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CME FedWatch now shows a 54% chance of a December rate hike, crushing Bitcoin's hopes for monetary relief. Bitcoin's macroeconomic outlook shifted sharply as of May 20, 2026, with CME FedWatch data showing a 54.1% probability of a rate hike at the December 2026 Federal
The US Treasury has sanctioned Sinaloa Cartel members who converted fentanyl drug proceeds into cryptocurrency. The United States Treasury Department has added members of the Sinaloa Cartel to its sanctions list, targeting individuals responsible for converting drug trafficking proceeds into cryptocurrency. The cartel members were specifically identified for their role
David Bailey's Nakamoto bitcoin treasury attempts stock recovery via reverse split after shares plunged 99.5%. Nakamoto, the bitcoin treasury company led by David Bailey, has announced a 1-for-40 reverse stock split after its shares fell to new lows following a devastating 99.5% price decline. The reverse
OpenAI plans to file for an IPO within days, targeting a September stock market listing after legal hurdles cleared. OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is preparing to file for an initial public offering within days, according to a Wall Street Journal report. The artificial intelligence giant is targeting a September
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A poisoned VS Code extension gave hackers access to thousands of GitHub's internal source code repositories. GitHub has confirmed that approximately 3,800 of its internal repositories were stolen after an employee unknowingly installed a malicious Visual Studio Code extension. The threat actor, identified as TeamPCP, used the
Trump Media pulled its bitcoin ETF filing amid fee pressure, weak demand, and stiff competition. Trump Media has withdrawn its bitcoin ETF filing, ending what would have been a high-profile entry into the spot bitcoin ETF market. Analysts suggest the decision was driven by a combination of factors, including intense
Bitcoin Depot filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy, shutting down 9,000+ kiosks globally amid fraud, bans, and fee pressures. Bitcoin Depot, one of the largest Bitcoin ATM operators in the United States, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on May 18 in the Southern District of Texas. The company announced it
Ethereum traders warn a break below $2,000 could trigger a sharp selloff, echoing a bearish pattern from January. Ethereum is displaying a technical pattern that traders say mirrors conditions seen before a 41% price drop earlier this year. Analysts are warning that if ETH loses the critical $2,000
The EU is consulting on MiCA rules covering stablecoin interest, DeFi risks, and classification gaps before July's crypto authorization deadline. The European Union has opened a public consultation to review its Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation, known as MiCA, ahead of a critical July deadline for crypto firm authorizations.
Fireblocks launches agentic payment support and joins x402 Foundation, predicting AI agents will massively boost stablecoin usage. Fireblocks, a leading digital asset infrastructure company, has launched agentic payment support designed to enable AI agents to autonomously conduct online transactions. The company has also joined the x402 Foundation, signaling a strategic