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Fairshake Super PAC Sweeps Southern Primaries 6-0

GitHub Investigates Unauthorized Access to Internal Repositories
GitHub has confirmed an investigation into unauthorized access involving the exfiltration of approximately 3,800 internal repositories, with the company removing a malicious code extension tied to the activity.

Trump Orders Fed Review of Crypto Payment Access
President Donald Trump issued an executive order on May 19, 2026, directing the federal government and the Federal Reserve to review how depository institutions grant crypto firms access to payment services and rails.

Ethereum Foundation Departures Prompt Community Questions
A wave of recent high-profile departures at the Ethereum Foundation has reignited longstanding questions from community members about what is going on inside the organization.

XRP Eyes Breakout on CLARITY Act and XRPL Upgrade
XRP is trading in a razor-thin price band around $1.38 as the token absorbs every sell wave without cracking amid growing expectations from the CLARITY Act and XRPL upgrade.

Bitcoin Retail Demand Drops 73% as Futures Selling Tops $2B
Bitcoin retail investor demand on Binance has fallen by 73 percent amid aggressive futures selling exceeding $2 billion and weakening spot demand, which has pressured the cryptocurrency below $77,000.

Galaxy Digital Secures New York BitLicense for Institutional Crypto
Galaxy Digital has received a New York BitLicense, becoming the second firm this year to gain approval for regulated crypto activities following Strike's March clearance.

Bitcoin Depot Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
North America's largest Bitcoin ATM operator, Bitcoin Depot, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, pointing to a hostile regulatory environment and an unsustainable business model as key factors.

KuCoin Australia Rolls Out KuCard with Mastercard
KuCoin Australia has unveiled its KuCard through the Evolution initiative, highlighting a strong regulatory focus while launching seamless USDC-based payments to Mastercard merchants globally.

Clarity Act Advances After Contentious Markup Hearing
The Clarity Act advanced in Congress following a contentious markup hearing held Thursday, as lawmakers debated provisions designed to deliver regulatory certainty to the cryptocurrency sector.

Lawsuit Demands Tether Hand Over $344M in Iranian Funds
A lawsuit has been filed demanding that Tether transfer $344 million in frozen Iranian-linked funds stemming from a crypto seizure on Arbitrum, with potential to reshape liability rules for stablecoin issuers.

Liberland Awards Vitalik Buterin Its Top Honor
The micronation of Liberland, under Justin Sun's leadership, presented Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin with its highest distinction at ETH Prague 2026 in recognition of his role advancing blockchain-based governance and digital citizenship.

Dogecoin Tests $0.1190 Resistance on $3B Volume
Dogecoin rose 3.32 percent on the day with trading volume reaching $3 billion, yet the token continues to press against a key resistance level at $0.1190 following a difficult week of price declines.

House Leaders Urge Trump to Nominate CFTC Commissioners
House committee leaders have called on President Trump to nominate members to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, referencing the CLARITY Act as a key driver for completing the agency's leadership structure.

Saudi Arabia Tokenizes Economy to Shield Wealth from Shocks
Saudi Arabia is embarking on a major initiative to tokenize its multi-trillion-dollar economy, aiming to safeguard its assets from global economic volatility, with plans led by droppRWA's chairman to bring real estate and beyond onto the blockchain.

Vitalik Buterin Transfers $113K via Ethereum Privacy Pools
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has transferred $113,000 worth of ETH using Privacy Pools, demonstrating his commitment to advancing blockchain privacy features.

Nigel Farage Buys House with $6.7M Crypto Gift
UK politician Nigel Farage has purchased a $1.8 million house using funds from a $6.7 million cryptocurrency gift, amid increasing scrutiny over crypto donations in politics.

Bitcoin Surges to $82,000 Amid Crypto Stock Rally
Bitcoin reached a new all-time high of $82,000 on Thursday, with Coinbase leading gains in crypto stocks as the Clarity Act made significant progress in regulatory discussions.