May 16, 2026

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Russia Crypto Sanctions Set to be Tightened by the EU

In the latest Russia crypto news, the European Union has issued its 20th sanctions package against Russia, and this one hits the crypto sector in ways unlike anything that came before. Rather than blacklisting individual exchanges or wallets, the EU has targeted the entire Russian cryptocurrency industry, including Russia’s own central bank digital currency, the

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Crypto

Why Was Bitcoin’s Price Rejected at $80K Today (Again)?

A sudden $1.2 billion sell surge on Binance pushed Bitcoin below $78,000, amid derivatives dominance despite no clear news catalyst. Bitcoin faced a sharp pullback after approaching the $80,000 level, dropping about 2.5% over a few hours to fall below $78,000. According to Darkfost’s analysis, the move south occurred without a clear news catalyst,

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Nft

What is Fat Choi (发财)? “Get Rich” Token Explained

Launched in April 2026, Fat Choi (发财) represents a strategic attempt to capitalize on the “get rich” cultural ethos that resonates deeply across global communities. While the meme coin sector often struggles with generic branding, this project seeks to establish a more permanent footprint by leveraging cultural resonance and the high-speed infrastructure of the Solana

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Bitcoin

Nordic Blockchain Conference Returns to Stockholm for Its 8th Edition, Highlighting the Future of Digital Finance, Policy, and Blockchain’s Interplay With Other Frontier Technologies

PRESS RELEASE. Stockholm, Sweden – April 27th, 2026. The Nordic Blockchain Conference (NBC2026) – the largest and leading blockchain event in Northern Europe – returns to Stockholm on May 26-27th for its 8th edition, convening the most influential voices in blockchain, digital finance, regulation, and emerging technologies. Organized and hosted by Nordic Blockchain Association, NBC2026

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Coinbase

Has Garantex-linked Grinex dodged sanctions to move $6 billion?

Grinex, a Kyrgyzstan-based exchange with alleged ties to Garantex looks to have moved billions since it was sanctioned in August. Source link

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Tech & AI

Microsoft Outlook issues today: Why you can’t log in

Workers trying to log in to Microsoft Outlook experienced unexpected problems Monday morning, with some users receiving error messages and unexpected signouts. On its official Microsoft service status page, the company confirmed that some Microsoft 365 Business and Enterprise customers were experiencing a service interruption, directing them to X for more information. The Microsoft 365

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Crypto

Luxembourg-licensed Banking Circle expands into fiat-to-stablecoin settlement

Banking Circle has rolled out institutional stablecoin settlement services after securing regulatory approval in Luxembourg. Summary Banking Circle has launched regulated stablecoin settlement services after securing CASP approval in Luxembourg. The bank now supports USDC, USDG, and its own EURI for institutional fiat and crypto conversions. According to a Monday announcement from the Luxembourg-based bank,

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Crypto

US naval blockade pressures Iran into drastic oil export measures

The US naval blockade is squeezing Iran’s oil exports, forcing Tehran into drastic actions. The likelihood of the blockade being lifted by May 31 sits at 57% YES, down from 72% just 24 hours ago. Market reaction The May 31 blockade-lift market has moved sharply, with odds dropping from 90% a week ago to the

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Bitcoin

Babylon Backs Aave With $3 Million DeFi Commitment

Key Takeaways: Babylon Foundation deploys $3 million USDT to Aave V3 ($2 million) and V4 ($1 million) after rsETH shock. Aave gains liquidity support as Stani Kulechov backs DeFi United amid 2026 volatility. Babylon to reinvest 100% interest into Aave incentives, signaling deeper BTC- DeFi integration. Bitcoin DeFi Push: Babylon Injects Capital Into Aave Babylon

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Coinbase

Inside the fallout from PeckShield’s Synnax Labs audit

Synnax Labs claims PeckShield overlooked an attack vector in its audit that was linked to the $1.7 million hack of Abracadabra. Source link

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