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In a significant shift, Bitcoin and cryptocurrency are poised to play a central role in an American Presidential Election cycle for the first time.

While the GameStop frenzy appears to be calming down, Bitcoin's price is experiencing a significant surge today. The largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization is now at its highest level in three weeks, reaching $65,872, as reported by CoinGecko.

On May 15, the fintech leader Mastercard revealed the inclusion of five new startups in its Start Path Blockchain and Digital Assets program.

The data indicates a decline in Bitcoin selling pressure on the crypto exchange Coinbase, potentially paving the way for a temporary rebound.

Tron's (TRX) price has been steadily climbing for over three weeks, indicating a breakthrough above a significant price threshold.

MicroStrategy, renowned for its substantial Bitcoin holdings, has recently been incorporated into the MSCI World Stock Index, signaling a growing acceptance of cryptocurrency within traditional investment portfolios.

Telegram Wallet has recently unveiled its collaboration with Notcoin, a move that has earmarked one billion NOT tokens for Toncoin holders.

BlockTower Capital, a prominent digital asset investment firm, has fallen victim to a hack. The firm's primary hedge fund is at risk due to the perpetrators successfully siphoning its assets locally.

BlackRock is rapidly advancing towards becoming the leading Bitcoin fund manager globally, moving from initial skepticism about cryptocurrencies to setting ambitious targets within the crypto industry.

Robinhood's European cryptocurrency branch has introduced Solana staking, allowing users to earn approximately 5% APY (annual percentage yield) at launch, as stated by Johann Kerbrat, the general manager of Robinhood Crypto, in an interview with Blockworks.

South Korea's National Tax Service (NTS) revealed that it has sold off crypto assets worth over $800,000, which were previously seized from individuals involved in tax evasion.

Binance's decision to discontinue support for XRP and TUSD could potentially impact the sentiment surrounding the coin, sparking various speculations about the underlying reasons.