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Regulatory tailwinds, persistent ETF and corporate buying, Fed rate decisions and Trump's looming tariff deadline are setting the crypto market up for an eventful next few months.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced he will create a new crypto advisory council to help bring jobs and investment to the Big Apple.

Institutional investor demand and US fiscal uncertainty drive Bitcoin futures to record highs. Will BTC price follow? Key takeaways: Bitcoin futures open interest hit a record $72 billion, signaling rising use of leverage among institutional investors. $1.2 billion in shorts at $107,000 to $108,000 are at risk of liquidation, boosting BTC’s breakout odds. Read more

Justin Sun has confirmed holding about $18 million in President Trump’s meme coin $TRUMP and has accepted an invitation to a May 22 gala at Trump National Golf Club for the biggest 220 investors. Observers have questioned whether overseas token whales could gain political access through the event. The post Justin Sun Revealed as $18M $TRUMP Whale Ahead of Trump’s Controversial Gala Dinner appeared first on Cryptonews.

America’s efforts to become a global hub for Bitcoin (BTC) and the wider digital asset ecosystem could serve as a foundation for a new phase of domestic economic growth, according to a report published May 20 by River. The “America Report 2025” asserted that the US is in a unique position to benefit from Bitcoin’s […] The post US Bitcoin edge could power next era of American prosperity – River appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Whenever the supply of coins on exchanges shrinks, it often means the number of assets available for immediate sale declines.

Kraken has expanded in Europe by unveiling a MiFID II-regulated derivatives venue via its Cyprus unit, Payward Europe. The platform offers perpetual and fixed-maturity crypto contracts, combining local fiat support with flexible collateral to meet institutions’ demand for compliant trading. The post Kraken Unveils Europe’s Largest Regulated Crypto Derivatives Platform – Will It Reshape the Market? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Robinhood has proposed a federal framework for tokenized real-world assets, urging the SEC to treat stock- and bond-backed tokens as legal equivalents. Its 42-page filing describes an RRE exchange that blends off-chain matching, on-chain settlement, identity verification, and AML compliance. The post Robinhood Pushes SEC for Tokenized RWAs as $30 Trillion Market Looms appeared first on Cryptonews.

Ethereum could rally above $3,600 if this unique ETH price indicator holds its current trend. Key Takeaways: Ethereum is forming a bull flag on the daily chart, with a potential breakout above $3,600. If ETH reclaims the 2-week Gaussian Channel mid-line, a 90% rally could occur. Read more

"We want to use technology of tomorrow to better serve New Yorkers today," said the mayor at a summit on Tuesday.

Sovereign wealth funds and state institutions are increasingly opting to gain Bitcoin (BTC) exposure through Strategy (MSTR) rather than spot BTC exchange-traded funds (ETFs), according to Standard Chartered’s head of digital assets research, Geoffrey Kendrick. In an investor report published May 20, Kendrick said that regulatory filings show that increased MSTR holdings drove the bulk […] The post Sovereign entities opt for indirect Bitcoin exposure via Strategy to bypass constraints – StanChart appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Decentralized exchange Bancor is seeking damages for Uniswap's alleged infringement of its patented technology. Bancor, the creator of a smart contract-based automated market maker, is suing Uniswap for patent infringement, alleging the decentralized finance exchange has used its technology without permission and profited significantly from it. According to the May 20 announcement of the lawsuit, Bancor designed the technology in 2016 and patented it in January 2017. The technology underpins the “constant product automated market maker,” which involves using mathematics to add or withdraw resources from a liquidity pool. The application subsequently led to two issued patents. Bancor alleges that Uniswap used the invention to create its protocol, launched in November 2018. The two organizations are considered competitors in the sector of decentralized finance (DeFi). Read more

Telegram founder Pavel Durov claims that France's foreign intelligence agency sought to silence conservatives in Romania under the guise of counterterrorism and blocking pornography.

BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) has become the second-largest holder of Bitcoin as of May 20, surpassed only by the infamous wallet of Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous creator of the flagship crypto. According to data compiled by crypto analyst Shaun Edmondson, IBIT currently holds 636,108 BTC, representing over 3% of Bitcoin’s total capped supply of […] The post BlackRock’s IBIT becomes second-largest Bitcoin holder behind Satoshi Nakamoto appeared first on CryptoSlate.

The market has witnessed significant net spot buying across most trading platforms, while the derivatives landscape has been cautious and reactive.

Kamino Finance and Steakhouse Financial are teaming up to bring Securitize's ACRED token to the fast-growing Solana DeFi ecosystem.

Tron founder Justin Sun is headed to Trump's meme coin dinner this week, revealing himself as the top eligible VIP holder.

Energy storage company KULR Technology Group has bought an additional $9 million Bitcoin for its corporate treasury, the company announced Tuesday.

Argentinian president Javier Milei has ordered the closure of the Task Force for Investigation (UTI) established earlier this year to examine his relationship with the LIBRA token, according to a May 20 publication in Argentina’s Official Gazette. Milei and Justice Minister Mariano Cúneo Libarona signed Decree 332/2025 to dissolve the task force. The decree stated […] The post Milei shuts down LIBRA task force probing ties to his administration appeared first on CryptoSlate.

One Bitcoin trader says “price discovery” will be “inches away” if BTC bulls manage to liquidate $3 billion in short positions. Key takeaways: An end-of-month Bitcoin price close above $102,400 would set the highest monthly close ever, proving the bull market continues at a rapid pace. Over $3 billion in Bitcoin short positions are vulnerable above $107,000, creating a “liquidation magnet” that could send BTC price to new highs. Read more