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US crypto ATM operator Bitcoin Depot files for Chapter 11 to wind down business
bitcoin
The BlockMay 18, 2026

US crypto ATM operator Bitcoin Depot files for Chapter 11 to wind down business

Bitcoin Depot said changing regulatory environments have made it difficult to continue its current business model.

Crypto traders betting on a rally lose $563 million in liquidations. Ether and bitcoin suffer the most
bitcoin
CoinDeskMay 18, 2026

Crypto traders betting on a rally lose $563 million in liquidations. Ether and bitcoin suffer the most

Crypto traders betting on a rally lose $563 million in liquidations. Ether and bitcoin suffer the most.

What are Real-World Assets (RWAs)?
markets
The BlockMay 18, 2026

What are Real-World Assets (RWAs)?

Real-world assets (RWAs) are crypto tokens backed by traditional assets. Issuers of RWAs take an existing asset — such as gold, fiat currency, stocks or bo.

Senate crypto bill at risk beyond midterms if not passed by August: NYDIG
markets
CoinTelegraphMay 18, 2026

Senate crypto bill at risk beyond midterms if not passed by August: NYDIG

NYDIG’s Greg Cipolaro says the Senate’s crypto market structure bill is at risk of failing if it cannot clear a floor vote by August.

Analysts debate whether Bitcoin is in ‘sell in May’ bear market setup
bitcoin
CoinTelegraphMay 18, 2026

Analysts debate whether Bitcoin is in ‘sell in May’ bear market setup

Some analysts argue that a comparatively broadened, institutionalized buyer base for crypto today may prevent a repeat of the drawdowns seen in May 2018 an.

WETH markets return to normal operations on Aave amid rsETH recovery progress
ethereum
CoinTelegraphMay 18, 2026

WETH markets return to normal operations on Aave amid rsETH recovery progress

Aave applied a temporary freeze to WETH as a precautionary safety measure in response to the Kelp DAO exploit, alongside freezes on the rsETH and wrsETH re.

HYPE pops 7%, beating bitcoin declines, as SpaceX pre-IPO lands on Hyperliquid
bitcoin
CoinDeskMay 18, 2026

HYPE pops 7%, beating bitcoin declines, as SpaceX pre-IPO lands on Hyperliquid

HYPE pops 7%, beating bitcoin declines, as SpaceX pre-IPO lands on Hyperliquid.

Yet another crypto bridge falls victim to an $11 million hack
markets
CoinDeskMay 18, 2026

Yet another crypto bridge falls victim to an $11 million hack

Yet another crypto bridge falls victim to an $11 million hack.

Bitcoin slides under $77,000 as oil shock and Treasury yields hit risk assets
bitcoin
CoinDeskMay 18, 2026

Bitcoin slides under $77,000 as oil shock and Treasury yields hit risk assets

Bitcoin slides under $77,000 as oil shock and Treasury yields hit risk assets.

Bitcoin drops below $77,000 on Trump’s Iran threat, renewed inflation fears: analysts
bitcoin
The BlockMay 18, 2026

Bitcoin drops below $77,000 on Trump’s Iran threat, renewed inflation fears: analysts

Investors are concerned that high oil prices could fuel inflation to the point where the Fed may raise interest rates, analysts say.

The Funding: As SpaceX’s listing nears, are pre-IPO perps crypto’s next big market?
markets
The BlockMay 18, 2026

The Funding: As SpaceX’s listing nears, are pre-IPO perps crypto’s next big market?

Pre-IPO perpetual futures just had their proof of concept moment with the Cerebras market on TradeXYZ. Here's where they go from here.

Ongoing exploit drains $11.6 million from Verus-Ethereum bridge: Blockaid
bitcoin
The BlockMay 18, 2026

Ongoing exploit drains $11.6 million from Verus-Ethereum bridge: Blockaid

Peckshield flagged that the Verus-Ethereum bridge has been drained for 103.6 tBTC, 1,625 ETH, and 147,000 USDC.

