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Bitget Wallet integrates Kraken-backed xStocks tokenized equities

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The self-custodial wallet platform integrated Kraken-backed xStocks infrastructure, adding more than 130 tokenized stocks and ETFs for users.

Published Date: 2026-05-19 12:00:00
Creator: Cointelegraph by Nate Kostar
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Wallet cluster earned $2.4M with 98% win rate on Polymarket military bets: Bubblemaps

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Bubblemaps’ investigation found a cluster of nine accounts that generated $2.4 million with a near-perfect win rate on Polymarket contracts tied to major US military operations.

Published Date: 2026-05-19 11:10:40
Creator: Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai
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Swan Bitcoin sued for nearly $1B over pre-bankruptcy transfers from Prime Trust

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Swan Bitcoin has been sued for allegedly using insider access to pull nearly $1 billion in Bitcoin and cash from Prime Trust days before its 2023 bankruptcy filing.

Published Date: 2026-05-19 09:37:49
Creator: Cointelegraph by Amin Haqshanas
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Republican lawmakers call for permanent CBDC ban as House vote approaches

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Tom Emmer, the House majority whip, is also advocating for his Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act, which has passed the House but has yet to pass the Senate.

Published Date: 2026-05-19 07:08:10
Creator: Cointelegraph by Stephen Katte
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Ethereum Foundation sees 2 more high-profile departures

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Ethereum Foundation researchers Julian Ma and Carl Beek have resigned, bringing the total number of major departures from the nonprofit to at least eight in 2026.

Published Date: 2026-05-19 07:04:27
Creator: Cointelegraph by Jesse Coghlan
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BitGo creates modular digital asset infrastructure model for banks

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The platform combines crypto custody, trading, settlement, staking and stablecoin infrastructure services for banks and financial institutions.

Published Date: 2026-05-19 07:00:00
Creator: Cointelegraph by Nate Kostar
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Hut 8 to fund Louisiana water system expansion tied to AI campus

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The Bitcoin miner said the investment will support development of its River Bend AI data center campus as the company expands its long-term AI infrastructure business.

Published Date: 2026-05-19 07:00:00
Creator: Cointelegraph by Nate Kostar
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About 10% of Americans used crypto in 2025, highest level since 2022: Fed

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Among those who used crypto for payments, over 25% said they did so because the business preferred crypto, citing speed, privacy and lower cost advantages.

Published Date: 2026-05-19 05:13:57
Creator: Cointelegraph by Brayden Lindrea
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Echo Protocol's eBTC exploited for $77M in admin key compromise

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The hacker has already laundered nearly 5% of the loot through Tornado Cash and is still holding the remaining 955 eBTC.

Published Date: 2026-05-19 04:52:25
Creator: Cointelegraph by Martin Young
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Ether pullback was ‘attractive opportunity’ for 71,672 ETH buy: Bitmine’s Lee

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Bitmine chairman Tom Lee said the company is expected to have accumulated 5% of Ether's total supply before the end of the year.

Published Date: 2026-05-19 04:21:57
Creator: Cointelegraph by Stephen Katte
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