From memes to biometrics: Reddit could soon require eye scans
Reddit would be the latest partnership for World since the eye-scanning firm dropped the crypto element from its name last year. Source link
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Crypto
Ethereum price pressure builds as retail sentiment weakens
Ethereum sentiment has weakened sharply in May as traders react to price pressure, ETF outflows, Foundation exits, and slower network growth. Summary Santiment says Ethereum’s market cap fell 11.6% in 15 days as trader sentiment weakened. ETF outflows, Foundation exits, and slower network growth have fueled fresh Ethereum doubts in May. JPMorgan says ETH needs
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Bali Crypto Event Coinfest Asia Announces 2026 Expansion Across Melasti Beach Clubs
Indonesia Crypto Network (ICN) announced that the fifth annual Coinfest Asia crypto festival will take place on August 20–21, 2026, at Melasti Beach in Bali, Indonesia. The 2026 edition will expand across five beach clubs along the coastline to serve as a single integrated venue, according to an organizer statement. Tickets for Coinfest Asia 2026
Tech & AI
AT&T Promo Codes: $50 Off This May 2026
Major wireless carriers: A necessary evil if you travel a lot, have a family, or are just interested in coverage that’s reliably consistent and widespread. AT&T is the third-largest provider in the US (first for 5G), with the largest coverage map. I’ve had various AT&T plans for more than a decade, first for just myself
Bitcoin
European Commission Launches MiCA Review Targeting Stablecoins, DeFi and Staking Rules
Key Takeaways The EU opened a MiCA review open till Aug. 31 as crypto markets have evolved beyond 2024 rules. MiCA review targets stablecoins, DeFi, staking, and tokenized assets across Europe. EU regulators are shaping potential “MiCA 2” reforms ahead of July 2026. Europe Reassesses Crypto Framework as Crypto Adoption Accelerates Globally The European Union
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Nobitex hackers threaten to ‘destroy’ pro-Iran institutions
Pro-Israel hackers behind the theft of $90M from Iranian crypto exchange, Nobitex, have threatened to target more Iranian institutions. Source link
Crypto
Bitcoin, Ethereum traders brace for $1.9B options expiry
Bitcoin options expiry saw traders cut risk, with Greeks.live data pointing to weak activity, lower implied volatility, and defensive positioning. Summary Greeks.live said 21,000 Bitcoin options expired with $1.6 billion in notional value settled on Friday. Ethereum options activity cooled as 129,000 contracts expired, with ETH spot below max pain levels. Lower implied volatility and
Nft
What Rising Ethereum Prices Mean for Digital Art Accessibility
Ethereum is at the helm of the international NFT market and in this regard, all digital art marketplaces rely on this platform for functionality. Source link
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Bitget Kicks Off Second Year Supporting UNICEF’s Game Changers Coalition, Backing Expansion into Financial Literacy and AI
Victoria, Seychelles, May 21, 2026 — Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), announced today the start of its second-year partnership in support of the UNICEF Game Changers Coalition (GCC). The coalition, which has reached over 642,000 young people, parents, and teachers across eight countries since launch, is entering a new phase of growth —
Tech & AI
Waymo expands pause to four cities as robotaxis keep driving into floods
Waymo has now paused service in four cities because its robotaxis are struggling to deal with heavy rain and flooded roads, a problem that already prompted the company to issue a recall last week. One of Waymo’s robotaxis was spotted driving through a flooded street in Atlanta, Georgia, on Wednesday before it ultimately got stuck