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Korean Financial Supervisory Service Conducts Comprehensive Investigation on Bithumb

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Kevin O'Leary, a prominent investor, distinguishes Bitcoin as a 'speculative asset' due to its volatility, while asserting that stablecoins hold 'real value' backed by U.S. Treasuries. He emphasizes the efficiency of stablecoins for financial transactions and highlights the potential of tokenizing S&P 500 elements on blockchain. O'Leary advocates for investing in cryptocurrency infrastructure, considering Bitcoin and Ethereum as the 'gold standards' of the market.

- Kevin O’Leary highlights the difference between Bitcoin, described as a volatile speculative asset, and dollar-denominated stablecoins, which have value due to being backed by U.S. Treasuries.  
- He emphasizes that stablecoins enable fast, low-cost transfers compared to traditional transfer systems and sees potential in tokenizing economic elements on the blockchain.  
- O’Leary advocates for investing in cryptocurrency infrastructure and believes Bitcoin and Ethereum are sufficient to capture most market volatility.

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Kevin O'Leary Says 'Volatile' Bitcoin Is 'Speculative'—But Stablecoins Have 'Real Value'

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ZachXBT has criticized Spartans for its operations, labeling gambling on the platform as an 'intelligence test' and suggesting it exploits inexperienced investors. He raised concerns about Gurhan Kiziloz's ties to BlockDAG Network, which has not launched its mainnet despite raising $350 million. Allegations include a shift towards casino operations to legitimize funds, with high payments to employees and KOLs. Community members warn of potential rug pull risks due to Spartans' marketing strategies and lack of transparency.

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South Korean financial authorities are considering changes to cryptocurrency regulations, including a requirement to report transfers of 10 million won or more to the Financial Intelligence Unit. According to NS3.AI, industry representatives have requested a review of these proposals, which also suggest extending the Travel Rule to transactions below the current 1 million won threshold.

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An Ohio man has been sentenced to nine years in prison for a $10 million cryptocurrency investment fraud scheme. The U.S. Department of Justice reported that he promised high returns and operated a Ponzi scheme, using funds from new investors to pay earlier ones.

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The CoinDesk Bitcoin Price Index fell by 1.98% to $76,833.04, marking a decrease of $1,550.46. This is the lowest level since April 30, 2026. The index has declined in three of the past four days, is down 12.24% year-to-date, and 39.15% from its all-time high of $126,272.76 on October 6, 2025.

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CoinDesk Bitcoin Price Index Lost 1.98% to $76833.04 — Data Talk

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TRUMP coin has introduced a leaderboard contest offering the top 19 holders a VIP package for the World Cup final. According to NS3.AI, the updated terms indicate that affiliated entities may sell tokens during the campaign. The token is currently trading around $2.21, having dropped over 54% since the beginning of the year and approximately 97% from its peak of nearly $74. Blockchain analyst Ember CN reported that project operators transferred about 7 million TRUMP tokens, valued at nearly $20 million, to centralized exchanges.

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Crypto stocks Coinbase and MARA Holdings fell 4% on Monday, while Robinhood Markets showed resilience. Coinbase struggled at resistance levels of $222–$231, retracing towards $185–$190. MARA, after a +94% rally from February, is digesting gains around $13.62. Robinhood is positioned between Fibonacci levels, with support at $75.45 and resistance at $78.86, indicating potential upward movement if it breaks through. Overall, the market dynamics reflect a mixed sentiment in the crypto sector.

- Crypto stocks, including Coinbase and MARA Holdings, experienced a 4% decline, with Robinhood showing notable strength.  
- Robinhood is trading between key Fibonacci levels, indicating potential upward breakout targets from $78.86 to $93.32, while Coinbase struggles to break resistance at $222–$231 and retraces towards $185–$190.  
- MARA is digesting a significant rally from $7.00 to $13.62, supported by Bitcoin's rise, with resistance at $13.62 and support at $12.03.

Coinbase, MARA Holdings Plunge 4%, But Why Is HOOD Not Going Down?

Bitcoin has dropped to $77,000 as rising crude oil prices and Treasury yields exert pressure on risk assets. The 30-year Treasury yield reached 5.13%, the highest since 2007, while the 10-year yield hit a 12-month high of 4.59%. Analysts note that higher yields increase the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding assets like Bitcoin. The broader cryptocurrency market is also declining, with Ethereum, Solana, and XRP each down over 1%. Bitcoin is now nearly 40% below its all-time high of $126,000 from last October.

- Bitcoin (BTC) has dropped to $77,000 as rising crude oil prices and Treasury yields pressure risk assets, with the U.S. 30-year Treasury yield at its highest since 2007.  
- The increase in bond yields raises the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding assets like Bitcoin, contributing to its decline alongside other cryptocurrencies such as Ethereum and Solana.  
- Analysts highlight the challenge for cryptocurrencies to stabilize amid rising inflation and sustained high interest rates, with Bitcoin down nearly 40% from its all-time high of $126,000.

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Bitcoin Falls To $77,000 As Oil And Treasury Yields Rise

South Korea's first appeal hearing under the Virtual Asset User Protection Act is scheduled for next month, following a February ruling that found two defendants guilty of market manipulation. The court sentenced them to prison, imposed fines, and ordered limited forfeiture.

South Korea Schedules First Appeal Hearing Under Virtual Asset User Protection Act

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On May 18, a significant crypto crash occurred, led by Bitcoin's drop to $76,500, its lowest in three weeks. Bitcoin Cash fell 7.30%, while LUNC, Pi Network, and WLFI dropped over 5%. Market capitalization decreased by 1.36% to $2.56 trillion, with liquidations surging 42% to $661 million. Rising global bond yields and ETF outflows for Bitcoin and Ethereum contributed to the downturn, as traders reacted to economic pressures and profit-taking.

- A significant crypto crash occurred on May 18, with Bitcoin dropping to $76,500 and a 1.36% decline in overall market capitalization to $2.56 trillion.  
- This downturn was accompanied by a 42% increase in liquidations, totaling $661 million in the last 24 hours, impacting notable cryptocurrencies like Ethereum and Bitcoin.  
- The crash coincided with rising global bond yields and ETF outflows, indicating shrinking demand and potential economic factors affecting the crypto market.

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