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Ethereum Foundation loses 2 researchers as exits grow

The Ethereum Foundation is facing fresh departures after researchers Carl Beek and Julian Ma said they are leaving the organization.Carl Beek leaves Ethereum Foundation on May 29 after seven years of Beacon Chain work.Julian Ma exits after four years, citing FOCIL and faster Ethereum Layer 2 confirmations work.Protocol Cluster changes continue as Barnabé Monnot and Tim Beiko move on from EF roles.　　Carl Beek announced on X that he will leave the Ethereum Foundation, with his final day set for May 29. Beek spent seven years at the organization and worked on core Ethereum research, including the Beacon Chain.　　In his post, Beek thanked Ethereum researchers, core developers, EF staff, and community members. He wrote, “To every researcher, core dev, EFer, and community member, whether we worked together closely or not: thank you.” He also said Ethereums strength remains with the people building it.　　Julian Ma also announced his exit on X after about four years at the Ethereum Foundation. His work covered mechanism design, cryptoeconomics, and protocol scaling.　　Ma pointed to FOCIL, also known as EIP-7805, and the Fast Confirmation Rule as work he was proud of. He said the Fast Confirmation Rule reduced bridging time between Ethereum Layer 2s and the mainnet

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Ethereum Lags Bitcoin Recovery: Korean Firm Loses $33M, ETH ETF Inflows Stall

JPMorgan analysts have flagged a deepening divide between Ethereum (ETH) and Bitcoin (BTC), warning that ETH and the broader altcoin segment may struggle to close the gap without a significant rebound in network usage, decentralized finance growth, and real-world adoption. The note from analysts led by Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou points to soft demand fundamentals as the primary headwind weighing on second-tier digital assets. Cryptocurrency markets have wobbled over the past six months as elevated interest rates, sticky inflation, and weakened risk appetite combined to pressure valuations. ETH and BTC both endured sharp drawdowns alongside heavy exchange-traded fund outflows earlier this year.　　Spot exchange-traded fund flows underscore the disparity highlighted by the banks research team. Spot Bitcoin ETF products have clawed back roughly two-thirds of the capital that exited during recent drawdowns, while spot Ether ETF vehicles have recovered only about one-third of their prior outflows. The data suggests institutional appetite for direct ETH exposure remains comparatively muted even as broader risk sentiment has stabilized. Momentum-driven participants, including commodity trading advisors and crypto quant funds, remain positioned slightly underweight on both assets, indicating that speculative inflows have yet to return at scale. The relative ETF recovery gap is one of the cleanest signals

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Expanded Trump-IRS Settlement Could Bar Audits of President and Family

An agreement signed on Tuesday expanded President Donald Trumps controversial settlement with the IRS to include a clause that appears to bar the agency from investigating or prosecuting claims against the president, his family or his businesses.　　Getty Images　　Key Facts　　The agreement was expanded in a short document signed by acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on Tuesday and posted on the Justice Departments website.　　The broad clause included at the end of the document says the government is “FOREVER BARRED and PRECLUDED” from investigating or prosecuting claims against Trump, as well as his trusts, family members and “related companies.”　　The initial settlement agreement announced by the Justice Department did not include any financial reimbursement for the president, instead setting up a $1.8 billion fund to pay out alleged victims of what the Trump administration calls the “weaponization” of the Justice Department during the last administration.　　However, Trump has frequently complained about being audited by the IRS in years past, and based on past reports could see a financial gain from the IRS dropping its audits.　　Blanche testified before a Senate subcommittee about the extraordinary settlement agreement on Tuesday, but was not asked about the added clause.　　Neither the Justice Department nor the IRS returned requests for comment

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Ethereum treasury Bitmine adds 71,672 ETH as stash hits 5.28M

Bitmine Immersion Technologies added 71,672 Ethereum in one week, raising its holdings to 5.28 million ETH as the company moves closer to its 5% supply target.Bitmine now holds 5.28 million Ethereum tokens, equal to 4.37% of total ETH supply.The company added 71,672 ETH in one week as prices traded below its cited $2,200 level.Bitmine has staked 4.71 million ETH, creating estimated annualized staking revenue of $289 million.　　Bitmine said its Ethereum holdings reached 5,278,462 ETH as of May 17 at 4:00 p.m. ET. The company valued the position at $2,191 per ETH and said the total represented 4.37% of Ethereums 120.7 million token supply.　　Chairman Thomas “Tom” Lee said the company bought 71,672 ETH over the past week. He said “the recent pullback” below $2,200 made the asset attractive for Bitmines treasury plan.　　The latest update shows Bitmine is now 87% of the way to its “Alchemy of 5%” target. The company wants to acquire 5% of Ethereum supply over time, making ETH its main treasury reserve asset.　　How much Ethereum has Bitmine staked？　　Bitmine also said it has staked 4,712,917 ETH, valued at about $10.3 billion using the same $2,191 ETH price. That means more than 89% of its 5.28 million ETH position is

