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Researchers Propose a $1 Billion Plan to Save Ethereum
Dankrad Feist, a former researcher at the Ethereum Foundation, calls on the community to build a new organization aligned with ETH with a minimum fund of $1 billion. He emphasizes that this is the only credible way for Ethereum to get back on the path to victory.
He shared his proposal on X, amid reports that at least eight senior Ethereum Foundation members will step down in 2026, with five of them leaving just in May.
Framework for ETH Alignment
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BitMine Could Enter the Russell 3000 Index with an Ethereum Treasury
BitMine Immersion Technologies could be included in the Russell 3000 Index despite suffering significant losses from Ethereum, while Michael Saylor is now signaling that Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) may sell some Bitcoin in 2026 to manage its obligations.
We will review both of these company moves and what their actions reveal about the ongoing, intensifying competition between an Ethereum treasury and Bitcoin.
BitMine’s Move Toward the Russell 3000 Index
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The Strait of Hormuz Will Be Reopened, Trump Says Iran Peace Deal Is Near Completion
U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the peace agreement with Iran has been "largely negotiated" and an official announcement is expected soon. The statement has sparked new optimism amid geopolitical tensions that have shaken the global energy markets over the past few months.
Trump said that one of the main points of the agreement is the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global energy distribution route that has been disrupted since the conflict erupted on February 2

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HYPE Hits New All-Time High Above $60, Market Cap Surpasses $15 Billion
HYPE token once again records its all-time high (ATH) after surpassing the $60 level.
This increase also pushes HYPE's market capitalization beyond $15 billion, making it one of the best-performing cryptocurrencies this year.
HYPE's rally is said to be triggered by the rising influx of institutional funds into digital asset-based ETF products, a surge in perpetual futures trading activity, and the development of pre-IPO stock trading markets for major tech companies like SpaceX and OpenAI.
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XRP Faces Growing Criticism After Falling 26% Since the Beginning of the Year
The decline in XRP’s price is further fueling debate in the crypto asset market, as Ripple’s token continues to lag behind other major digital assets in 2026.
Growing disappointment among traders and holders shows the widening gap between expectations and the market’s actual performance.
XRP Price Down 26% in 2026, So Far
The drop in XRP’s price reflects the loss of sustained momentum despite some positive developments across the Ripple ecosystem overall. The token remains roughly 26% lower year-

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Grayscale Names 4 Altcoins Likely to Benefit from the CLARITY Act
Grayscale asset managers mention four blockchains most ready to absorb institutional flows after the CLARITY Act is enacted. This list pairs Ethereum and Solana with BNB Chain and Canton Network.
The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act passed the Senate Banking Committee with a 15-9 vote on May 14. The bill will divide crypto asset oversight between the SEC and CFTC and is now headed to the full Senate for a vote.
Why Grayscale Chose These Four Blockchains as Beneficiaries of the CLARITY Act
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Why Is the Crypto Market Rising Today?
On May 22, the crypto asset market increased by 0.19%, adding US$4.93 billion in market cap, bringing the total market capitalization to US$2.57 trillion, with the US$2.60 trillion decision zone becoming the main focus.
Bitcoin
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traded at US$77,699, up 0.20%, while bullish crossover signals are getting closer. NEAR Protocol
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led the top-100 gainers list with a 21% jump to US$2.10 after successfully breaking out of its upward channel.
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Crypto open interest is now more than 50% below its peak in Oc

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US$725 Million Ethereum (ETH) Just Moved Out of Whale Wallet: The Timing Looks Suspicious
Ethereum Price
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traded at US$2,132 on May 22, moving sideways after a slight rally from recent lows. This price action conceals a sharp divergence between two on-chain groups moving in opposite directions.
Price charts, whale holdings data, and high-confidence holder behavior tell different stories. Resolving this conflict will lead to one of two possible scenarios for Ethereum in the coming sessions.
Price Pattern and Whale Exit Activity Indicate Downside Risk
Ethereum has

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Gold Prices Stabil Amid Iran Turmoil, Oil Declines, and Dollar Weakens
Global gold prices move steadily in Thursday's (5/21/2026) trading after being pressured down by as much as 1% earlier in the session.
This movement occurs amid falling oil prices due to uncertainty over the resolution of the US–Israel and Iran conflict, which also influences global commodity market sentiment.
Quoting Reuters, spot gold prices slightly increased by 0.1% to US$4,547.54 per ounce at 02:04 local time, after previously dropping as much as 1%. Meanwhile, US June futures for gold closed sligh

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Michael Saylor Says There Is an Opportunity to Sell Bitcoin Before the End of 2026
The world's largest Bitcoin holder company, Strategy, is reportedly considering the possibility of selling part of their BTC holdings before the end of 2026.
The statement was made by Michael Saylor, who said the company is evaluating various capital management options, including selling Bitcoin if necessary.
This move has become a major focus in the crypto community because, for years, Michael Saylor has been known as one of the most vocal supporters of the “never sell Bitcoin” strategy.
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Celebrating 16 Years of Bitcoin Pizza Day, the Cryptocurrency Industry’s First Commercial Transaction
This year’s Bitcoin Pizza Day celebration on May 22 officially marks the 16th anniversary of the first real-world commercial transaction using Bitcoin. This historic event, which took place back in 2010, began when an early user and programmer named Laszlo Hanyecz bought two Papa John’s pizza pies by exchanging 10,000 Bitcoin (BTC).
The story behind this transaction began with Hanyecz’s post on the Bitcointalk forum on May 18, 2010, in which he offered 10,000 BTC to an