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High Inflation in the US Alarms Bitcoin TradersWeak CPI data led to reduced risks in bitcoin derivatives, with open interest falling by $1.25 billion.

Weak CPI data led to a reduction in risks in bitcoin derivatives. Open interest (OI) on major crypto exchanges fell by nearly $1.25 billion, noted CryptoQuant contributor Amr Taha.

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Arkham Denies Exchange Closure, Announces DEX Launch

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Solana and Ethereum Match Trading Volumes on DEXSolana's DEX trading volumes fall to 94% of Ethereum's, the lowest in 12 months.

Trading volumes on decentralized exchanges within the Solana network have fallen to 94% compared to Ethereum's figures. This marks the lowest level in the past 12 months.

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Waymo Recalls 3,800 Autonomous Vehicles After “Puddle Incident”Waymo recalls 3,800 autonomous taxis in the US due to software issues.

Waymo has recalled approximately 3,800 autonomous taxis in the United States to address software issues that led to vehicles "driving onto a flooded road."

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The road to $20trn: how ETFs reshaped crypto in recent yearsHow ETFs hit $20trn, bridged TradFi and crypto, and what comes next.

The history and mechanics of exchange-traded funds with trillions in assets under management.

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Is Phemex Safe? Proof of Reserves, Wallet Security and Asset Protection Explained

The surge in cybercriminal activity is forcing traders to rethink the balance between centralized and decentralized services. The Phemex team shared with ForkLog how the exchange reinforced its security framework and strengthened its defenses after the breach.

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Web3 will look differentA vibe-coding experiment hints at a different Web3: local apps, open AI and fewer chokepoints.

ForkLog’s vibe-coding experiment that broadens the notion of Web3.

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Neither dead nor triumphantWhat is happening to InfoFi, if you know the segment at all

How the InfoFi segment is faring in 2026.

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Metaplanet and Upexi Report Losses Due to Cryptocurrency RevaluationMetaplanet and Upexi report losses due to cryptocurrency revaluation.

The public company Metaplanet released its financial report for the first quarter. The firm's net loss amounted to 114.5 billion yen due to the decline in bitcoin's price.

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Ethereum Foundation Launches Service to Guard Against Blind Transaction SigningEF introduces Clear Signing to protect against blind transaction signing.

A working group involving EF, wallet developers, and cybersecurity firms has introduced the Clear Signing initiative—a protective mechanism against attacks through blind transaction signing.

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Anthropic and OpenAI Halt Secondary Market Trading of Their SharesAnthropic and OpenAI halt secondary trading of their shares.

Anthropic and OpenAI have revised their stock policies, prohibiting secondary trading.

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21Shares Launches First Hyperliquid-Based ETF21Shares launches Nasdaq ETF for Hyperliquid token access.

21Shares has introduced an exchange-traded fund on Nasdaq under the ticker THYP, offering access to the native token of Hyperliquid without direct asset purchase.

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What is tokenised gold, and why are billions flowing into it?

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What Is Tokenized Gold and Why Are Billions Being Invested in It?Tokenised gold explained: how it works, its benefits, risks and the market’s leading projects.

An explainer on tokenised gold: how it works, its pros and pitfalls, and why investors are piling in.

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The funding rate: how it helps anticipate price reversals in bitcoin and EthereumHow funding rates flag reversals in bitcoin and Ethereum before price moves.

Learn how the futures-balancing mechanism flags market capitulation or euphoria before the price moves.

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What is zkEVM?A zkEVM brings ZK proofs to the EVM for faster, cheaper, secure Ethereum scaling.

A zkEVM is a smart-contract runtime that supports zero-knowledge proofs and is fully compatible with Ethereum.

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What Is Game Theory and How Is It Used in Cryptocurrencies?How game theory underpins incentives and security in crypto.

How Nash equilibrium and other concepts from game theory are applied in the crypto industry, boosting its efficiency.

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Google Unveils AI Cursor, Googlebook, and Gemini Intelligence SuiteGoogle DeepMind develops AI cursor based on Gemini.

Google DeepMind is developing an AI-powered computer mouse cursor based on Gemini.

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Kelp and Aave Begin Asset Recovery After HackKelp and Aave start asset recovery after $292M hack, aiming to return 117,132 rsETH in two weeks.

The protocols Kelp and Aave have commenced the recovery of assets following the April hack amounting to $292 million. Developers plan to return 117,132 rsETH within two weeks.

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CertiK Reports on North Korea’s ‘Industrialization’ of Crypto TheftNorth Korean hackers industrialize crypto theft, says CertiK.

Hacker groups linked to North Korea have turned cryptocurrency theft into a large-scale state operation with their own money laundering infrastructure and a network of IT agents, according to analysts at CertiK.

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AI-Induced Inflation Challenges Tech GiantsAI infrastructure spending surges as tech giants invest trillions.

Spending on AI infrastructure continues to surge, with major tech companies poised to invest trillions of dollars.

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Bhutan Simplifies Registration for Crypto FirmsBhutan's GMC introduces streamlined licensing for fintech and virtual asset firms.

The special economic zone of Bhutan, GMC, has introduced a streamlined licensing mechanism for international companies. The initiative targets fintech startups and virtual asset service providers.

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US Inflation Rises to 3.8%, Bitcoin Remains UnmovedUS inflation rose to 3.8%, Bitcoin remained stable.

The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a 3.8% year-on-year increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The monthly figure for April rose by 0.6%.

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Roaring Kitty’s Account Hacked to Dump RKC TokenRoaring Kitty's account was hacked, leading to a sharp rise in RKC token price.

Unknown individuals hacked the social media of trader Keith Gill, known as Roaring Kitty. The perpetrators posted the contract address of the meme coin RKC, causing a sharp rise in the asset's price.

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OpenAI Co-founder Gathered Evidence Against Sam Altman for a YearIlya Sutskever gathered evidence against Sam Altman for OpenAI's board.

Former research scientist Ilya Sutskever spent about a year collecting evidence of Sam Altman's falsehoods for the OpenAI board of directors.

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US Democrats Demand Ethical Amendments to CLARITY ActUS Senate Banking Committee releases new cryptocurrency bill draft, but ethical issues remain.

The US Senate Banking Committee has released a new draft of the cryptocurrency regulation bill. However, the current version of the CLARITY Act does not address the issue of conflicts of interest among current officials.

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The road to $20trn: how ETFs reshaped crypto in recent yearsHow ETFs hit $20trn, bridged TradFi and crypto, and what comes next.

The history and mechanics of exchange-traded funds with trillions in assets under management.

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Unitree Introduces a Manned Robot Ready for ProductionUnitree unveils the world's first production-ready manned robot.

The Chinese company Unitree has unveiled the "world's first production-ready" manned robot.

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Analysts see bitcoin emerging from its bear phaseBitcoin tests $82,000 as derivatives hint caution; analysts eye breakout and regime shift.

On May 11 bitcoin tested $82,000, yet derivatives data suggest traders remain cautious.

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