Bitcoin climbed 0.8% to $77,576.2, aiming to break a five‑day losing streak after recent legislative boost.
Spot crypto demand weakened, with spot CVD negative for nine sessions through May 19, marking the longest net‑selling streak of 2026.
Fed minutes signaled likely further rate hikes as inflation stays above 2%, pressuring bonds and speculative assets like crypto.
European stablecoin consortium Qivalis added 25 members, now 37 banks from 15 countries, aiming to launch euro‑pegged digital currency.