Tether Buys Out SoftBank in Twenty One Capital, Tightening Control of Bitcoin Treasury Vehicle
Tether has acquired SoftBank’s entire stake in Twenty One Capital (XXI), cementing control as the Bitcoin holder navigates NYSE compliance and a sharp share price reset.
Hyperliquid’s HYPE Breaks From Bitcoin as Cash Flows Surge: The Real Driver Behind a 101% YTD Rally
HYPE is up 101% YTD while BTC is down 12%, fueled by $255M revenue, 97% buybacks to holders, 43% chain-fee share, and ETF filings from Bitwise and 21Shares—plus rising RWA activity.
South Carolina Enacts SB163: CBDCs Barred as State Codifies Self-Custody and Bitcoin Mining Rights
South Carolina’s SB163 bans CBDC use and pilots, protects self-custody, and shields Bitcoin miners and node operators—shaping a clear, crypto-forward framework with business implications.
Ireland’s CAB and Europol secure 500 BTC from second dormant wallet, likely linked to Clifton Collins cache
Irish authorities and Europol have locked down another 500 BTC from a second dormant wallet, likely tied to the long-lost Clifton Collins bitcoin cache in a drug trafficking case.
Why Bitcoin’s 200-day line near $82K can mislead—and why the $60K February low still matters
Bitcoin faded after retesting the 200-day moving average around $82K, but K33 still views February’s $60K low as the cycle’s max drawdown. Here’s why this 200DMA is different.
Truth Social pulls Bitcoin ETF filing, plans to reapply under a leaner SEC pathway
Truth Social withdrew its Bitcoin ETF application on May 20, 2026. Advisor Yorkville America says it will refile under a more efficient securities framework. Here’s what that signals.
Bitcoin miners eyed as prime beneficiaries of $90B AI data center buildout, with IREN, Riot, CleanSpark, Core Scientific rated Outperform
Bernstein flags $90B in AI data center deals as a demand catalyst for power-rich bitcoin miners, rating IREN, Riot, CleanSpark, and Core Scientific Outperform.
TD Cowen lifts MicroStrategy target to $400 on quicker BTC per-share gains and $1.5B accretive debt buys
TD Cowen raised its MicroStrategy target to $400, citing faster bitcoin per-share growth and $1.5B of accretive debt repurchases. Here’s why that capital strategy can matter for MSTR.
Strive adds 382 BTC (~$30M) as DAT stack reaches 15,391 BTC, preserving its No. 9 treasury rank
Strive purchased 382 BTC for about $30M, lifting DAT’s holdings to 15,391 BTC and keeping its position as the ninth-largest bitcoin treasury. Here’s why steady adds matter.
Lolli unveils card-linked, automatic bitcoin rewards across thousands of merchants
Lolli now lets shoppers earn bitcoin automatically at thousands of stores by linking a debit or credit card—no extensions, promo codes, or checkout tweaks needed.
May 20, 2026
Tether has acquired SoftBank’s entire stake in Twenty One Capital (XXI), cementing control as the Bitcoin holder navigates NYSE compliance and a sharp share price reset.
Hyperliquid’s HYPE Breaks From Bitcoin as Cash Flows Surge: The Real Driver Behind a 101% YTD Rally
May 20, 2026
HYPE is up 101% YTD while BTC is down 12%, fueled by $255M revenue, 97% buybacks to holders, 43% chain-fee share, and ETF filings from Bitwise and 21Shares—plus rising RWA activity.
South Carolina Enacts SB163: CBDCs Barred as State Codifies Self-Custody and Bitcoin Mining Rights
May 20, 2026
South Carolina’s SB163 bans CBDC use and pilots, protects self-custody, and shields Bitcoin miners and node operators—shaping a clear, crypto-forward framework with business implications.
Ireland’s CAB and Europol secure 500 BTC from second dormant wallet, likely linked to Clifton Collins cache
May 20, 2026
Irish authorities and Europol have locked down another 500 BTC from a second dormant wallet, likely tied to the long-lost Clifton Collins bitcoin cache in a drug trafficking case.
