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Bitcoin Slides Under $77K as Crypto Liquidations Top $672M Amid Bond Sell-Off
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DecryptMay 18, 2026

Bitcoin Slides Under $77K as Crypto Liquidations Top $672M Amid Bond Sell-Off

Analysts flagged that geopolitical shocks no longer "hit crypto directly" thanks to institutional transmission via ETF flows.

XRP price may explode to $15 amid 'quiet accumulation,' analyst claims
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CoinTelegraphMay 18, 2026

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.

Bank of England, FCA launch consultation on tokenized UK wholesale markets
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The BlockMay 18, 2026

Bank of England, FCA launch consultation on tokenized UK wholesale markets

UK regulators seek industry feedback on tokenized securities, collateral, and settlement infrastructure with a July 3 deadline.

The three risks that could overwhelm bitcoin's regulatory tailwind
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CoinDeskMay 18, 2026

The three risks that could overwhelm bitcoin's regulatory tailwind

The three risks that could overwhelm bitcoin's regulatory tailwind.

Proof of Talk returns to the Louvre with 100+ C-Level speakers representing $18 trillion in AUM
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CoinTelegraphMay 18, 2026

Proof of Talk returns to the Louvre with 100+ C-Level speakers representing $18 trillion in AUM

Proof of Talk, widely known as the Davos of Web3, today confirmed its 2026 programme and opened remaining passes for its fourth edition at the Louvre Palac.

South Korea reviews Hana Bank’s Dunamu stake under banking rules: Report
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CoinTelegraphMay 18, 2026

South Korea reviews Hana Bank’s Dunamu stake under banking rules: Report

South Korea’s FSC is reportedly reviewing Hana Bank’s $668 million Dunamu stake under “banking-commerce separation” rules that limit bank ownership tied to.

Bitcoin slides below $77,000 as Trump’s Iran warning rattles risk assets
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CoinDeskMay 18, 2026

Bitcoin slides below $77,000 as Trump’s Iran warning rattles risk assets

Bitcoin slides below $77,000 as Trump’s Iran warning rattles risk assets.

Goldman Sachs exits XRP, Solana ETF exposure in Q1 2026
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CoinTelegraphMay 18, 2026

Goldman Sachs exits XRP, Solana ETF exposure in Q1 2026

Goldman Sachs cut its crypto ETF exposure in Q1 2026, exiting XRP and Solana funds while trimming Bitcoin and Ether ETFs and reshaping equity bets.

AFX launches sovereign Layer 1, providing an optimized execution environment for on-chain perp DEXes
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CoinTelegraphMay 18, 2026

AFX launches sovereign Layer 1, providing an optimized execution environment for on-chain perp DEXes

AFX, a sovereign Layer 1 purpose-built for decentralized derivatives trading, has officially commenced the operation of its L1 Mainnet, signaling a definit.

BTC price ‘bull trap’ at $76.5K? Five things to know in Bitcoin this week
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CoinTelegraphMay 18, 2026

BTC price ‘bull trap’ at $76.5K? Five things to know in Bitcoin this week

Bitcoin started the week with a dip toward new May lows as ongoing BTC price pressures included "collapsing" US bond markets.

Capital B boosts Bitcoin reserves with $15.2M purchase
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CoinTelegraphMay 18, 2026

Capital B boosts Bitcoin reserves with $15.2M purchase

The 25th-largest Bitcoin treasury company acquired $15 million worth of BTC as one of only four treasury firms to announce a corporate Bitcoin investment d.

Bernstein says Clarity Act yield compromise cements Circle’s edge amid record stablecoin supply
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The BlockMay 18, 2026

Bernstein says Clarity Act yield compromise cements Circle’s edge amid record stablecoin supply

Bernstein analysts said the Senate Clarity Act markup and yield compromise strengthen Circle's model as dollar stablecoin supply grows.

Crypto ATM Operator Bitcoin Depot Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
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DecryptMay 18, 2026

Crypto ATM Operator Bitcoin Depot Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

North America's largest Bitcoin ATM operator cited a hostile regulatory environment and an 'unsustainable' business model.

Iran-linked report says Hormuz Safe bitcoin-settled insurance platform aims to generate $10 billion
bitcoin
The BlockMay 18, 2026

Iran-linked report says Hormuz Safe bitcoin-settled insurance platform aims to generate $10 billion

Iranian media reported the launch of Hormuz Safe, a bitcoin-settled insurance platform tied to Strait of Hormuz cargo transit.

CLARITY Act could be signed into law by President Donald Trump in early August — Galaxy Digital
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CryptoSlateMay 18, 2026

CLARITY Act could be signed into law by President Donald Trump in early August — Galaxy Digital

The CLARITY Act could be signed into law in the week of Aug. 3 if Congress keeps pace after a bipartisan Senate Banking Committee vote moved the crypto mar.

French BTC treasury firm Capital B buys $15 million in bitcoin following raise
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The BlockMay 18, 2026

French BTC treasury firm Capital B buys $15 million in bitcoin following raise

Capital B said it raised a total of $20 million from three capital increase contracts, involving Blockstream CEO Adam Back.

Kraken cuts 150 staff amid AI efficiencies, potentially delaying IPO: Report
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CoinTelegraphMay 18, 2026

Kraken cuts 150 staff amid AI efficiencies, potentially delaying IPO: Report

Kraken has cut 150 staff due to the rising use of AI, adding to more than 5,000 layoffs across the crypto sector so far this year, Bloomberg reports.

Crypto security is turning into an AI arms race as agents may overwhelm compliance teams
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CoinDeskMay 18, 2026

Crypto security is turning into an AI arms race as agents may overwhelm compliance teams

Crypto security is turning into an AI arms race as agents may overwhelm compliance teams.

Verus Ethereum bridge reportedly exploited for $11.6M in latest DeFi attack
ethereum
CoinTelegraphMay 18, 2026

Verus Ethereum bridge reportedly exploited for $11.6M in latest DeFi attack

Two security companies have flagged the address where the stolen funds are allegedly being held, showing the cryptocurrencies have been converted into 5,40.

Aave restores ether borrowing limits after $230 million exploit
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CoinDeskMay 18, 2026

Aave restores ether borrowing limits after $230 million exploit

Aave restores ether borrowing limits after $230 million exploit.

Surging oil prices have been driving Ether selling pressure: Tom Lee
ethereum
CoinTelegraphMay 18, 2026

Surging oil prices have been driving Ether selling pressure: Tom Lee

Fundstrat's Tom Lee pointed out an inverse correlation between crude and Ether as oil surged back to around $110 on Monday.

Bitcoin Depot, North America's largest bitcoin ATM operator, files for bankruptcy
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CoinDeskMay 18, 2026

Bitcoin Depot, North America's largest bitcoin ATM operator, files for bankruptcy

Bitcoin Depot, North America's largest bitcoin ATM operator, files for bankruptcy.

Reports suggest Iran is mulling Hormuz ‘insurance’ scheme, paid in Bitcoin
bitcoin
CoinTelegraphMay 18, 2026

Reports suggest Iran is mulling Hormuz ‘insurance’ scheme, paid in Bitcoin

Screenshots of a website called “Hormuz Safe” have been circulating on social media, which offers “digital insurance” for ships passing through the Strait .

Iran may be turning the Strait of Hormuz into a bitcoin-based insurance market, local reports say
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CoinDeskMay 18, 2026

Iran may be turning the Strait of Hormuz into a bitcoin-based insurance market, local reports say

Iran may be turning the Strait of Hormuz into a bitcoin-based insurance market, local reports say.

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