypto attacks rise

MARA spent $4.3 million on CEO Fred Thiel’s security in 2025, including vehicle armoring, as crypto wrench attacks increased globally.

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Space X IPO: 'Bad news' for tech stocks but what about Bitcoin?

Cointelegraph.com - 22 May 2026, 1:54 pm

Space X IPO: 'Bad news' for tech stocks but what about Bitcoin?

SpaceX’s IPO could turn the Mag 7 into a Mag 8, with Tesla and SpaceX comprising 25% of the group's...

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DeFi hacks shake institutional confidence as risks outpace yields

Cointelegraph.com - 22 May 2026, 1:51 pm

DeFi hacks shake institutional confidence as risks outpace yields

Repeated bridge exploits and shrinking yields are making institutions question whether DeFi’s risks still justify the returns, says Symbiotic’s Putiatin.

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THORChain exploit tied to malicious node and GG20 flaw

Cointelegraph.com - 22 May 2026, 1:48 pm

THORChain exploit tied to malicious node and GG20 flaw

The $10.7 million THORChain exploit was caused by a GG20 vulnerability, which allowed a malicious node to reconstruct a full...

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XRP adds 4,300 new wallets in 24 hours, but why is price stuck?

Cointelegraph.com - 22 May 2026, 11:52 am

XRP adds 4,300 new wallets in 24 hours, but why is price stuck?

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

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Polymarket seeks Japan entry despite gambling law hurdles: Report

Cointelegraph.com - 22 May 2026, 10:57 am

Polymarket seeks Japan entry despite gambling law hurdles: Report

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

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Polymarket team says user funds safe as exploit losses climb above $600K

Cointelegraph.com - 22 May 2026, 10:19 am

Polymarket team says user funds safe as exploit losses climb above $600K

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

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Verus bridge exploiter returns $8.5M after bounty offer

Cointelegraph.com - 22 May 2026, 9:32 am

Verus bridge exploiter returns $8.5M after bounty offer

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

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Bitcoin price record 90-day uptrend 'resembles bull market rally:' New analysis

Cointelegraph.com - 22 May 2026, 8:12 am

Bitcoin price record 90-day uptrend 'resembles bull market rally:' New analysis

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

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UAE-backed DDSC stablecoin processes $30M institutional transaction

Cointelegraph.com - 22 May 2026, 7:00 am

UAE-backed DDSC stablecoin processes $30M institutional transaction

The transfer was executed on ADI Chain, a layer-2 blockchain designed for institutional payments, treasury operations and trade settlement.

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Hamilton ETFs files for leveraged Bitcoin income ETF in Canada

Cointelegraph.com - 22 May 2026, 7:00 am

Hamilton ETFs files for leveraged Bitcoin income ETF in Canada

The proposed fund would use covered-call and short-term options strategies designed to generate monthly income alongside Bitcoin exposure through a...

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Tokenized stocks risk liquidity and revenue fragmentation: Research

Cointelegraph.com - 22 May 2026, 6:56 am

Tokenized stocks risk liquidity and revenue fragmentation: Research

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

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Galaxy’s Novogratz speaks in court over failed $1.2B BitGo deal: Report

Cointelegraph.com - 22 May 2026, 6:45 am

Galaxy’s Novogratz speaks in court over failed $1.2B BitGo deal: Report

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

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SEC's Peirce tempers expectations over tokenized stocks exemption

Cointelegraph.com - 22 May 2026, 6:35 am

SEC's Peirce tempers expectations over tokenized stocks exemption

An executive at tokenization platforms Superstate said the stricter approach suggested by Hester Peirce would enable DeFi to expand without...

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Coinbase premium hits monthly low as institutional selling pressure mounts

Cointelegraph.com - 22 May 2026, 5:46 am

Coinbase premium hits monthly low as institutional selling pressure mounts

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

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