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Find Out 3 Major Token Unlocks of Next Week

Token unlock involves releasing tokens that were previously blocked under fundraising terms. Projects carefully schedule these releases to avoid market pressure and prevent a drop in token prices.
However, factors like lack of liquidity or early investor profit-taking can significantly impact an asset’s dynamics. Here are three major token unlocks to watch next week.
Pyth Network (PYTH)
- Unlock date: May 20
- Number of tokens unlocked: 2.13 billion PYTH
- Current circulating supply: 1.5 billion PYTH
Pyth Network is a decentralized oracle that supplies real-time financial market data to blockchain applications. It gathers high-quality pricing information from various sources, including trading firms and exchanges. The project aims to improve the accuracy and reliability of data used in smart contracts and decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms.
The PYTH token has a maximum supply of 10 billion. On May 20, the project will unlock 2.13 billion tokens, which exceeds the current circulating supply. Approximately 800 million PYTH will go to private sale participants and publishers, with the remainder allocated for protocol development and ecosystem growth.
Crypto community members have polarized opinions on how the unlock will affect PYTH price. Some believe the altcoin is headed for a significant collapse, while others are confident that tokenomics design will allow it to hold its ground.
“Pyth unlock worth $910M is on 20th May. 141.67% of current supply is being unlocked. AEVO dumped 25% after the unlock. Most of PYTH holders have staked so they can’t sell their bags. Regardless i am looking for shorting setups,” one crypto trader noted.
Read more: What Is a Blockchain Oracle? An Introductory Guide

Avalanche (AVAX)
- Unlock date: May 22
- Number of tokens unlocked: 9.54 million AVAX
- Current circulating supply: 382.77 million AVAX
Avalanche is a decentralized blockchain platform that delivers high performance and scalability, enabling developers to create and deploy decentralized applications (dApps) and custom blockchain networks. The native token of the Avalanche network is AVAX, used for paying transaction fees, staking, and participating in the platform’s governance.
On May 22, over 9 million AVAX tokens will be unlocked and distributed among strategic partners, the Avalanche Foundation, the team, and airdrop participants.
Read more: 11 Best Avalanche (AVAX) Wallets to Consider in 2024

Space ID (ID)
- Unlock date: May 22
- Number of tokens unlocked: 18.49 million ID
- Current circulating supply: 430.5 million ID
Space ID is a decentralized identity protocol that helps users securely manage their online identities across various blockchain platforms. It enables users to create a single digital identity for use in multiple decentralized applications (dApps). The ID is the utility token of the Space ID ecosystem, designed to incentivize user participation and support the security and growth of the network.
On May 22, the project will add 18 million ID to the circulating supply. According to TokenUnlocks, most of these tokens will go to the Space ID Foundation, the ecosystem fund, and airdrop participants.
Read more: Which Are the Best Altcoins To Invest in May 2024?

Although token unlocks are often considered bearish, a well-planned schedule can enhance a project’s long-term viability. Aligned with milestones and development progress, unlocks will motivate team members, boost community engagement, and promote ecosystem growth.
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Dark Web Criminals Are Selling Binance and Gemini User Data

More than 100,000 users of popular crypto exchanges Binance and Gemini may be at risk after a trove of sensitive information appeared for sale on the dark web.
The leaked data reportedly includes full names, email addresses, phone numbers, and location details—raising alarms over growing cyber threats in the crypto sector.
Dark Web Actors Are Targeting Crypto Users
On March 27, a dark web user operating under the alias AKM69 listed a large database allegedly tied to Gemini, one of the largest crypto trading platforms in the US.
According to Dark Web Informer, the dataset mainly includes information about users from the United States, with a few entries from Singapore and the United Kingdom. The attacker claims the data could be used for marketing, fraud, or crypto recovery scams.
“The database for sale reportedly includes 100,000 records, each containing full names, emails, phone numbers, and location data of individuals from the United States and a few entries from Singapore and the UK,” the report stated.
It is unclear whether the leak resulted from a direct breach of Gemini’s systems or from other vulnerabilities, such as compromised user accounts or phishing campaigns.
Meanwhile, this incident followed another alarming listing on March 26.
According to the report, a separate dark web actor, kiki88888, allegedly offered a trove of Binance user data for sale. The database is said to hold over 132,000 entries, including the exchange users’ login information.

