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Wisconsin Sells Entire $350M Spot Bitcoin ETF Stake
Wisconsin Sells Entire $350M Spot Bitcoin ETF Stake

The move came after the state investment board doubled its exposure to spot bitcoin ETFs late last year as markets fell.

Source: CoinDesk 2025-05-16 20:35
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Ether Bears Are Done and That’s Fueling ETH’s Surge, Crypto Benchmark Issuer Says
Ether Bears Are Done and That’s Fueling ETH’s Surge, Crypto Benchmark Issuer Says

Ether's recent price rally is driven by short covering rather than new bullish bets, CF Benchmarks' Sui Chung said.

Source: CoinDesk 2025-05-16 20:11
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Market Reaction to Coinbase Hack ‘Overblown,’ Say Analysts as SEC Probe Sinks COIN
Market Reaction to Coinbase Hack ‘Overblown,’ Say Analysts as SEC Probe Sinks COIN

Coinbase shares dropped 7% after disclosing a cyberattack and a resurfaced SEC probe on old user metrics.

Source: CoinDesk 2025-05-16 19:53
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DOJ Charges 12 With $263M Crypto Theft Linked to Genesis Creditor
DOJ Charges 12 With $263M Crypto Theft Linked to Genesis Creditor

Most of the individuals were arrested this week in California.

Source: CoinDesk 2025-05-16 15:02
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FTX to Pay Over $5B to Creditors as Bankrupt Estate Gears Up for Distribution
FTX to Pay Over $5B to Creditors as Bankrupt Estate Gears Up for Distribution

Payouts of up to 120% begin May 30 for thousands of creditors, just as U.S. regulators warm to crypto and the industry stages a comeback.

Source: CoinDesk 2025-05-16 14:20
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Senate's New Stablecoin Draft Doesn't Target Trump's Crypto, Tweaks Big-Tech Approach
Senate's New Stablecoin Draft Doesn't Target Trump's Crypto, Tweaks Big-Tech Approach

A legislative draft obtained by CoinDesk shows a marginally revised version despite Democrats citing "major victories" in the Senate negotiation.

Source: CoinDesk 2025-05-16 02:52
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SEC Is Probing Coinbase Over User Number Misstatement Concern
SEC Is Probing Coinbase Over User Number Misstatement Concern

The investigation began under former SEC Chair Gary Gensler and has continued under the current administration, according to the NYT, which first reported the story.

Source: CoinDesk 2025-05-16 02:09
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 Litecoin’s ETF Hopes Rise Even as Price Retreats From $101 Peak
Litecoin’s ETF Hopes Rise Even as Price Retreats From $101 Peak

Heightened volatility sends LTC tumbling from recent highs as traders eye key support levels

Source: CoinDesk 2025-05-16 01:26
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Crypto Exchange CEO's Daughter, Grandson Targeted in Paris Kidnap Attempt
Crypto Exchange CEO's Daughter, Grandson Targeted in Paris Kidnap Attempt

French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau said he will meet with French crypto entrepreneurs to discuss how to protect them.

Source: CoinDesk 2025-05-16 00:10
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Uniswap (UNI) Falls 6% as Institutions Offload $82M, Still Up 20% in a Month
Uniswap (UNI) Falls 6% as Institutions Offload $82M, Still Up 20% in a Month

Massive exchange deposits signal bearish sentiment as Uniswap's native token breaks critical support levels amid heightened market volatility.

Source: CoinDesk 2025-05-16 00:00
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