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May 19 2026CRYPTO

Big Crypto Machines Hit Hard Times

Bitcoin Depot once ran the biggest map of coin machines in North America, with over 9, 000 boxes where people slipped cash in to get Bitcoin. Now those boxes sit dark as the company files for bankruptcy protection. Leaders say endless rule changes made the business model impossible, with some states

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May 19 2026FINANCE

Bitcoin hits $78K and traders scramble as wild price swings expose market weak spots

Bitcoin just crashed below $78, 000 after weeks of high hopes for a new US crypto law. Instead of cheering the progress, traders watched $80 billion vanish in hours. Nearly a billion dollars in bets got wiped out when prices dropped fast. But the real damage came from inside the market - too many pe

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May 19 2026CRYPTO

Dogecoin dips while Shiba Inu holds steady: What’s next for these meme coins?

Dogecoin took a 5% hit this week, dropping to $0. 1039 and testing a key support level at $0. 1037. This level has been a battleground for weeks, acting as a pivot point between buyers and sellers. Earlier, DOGE had briefly touched $0. 1173 before facing strong selling pressure, and now it’s sliding

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May 19 2026FINANCE

Crypto Takes a Hit as Rates Rise and Oil Jumps

Bitcoin dropped to $77, 400 over the weekend, losing nearly $5, 000 since Thursday. The fall came as U. S. government bond yields climbed, making safer investments more attractive. The 10-year Treasury yield pushed past 4. 6%, and the 30-year crossed 5%—levels not seen since mid-2025. Traders starte

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May 19 2026FINANCE

Why Applied Digital's Stock Dropped Today

Applied Digital's stock took a hit on Monday, following a rough day for crypto-linked companies. While the Nasdaq and S&P 500 also slipped, Bitcoin’s recent drop seems to have pulled the whole sector down with it. The company had just gotten a boost from a Wall Street analyst who raised their price

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May 19 2026CRYPTO

Global Crypto Gaming Tournaments Offer Big Rewards for Players

A new wave of crypto gaming is hitting worldwide tournaments with prize money that could change how players compete. Starting May 2026, a platform is running contests where cryptocurrency deposits unlock entry to big reward pools. Instead of keeping events separate by region, these tournaments mix p

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May 19 2026CRYPTO

Why the U. S. government might soon add Bitcoin to its financial toolkit

Government plans to hold Bitcoin as a reserve asset are moving forward quietly behind the scenes. A key advisor, Patrick Witt, confirmed that an announcement is coming soon—though details remain under wraps. The effort, led by the White House’s digital assets team, focuses on setting up a legal fram

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May 18 2026CRYPTO

Dogecoin Could Spark a Retail Surge, Says Wall Street Veteran

A seasoned macro strategist on Wall Street believes that Dogecoin’s next move could signal a growing interest from everyday traders. He noted that the coin has not attracted much attention from large institutions, but its technical indicators suggest a possible breakout. If Dogecoin rises beyond rec

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May 18 2026CRYPTO

Bitcoin Depot Faces Bankruptcy and Asset Sale

Bitcoin Depot, a company that runs crypto ATMs, has decided to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Texas. The move is voluntary and means the firm wants protection while it closes down its business. The company plans to sell off its assets as part of the bankruptcy process. This filing is happenin

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May 18 2026FINANCE

Harvard Cuts Big Bitcoin Bets, Drops Ethereum Holdings

Harvard’s investment arm has trimmed its stake in the Bitcoin-focused ETF, cutting the number of shares from 5. 35 million to just over 3 million by the end of March. The remaining position is worth about $117 million at today’s price, a move that has pushed the fund from its former top spot to tent

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