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Paybis secures MiCA, payment licenses in Latvia for EU crypto expansion
Paybis has secured both a MiCA crypto licence and a PSD2 payment institution licence from Latvia’s central bank, becoming the first company in the country to hold both simultaneously.
Published Date: 2026-05-13 14:55:22Creator: Cointelegraph by Amin Haqshanas
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Farage faces UK standards probe over $7M gift from crypto billionaire
UK Reform Party leader Nigel Farage is reportedly facing a probe over an undeclared donation from crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne that he received before becoming an MP in 2024.
Published Date: 2026-05-13 13:42:31Creator: Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai
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Metaplanet Q1 profit jumps, but Bitcoin losses hit bottom line
Metaplanet posted strong Q1 operating income driven by Bitcoin options revenue, but swung to a $728 million loss as BTC price declines triggered valuation markdowns.
Published Date: 2026-05-13 13:10:42Creator: Cointelegraph by Christina Comben
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Bitcoin to $100K in Q2? Strategy’s STRC unlocks potential to buy 3K BTC in two days
Strategy’s potential 3,127 BTC buy this week, alongside falling stablecoin dominance, suggests more capital may enter the Bitcoin market.
Published Date: 2026-05-13 12:29:00Creator: Cointelegraph by Yashu Gola
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Coinbase-backed x402 adds batch settlement for AI agent payments
Coinbase-backed x402 adds batch settlement, letting AI agents authorize many small payments offchain before settling them later onchain.
Published Date: 2026-05-13 12:05:10Creator: Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai
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Arkham maps Iran central bank wallets after $344M USDT freeze
Arkham’s new map links OFAC‑sanctioned Tron wallets to Iran’s central bank, putting Tehran’s alleged onchain reserves and counterparties in full public view.
Published Date: 2026-05-13 11:46:02Creator: Cointelegraph by Christina Comben
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Bitcoin price history suggests 77% odds of new all-time high within a year
Bitcoin reduces its drop from all-time highs to 35% in a move that sparked new BTC price all-time highs "within a year" on seven occasions in the past.
Published Date: 2026-05-13 10:58:38Creator: Cointelegraph by William Suberg
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Vietnam eyes Q3 launch for regulated crypto asset market: Report
Vietnam’s deputy minister of finance reportedly said the country is planning to launch its regulated cryptocurrency market in the third quarter of 2026 to answer the growing demand for digital assets.
Published Date: 2026-05-13 10:49:01Creator: Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai
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Jane Street slashes Bitcoin ETF holdings, adds Ether funds in Q1 2026
Jane Street cut Bitcoin ETF holdings sharply in Q1 2026, including IBIT and FBTC, while adding at least $82 million in Ether ETF exposure.
Published Date: 2026-05-13 10:32:13Creator: Cointelegraph by Helen Partz
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EToro profits rise as commodities boom offsets crypto trading slump
EToro posted its strongest quarter as a public company, with net income up 37% to $82 million, but crypto trade volumes fell 32% in April.
Published Date: 2026-05-13 08:48:35Creator: Cointelegraph by Amin Haqshanas
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