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Ex-Celsius executive sentenced to time served following guilty plea in fraud case

May 15, 2026 Jackson Miller

A former top executive at the collapsed cryptocurrency lender Celsius has been sentenced to time served after pleading guilty to fraud and conspiracy charges. Roni Cohen-Pavon, who served as the company’s chief revenue officer, received the sentence from Judge John Koeltl in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York on Wednesday. […]

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US Senate Banking Committee advances CLARITY Act, setting stage for floor vote

May 15, 2026 Jackson Miller

The US Senate Banking Committee voted on Thursday to advance the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (CLARITY), a landmark crypto market structure bill, moving it closer to a full Senate floor vote. The vote was 15 in favor, with all 13 Republican members joined by Democrats Ruben Gallego and Angela Alsobrooks, while nine Democrats opposed […]

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North Korea-linked crypto theft surged 51% in 2025, reaching $2 billion: CrowdStrike

May 15, 2026 Jackson Miller

State-affiliated hackers from North Korea stole more than $2 billion in cryptocurrency during 2025, marking a 51% year-over-year increase despite conducting fewer attacks, according to a new report from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike. The findings underscore the growing sophistication and financial impact of DPRK-linked cyber operations targeting the digital asset industry. CrowdStrike report details shift in […]

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CME and Nasdaq to launch multi-crypto index futures with BTC, ETH, SOL and XRP exposure

May 15, 2026 Jackson Miller

CME Group, the world’s largest financial derivatives exchange, will launch the Nasdaq CME Crypto Index futures on June 8, offering institutional investors regulated exposure to a basket of seven digital assets in a single contract. The product marks CME’s first market-cap weighted cryptocurrency futures index and signals deepening institutional engagement with digital asset derivatives. What […]

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XRP whale wallets hit record highs as accumulation signals potential breakout above $1.50

May 15, 2026 Jackson Miller

XRP (XRP) has recovered from its April lows of $1.26, rising as much as 19% to a three-week high of $1.50 on Sunday. Whale activity, network growth, and a strengthening technical setup suggest that the XRP/USD pair is primed for a move higher once resistance at $1.50 is broken. Whale accumulation reaches record levels Data […]

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Bitcoin holds key support near $80K as S&P 500 hits new all-time high

May 15, 2026 Jackson Miller

Bitcoin (BTC) steadied near $80,000 during Thursday’s Wall Street open, as a surge in US equities to fresh all-time highs signaled renewed risk appetite among investors. The recovery comes after a brief dip triggered by higher-than-expected US inflation data, which had initially weighed on crypto markets. US stocks defy inflation pressure Data from TradingView showed […]

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Bitcoin price stalls below $80K as capital inflows and futures caution create resistance

May 15, 2026 Jackson Miller

Bitcoin (BTC) is struggling to break decisively above the $80,000 mark, as on-chain data reveals a slowdown in new capital entering the market and persistent caution among futures traders. After recovering from April lows near $65,000, the leading cryptocurrency has encountered a wall of overhead supply that is stalling its upward momentum. Capital inflows remain […]

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Bank of England rethinks strict stablecoin rules as US banks prepare for tokenization boom

May 15, 2026 Jackson Miller

The Bank of England is reconsidering key aspects of its proposed regulatory framework for pound sterling stablecoins after industry feedback warned that ownership caps and reserve requirements could hinder adoption. Deputy Governor Sarah Breeden told the Financial Times that the central bank is exploring alternatives to temporary holding limits and reassessing whether its demand that […]

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Strategy’s Bitcoin Engine Faces $28B STRC Ceiling, Delphi Digital Warns

May 15, 2026 Jackson Miller

Strategy, the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, is approaching a significant constraint on one of its primary capital-raising tools. The company’s Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Stretch Preferred Stock, known as STRC, has an authorized issuance cap of approximately $28.3 billion, and analysts at Delphi Digital warn that reaching this limit could slow or halt […]

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Tether-backed Oobit expands crypto payments platform into Colombia

May 15, 2026 Jackson Miller

Tether-backed crypto payments company Oobit has launched its non-custodial payments platform in Colombia, marking its ninth live market in Latin America. The expansion follows recent entries into Brazil, Argentina, and Chile, and signals growing demand for digital asset spending on everyday purchases across the region. Real-world crypto spending gains traction Oobit’s platform allows users to […]