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Ethereum derivatives unfazed by DeFi hacks: Can ETH hit $2.6K next?

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ETH futures and options signal quiet confidence among pros despite macro headwinds and DeFi exploits, keeping the $2,600 price target in play.

Published Date: 2026-05-12 17:14:28
Creator: Cointelegraph by Marcel Pechman
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Here’s what happened in crypto today

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Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.

Published Date: 2026-05-12 15:21:00
Creator: Cointelegraph by Cointelegraph
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Bitcoin digests highest US CPI since 2023 as Fed rate hike woes return

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Bitcoin showed fresh signs of volatility as US CPI inflation saw new multiyear highs on oil price hikes thanks to the US-Iran war.

Published Date: 2026-05-12 14:33:51
Creator: Cointelegraph by William Suberg
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LMAX Group launches digital asset collateral solution for institutions

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The new portal lets LMAX clients deposit digital assets into custody and use them as collateral to trade FX, metals, CFDs, perpetual futures and crypto.

Published Date: 2026-05-12 14:15:17
Creator: Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai
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Exodus sells over 1,000 Bitcoin as Q1 loss widens to $32M

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Exodus Movement reported a $32.1 million net loss in Q1, with revenue down 36.8% to $22.7 million amid a drop in monthly active users.

Published Date: 2026-05-12 14:05:01
Creator: Cointelegraph by Amin Haqshanas
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FalconX expands tokenized credit facility to Monad network in lending push

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FalconX’s tokenized credit vaults can now be used as collateral in DeFi markets on Monad, expanding institutional lending products across blockchain networks.

Published Date: 2026-05-12 14:00:00
Creator: Cointelegraph by Nate Kostar
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North Korea ‘industrialized’ crypto theft, laundered billions: CertiK

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North Korea-linked hackers stole about $2.06 billion of the $3.4 billion lost in crypto hacks in 2025 and are moving from phishing to physical infiltration, CertiK’s new report finds.

Published Date: 2026-05-12 14:00:00
Creator: Cointelegraph by Christina Comben
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Bitcoin whale 'still short' BTC despite facing $13M in losses

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A growing cluster of bearish indicators points to a possible Bitcoin pullback toward $71,000, potentially easing the whale’s $13 million net losses.

Published Date: 2026-05-12 13:56:05
Creator: Cointelegraph by Yashu Gola
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Bitcoin may avoid historic bear market losses as ETF flows grow, says analyst

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The current Bitcoin bear market drawdown is far smaller than previous bear markets, as steady ETF inflows and corporate Bitcoin buying continue to absorb selling pressure.

Published Date: 2026-05-12 13:49:44
Creator: Cointelegraph by Biraajmaan Tamuly
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Roaring Kitty-linked RKC memecoin crashes as developer cashes out $729K

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A Solana memecoin linked to Roaring Kitty’s X account crashed after its developer cashed out $729,000, raising hack and sniping concerns.

Published Date: 2026-05-12 13:44:12
Creator: Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai
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