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Dogecoin Price Prediction: Analyst Maps $2 Cycle Target as DOGE Holds the $0.10 Support Zone

DOGE is pressing the 0.5 Fib at $0.10372 and the Bollinger lower band at $0.10410, two levels converging at the same price and making $0.10 to $0.104 the most critical support zone on the daily chart. Below that, the 0.382 Fib at $0.09810 is the next support, followed by the February lows near $0.0800.　　Above price, the 0.618 Fib at $0.10934 is the first resistance, followed by the 0.705 at $0.11348 and the Bollinger upper band at $0.11568. A cluster of FVG zones stacks between $0.113 and $0.145, each acting as a ceiling on any recovery attempt. Getting through the 0.618 Fib is the minimum requirement before any of those levels become relevant.　　DOGE Key levels for May 20:Resistance: $0.10934 (0.618 Fib), $0.11348 (0.705 Fib), $0.11568 (BB upper), $0.113 to $0.145 FVG clusterSupport: $0.10372 (0.5 Fib), $0.10410 (BB lower), $0.09810 (0.382 Fib), $0.0800 February low　　The Biweekly Cycle Chart: Where DOGE Actually Sits Right Now　　DogeOS Founder Says Dogecoin is Moving Beyond Elon Musk　　My Accumulation Zone: $0.1-$0.07　　The biweekly DOGE chart maps current price action as wave 4, sitting inside an accumulation zone between $0.056 and $0.115. The prior cycle peaked at $0.72 in 2021 before a prolonged correction. The current structure mirrors the 2020

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Goldman Sachs Exit XRP, SOL ETF, Cut ETH ETF Holding by 70%

Goldman Sachs exited XRP and Solana ETFs in Q1 2026, cut Ethereum ETFs by 70%, but still holds $700M in BTC ETFs.The bank is shifting toward crypto-related stocks like Circle and Coinbase amid ongoing market caution.This signals a cautious institutional stance on altcoin ETFs and a continued focus on BTC and crypto stocks. 　　Goldman Sachs fully exited XRP and Solana ETF positions worth about $154 million in Q1 2026 and cut its Ethereum (ETH) ETF holdings by around 70% to $114 million, according to its latest 13F filing. The firm retained a large Bitcoin (BTC) ETF position valued at roughly $700 million, indicating a continued preference for Bitcoin over major altcoins in its ETF exposure.　　Goldman Sachs Fully Exits XRP and Solana ETFs, Cuts ETH ETFs by 70%　　According to Goldman Sachs latest Q1 2026 SEC 13F filing, the bank fully liquidated its XRP and Solana ETF positions during the quarter. The bank previously held approximately $154M in XRP ETFs across issuers, including Bitwise, Grayscale, Franklin Templeton, and 21Shares, and around $108M in Solana ETFs, with both exposures now reduced to zero.　　At the same time, the bank also reduced its Ethereum ETF exposure by approximately 70% to around $114 million, primarily in

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Ethereum Foundation departures: Beek and Ma exit amid Protocol changes

Fresh Ethereum Foundation departures are drawing attention well beyond staffing news. Carl Beek and Julian Ma, two researchers tied to core protocol work, are both leaving the organization at a moment when Ethereum is pushing through major technical changes and internal leadership reshuffles.　　The timing matters. Ethereum‘s development model is broader than the foundation itself, but the Ethereum Foundation departures still carry weight because they involve people who worked on research areas central to scaling, cryptoeconomics, and the network’s long-term roadmap.　　Carl Beek will leave the Ethereum Foundation on May 29 after seven years at the organization. Julian Ma is also exiting after about four years. Their departures land amid wider Protocol Cluster changes, adding to a year in which several high-profile transitions have already become public.　　Two researchers are leaving the Ethereum Foundation　　Beek‘s final day is set for May 29, closing a seven-year run at the Ethereum Foundation. Over that period, he worked on core Ethereum research, including the Beacon Chain, one of the most important pieces of the network’s proof-of-stake era.　　Ma is also leaving the foundation after about four years. His work focused on mechanism design, cryptoeconomics, and protocol scaling, areas that sit close to some of Ethereums hardest engineering and

