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TLDR: WhiteBIT launched a UK-focused crypto platform with GBP deposits via Faster Payments Service. The exchange offers spot trading, crypto conversions, and institutional liquidity solutions. WhiteBIT enters the UK as crypto awareness reaches 91% among British adults in 2025. Strong AML, KYC, and CCSS Level 3 security standards support WhiteBIT’s UK expansion. WhiteBIT, Europe’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by traffic, has launched whitebit.uk, a dedicated platform for UK users. The platform supports GBP deposits through bank cards and the UK Faster Payments Service. It serves both retail and professional participants. The move places WhiteBIT inside one of the world’s most regulated…

The U.S. Federal Reserve has proposed a new category of restricted payment accounts that could give eligible fintech and crypto-linked banks access to parts of the central bank’s payment infrastructure without granting the full privileges available to traditional banks. Summary The Federal Reserve has proposed restricted payment accounts that would give eligible fintech and crypto-linked banks access to clearing and settlement services. Regional Federal Reserve Banks have been asked to pause Tier 3 master account decisions until the rulemaking process is expected to end by Dec. 31, 2026. Kraken Financial previously received a limited-purpose master account from the Kansas City…

Boerse Stuttgart Group’s Seturion has added Societe Generale, SG-FORGE and flatexDEGIRO to expand blockchain-based securities settlement across Europe. Summary Boerse Stuttgart’s Seturion added SocGen, SG-FORGE and flatexDEGIRO for blockchain-based securities settlement across Europe. SG-FORGE will provide EURCV and USDCV stablecoins for settlement under the new Seturion partnership. Related reports show European banks are racing to build MiCA-ready stablecoin and tokenization rails. The May 21 announcement said Seturion will provide settlement for tokenized securities transactions between the partners. The platform is part of Boerse Stuttgart Group and is designed as an open settlement network for banks, brokers and trading venues. Seturion…

Key TakeawaysBitcoin holds near $77,400 on May 20 as BTC tests resistance near the $78,000 zone.Market indicators show mixed momentum, with MACD and Momentum flashing sell signals.BTC bulls now watch the $77.5K-$78K breakout zone for a possible move toward $80K. Bitcoin Chart Outlook Bitcoin is priced at $77,440 during the early morning data capture window, reflecting a gain of roughly 0.4% over the previous 24 hours while maintaining a market cap near $1.55 trillion. Trading volume holds steady at approximately $26.69 billion, with intraday price action fluctuating between $76,181 and $77,579. Price activity on the 1-hour chart shows tightening consolidation…

TLDR: ADA price slipped 0.15% intraday amid ongoing short-term weakness Weekly decline extends to 11.05% while market sentiment remains cautious across the crypto space Trading volume holds above $215M, showing steady activity despite price consolidation pressure Market focus stays on the $0.25 support zone as traders assess potential stability or breakdown risk ADA trades at $0.2548 as of writing, with a 24-hour volume of $215.39 million. The token records a 0.15% daily dip and extends an 11.05% weekly decline. Price action remains range-bound near the key support zone around $0.25 as traders monitor short-term momentum and liquidity shifts across broader…

Bitcoin’s long-term chart has produced another interesting price projection, as crypto analyst Crypto Tice is pointing out a technical roadmap needed for a rally to $500,000. This Bitcoin price forecast is based on a broad ascending channel that has guided the cryptocurrency through previous support tests, midrange rallies, and rejection zones. Notably, the latest structure is now positioned at what the analyst called the second major support touch. Bitcoin’s Bull Channel Structure Crypto Tice, a technical analyst on the social media platform X, analyzed a macro bull channel on Bitcoin’s weekly chart that has been governing price action across multiple…

Bitget Wallet has integrated xStocks infrastructure, giving users access to more than 130 tokenized stocks and ETFs through its self-custodial wallet. Summary Bitget Wallet added xStocks infrastructure, opening access to more than 130 tokenized stocks and ETFs. The integration expands Bitget Wallet’s RWA offering to over 300 products across equities and commodities. RWA.xyz data shows Ondo and xStocks lead the tokenized equities market by asset value. Bitget Wallet said the xStocks integration gives its 90 million users access to tokenized equities from the same platform they use for crypto storage, swaps, and trading. The launch adds U.S. stock and ETF-linked…

TLDR: XLM trades at $0.1517 and has posted a -11.55% weekly decline in pressure. Market structure remains intact as consolidation continues after the prior macro breakout phase. Stellar TVL climbs to $191.6M, supported by tokenization and institutional ecosystem growth. A breakout above resistance could reprice XLM toward $0.681 within a broader bullish structure setup. Stellar (XLM) trades at $0.1517 as of this writing with $65.38M in daily volume, slipping 0.05% in 24 hours and extending a 11.55% weekly decline. Despite short-term weakness, Stellar’s broader structure, consolidation, rising ecosystem activity, and expanding TVL are shaping a longer-term breakout narrative toward higher…

Harvard University’s endowment fund decided to reduce its investment in crypto ETFs. The first quarter of 2026 saw some massive slashing. The fund fully exited from its Ether ETF position. However, it also cut its stake in BlackRock’s linked BTC ETF by around 43%. Fresh SEC 13F filings show Harvard Management Company lowered its holdings in iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT). It axed 3,044,612 shares (approx. worth $117 million) of its holding. This comes in when Harvard has already slashed its position by 21% in Q4 of 2025. Harvard exits BlackRock ETH ETF The global crypto market has seen a dip…

Nearly 70 Trump administration officials and nominees disclosed cryptocurrency holdings or investments in blockchain and digital asset companies, according to a Washington Post analysis.  Summary Washington Post found nearly 70 Trump officials and nominees disclosed crypto or blockchain-linked investments overall. Disclosed crypto-related holdings reached at least $193 million, based on minimum values in filings reviewed. Recent crypto.news coverage showed Trump-family accounts also bought crypto-linked equities in Q1 2026 this year. The review covered financial disclosure forms for nearly 300 senior appointees and used minimum reported values because filings list assets in ranges. The Post said the disclosed crypto-related holdings were…