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Bitcoin Price Holds Above $79,000
Bitcoin's price has surged past $79,000, reaching a new milestone. The Moscow Exchange plans to launch cryptocurrency trading by the end of 2026. Veteran macro investor Arthur Hayes claims Bitcoin will perform well if inflation hits 4% again. GoMining and Babylon plan an integration to activate up to 1,000 BTC through trustless vaults. Analyst 10x noted that perpetual futures may look bearish but are not. No new trading figures or market analysis were provided in this update. The cryptocurrency has shown resilience despite market fluctuations. Prediction markets show Bitcoin holding above $79,000, with some indicating a 51% chance of the price remaining above that threshold. Provenance Blockchain (HASH) saw a price decrease of 13.4% to $0.01, and Dash (DASH) decreased by 10.4% to $43.93. This level indicates continued market confidence. The cryptocurrency's market rank is #14.
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Two Chinese Nationals Charged in US Money Laundering Scheme
The US Department of Justice has accused two Chinese nationals of money laundering for the Sinaloa Cartel and CJNG.
Launch Library Reports Successful StriX Mission
An Electron rocket successfully launched the Viva La StriX mission on May 22, 2026, at 09:33:00 UTC. The launch was conducted by Rocket Lab from Pad 1. The mission is carrying payloads for multiple customers. The mission's NET (Not Earlier Than) time was May 22, 2026, at 09:33:00 UTC. A Starship Flight 12 launch is also scheduled for May 22, 2026, at 22:30:00 UTC.
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States Scale Back Healthcare for Immigrants Amid Budget Constraints
Budget constraints are forcing some states, particularly those with liberal-leaning governments, to scale back healthcare services for immigrants. This trend is impacting access to essential medical services.
Red Sox Roster Moves Include Guerrero and Kelly
The Boston Red Sox have selected right-handed pitcher Tayron Guerrero to their active roster from Triple-A Worcester. They also optioned RHP Zack Kelly to Triple-A Worcester. RHP Kutter Crawford has been transferred to the 60-Day Injured List.
Datroway Approved in US for Metastatic Triple Negative Breast Cancer
Datroway has been approved in the U.S. as the first TROP2 directed antibody drug conjugate for the first-line treatment of patients with metastatic triple-negative breast cancer.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued For Tallahassee
The National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Tallahassee, Florida, on May 22 at 2:45 PM EDT. The warning is valid until 4:00 PM EDT. The warning was issued by NWS Tallahassee, FL. Similar special weather statements have been issued for areas near Louisville, Kentucky, and Birmingham, Alabama. These warnings indicate conditions capable of producing damaging wind or hail. Severe thunderstorm warnings have been issued across multiple regions in the United States. A Flood Warning is also in effect for Wilmington, Ohio until May 26. The warning is in effect until 6:15 p.m.
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China's Influence Grows at COP30 Amid US Absence
China is increasing its presence and influence at the COP30 climate summit, particularly in the absence of the United States.
US President Grant Signed Amnesty Act in 1872
On this day in 1872, US President Ulysses S. Grant signed the Amnesty Act into law. This act restored full civil and political rights to all but approximately 500 pro-slavery Confederate sympathizers.
Kraken Reports Issuing $56 Million in Tax Forms
Kraken has reported issuing $56 million in tax forms, with nearly a third of these for transactions less than $1. The exchange stated it is time to fix digital asset taxes.