Grayscale, VanEck amend US spot BNB ETF filings, stepping closer to a potential launch
regulation
CoinTelegraphMay 18, 2026

Grayscale, VanEck amend US spot BNB ETF filings, stepping closer to a potential launch

The US securities regulator approved 21Shares’ Hyperliquid ETF last week, adding to a growing number of cryptocurrencies converted into ETF wrappers in the.

KuCoin Australia’s ‘Evolution’ Showcases Regulatory Focus, Mastercard Launch
exchanges
DecryptMay 18, 2026

KuCoin Australia’s ‘Evolution’ Showcases Regulatory Focus, Mastercard Launch

The exchange’s KuCard rollout enables users to make "seamless payments" to Mastercard merchants using USDC.

Bernstein says Figure's Q1 results shows uniqueness of blockchain marketplaces
markets
CoinTelegraphMay 17, 2026

Bernstein says Figure's Q1 results shows uniqueness of blockchain marketplaces

Figure Technology Solutions latest quarterly results showed Bernstein analysts just how different it is from most balance sheet-based fintech lending platf.

Alleged Forsage co-founder extradited from Thailand, pleads not guilty in $340 million Ponzi case
markets
The BlockMay 17, 2026

Alleged Forsage co-founder extradited from Thailand, pleads not guilty in $340 million Ponzi case

The alleged mastermind behind Forsage, co-defendant Vladimir Okhotnikov, resurfaced in a film with disgraced actor Kevin Spacey last year.

What Is Arc? The Stablecoin Blockchain From USDC Issuer Circle
ethereum
DecryptMay 17, 2026

What Is Arc? The Stablecoin Blockchain From USDC Issuer Circle

Arc is a new layer-1 blockchain developed by USDC issuer Circle, designed specifically for stablecoin-native finance.

XRP’s bullish signals are building, but price action has yet to follow
markets
CryptoSlateMay 17, 2026

XRP’s bullish signals are building, but price action has yet to follow

Institutional appetite for XRP is accelerating across multiple fronts, yet the digital asset’s price continues to struggle amid broad market consolidation.

Japan’s SBI, Rakuten developing crypto investment trusts in-house: Nikkei
exchanges
The BlockMay 17, 2026

Japan’s SBI, Rakuten developing crypto investment trusts in-house: Nikkei

The push comes after Japan's cabinet approved a bill last month that would reclassify crypto under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act.

The Clarity Act took a step forward: State of Crypto
markets
CoinDeskMay 17, 2026

The Clarity Act took a step forward: State of Crypto

The Clarity Act took a step forward: State of Crypto.

Saylor signals BTC buy as retail holders get push on STRC dividend vote
bitcoin
CoinTelegraphMay 17, 2026

Saylor signals BTC buy as retail holders get push on STRC dividend vote

Michael Saylor signaled another Bitcoin buy on Sunday while urging retail investors to vote on a proxy measure enabling semi-monthly STRC dividend payouts.

HYPE ETFs set 2026 altcoin debut record, but inflow test comes next
ethereum
CryptoSlateMay 17, 2026

HYPE ETFs set 2026 altcoin debut record, but inflow test comes next

HYPE just delivered the strongest altcoin ETF launch of 2026 by trading volume. The next test is whether that activity turns into sustained investor inflow.

HYPE ETFs post 2026’s strongest altcoin debut as inflow test comes next
markets
CryptoSlateMay 17, 2026

HYPE ETFs post 2026’s strongest altcoin debut as inflow test comes next

Bitwise's BHYP recorded $4.31 million in debut trading volume on May 15, the largest opening day among the 2026 spot altcoin ETF launches in the US, exceed.

CLARITY Act advances, but crypto’s retail trust test is only starting
regulation
CryptoSlateMay 17, 2026

CLARITY Act advances, but crypto’s retail trust test is only starting

The CLARITY Act has moved one step closer to becoming the first broad US market-structure framework for digital assets, giving the crypto industry a policy.

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