Day: May 21, 2026

SFA Token World Cup 2026’s Biggest Bet?

The Scottish Football Association and Chiliz crypto announced on May 21 a partnership to launch the official $SFA Fan Token on the Socios.com platform, positioning Scotland’s national team alongside Argentina, Portugal, Italy, and South Africa in an expanding roster of federations with on-chain fan engagement products, timed deliberately ahead of the Summer 2026 World Cup. The announcement arrives as Chiliz continues rolling out infrastructure improvements under the Dragon8 hard fork, which restructured the Chiliz Chain’s tokenomics and expanded utility for the native CHZ token. This is not simply a fan…

Dogecoin Adoption Is Back In The Cards, But Why Is DOGE Price Still Crashing?

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Revolut just handed Dogecoin its most mainstream moment in years. The move gives Dogecoin something it has often struggled to hold for long periods, which is a real-world payment story that extends beyond social media hype. However, this is yet to translate into bullish price action for Dogecoin, which is still trading close to the $0.10 region. Revolut Brings Dogecoin Back Into The Payments Conversation Dogecoin has found its way back into the adoption conversation after Revolut launched a physical DOGE-themed crypto debit card across the UK and most of…

Kalshi and Polymarket Midterm Markets Favor Democratic Sweep With $12.5M Combined Volume – Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways Polymarket traders give Democrats a 47% chance of sweeping both chambers in the 2026 midterms, drawing over $7M in volume. Kalshi’s $5.5M midterm market mirrors Polymarket odds, with a Democratic sweep leading at 45% probability. Trump’s approval sits near 36-37% in May 2026 polls, putting Democrats up D+7 on the generic ballot heading into November. Prediction Markets Signal Democrats Lead 2026 Midterms as Trump Approval Hits 34% Polymarket‘s “Balance of Power: 2026 Midterms” market has pulled in $7,038,176 in total trading volume. The leading outcome among traders is…

The Other Side of the Bitcoin: Crypto & Corruption w/Ben McKenzie | The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart

▶ Coinbase Website: Coinbase.com ▶ CEX Website: cex.io As cryptocurrency continues to embed itself in American politics, Jon is joined by Ben McKenzie, author of “Easy Money” and director of “Everyone Is Lying to You for Money.” Together, they investigate why digital currency appeals to those failed by traditional finance, examine how crypto reproduces and amplifies the same exploitative dynamics with even less regulation, and explore how it undermines democratic institutions while enriching the insiders closest to power. Plus, Jon talks pardons, TDS, and DMs! 0:00 – Intro 02:52 –…

IG Europe Partners With Bitpanda to Bring Crypto Trading to European Investors

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IG Europe has partnered with Bitpanda to offer crypto for European investors, using the Austrian exchange’s infrastructure for liquidity, trading connectivity and market data. IG’s push to bring spot crypto trading to its European client base comes after launching the service in the United Kingdom in 2025. The new expansion has no confirmed timeline. “This partnership broadens our product offering across Europe, giving experienced investors access to a wider range of asset classes with the quality and security they demand,” said Esteve Jane, managing director of IG Europe, which is…

SUI Is One Of ‘The Most Under-Discussed Crypto Setups’: Analyst

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SUI may be one of the market’s more overlooked large-cap crypto setups, according to analyst Michaël van de Poppe, who argued that the network’s institutional, stablecoin and technical developments have been overshadowed by a steep drawdown in the token price. In a post on X, van de Poppe said market attention had focused heavily on SUI’s decline from $5.35 to roughly $0.90, while a broader infrastructure buildout continued in the background. His argument was not simply that SUI had become cheaper, but that the market may be underpricing the extent…

State Street Corporation raises exposure to Strive by 770% in Bitcoin push

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State Street Corporation has sharply increased its exposure to Strive Asset Management after buying nearly 1 million shares in the Bitcoin-focused asset manager. Summary State Street Corporation increased its exposure to Strive Asset Management by 770% after purchasing nearly 1 million ASST shares valued at about $17.7 million. Strive Asset Management added 381.61 BTC between May 13 and May 18, raising its corporate Bitcoin holdings to 15,391 BTC, according to company filings. Analysts at TD Cowen and H. C. Wainwright & Co. raised their ASST price targets as Strive expanded…

Ben McKenzie: “Crypto is just a get rich quick scheme”

▶ Coinbase Website: Coinbase.com ▶ CEX Website: cex.io Actor and filmmaker Ben McKenzie says “our current financial system sucks,” but crypto is not the answer to those grievances. “Crypto is in many ways just a get rich quick scheme…Crypto can’t be anything other than, at best, a zero-sum game where for me to win, you have to lose.” Listen to our podcast for extended interviews: Apple: apple.co/3gebsWt Spotify: spoti.fi/3ybJlAU Amazon: bit.ly/3HVcQMb FOLLOW US: Website: Facebook:  Twitter:  Instagram:  FIRING LINE WITH MARGARET HOOVER airs on PBS. Launched in June 2018, Firing…

Bitcoin slips below $77,000 on Gate as BTC cools

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Bitcoin has dipped below $77,000 on Gate, with the BTC/USDT pair trading just under the threshold in a muted session. Summary BTC/USDT on Gate is trading at $76,998. The pair shows a 24-hour decline of 0.03%. Price action reflects a slight pullback after recent highs. According to market data, the BTC/USDT pair is currently priced at $76,998, putting bitcoin just under the $77,000 level. The 24-hour move is marginal, with the pair down 0.03% over the period, indicating essentially flat price action rather than a sharp sell-off. The small decline…

Foundation raises $6.4M to expand beyond Bitcoin wallets

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Bitcoin hardware wallet maker Foundation has raised $6.4 million in new funding led by Fulgur Ventures as it pushes beyond self-custody into identity, authentication and AI agent authorization. Summary Foundation raised $6.4 million in a new round led by Fulgur Ventures. The raise brings the company’s total funding to $16.5 million. Foundation has opened sales of Passport Prime and plans a KeyOS app store launch by the end of Q2. Bitcoin (BTC) hardware wallet manufacturer Foundation has closed a $6.4 million funding round led by Fulgur Ventures, with participation from…