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Republican lawmakers call for permanent CBDC ban as House vote approaches

Cointelegraph.com NewsTom Emmer, the House majority whip, is also advocating for his Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act, which has passed the House but has yet to pass the Senate.  ​Tom Emmer, the House majority whip, is also advocating for his Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act, which has passed the House but has yet to pass the Senate. 

Ethereum Foundation sees 2 more high-profile departures

Cointelegraph.com NewsEthereum Foundation researchers Julian Ma and Carl Beek have resigned, bringing the total number of major departures from the nonprofit to at least eight in 2026.  ​Ethereum Foundation researchers Julian Ma and Carl Beek have resigned, bringing the total number of major departures from the nonprofit to at least eight in 2026. 

About 10% of Americans used crypto in 2025, highest level since 2022: Fed

Cointelegraph.com NewsAmong those who used crypto for payments, over 25% said they did so because the business preferred crypto, citing speed, privacy and lower cost advantages.  ​Among those who used crypto for payments, over 25% said they did so because the business preferred crypto, citing speed, privacy and lower cost advantages. 

Echo Protocol’s eBTC exploited for $77M in admin key compromise

Cointelegraph.com NewsThe hacker has already laundered nearly 5% of the loot through Tornado Cash and is still holding the remaining 955 eBTC.  ​The hacker has already laundered nearly 5% of the loot through Tornado Cash and is still holding the remaining 955 eBTC. 

Ether pullback was ‘attractive opportunity’ for 71,672 ETH buy: Bitmine’s Lee

Cointelegraph.com NewsBitmine chairman Tom Lee said the company is expected to have accumulated 5% of Ether's total supply before the end of the year.  ​Bitmine chairman Tom Lee said the company is expected to have accumulated 5% of Ether's total supply before the end of the year. 

SEC to make ‘innovation exemption’ for tokenized stock trading: Report

Cointelegraph.com NewsSeveral SEC officials reportedly didn’t support the decision, while tokenization platform Securitize flagged risks with enabling third-party platforms to issue tokenized stocks.  ​Several SEC officials reportedly didn’t support the decision, while tokenization platform Securitize flagged risks with enabling third-party platforms to issue tokenized stocks. 

Retail Bitcoin investor demand falls by 73% as futures selling tops $2B: Are the bears back?

Cointelegraph.com NewsBitcoin retail inflows to Binance remained at record lows as aggressive BTC futures selling and weakening spot demand pressured BTC below $77,000.  ​Bitcoin retail inflows to Binance remained at record lows as aggressive BTC futures selling and weakening spot demand pressured BTC below $77,000. 

Odds against rate cuts high as new US Fed chair set for swearing in

Cointelegraph.com NewsMany experts voiced concerns that the confirmation of Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve chair would lead to uncertainty about the central bank’s independence, particularly in setting interest rates.  ​Many experts voiced concerns that the confirmation of Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve chair would lead to uncertainty about the central bank’s independence, particularly in setting interest rates. 

Galaxy secures New York BitLicense to expand institutional crypto services

Cointelegraph.com NewsThe NYDFS approvals allow GalaxyOne Prime NY to offer trading and financing services to institutional investors in one of the most tightly regulated US crypto markets.  ​The NYDFS approvals allow GalaxyOne Prime NY to offer trading and financing services to institutional investors in one of the most tightly regulated US crypto markets. 

Bitcoin lost its hold on $80K, but three events may send it back sooner than markets expect

Cointelegraph.com NewsBitcoin positions itself for a rally above $80,000 after Strategy's $2 billion BTC buy, crumbling investor confidence in the US Treasury and a potential US-Iran deal.  ​Bitcoin positions itself for a rally above $80,000 after Strategy's $2 billion BTC buy, crumbling investor confidence in the US Treasury and a potential US-Iran deal. 

Soluna revenue jumps 58% as hosting business offsets weaker Bitcoin mining

Cointelegraph.com NewsHosting revenue outpaced mining as new capacity came online, highlighting Soluna’s shift toward data centers for AI and high-performance computing.  ​Hosting revenue outpaced mining as new capacity came online, highlighting Soluna’s shift toward data centers for AI and high-performance computing. 

