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Gulf Tensions Rise as UAE Intercepts Iranian Missiles

The UAE intercepted missiles launched from Iran, marking an escalation in regional military tensions. The incident could...

May 5, 2026, 08:02 AM
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Uphold Disputes NYAG Claims in $5M CredEarn Settlement

Uphold settled a New York Attorney General inquiry into its CredEarn product for $5 million, while disputing the regulat...

May 5, 2026, 08:02 AM
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Polygon Launches Privacy Layer for Stablecoin Transfers

Polygon introduced a privacy feature that allows stablecoin transactions to remain hidden from public view while maintai...

May 5, 2026, 08:02 AM
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Upbit Launches GIWA Chain, a Self-Managed Optimism Layer 2

South Korea's Upbit has partnered with Optimism to build GIWA Chain, a dedicated Layer 2 blockchain using the OP Stack o...

May 5, 2026, 08:01 AM
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Banking Groups Challenge Tillis Stablecoin Proposal Over Deposit Risk

Major U.S. banking associations have objected to Senator Thom Tillis's latest CLARITY Act language on stablecoin rewards...

May 5, 2026, 08:01 AM
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GSR Secures SC Ventures Backing for Institutional Crypto Infrastructure

GSR announced backing from SC Ventures to expand its institutional digital asset offerings across tokenization, liquidit...

May 5, 2026, 08:01 AM
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K Wave Media Redirects $485M Bitcoin Treasury to AI Infrastructure

K Wave Media shifted a planned $485 million Bitcoin treasury allocation toward AI infrastructure development, prompting ...

May 5, 2026, 08:01 AM
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Bitcoin Breaks US Equity Correlation Amid Asia-Led AI Rally to $80K

Bitcoin reclaimed $80,000 on May 4 as Asian equities rallied on AI momentum, with Korea and Taiwan leading gains while N...

May 5, 2026, 07:03 AM
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Polygon Adds Privacy Layer for USDC and USDT Transfers

Polygon's wallet now offers a "Privately Send" feature that shields sender, receiver, and transaction amounts on-chain f...

May 5, 2026, 07:02 AM
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Haun Ventures Raises $1B Fund Focused on Crypto, Tokenization, and AI Agents

Haun Ventures closed a $1 billion fund to invest in crypto infrastructure, tokenization, and AI agents, with founder Kat...

May 5, 2026, 07:02 AM
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Bitcoin Breaks $80,000 on ETF Demand and Policy Optimism

Bitcoin rose above $80,000 on Monday as traders positioned for potential cryptocurrency-friendly legislation and fresh E...

May 5, 2026, 07:01 AM
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Kalshi Completes First Block Trade, Signals Institutional Entry to Prediction Markets

Kalshi, the regulated prediction market platform, executed its first block trade, a large OTC transaction typically used...

May 5, 2026, 07:01 AM
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