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Bitcoin, Ethereum, DeFi, NFTs and the broader crypto market - breaking news, price analysis and regulation updates.
Iran has launched 'Hormuz Safe,' a bitcoin-settled maritime insurance platform for cargo owners and shipping firms operating through the Strait of Hormuz and Persian Gulf, targeting $10 billion in annual revenue.
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MicroStrategy acquired 24,869 bitcoin for $2.01 billion on May 18, 2026, averaging $80,985 per coin. The purchase lifts the company's total bitcoin holdings to 843,738 BTC, reinforcing its position as a major institutional buyer.
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Iran's economy ministry is reportedly developing a bitcoin-settled maritime insurance platform called Hormuz Safe to manage shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The proposal would allow cargo owners to purchase cryptographically verified insurance certificates instead of explicit tolls, potentially generating billions in revenue for Iran.
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US crypto ATM operator Bitcoin Depot has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to wind down operations, citing changing regulatory environments that made its business model unsustainable.
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The Verus-Ethereum bridge fell victim to an $11 million hack on May 18, 2026, with attackers stealing 103.6 tBTC, 1,625 ETH, and 147,000 USDC. The exploit marks another incident in a growing pattern of cross-chain infrastructure vulnerabilities.
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Verus Protocol's Ethereum bridge was exploited on May 18, 2026 through a fraudulent cross-chain transfer message. Hackers stole $11.58 million in cryptocurrency including 1,625 ETH, 147,659 USDC, and 103.57 tBTC v2, subsequently converted to 5,402 Ether.
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Bitcoin Depot, North America's largest bitcoin ATM operator and Nasdaq-listed company, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on May 18, 2026. The Atlanta-based firm cited stringent state regulations as unsustainable for its business model and is winding down operations.
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Bitcoin Depot, the largest US Bitcoin ATM operator, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Monday and took its entire kiosk network offline. The filing impacts thousands of machines across North America.
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Bitcoin fell below $77,000 on Monday as rising oil prices and Treasury yields pressured risk assets. Prediction markets show 98% odds of no Fed rate move in June, reducing appeal of non-yielding assets.
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The Verus-Ethereum Bridge suffered a security breach on May 18, with attackers draining approximately $11.58 million in digital assets. Multiple blockchain security firms confirmed the exploit, adding to May's growing tally of DeFi exploits.
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Security firm Blockaid reports an ongoing exploit draining the Verus-Ethereum bridge of 103.6 tBTC, 1,625 ETH, and 147,000 USDC. Peckshield initially flagged the vulnerability as attackers continue extracting funds.
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Bitcoin's Long-Term Holder supply has climbed back to August 2025 levels as 316,000 BTC moved into strong hands. The accumulation signals renewed conviction among long-term investors in the cryptocurrency market.
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Harvard's endowment has reduced its Bitcoin ETF stake by 43% and completely exited its Ethereum position, marking a significant shift in institutional crypto exposure. Meanwhile, Abu Dhabi's Mubadala sovereign wealth fund increased its holdings in spot Bitcoin ETFs.
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Intesa Sanpaolo expanded its cryptocurrency portfolio from $100M to $235M in Q1 2026, marking the Italian bank's deepest institutional push into digital assets through new positions in Ethereum and XRP.
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The Senate Banking Committee voted 15-9 on Thursday to advance the Clarity Act crypto market structure bill to the Senate floor. Two Democrats joined all Republicans in supporting the measure, signaling potential bipartisan backing.
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The CLARITY Act markup represents a pivotal regulatory moment for cryptocurrency adoption. Though not yet law, the legislative progress demonstrates growing institutional support for consumer protections in digital assets, potentially unlocking mainstream retail participation.
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Michael Saylor hints at a larger Bitcoin purchase for MicroStrategy ahead of Monday's 8-K filing, which is expected to confirm the company's acquisition of 15,466 BTC this week.
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US prosecutors indicted alleged Dream Market administrator Owe Andresen for converting approximately $2 million in cryptocurrency into gold bars, with shipments directed to Germany. The case highlights ongoing law enforcement efforts against darknet marketplace operators.
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A major cryptocurrency firm is strategizing to retire $1.5 billion in convertible debt, signaling potential bitcoin sales as a funding mechanism. The move reflects corporate debt management in volatile crypto markets.
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THORChain's RUNE token experienced double-digit losses following a $10 million security exploit that triggered a trading halt. The incident marks another significant vulnerability in the cross-chain liquidity protocol.
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Cross-chain liquidity protocol THORChain was compromised in a coordinated exploit spanning at least four major blockchain networks on Friday. Onchain investigator ZachXBT flagged the breach, with stolen funds already exceeding $10 million across Bitcoin, Ethereum, BNB Chain, and Base.
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THORChain suspended trading operations Friday after security researchers identified a suspected $10 million exploit affecting Bitcoin, Ethereum, BNB Smart Chain, and Base networks simultaneously.
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Decentralized liquidity protocol THORChain paused all trading and signing operations Friday after attackers drained $10.8 million across Bitcoin, Ethereum, BSC, and Base blockchains. RUNE token fell 12% on the news.
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The Senate Banking Committee passed the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act on Thursday with a 15-9 vote, backed by two Democrats breaking ranks. The sweeping crypto market structure bill marks significant legislative progress on digital asset regulation.
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