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HYPE Jumps Double Digits as Hyperliquid ETFs Add $25.5M

In briefInflows to Hyperliquid ETFs hit $25.5M Wednesday, higher than the first five days of inflows combined.ETF demand follows HYPEs stellar performance, which has led to more than a 100% rally this year.Bitwise shows strong support for Hyperliquid, committing 10% of ETF fees into the HYPE balance sheet.　　Hyperliquid‘s sustained uptrend continued into Thursday, as the decentralized exchange’s token surged to an intraday high of $58.97.　　HYPE is currently trading at $57.20, up 15.3% on the day according to CoinGecko data. Its explosive gains outpaced those of Zcash (12%) and Worldcoin (7%), and comes amid renewed institutional interest.　　The newly launched Hyperliquid ETFs logged $25.5 million in net buying on Wednesday. That figure is 17 times higher than the tokens daily Assistance Fund burn of roughly $1.4 million, per Dune Analytics. It also exceeds the combined net buying of the first five days, which amounts to $22.35 million, according to SoSoValue data.　　ETF demand for HYPE is now dramatically outpacing the tokens built-in supply reduction mechanism, a dynamic that could tighten available supply further.　　“The market is rewarding real trading volume, fee generation, user engagement, and the perception that Hyperliquid is becoming one of the few crypto native platforms capable of competing with centralized exchange

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Bitcoin price may get macro boost as BofA says tariff refunds could cool inflation

Bitcoin　　Bitcoin price may get macro boost as BofA says tariff refunds could cool inflation　　The tariff refund trade has moved from court hypothesis to Treasury accounting, and the macro picture looks more consequential than traders initially framed it, with traders increasingly watching whether the process can improve Bitcoin prices macro outlook.　　The US Customs and Border Protection had processed $35.46 billion in tariff refunds as of May 11, including interest, validating 86,874 applications covering 15.1 million entries and finalizing 8.3 million shipments.　　Up to $166 billion in IEEPA tariff collections qualify for repayment, money owed to more than 330,000 importers across roughly 53 million entries, with a Supreme Court ruling having stripped the President Donald Trump administrations authority to impose them.　　The processed pool already represents about 21% of the potential maximum, and the rest of the eligible volume is large enough to move both reserves and pricing behavior if payments proceed quickly.　　Most Bitcoin framing around the refund pool follows a channel in which money leaves the Treasury General Account, bank reserves rise, and risk assets catch a bid.　　Fed Governor Christopher Waller‘s balance sheet explanation confirms the accounting, noting that when the Treasury makes a payment, the Fed debits the TGA and credits the

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Billionaire families bet on semiconductor, energy stocks in Q1

Finance　　Billionaire families bet on semiconductor, energy stocks in Q1　　Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper looks on before the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 05, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia.　　Kevin C. Cox | Getty Images Sport | Getty Images　　Private investment firms of the ultra-wealthy doubled down on chipmakers in the first quarter of 2026 despite pressures from the Iran war, according to securities filings analyzed by CNBC. Several family offices also leaned into energy producers as the Middle East conflict drove oil prices up, though others opted to lock in their gains.　　David Teppers family office Appaloosa Management raised its stake in by 11%, making the chipmaker its second-largest holding, at $562.5 million, at the end of March. Appaloosa also increased its stake in by 18%, to $448.6 million, and disclosed a new $179 million position in .　　Duquesne Family Office, the personal investment firm of Stanley Druckenmiller, also disclosed a new position in valued at $24 million as well as a $161 million position in .　　Soros Fund Management, the namesake firm of George Soros, raised its position by 61%, to $187 million, making it one of the family offices top 10 holdings.　　Some of these moves were fortuitous, with semiconductor

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Hyperliquid Price Eyes $60 Breakout as Whale Buying Surges: Is a New ATH Next?

