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Crypto ATM crackdowns are spreading — and Bitcoin Depot stock is in the frame

Crypto ATM crackdowns are spreading — and Bitcoin Depot stock is in the frame

Bitcoin Depot shares rose 4.6% to $1.37 despite mounting regulatory crackdowns on crypto ATMs following a surge in fraud. The FBI reported bitcoin ATM scam losses hit $333 million in 2025 through November, up from $250 million in 2024. Maine reached a $1.9 million settlement with Bitcoin Depot to compensate scam victims. Vermont and several cities have imposed new limits, bans, or licensing requirements on kiosks.

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  • InterContinental Hotels Group PLC Buys Back 40,000 Shares at Average $152 Each
    May 21, 2026, 4:04 AM EDT. InterContinental Hotels Group PLC repurchased 40,000 of its ordinary shares on May 20, 2026, on the London Stock Exchange through Goldman Sachs International. The shares were bought at prices ranging from $150.15 to $154.95, with an average price of $152.06 per share. This buyback follows shareholder authorization granted at the May 2025 Annual General Meeting and instructions issued in February 2026. The company plans to cancel the repurchased shares, reducing the total shares outstanding to 149.63 million, excluding 5.43 million held in treasury. The transaction aims to return value to shareholders by reducing share count and potentially increasing earnings per share.

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21 May 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: May 21, 2026, 4:00 AM EDTUpdated: May 21, 2026, 4:10 AM EDT InterContinental Hotels Group PLC Buys Back 40,000 Shares at Average $152 Each May 21, 2026, 4:04 AM EDT. InterContinental Hotels Group PLC repurchased 40,000 of its ordinary shares on May 20, 2026, on the London Stock Exchange through Goldman Sachs International. The shares were bought at prices ranging from $150.15 to $154.95, with an average price of $152.06 per share. This buyback follows shareholder authorization granted at the May 2025 Annual General Meeting and instructions issued in February 2026. The company plans to cancel the
FTSE 100 Slips Today as BT, Sage and Oil Risks Put London Stocks on Edge

FTSE 100 Slips Today as BT, Sage and Oil Risks Put London Stocks on Edge

21 May 2026
FTSE 100 fell 0.34% to 10,396.72 in early London trading, reversing part of Wednesday’s rally. BT reported flat core earnings at £8.2 billion as fibre demand offset a 3% revenue drop. Sage lifted its FY26 revenue outlook after first-half revenue rose 11%. easyJet posted a £552 million loss and warned of uncertainty due to higher fuel costs and weaker bookings.
Fed Officials Float Rate Hikes Again as Cut Hopes Wobble

Fed Officials Float Rate Hikes Again as Cut Hopes Wobble

21 May 2026
Federal Reserve minutes released Wednesday showed most officials see possible rate hikes if inflation remains above 2%. Markets and economists have pushed back expectations for rate cuts, with some now anticipating increases. The Fed’s benchmark rate held at 3.50% to 3.75% in April. The next FOMC meeting is set for June 16-17.
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