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US, UK central bankers offer contrary views on stablecoins

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Federal Reserve governor Christopher Waller told a conference on Sunday that stablecoins expand the reach of US policy while the Bank of England’s Megan Greene expects their popularity will soon fade.

Published Date: 2026-05-31 21:11:35
Creator: Cointelegraph by Cointelegraph
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Strategy's Michael Saylor teases BTC buy with 'working better' tweet

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Strategy could be set to announce it has resumed buying Bitcoin after pausing in recent weeks as the biggest crypto looks poised to close out the month down more than 3.5%.

Published Date: 2026-05-31 20:00:12
Creator: Cointelegraph by Cointelegraph
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Kraken ‘plans’ regulated perp contracts as rivals are quick off the blocks

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In the wake of CFTC approval of perpetual futures contracts tied to the spot price of Bitcoin, Kraken expects to offer those to US institutional clients within "the next month."

Published Date: 2026-05-31 17:40:00
Creator: Cointelegraph by Cointelegraph
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Bitcoin preps 3% May downside, but US PMI data may boost BTC price

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Bitcoin faced ending May lower by around 3%, with the possibility of US PMI data giving BTC price action a boost next week.

Published Date: 2026-05-31 16:39:40
Creator: Cointelegraph by William Suberg
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Bitcoin price targets $78K as BTC holders defend 'strongest near-term support'

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Bitcoin’s bounce from a key holder cost-basis level has improved the case for further upside, with historical data pointing to $101,000 as a potential best-case target.

Published Date: 2026-05-31 12:39:47
Creator: Cointelegraph by Yashu Gola
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Vietnam proposes allowing SMEs to use digital assets as loan collateral

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Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance has proposed letting SMEs use digital assets, virtual assets and intellectual property as loan collateral.

Published Date: 2026-05-31 10:03:56
Creator: Cointelegraph by Amin Haqshanas
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Cosmos-based Gravity Bridge halts bridge after reported $5.4M exploit

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Gravity Bridge was drained of roughly $5.4 million in a suspected signing key compromise, prompting validators to halt the bridge while an investigation is underway.

Published Date: 2026-05-31 08:57:25
Creator: Cointelegraph by Amin Haqshanas
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Bitcoin sentiment reaches most ‘lopsided positive’ ratio for 2026: Santiment

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Crypto sentiment platform Santiment warned that the two biggest spikes in social media bullishness around Bitcoin have previously been followed by short-term price pullbacks.

Published Date: 2026-05-31 06:02:05
Creator: Cointelegraph by Ciaran Lyons
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Bitcoin dip buyers curb selling but questionable spot, futures volumes highlight weakness

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Bitcoin dip buyers are present near range lows, and new leveraged longs opened in the zone but the volumes lack the size needed to reverse the downtrend.

Published Date: 2026-05-31 05:37:27
Creator: Cointelegraph by Antonio Oliveira
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Bitcoin is at ‘pivotal level’ as $65K downside risk looms: Analyst

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While Bitcoin is hovering around $73,000, a crypto trader says the current setup is “different from the previous breakdown in February.”

Published Date: 2026-05-31 00:58:32
Creator: Cointelegraph by Ciaran Lyons
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