Tech　　Hyperliquid Price Eyes $60 Breakout as Whale Buying Surges: Is a New ATH Next？　　The post Hyperliquid Price Eyes $60 Breakout as Whale Buying Surges: Is a New ATH Next？ appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News　　Hyperliquid price is once again capturing market attention after a powerful rally pushed the token within touching distance of its all-time high. After surging nearly 25% in recent days, HYPE has re-entered price discovery discussions as whale accumulation intensifies and bullish sentiment around the protocol continues to strengthen.　　Adding fuel to the momentum, a high-profile endorsement from Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan has reignited speculation that Hyperliquid may still be undervalued despite its explosive run. Combined with strong on-chain activity and an emerging breakout structure on the weekly chart, traders are now asking whether HYPE is preparing for a decisive move above $60.　　So, what‘s driving Hyperliquid’s price latest momentum, and could this rally still have room to run？　　Bitwise Bullish Call Strengthens Hyperliquid Narrative　　One of the biggest catalysts behind HYPEs renewed momentum appears to be growing institutional confidence in the Hyperliquid ecosystem. Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan recently argued that the market may be mispricing Hyperliquid, viewing it solely as a perpetual exchange rather than a broader crypto financial ecosystem.

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5 AI Tokens Attracting Sustained Capital During Market Uncertainty — Ozak AI Ranks First With Over $7 Million Raised

Tech　　5 AI Tokens Attracting Sustained Capital During Market Uncertainty — Ozak AI Ranks First With Over $7 Million Raised　　Though the market is in Uncertain condition, Investors are looking for the AI-based token as an alternative Crypto inesvtment as they believe that the AI-based tokens are going to dominate the Crypto market in the upcoming years. There are 100s of the AI based tokens in the market, But Analysts suggest that the top 5 AI-based tokens, which have real AI utility and strong growth momentum, can outperform other Cryptos. At the top of the list, Ozak AI is leading the list, followed by Bittensor (TAO), SingularityNET (AGIX), Numerai (NMR), and Cortex (CTXC).　　Ozak AI (OZ) — The Capital Leader in Predictive AI Infrastructure　　The Ozak AI is currently priced at $0.014 in its 7th Presale Phase. The Ozak AI has raised over $7 million in presale funding so far. Over 1.2 billion OZ tokens have been sold so far. The Token has gained massive adoption from investors across the globe. The tokens have increased 14x in growth from the initial Phase, which was launched at $0.001. The Token has a targeted price of $1, and analysts predict that the token will soon reach

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BC.GAME Brings A Crypto-First Betting Experience To The 2026 Football Season

Crypto　　BC.GAME Brings A Crypto-First Betting Experience To The 2026 Football Season　　The 2026 football season is expected to draw strong betting interest. For crypto players, the experience goes beyond pre-match picks, extending to live odds, promotions, casino games and entertainment content within one platform.　　As a crypto casino and sportsbook, BC.GAME brings football betting, crypto payments, casino games, live dealer tables, crash games and BC Originals into one account and wallet system.　　Football Betting Markets to Watch in 2026　　Football bettors can follow a wide range of markets in 2026, including pre-match odds, outright markets, player props, goal totals and in-play betting.　　France, Spain, England, Brazil and Argentina are likely to remain key teams in early betting conversations, while Portugal, Germany, Morocco, Colombia, Japan, the United States and Norway may attract attention across value picks and stage-specific markets.　　Beyond predicting the final winner, players can follow match winner, draw no bet, double chance, over/under goals, top scorer, player props and live betting, with in-play markets responding to goals, red cards, substitutions and shifts in momentum.　　BC.GAMEs Crypto Sportsbook Experience　　BC.GAME places sports betting inside a broader crypto casino environment.　　Players can follow pre-match and in-play odds while also accessing casino games, live dealer tables, crash games, BC Originals and

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Iran is responding to a text sent by the US

Finance　　Iran is responding to a text sent by the US　　According to Iran‘s Iranian Students News Agency (ISNA), Iran is responding to a text sent by the United States (US). The agency has also reported that the visit of Pakistan’s army chief to Tehran is in order to minimize the gaps and reach an official announcement of agreement.　　Market reaction　　Sharp volatility has been observed in the US Dollar (USD) after the news release. As of writing, the US Dollar Index (DXY) trades marginally higher at around 99.15 after giving back its early gains.

