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May 19 2026CRYPTO

Big Crypto Machines Hit Hard Times

Bitcoin Depot once ran the biggest map of coin machines in North America, with over 9, 000 boxes where people slipped cash in to get Bitcoin. Now those boxes sit dark as the company files for bankruptcy protection. Leaders say endless rule changes made the business model impossible, with some states

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May 19 2026CRYPTO

Dogecoin dips while Shiba Inu holds steady: What’s next for these meme coins?

Dogecoin took a 5% hit this week, dropping to $0. 1039 and testing a key support level at $0. 1037. This level has been a battleground for weeks, acting as a pivot point between buyers and sellers. Earlier, DOGE had briefly touched $0. 1173 before facing strong selling pressure, and now it’s sliding

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May 19 2026CRYPTO

Global Crypto Gaming Tournaments Offer Big Rewards for Players

A new wave of crypto gaming is hitting worldwide tournaments with prize money that could change how players compete. Starting May 2026, a platform is running contests where cryptocurrency deposits unlock entry to big reward pools. Instead of keeping events separate by region, these tournaments mix p

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May 19 2026CRYPTO

Why the U. S. government might soon add Bitcoin to its financial toolkit

Government plans to hold Bitcoin as a reserve asset are moving forward quietly behind the scenes. A key advisor, Patrick Witt, confirmed that an announcement is coming soon—though details remain under wraps. The effort, led by the White House’s digital assets team, focuses on setting up a legal fram

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May 18 2026CRYPTO

Dogecoin Could Spark a Retail Surge, Says Wall Street Veteran

A seasoned macro strategist on Wall Street believes that Dogecoin’s next move could signal a growing interest from everyday traders. He noted that the coin has not attracted much attention from large institutions, but its technical indicators suggest a possible breakout. If Dogecoin rises beyond rec

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May 18 2026CRYPTO

Bitcoin Depot Faces Bankruptcy and Asset Sale

Bitcoin Depot, a company that runs crypto ATMs, has decided to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Texas. The move is voluntary and means the firm wants protection while it closes down its business. The company plans to sell off its assets as part of the bankruptcy process. This filing is happenin

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May 18 2026CRYPTO

How Smart Money Piles Into XRP Without a Price Jump

Behind the scenes, big investors are quietly buying XRP through special funds known as spot ETFs. Last month, these funds pulled in over $94 million—beating April’s $81 million and marking the highest monthly total since last December. The three largest funds—Bitwise’s, Canary’s, and Franklin Temple

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May 18 2026CRYPTO

Crypto Exchange Throws Red Flag After Big Money Vanishes

A crypto trading system called THORChain, known for letting people swap coins across different blockchains without wrapping tokens, hit the brakes over the weekend after hackers made off with about $11 million. A vault that holds coins for trading was cracked open, and money flowed out to unknown wa

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May 17 2026CRYPTO

Crypto Market Shifts: From Bearish Hopes to a Possible Winter End

The crypto scene was lively this week, with traders and thinkers sharing sharp takes on Bitcoin’s future. A well‑known analyst who once set a high bar for the coin now warns that summer may bring a slowdown. He says Bitcoin struggled to push past key price walls during the 2025 rally and that its mo

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May 17 2026CRYPTO

Digital Rules May Light the Way for Crypto Users

The Senate Banking Committee moved forward with the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, voting 15‑9 to advance its draft. This step does not yet make the law; it simply signals that Washington is seriously considering a clear framework for digital currencies. The bill still faces debate on anti‑mon

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