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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

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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

Brian Armstrong recently said it's "not [his] place" to question Donald Trump's ties to crypto, but the CEO, like many in the industry, has been getting more political. Five years ago, Brian Armstrong wanted employees of his cryptocurrency exchange to refrain from expressing political views at work. Now, the Coinbase CEO seems to be open to involvement with Republican figures, including members of US President Donald Trump’s inner circle. In a May 13 X post, Armstrong said members of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) team, spearheaded by Elon Musk, though not set up as an actual department, would be welcome to implement cost-cutting changes at Coinbase after leaving the US government. Armstrong offered to set up an accelerated onboarding process with the exchange, responding to an interview in which at least one DOGE staffer felt ostracized from Harvard University, where he had been enrolled. Read more

South Korea’s presidential hopeful Lee Jae-myung has outlined a won-backed stablecoin market that he says will plug a ₩56.8 trn crypto capital leak, lessen dependence on USDT/USDC, and complement plans to legalize spot crypto ETFs and regulated institutional investments. The post Will Lee Jae-myung’s Won-Backed Stablecoin Stem Korea’s $40.8B Crypto Outflow? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Strive Asset Management Firm has partnered with 117 Castell Advisory Group to acquire distressed Bitcoin claims, including those linked to the long-defunct Mt. Gox exchange. According to a May 20 filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the firms will target claims that have received definitive legal rulings but are still awaiting distribution. […] The post Strive eyes 75,000 distressed Bitcoin claims from bankrupt Mt. Gox estate for its reserves appeared first on CryptoSlate.

TechCrunch founder Michael Arrington has warned that Coinbase’s breach exposing customer addresses and balances poses life-threatening risk. He has demanded criminal penalties for negligent executives and urged a rethink of KYC rules, as analysts call for better crypto security education. The post TechCrunch Founder Warns Coinbase Data Breach “Will Lead to People Dying” appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitcoin's rally lacks the aggressive spikes of previous highs which points toward a more controlled, bullish trajectory.

Mavrik-1 aims to lower the barrier to DeFi adoption by allowing users to access complex data without technical expertise.