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Fireblocks launches agentic payment support, joins x402 Foundation

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If even a fraction of the more than 1 billion people who use AI daily delegate authority to AI agents for online spending, stablecoin adoption would grow substantially, a Fireblocks executive said.

Published Date: 2026-05-20 14:00:00
Creator: Cointelegraph by Brayden Lindrea
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This Bitcoin price model targets ‘conservative’ $255K by year-end

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Earlier, analysts at Bernstein and BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes also projected Bitcoin to reach new record highs in 2026.

Published Date: 2026-05-20 13:08:01
Creator: Cointelegraph by Yashu Gola
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Singapore revokes crypto payment license of Bsquared over regulatory breaches

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MAS found deficiencies in Bsquared’s risk management and conflict-of-interest policies, and that the firm had provided false or misleading information to the regulator on multiple occasions.

Published Date: 2026-05-20 13:03:05
Creator: Cointelegraph by Amin Haqshanas
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Bitcoin’s momentum is fading: Traders have these support levels in mind

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Bitcoin momentum is fading following drop to $76,000 as analysts warn a loss of key support at $74,000-$76,000 could trigger a deeper BTC price correction.

Published Date: 2026-05-20 11:40:51
Creator: Cointelegraph by Nancy Lubale
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South Carolina governor signs bill protecting Bitcoin miners, banning CBDC

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Senate Bill 163 bans CBDC payments by state agencies and shields Bitcoin miners from discriminatory zoning and licensing rules.

Published Date: 2026-05-20 11:21:32
Creator: Cointelegraph by Amin Haqshanas
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Euro stablecoin project Qivalis adds 25 banks ahead of launch

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Qivalis expands to 37 banks after adding 25 new members across 15 countries, boosting euro stablecoin plans ahead of a second-half 2026 launch.

Published Date: 2026-05-20 10:06:49
Creator: Cointelegraph by Helen Partz
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OpenAI launches overseas AI lab in Singapore with $234M commitment

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OpenAI is opening its first overseas applied AI lab in Singapore through a $234 million partnership expected to create more than 200 technical roles.

Published Date: 2026-05-20 09:16:08
Creator: Cointelegraph by Amin Haqshanas
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Bitwise calls HYPE ‘most mispriced’ crypto despite 77% rise this year

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Bitwise’s Matt Hougan says Hyperliquid’s token is not priced as if it is tied to a “global super-app,” arguing the platform is more than just a crypto platform.

Published Date: 2026-05-20 07:37:19
Creator: Cointelegraph by Jesse Coghlan
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Trump orders review of fintech firms' access to Fed payment services

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Financial regulators are also asked to review regulations that could be amended to streamline applications for eligible fintech firms seeking bank and credit union charters.

Published Date: 2026-05-20 07:20:28
Creator: Cointelegraph by Stephen Katte
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GitHub investigates unauthorized access to internal repositories

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GitHub said the activity involved the exfiltration of about 3,800 internal repositories, and it removed the malicious code extension.

Published Date: 2026-05-20 07:01:57
Creator: Cointelegraph by Martin Young
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