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Odds against rate cuts high as new US Fed chair set for swearing in
Many experts voiced concerns that the confirmation of Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve chair would lead to uncertainty about the central bank’s independence, particularly in setting interest rates.
Published Date: 2026-05-18 22:49:27Creator: Cointelegraph by Turner Wright
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Galaxy secures New York BitLicense to expand institutional crypto services
The NYDFS approvals allow GalaxyOne Prime NY to offer trading and financing services to institutional investors in one of the most tightly regulated US crypto markets.
Published Date: 2026-05-18 22:20:31Creator: Cointelegraph by Sam Bourgi
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Bitcoin lost its hold on $80K, but three events may send it back sooner than markets expect
Bitcoin positions itself for a rally above $80,000 after Strategy's $2 billion BTC buy, crumbling investor confidence in the US Treasury and a potential US-Iran deal.
Published Date: 2026-05-18 21:47:48Creator: Cointelegraph by Marcel Pechman
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Soluna revenue jumps 58% as hosting business offsets weaker Bitcoin mining
Hosting revenue outpaced mining as new capacity came online, highlighting Soluna’s shift toward data centers for AI and high-performance computing.
Published Date: 2026-05-18 21:28:02Creator: Cointelegraph by Sam Bourgi
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Georgia primary to test crypto PAC’s support for Democratic candidate
A political action committee aligned with crypto interest groups reported spending more than $4 million in support of Democratic US House candidate Jasmine Clark in Georgia.
Published Date: 2026-05-18 21:20:00Creator: Cointelegraph by Turner Wright
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Bitcoin’s trend defining battle starts at the $74K support: Analyst
Bitcoin traders are closely watching the $74,000-$75,000 support zone as exchange inflows rise and market signals weaken following BTC's loss of momentum above $82,000.
Published Date: 2026-05-18 19:57:20Creator: Cointelegraph by Biraajmaan Tamuly
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Price predictions 5/18: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, HYPE, ADA
Bitcoin dropped to the crucial $76,000 support level while large-cap altcoins sold off sharply. Do technical charts suggest that traders will buy the dip?
Published Date: 2026-05-18 17:58:29Creator: Cointelegraph by Rakesh Upadhyay
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Minnesota legalizes crypto custody services for banks, credit unions
Minnesota-based banking institutions and credit unions will be authorized to provide digital asset custody services in a nonfiduciary capacity as of Aug. 1.
Published Date: 2026-05-18 17:52:00Creator: Cointelegraph by Turner Wright
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Crypto funds see $1B in outflows as Iran tensions revive risk-off sentiment
Institutional investors pulled capital from Bitcoin and Ether products as Iran tension and rising inflation rattled markets, while XRP and Solana funds continued to attract fresh inflows.
Published Date: 2026-05-18 17:01:07Creator: Cointelegraph by Sam Bourgi
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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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