Georgia primary to test crypto PAC’s support for Democratic candidate

Cointelegraph.com NewsA political action committee aligned with crypto interest groups reported spending more than $4 million in support of Democratic US House candidate Jasmine Clark in Georgia.  ​A political action committee aligned with crypto interest groups reported spending more than $4 million in support of Democratic US House candidate Jasmine Clark in Georgia. 

Blockchain News – Analysis​PEPE Price Prediction: Oversold Bounce Eyes 40% Rally to $0.000010 on May 18, 2026 at 8:34 am

PEPE trades at critical support with RSI at 37.54 and Bollinger Band positioning near extreme lows. Technical indicators suggest a potential 40% recovery to $0.000008-0.000010 within 30 days if cur... (Read More)  Blockchain News - Analysis ​PEPE trades at critical support with RSI at 37.54 and Bollinger Band positioning near extreme lows. Technical indicators suggest a potential 40% recovery to $0.000008-0.000010 within 30 days if cur... (Read More) 

Blockchain News – Analysis​WIF Price Prediction: $0.17 Support Test Imminent as Bears Tighten Grip on May 18, 2026 at 8:37 am

WIF's technical breakdown signals a high-probability 10% drop to $0.17 support within 48-72 hours. The 90% probability path leads lower unless bulls reclaim $0.21 decisively. (Read More)  Blockchain News - Analysis ​WIF's technical breakdown signals a high-probability 10% drop to $0.17 support within 48-72 hours. The 90% probability path leads lower unless bulls reclaim $0.21 decisively. (Read More) 

Blockchain News – Analysis​HBAR Price Prediction: Consolidation at $0.09 Sets Stage for 78% Rally to $0.16 on May 18, 2026 at 8:41 am

HBAR trades sideways at $0.09 with whale positioning turning bullish while technical indicators signal oversold conditions. Current setup suggests 55% probability of testing $0.16 within 60 days. (Read More)  Blockchain News - Analysis ​HBAR trades sideways at $0.09 with whale positioning turning bullish while technical indicators signal oversold conditions. Current setup suggests 55% probability of testing $0.16 within 60 days. (Read More) 

Blockchain News – Analysis​LDO Price Prediction: $0.32 Retest Before Recovery to $0.40 Target on May 18, 2026 at 8:42 am

LDO sits precariously at $0.35 with oversold conditions building and retail traders heavily short. 65% probability of touching $0.32 support within 7 days, followed by a bounce toward $0.40 resista... (Read More)  Blockchain News - Analysis ​LDO sits precariously at $0.35 with oversold conditions building and retail traders heavily short. 65% probability of touching $0.32 support within 7 days, followed by a bounce toward $0.40 resista... (Read More) 

Blockchain News – Analysis​AAVE Price Prediction: $75 Support Test Imminent as Technical Indicators Signal Breakdown on May 18, 2026 at 8:45 am

AAVE trades at $88.43 near critical support, with bearish technical alignment pointing to a 65% probability of testing $75-80 levels within 14 days as DeFi sector headwinds intensify. (Read More)  Blockchain News - Analysis ​AAVE trades at $88.43 near critical support, with bearish technical alignment pointing to a 65% probability of testing $75-80 levels within 14 days as DeFi sector headwinds intensify. (Read More) 

Blockchain News – Analysis​OP Price Prediction: $0.115 Target as Bears Push Through Key Support by Month-End on May 18, 2026 at 7:57 am

Optimism's technical breakdown below $0.13 support signals deeper correction toward $0.115, with 65% probability of hitting this target within 10 days as momentum indicators flash bearish divergence. (Read More)  Blockchain News - Analysis ​Optimism's technical breakdown below $0.13 support signals deeper correction toward $0.115, with 65% probability of hitting this target within 10 days as momentum indicators flash bearish divergence. (Read More)