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Brian Armstrong says Coinbase AI cut restriction delays by 90%

SummaryCoinbase says AI cut account restriction resolution times by 90% after rebuilding compliance workflows companywide.Armstrong said humans still validate outcomes to protect security and improve AI models inside Coinbase.Related reports show Coinbase has expanded AI across agent payments, wallets, and internal operations recently.　　Armstrong said Coinbase has updated how it handles compliance, one of the companys highest-risk business areas. He said the exchange rebuilt nearly every workflow and found large efficiency gains.　　In the X post, Armstrong wrote that Coinbase saw “90% faster restriction resolution times.” He said AI now handles most repetitive work, while employees continue to check every result.　　You might also like:　　U.S. Treasury sanctions crypto wallets tied to Sinaloa Cartel fentanyl network　　Humans still check every outcome　　Armstrong said Coinbase has not removed human review from the process. He said “humans still validate every outcome” to protect security, improve models, and handle higher-level decisions.　　Were seeing great results using AI to update how we do compliance, a high stakes area of the company.　　We rebuilt essentially every workflow, finding huge efficiency unlocks (e.g. 90% faster restriction resolution times). Humans still validate every outcome to maintain security… https://t.co/oLSrQgksBg　　— Brian Armstrong (@brian_armstrong) May 20, 2026　　That point matters because account restrictions can affect customer access, fraud controls,

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Ethereum: US interest stays weak amid strong ETH ETF outflows

Ethereum price today: $2,130Ethereum holds above $2,100 following President Trumps statement that the US is in the final stages of negotiations with Iran.US sentiment in Ethereum continues to decline following a seven-day outflow streak in $ETH ETFs.Bulls are defending the $2,108 support level.　　Ethereum ($ETH) holds above $2,100 on Wednesday following the latest developments surrounding the US-Iran crisis. US President Donald Trump said that the country is in the final stages of negotiations with Iran, but warned of further attacks if a deal isnt reached.　　“Were in the final stages of Iran. Well see what happens. Either have a deal or were going to do some things that are a little bit nasty, but hopefully that wont happen,” Trump told reporters on Wednesday.　　Against that backdrop, amid strong inflation and rising US Treasury yields, interest in $ETH among US investors has continued to decline, as evidenced by the Coinbase Premium Index, which serves as a measure of US investors sentiment.　　The index, which compares $ETHs prices on Coinbase and Binance, has plunged deeper into negative territory, maintaining a downtrend that began in late April.　　$ETH Coinbase Premium Index. Source: CryptoQuant　　US spot $ETH exchange-traded funds (ETFs) confirm the risk-off sentiment in the region, posting seven consecutive

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Bitcoin Coinbase Premium Drop Hints At Critical Pivot For BTC

Bitcoin ($BTC) demand on Coinbase points to early signs of market stabilization as $BTC reclaimed the upper bounds of its range highs. The 14-day trend of the Coinbase Premium Index has remained in an uptrend, suggesting steady buyer interest despite traders taking $1.14 billion in profits, which pushed the daily Coinbase premium to a six-week low.　　Coinbase demand stabilizes amid negative readings　　The Coinbase Premium Index dropped to -0.087 on May 19, its weakest reading since March 31. A negative premium means Bitcoin traded at a lower price on Coinbase than on Binance, signaling softer demand from US-based buyers.　　$BTC profit-taking accelerated as it rallied to $82,000 and holders realized 14,600 $BTC ($1.14 billion) in daily profits on May 4. CryptoQuant noted unrealized profit margins climbed to 17.7% on May 5, the highest level since June 2025.　　Bitcoin net realized profit and loss. Source: CryptoQuant　　However, the longer-term trend for Coinbase paints a steadier picture. The 14-day simple moving average (SMA) of the premium index has remained above its February lows. Similar recoveries in the moving average preceded renewed spot demand on Coinbase during March 2025, shortly before Bitcoin pushed toward $110,000 in April-May 2025.　　The daily premium readings still sit below zero, though the rising

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