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Tesla Stock Analysis: 5 Key Levels at 408–412

TSLA — daily chart with candlesticks, EMA20/EMA50 and volume.Tesla Stock Daily Uptrend: Key Levels and Momentum　　On the daily timeframe, TSLA trades above its EMA20 408.32, EMA50 398.63, and EMA200 389.03. Trading above all three keeps the primary trend bullish. RSI14 52.68 shows positive, not stretched, momentum. MACD 13.49 sits above the 11.28 signal with a +2.21 histogram. The impulse is bullish, yet its size argues for a modest push.　　Meanwhile, the Bollinger mid-band stands at 402.19 with bands near 452.12 and 352.27. Price near the mid-band indicates mid-range positioning within a wide envelope. ATR14 17.8 keeps daily swings elevated and can shake weak hands. Price closed just below the daily pivot around 412–412.15, with R1 418.97 and S1 403.17. Sellers showed up near 412, and those levels frame todays risk.　　1H Intraday Bias: Soft Momentum Within Broader Uptrend　　However, the 1H chart weakens the bullish tone. Price at 410.07 sits below the EMA20 421.15 and EMA50 423.23, while above the EMA200 401.66. The short-term trend is down inside a larger uptrend. RSI14 33.1 is weak and near oversold. MACD -7.28 is below its -5.00 signal with a -2.28 histogram.　　In contrast, Bollinger metrics keep the bias defensive. The mid sits at 425.71 with a

05-20Industry

BNB Chain Quantum Defense Works In Test, But Transactions Become Much Slower

BNB Chain just tested new security that would protect it from future super-powerful quantum computers. It worked, but the network ran about 40% slower because the new security made every transaction much bigger.　　The BNB Chain team shared the results in a report this week. The new code passed the test, but each transaction grew about 35 times larger than before, which clogged the network during stress runs.　　Bigger Signatures Mean Smaller Blocks　　Each transaction needs a digital signature to prove it is real. Today that signature is 65 bytes. With the new quantum-safe method, the signature jumps to 2,420 bytes.　　The change is needed because future quantum computers could one day crack the math behind most modern blockchains.　　Bigger signatures take up more space in each block. Speed dropped from 4,973 transactions per second to 2,997 in cross-region tests. That hits BNB Chains stated TPS goals for the year.　　The discussion also covered why BNB Chain is investing heavily into infrastructure upgrades.　　The goal this year:　　• Increase throughput from 6,000 TPS to 20,000 TPS　　• Continue reducing latency and improving finality　　• Build infrastructure that can support both retail and…　　Smart contract activity slowed less, since those transactions are already large.　　The Voting Part Still Works Fast　　Validators are the computers

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WhiteBIT Taps Elina Svitolina for Limited-Edition Nova Card Skin as Roland-Garros Season Begins

[PRESS RELEASE – Vilnius, Lithuania, May 19th, 2026]　　A new card skin, a crypto reward for first-time users, and a donation to the Elina Svitolina Foundation with every activation — a chance to make an impact on and off the court.　　WhiteBIT, the largest European cryptocurrency exchange by traffic, has announced a new initiative with its global brand ambassador Elina Svitolina. As a part of the initiative, WhiteBIT introduces a limited-edition Svitolina-themed skin for its WhiteBIT Nova Visa card offering users a way to a chance to support Ukrainian children and cheer Elina on at Roland-Garros!　　The initiative combines product with purpose: for every card activated with the Svitolina design between 19 May and 19 June, WhiteBIT donates 15 USDC to the Elina Svitolina Foundation. The first 200 new users to activate the skin also receive 10 USDC credited directly to their card.　　This initiative reflects WhiteBITs continued expansion across international sport as a channel to connect with global audiences and drive the global adoption of cryptocurrency by embedding its products into everyday use cases.　　The Choice of Champions　　Elina Svitolina is one of the most decorated Ukrainian athletes of her generation — a former world No. 3, 20-time WTA title winner, Olympic bronze medalist. She

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