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Thorchain Loses Nearly $11M as Attackers Poison Vault Churn Process Across 4 Chains – Bitcoin News

Key Takeaways Thorchain lost approximately $10 to $11 million across Bitcoin, Ethereum, BSC, and Base on May 15, 2026. ZachXBT flagged the exploit publicly as RUNE dropped 12 to 15% within hours, falling to roughly $0.50. Node operators triggered a global emergency halt; a full post-mortem from Thorchain is still pending. Thorchain Funds Compromised Onchain

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HYPE Jumps 17% After Hyperliquid Grants Coinbase Rights to USDH Assets

Key Takeaways HYPE surged 17% to $46.93 after Coinbase committed to staking the token to activate AQAv2 on the protocol. Hyperliquid will replace USDH with USDC to consolidate liquidity and share yield revenue with the L1 network. The Hyper Foundation is providing grants to HIP-3 and HIP-1 builders to support migration over the next few

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Bitcoin Reclaims $81,000 Briefly After Trump Wraps Beijing Summit With China Trade Extension

Key Takeaways Both leaders extended the October 2025 trade truce under a new “strategic stability” framework. A 3.8% U.S. CPI print, the hottest in nearly 3 years, complicated the Fed rate-cut narrative and capped bitcoin’s upside during the summit. China agreed to buy soybeans, LNG, and 200 Boeing jets as multiple trade deals were announced.

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House Discusses to Consolidate 30 Blockchain and Budget Transparency Bills

Members of the House Committee on Information and Communications Technology led by Representative Migz Villafuerte has formally proposed to consolidate 30 blockchain-related separate measures into a single substitute bill. The committee designated House Bill No. 6235, authored by Rep. Iris Marie de Mesa Montes, as the primary working draft for the consolidated CADENA Act. The

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Propy and Milo to Let Bitcoin Holders Buy Homes With $25M Financing Access

Key Takeaways Propy and Milo launched a U.S. crypto mortgage platform with loans up to $25M. Bitcoin and Ethereum-backed mortgages could expand crypto use in real estate markets. Milo says its loans withstand 65% Bitcoin drops as crypto home-buying adoption grows. Tim Draper Backs Propy as Milo Expands Crypto Mortgage Access Across the U.S. Real

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Belgium Online Gambling Nearly Doubled to 14.8% Since 2018 Despite EU-Toughest Ad Ban

Key Takeaways Sciensano found Belgium online gambling rose from 7.9% in 2018 to 14.8% in 2023-2024 despite the 2023 ad ban. BAGO called for stronger Belgium enforcement after Sciensano data showed 52.6% weekly gambling ad reach. 2.6% of the Belgian population is at risk of problem gambling per PGSI short-form screening tool. Online Gambling Doubling

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Strive Reports 15,009 Bitcoin, Zero Debt After Semler Merger and Note Buyback

Key Takeaways Strive expanded its bitcoin holdings through purchases and the Semler Scientific merger. Medical-device revenue helped lift quarterly sales, while fair-value losses drove a large deficit. Daily SATA dividends are expected to begin soon, pending board declarations. Strive Reports Larger Bitcoin Treasury After Semler Deal Strive Inc. (Nasdaq: ASST) filed its quarterly report with

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Brazil Slaps Banco Topazio With $3.2M Fine and 2-Year Crypto Trading Ban

Key Takeaways Brazil’s Central Bank banned Banco Topazio for 2 years and fined it $3.2M over unchecked crypto trades. Unchecked crypto trades totaled $1.7B, comprising 63% of Banco Topazio’s foreign exchange volume. Ailton Aiquino warned that similar violations could trigger bans for other Brazilian banks. Central Bank of Brazil Bans Banco Topazio From Conducting Crypto

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BoE Deputy Governor Breeden Signals Retreat on UK Stablecoin Ownership Limits

Key Takeaways Bank of England Deputy Governor Sarah Breeden told the Financial Times (FT) its stablecoin ownership limits may have been “overly conservative.” The BoE plans to lower its 40% central bank deposit requirement, which is stricter than U.S. rules, hurting UK stablecoin profitability. Breeden signaled the BoE sees no urgency to raise rates in

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Bitcoin Futures Hit $61.9B as Traders Pile Into Both Sides of the Market – Bitcoin News

Key Takeaways Bitcoin futures open interest (OI) hit $61.9B across all exchanges on May 14, with Binance holding 19.05% market share. CME’s put-heavy options book signals institutional hedging, as calls lead 57% to 43% on Deribit and OKX volume. Deribit’s June 26 expiry carries $14.52B in notional value, making it the heaviest options event this

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