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Polymarket seeks Japan entry despite gambling law hurdles: Report
May 22, 2026 6:57 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.

Bitcoin price record 90-day uptrend 'resembles bull market rally:' New analysis
May 22, 2026 4:12 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 market in BTC price history.

Coinbase premium hits monthly low as institutional selling pressure mounts
May 22, 2026 1:46 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 analyst Darkfost.

US lawmakers renew strategic Bitcoin reserve push with ARMA bill
May 22, 2026 12:02 am

US lawmakers renew strategic Bitcoin reserve push with ARMA bill

Under the American Reserve Modernization Act of 2026, Bitcoin must be held for a minimum of 20 years unless used to slash national debt.

Harvard dumps entire ETH position after just one quarter
May 21, 2026 6:02 pm

Harvard dumps entire ETH position after just one quarter

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.

Crypto PAC backed by Anchorage and Chainlink announces endorsements for 2026 midterms
May 21, 2026 4:48 pm

Crypto PAC backed by Anchorage and Chainlink announces endorsements for 2026 midterms

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.

Petition to scrap South Korea's crypto tax reaches 50K threshold
May 21, 2026 2:44 pm

Petition to scrap South Korea's crypto tax reaches 50K threshold

Critics say the new 22% crypto tax, set to take effect in 2027, unfairly favors other asset classes with a much lower tax burden.

CFTC signs MOU with National Hockey League over prediction markets
May 21, 2026 2:15 pm

CFTC signs MOU with National Hockey League over prediction markets

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.

IG Europe taps Bitpanda to expand crypto trading across Europe
May 21, 2026 10:50 am

IG Europe taps Bitpanda to expand crypto trading across Europe

IG Group, which launched spot crypto in the UK last year, is bringing the service to European investors through Bitpanda’s infrastructure.

Hyperliquid whale won’t close HYPE short despite $22M unrealized loss
May 21, 2026 9:44 am

Hyperliquid whale won’t close HYPE short despite $22M unrealized loss

HYPE’s rally is flashing exhaustion near its record-high resistance, raising the risk of a 20% pullback toward the $51.5–$45 support zone.

Kraken moves closer to UAE launch after Dubai regulatory approval
May 21, 2026 9:35 am

Kraken moves closer to UAE launch after Dubai regulatory approval

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.

Boerse Stuttgart taps SocGen, flatexDEGIRO for EU blockchain settlement push
May 21, 2026 8:13 am

Boerse Stuttgart taps SocGen, flatexDEGIRO for EU blockchain settlement push

Boerse Stuttgart’s Seturion has partnered with Societe Generale, SG-FORGE and flatexDEGIRO to build a pan-European blockchain securities settlement system.

Fed seeks input on limited payment accounts after Trump order
May 21, 2026 7:54 am

Fed seeks input on limited payment accounts after Trump order

The US Federal Reserve proposed a limited “skinny” payment account framework for fintech and crypto firms and called for a temporary pause on Tier 3 applications.

Silvergate’s Fraher breaks silence on settlement with Gensler’s SEC
May 21, 2026 3:38 am

Silvergate’s Fraher breaks silence on settlement with Gensler’s SEC

Former Silvergate executive Kate Fraher said the rule that prevented her from sharing her side of the story was unconstitutional. It was finally lifted by the SEC this week.

Syndicate Labs winds down after 5 years, citing shrinking rollup market
May 21, 2026 3:30 am

Syndicate Labs winds down after 5 years, citing shrinking rollup market

The Ethereum rollup market is dominated by Arbitrum and Base, which have a combined 68% market share, according to L2Beat.

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