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Ethereum traders say bears ‘in control’ after ETH price drop to $2K
Ether price fell sharply below $2,100 as increasing sell pressure on Binance and persistent ETF outflows fueled bearish momentum.
Published Date: 2026-05-18 15:36:04Creator: Cointelegraph by Nancy Lubale
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Hyperliquid eyes 55% price rise after Silicon Valley investor's 'massive HYPE buy'
A bullish long-term chart pattern puts HYPE on track for a potential rally above $70 this year, with a16z-linked accumulation and fresh institutional catalysts strengthening the case.
Published Date: 2026-05-18 15:10:35Creator: Cointelegraph by Yashu Gola
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UK proposes near-24/7 settlement to prepare markets for tokenization
The FCA and Bank of England are seeking feedback on new tokenization guidance and plans to extend operating hours for the UK’s core payment and settlement infrastructure toward near-24/7 availability.
Published Date: 2026-05-18 14:59:40Creator: Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai
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Bitcoin Depot stock crashes 71% premarket after Chapter 11 filing
Bitcoin Depot files for Chapter 11 in Texas, plans asset sale and wind-down as regulatory pressure forces shutdown of its Bitcoin ATM network.
Published Date: 2026-05-18 14:26:31Creator: Cointelegraph by Helen Partz
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Deploi Launches Direct Issuance Infrastructure for Private Credit on Polygon, Secures ISIN Allocations from Nasdaq CSD
EUR 1 billion note programme planned for 2026 following completion of global issuance infrastructure by the end of Q3 2026.
Published Date: 2026-05-18 14:02:05Creator: Cointelegraph by Advertorial
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Saylor’s Strategy scoops $2B Bitcoin, holdings reach 843,738 BTC
Michael Saylor’s Strategy bought 24,869 Bitcoin for $2.01 billion last week, lifting holdings to 843,738 BTC as STRC sales funded around 97% of the acquisition.
Published Date: 2026-05-18 13:44:29Creator: Cointelegraph by Helen Partz
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Standard Chartered to absorb Zodia Custody’s core business, spin out Zodia Solutions
Standard Chartered will absorb Zodia Custody’s regulated crypto business and spin out Zodia Solutions, as big banks move to own core digital asset custody in-house.
Published Date: 2026-05-18 13:31:13Creator: Cointelegraph by Christina Comben
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South Korea's KB Financial completes stablecoin pilot for offline payments
The parent company of South Korea’s largest bank completed a stablecoin payment pilot ahead of the country's proposed digital asset framework.
Published Date: 2026-05-18 12:42:20Creator: Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai
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Bitcoin falls to $76K after Trump says ‘clock is ticking’ for Iran
Bitcoin analysis says BTC price could revisit the $65,000 demand area after fresh US-Iran war tensions soured the crypto market mood.
Published Date: 2026-05-18 11:25:57Creator: Cointelegraph by Nancy Lubale
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XRP price may explode to $15 amid 'quiet accumulation,' analyst claims
XRP still faces short-term downside risk, with a symmetrical triangle breakdown pointing to a possible drop toward $1.00–$1.10.
Published Date: 2026-05-18 11:19:08Creator: Cointelegraph by Yashu Gola
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