Day: May 20, 2026

South Carolina Governor Signs Bill Protecting Bitcoin Miners and Banning CBDC Payments

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South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster signed Senate Bill 163 into law on Tuesday, advancing one of the most crypto-friendly state-level frameworks in the country. The bill, which previously passed the Senate 38-1 and the House 110-1, bans state agencies from accepting central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), protects the rights of crypto users and miners, and clears regulatory hurdles for businesses operating in the space. On CBDCs, the law bars any state agency or political subdivision from accepting, requiring payment in, or participating in Federal Reserve-led digital currency trials, including any…

Bitcoin seizure reaches 1,000 BTC in Irish drug case

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Ireland’s Criminal Assets Bureau and Europol have secured another 500 BTC tied to Clifton Collins, bringing recovered funds from the dormant wallet cluster to 1,000 BTC. Summary Bitcoin seizure grew after Ireland and Europol secured another 500 BTC from Clifton Collins-linked wallets. Arkham data shows 1,000 BTC have moved from the dormant entity since March 2026 now. About 5,000 BTC remain labeled as lost keys, keeping the Irish case under market watch. Ireland’s Criminal Assets Bureau said it secured another cryptocurrency wallet linked to an earlier criminal case, with support…

Crypto में अपने Portfolio को कैसे बढ़ाए | Sagar Sinha Show |

▶ Coinbase Website: Coinbase.com ▶ CEX Website: cex.io In this special episode of The Sagar Sinha Show, we welcome Sumit Gupta, Co-Founder of CoinDCX, one of the leading multi-billion-dollar crypto exchanges. Sumit shares his incredible 10+ year journey in Tech, Crypto, and Trading, offering valuable lessons for beginners and seasoned traders alike. This episode is packed with expert insights on how to navigate the Share Market & Crypto Market successfully. Sumit also breaks down the fundamentals of Bitcoin, Blockchain technology, and uncovers the hidden realities of crypto & stock market…

Rwanda’s CMA Moves to License Crypto Exchanges as Unapproved Platforms Face Penalties

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Key Takeaways Parliament passed a law granting Rwanda’s CMA explicit power to license and regulate virtual asset providers. Jerome Ndayambaje noted bitcoin faces high scrutiny, while some of the world’s 9,000 cryptos will be blocked. The CMA is currently drafting secondary regulations to formally launch its licensing regime for crypto firms. Mandatory Licensing for Crypto Service Providers Rwanda’s Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has outlined how its upcoming virtual asset regulations will govern cryptocurrency trading, token issuance and digital investment platforms, following Parliament’s recent approval of a landmark bill establishing the…

Qivalis Euro Stablecoin Consortium Expands to 37 Banks

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Qivalis, a European banking consortium developing a regulated euro stablecoin, expanded to 37 member institutions on Wednesday after adding 25 new banks across 15 countries. The new members include ABN AMRO, Rabobank, Nordea and Intesa Sanpaolo. The Amsterdam-based consortium is targeting a second-half 2026 launch, according to a statement shared with Cointelegraph. “We are not merely building payment rails; we are ensuring that European principles around data protection, financial stability and regulatory rigour are embedded into the next generation of digital money,” said Howard Davies, chairman of Qivalis’ supervisory board.…

BITCOIN: Miner Sell Pressure Builds, Is Bitdeer Signaling a Bigger Crash?

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Zcash Soars 88% In 30 Days: Is ZEC The Stealth Winner Of This Crypto Cycle?

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BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes has suggested that Zcash (ZEC) could eventually reach 10% of Bitcoin’s market capitalization, a long-term bullish thesis on privacy coins rather than a near-term price forecast. Based on ZEC’s circulating supply of around 16 million tokens, that scenario would imply a price in the high four-figure range, roughly $8,000–$10,000, depending on Bitcoin’s valuation. A Chart Pattern Worth Watching On the technical side, traders point to a possible cup-and-handle pattern, but this is a subjective chart formation with no guarantee of outcome. Resistance is often cited around…

OpenAI Opens First Overseas AI Lab in Singapore With $234M Commitment

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OpenAI is opening its first applied AI lab outside the US in Singapore through a multiyear partnership with the Ministry of Digital Development and Information, backed by more than $234 million. The AI company said Tuesday that the new lab will add more than 200 technical roles over the next few years, making Singapore one of OpenAI’s global hubs for Forward Deployed Engineers (FDE), or technical specialists who work directly with organizations to implement AI systems. “Through OpenAI for Singapore, we want to help more organisations benefit from frontier AI,…

HUGE $82k Level for Bitcoin Price Chart & Altcoin Market, Break Could Trigger Breadth & Confirmation

▶ Coinbase Website: Coinbase.com ▶ CEX Website: cex.io Blockchain Backer Newsletter – Blockchain Backer’s Technical Analysis Toolkit for Crypto – Blockchain Backer 702 Digital Art NFT Collection on XRP – Hi, I am the Blockchain Backer, bringing you the latest cryptocurrency news and analysis. The content of my channel primarily focuses on crypto news, motivation, and chart analysis on the XRP chart, Bitcoin chart, various Altcoin charts, and market cap charts. DISCLAIMER: I am not a financial adviser. Investing and trading is risky, and you can lose your money. The…

Could Bitcoin price surge to $95K as analyst points to a bullish MVRV setup?

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Bitcoin price remained under pressure on Wednesday, but crypto analyst Ali Martinez believes the recent correction may actually be setting the stage for another rally toward $95,000 as key on-chain MVRV indicators begin flashing long-term accumulation signals. Summary Analyst Ali Martinez said Bitcoin’s MVRV ratio slipping below its 180-day SMA may signal a long-term accumulation phase, with pricing bands suggesting a potential rally toward $94,850. U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $331 million in net outflows on Tuesday, extending a three-day withdrawal streak that has now totaled nearly $1.27 billion. Bitcoin…