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Coinbase Activates Limit-Only Mode for CTR-USD Trading Pair
Coinbase has restricted the CTR-USD trading pair to limit orders only on both Coinbase Exchange and Coinbase Advanced, disabling market orders to prevent price volatility for the illiquid Bitcoin layer token.
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ECB's Schnabel calls for June rate hike to combat 3% inflation
Isabel Schnabel, an ECB Executive Board member, says the central bank must raise rates at its June 10-11 meeting to counter euro-area inflation running at 3%, well above the 2% target. Markets price the odds of a 25 basis point hike at 85%.
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UK sanctions HTX crypto exchange over alleged Russia support
The UK government added cryptocurrency exchange HTX (formerly Huobi Global) to its sanctions list, alleging the Panama-based platform facilitated financial support for Russia through intermediary entities and shadow networks.
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Spain Blocks Polymarket and Kalshi Over Gambling Law Violations
Spain's gambling regulator has blocked Polymarket and Kalshi, citing violations of gambling laws and lack of required administrative authorization. The platforms face three to four months of suspension as disciplinary proceedings unfold, marking the latest regulatory action against prediction markets globally.
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Vitalik Buterin pushes Ethereum privacy tools over narratives
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin is pushing developers to build privacy solutions rather than discuss them, unveiling a roadmap centered on wallet-level tools like Kohaku and protocol upgrades to strengthen user autonomy.
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US-Iran tensions escalate as tanker boarding strains ceasefire talks
US Marines boarded an Iranian tanker in the Gulf of Oman on May 20, prompting Iran to demand $12 billion in frozen assets and threatening negotiations. The seizure marks the latest flashpoint in a fragile ceasefire and highlights crypto's role in sanctions enforcement.
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TeraWulf Stock Rises 9% on Kentucky AI Data Campus Acquisition
Bitcoin miner TeraWulf announced the acquisition of a 285-acre site in eastern Kentucky to build the Muskie Data Campus, expected to support over one gigawatt of AI data center capacity, sending shares up 9% to $24.78 on the day.
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UK Sanctions HTX Over Alleged Russia Financial Services
Britain's government sanctioned HTX and other crypto firms for allegedly providing financial services to Russian entities, barring all UK institutions from doing business with the exchanges and requiring asset freezes on related transactions.
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TeraWulf acquires Muskie Data Campus, expands AI infrastructure 36%
TeraWulf acquired the Muskie Data Campus in Eastern Kentucky for over 1 GW of planned AI and high-performance computing capacity, expanding its development pipeline by 36% and pushing total capacity to 2.8 GW across five sites.
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TeraWulf Closes Kentucky Data Center Acquisition, Targets 1.5 GW
TeraWulf closed its acquisition of the Muskie Data Campus in Kentucky on May 22, a 285-acre site the company plans to develop into a hyperscale facility with over 1 gigawatt of capacity. Combined with its Hawesville site, TeraWulf's Kentucky portfolio could exceed 1.5 GW by 2030.
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OKX ties employee reviews to AI proficiency in September evaluation push
OKX is linking staff performance reviews to artificial intelligence tool competency, marking a shift from encouragement to accountability as the crypto exchange rolls out mandatory AI adoption across operations.
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Anthropic launches Claude Compliance API with 28 enterprise security integrations
Anthropic announced 28 security and compliance integrations for Claude, including partnerships with Cloudflare, CrowdStrike, and Microsoft Purview, addressing compliance as the primary barrier to enterprise AI adoption.
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Bitcoin ETFs see $1.4B outflows as Treasury yields hit 2025 highs
US spot Bitcoin ETFs experienced $1.4 billion in net outflows during the week ending May 25, as Treasury yields climbed to their highest levels since January 2025, signaling diminished prospects for Federal Reserve rate cuts.
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OCC bank charters for crypto firms defended against Warren's regulatory claims
The Chamber of Digital Commerce pushed back on Senator Elizabeth Warren's accusations that the OCC improperly granted nine national trust bank charters to crypto firms since December 2025, arguing the approvals align with congressional direction on digital asset regulation.
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CFTC warns of fraudsters impersonating staff to target scam victims
The CFTC revealed on May 14 that scammers are posing as agency staff to extract money from people who've already lost funds to fraud, often directing victims to send crypto to digital wallets.
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Spain blocks Polymarket and Kalshi over unlicensed gambling
Spain's gambling regulator blocked local users from Polymarket and Kalshi, alleging the prediction markets operate without required licensing. The move joins restrictions in Australia, France, Poland, Singapore, Ukraine, and Switzerland.
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Bitcoin hits $78K on liquidation hunts amid Iran tensions
Bitcoin surged to $78,000 on Tuesday before declining as liquidation hunts controlled price action. US strikes on Iran and weak spot volumes kept markets muted despite stock market strength.
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Umbra and Streamflow bring private token vesting to Solana
Umbra has partnered with Streamflow to enable private token vesting and shielded distributions on Solana, letting projects distribute tokens while keeping recipient identities and amounts confidential.
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AI agents settle $73M on crypto rails, Keyrock report shows
A Keyrock report shows AI agents settled $73 million across blockchain rails in the past year, with stablecoins becoming the preferred settlement layer as traditional card networks struggle with micropayments.
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Firefox Project Nova redesign adds toggle to disable all AI features
Mozilla unveiled Project Nova on May 21, a visual overhaul rolling out later this year with rounded tabs, a new color palette, and plain-language controls that let users turn off AI entirely—a direct contrast to Chrome's approach of quietly installing AI models on users' machines.
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Bitcoin dips below $75K as liquidations near $1 billion
Bitcoin fell below $75,000 overnight for the first time in over a month, hitting $74,344 as crypto liquidations topped $917 million and Bitcoin ETFs shed over $1.25 billion this week.
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Argentina's AI Social Twin Stumbles on Typos in Policy-Prediction Debut
Argentina's government unveiled a "Social Digital Twin" AI system to predict social policy outcomes, but the promotional video was marred by spelling errors, a deepfake minister, and mismatched branding—undermining the credibility of the initiative.
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Hyperliquid rally signals return of risk appetite in altcoins
Crypto trader Michael van de Poppe sees Hyperliquid outperforming the broader market as traders rotate into higher-risk assets, with AI-linked projects and privacy themes emerging as key near-term narratives.
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Clarity Act could spark boom in crypto yield-as-a-service infrastructure
The proposed Clarity Act's ban on passive yield-bearing crypto products may force the market to shift toward AI-driven, compliant yield infrastructure, according to STBL's chief commercial officer.