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OpenAI partners with Malta to give all citizens free ChatGPT Plus access
In a world-first deal, OpenAI and Malta will give all citizens free ChatGPT Plus for a year after they complete a government-backed AI literacy course.
Published Date: 2026-05-16 14:12:55Creator: Cointelegraph by Amin Haqshanas
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THORChain confirms $10M exploit, rolls out recovery portal for affected users
THORChain has launched a recovery portal following a $10 million exploit, allowing affected users across four chains to revoke malicious approvals and claim refunds.
Published Date: 2026-05-16 09:47:44Creator: Cointelegraph by Amin Haqshanas
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Sharplink CEO points out 3 catalysts for Ethereum's price to surge higher
The rest of the world is “really closely” watching the US CLARITY Act as the nation moves further away from the previous “hostile stance,” according to Sharplink’s chief.
Published Date: 2026-05-16 09:00:52Creator: Cointelegraph by Ciaran Lyons
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Spot Bitcoin ETFs bleed $1B in a week, snapping six-week inflow run
Spot Bitcoin ETFs shed $1 billion in a single week as capital rotated toward AI stocks and macro uncertainty weighed on sentiment, ending a six-week run that had pulled in $3.4 billion.
Published Date: 2026-05-16 08:19:20Creator: Cointelegraph by Amin Haqshanas
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US CLARITY Act brings ‘major spike of euphoria’ to Bitcoin: Santiment
Santiment warned that the crypto market “typically” moves against crowd expectations, pointing to a recent rise in bullish sentiment driven by renewed momentum around the US CLARITY Act.
Published Date: 2026-05-16 02:13:23Creator: Cointelegraph by Ciaran Lyons
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House committee leaders urge Trump to nominate CFTC members, citing CLARITY Act
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission is currently headed by Chair Michael Selig, with no public statement from Donald Trump about fully staffing the five-member panel of commissioners.
Published Date: 2026-05-15 23:10:35Creator: Cointelegraph by Turner Wright
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Bitcoin Depot filing casts doubt on company’s future amid lawsuits
The crypto ATM company reported financial difficulties amid a changing regulatory environment and ongoing litigation, which have cost it millions of dollars.
Published Date: 2026-05-15 22:17:38Creator: Cointelegraph by Turner Wright
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ICE, CME press US regulators to 'rein in' Hyperliquid energy trading: Report
The Hyperliquid decentralized exchange allows anyone who stakes 500,000 HYPE tokens, valued at roughly $22.2 million, to deploy new markets.
Published Date: 2026-05-15 21:42:18Creator: Cointelegraph by Vince Quill
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Solayer launches Visa-compatible card for USDC payments
The new card lets users spend USDC balances through online, in-store and contactless transactions while accessing ATM withdrawals in supported regions.
Published Date: 2026-05-15 21:11:19Creator: Cointelegraph by Nate Kostar
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US law firm files motion requesting redistribution of $344M USDt linked to Iran
Law firm Gerstein Harrow LLP is attempting to claim frozen cryptocurrency funds for claimants of unrelated judgments stretching back decades.
Published Date: 2026-05-15 18:41:57Creator: Cointelegraph by Vince Quill
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