The Dark Web Informer suggests phishing attacks likely caused the breach rather than a compromise of the exchange’s systems.
“Some of you really need to stop clicking random stuff,” the Informer stated.
Binance and Gemini have yet to publicly comment on these incidents. However, phishing remains one of the most effective methods cybercriminals use to exploit crypto holders.
Scammers often impersonate official accounts or place misleading ads that redirect users to fake websites. Coinbase users are also being extensively targeted through phishing campaigns.
As BeInCrypto reported earlier, in March, Coinbase users lost over $46 million to social engineering scams.
Blockchain security firm Scam Sniffer revealed that phishing-related losses exceeded $15 million in the first two months of the year. This figure highlights the growing scale of the threat.
Given the rising threats, crypto users should stay vigilant and avoid unfamiliar links. They should also protect their accounts with two-factor authentication and hardware wallets whenever possible.
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South Carolina Could Spend 10% of Funds on Bitcoin Reserve

Representative Jordan Pace introduced legislation to create a Bitcoin Reserve for South Carolina, joining a nationwide effort. Currently, nearly half of all US states have an active bill to create a similar Reserve.
However, the talking point that this bill “allows 10% of state funds” in Bitcoin investments is taking off like wildfire. It may scare off fiscal conservatives, which contributed to recent failures.
South Carolina Joins the Bitcoin Reserve Race
Since President Trump announced his intention to create a US Bitcoin Reserve, many state governments have attempted to create smaller models.
In the last month, these efforts have been intensifying, with more and more states joining the effort. Today, South Carolina filed its own Bitcoin Reserve bill, allowing the state to make substantial purchases:
“The State Treasurer may invest in digital assets including, but not limited to, Bitcoin with money that is unexpended, unencumbered, or uncommitted. The amount of money that the State Treasurer may invest in digital assets from a fund specified in this section may not exceed ten precent of the total funds under management,” it reads.
State Representative Jordan Pace proposed South Carolina’s Bitcoin Reserve legislation. He claimed that this bill “gives the Treasurer new tools to protect taxpayer dollars from inflation,” one of crypto’s most well-known use cases. Pace is currently the bill’s only sponsor, and it’s unclear what chances it has of passing.
Still, there may be challenges ahead. Similar proposals in other Republican-led states—like Montana and Wyoming—have already failed. This was largely due to concerns over using public funds to buy cryptocurrency.
Even though Trump backs the idea on a national level, not all GOP lawmakers are convinced at the state level.
That said, there are some signs of progress elsewhere. For example, Texas has advanced its Bitcoin Reserve bill, achieving bipartisan support. A key reason for its success is that the bill doesn’t require the state to make crypto purchases; it simply allows them at the Treasurer’s discretion.
Likewise, South Carolina’s bill wouldn’t force the state to invest 10% of its funds into Bitcoin. It just opens the door for that possibility, giving the state financial flexibility rather than a mandate.
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FDIC and CFTC Rescind Old Crypto Guidelines

The FDIC and CFTC have both been working to change previous crypto guidelines. As federal regulators reconcile with the industry, they are removing old rules that specifically target crypto.
The former institution is removing the requirement that banks report crypto business, while the latter holds crypto to the same standards as other industries.
FDIC and CFTC Change Crypto Policies
The FDIC is one of the top financial regulators in the US, and it’s turning over a new leaf. After being one of the principal architects of Operation Choke Point 2.0, it recently began declassifying documents and changing rules that allowed crypto debanking.
Today, the agency is revoking a 2022 directive that impacted banks’ interactions with crypto:
“With today’s action, the FDIC is turning the page on the flawed approach of the past three years. I expect this to be one of several steps the FDIC will take to lay out a new approach for how banks can engage in crypto- and blockchain-related activities in accordance with safety and soundness standards,” said FDIC Acting Chairman Travis Hill.
Specifically, it rescinded a rule that mandated that all banks and institutions under its supervision notify the FDIC of any crypto involvement. The new guideline claims that banks “may engage in permissible crypto-related activities without receiving prior FDIC approval” without enacting any other policies.
Since Gary Gensler left the SEC, all the top US financial regulators have been trying to rework their relationship with crypto. In an apparent coincidence, the CFTC made a very similar move to the FDIC by rescinding two crypto guidelines.
Both of these actions did not establish a new policy; they merely removed the old ones.
Essentially, both of the CFTC’s rule changes are set to ensure that crypto-related derivatives are subject to the same requirements as non-crypto ones. This is somewhat surprising, considering that the industry has typically tried to insist that it necessitates specific regulations.
However, this is largely beside the point. The FDIC and CFTC are both working to remove previous guidelines that opposed the crypto industry.
These institutions will undoubtedly be amenable to creating new ones in the spirit of cooperation. In the meantime, this olive branch can help build a lot of goodwill.
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