In today's 5 Minutes Crypto update from May 23, 2025, Bitcoin smashes its previous record hitting an astonishing $109,400, driven by massive $3.6 billion inflows into spot Bitcoin ETFs and optimistic regulatory moves including a proposed US stablecoin bill enhancing legitimacy and demand. Meanwhile, the DeFi world reels as the SUI network's major decentralized exchange, CEDIS protocol, falls victim to a $200 million exploit caused by an Oracle vulnerability, highlighting persistent security risks. We discuss how these contrasting events reflect the evolving crypto landscape—bullish institutional adoption versus ongoing technical threats. Also included: the impact of regulation bridging crypto and traditional finance, and high-yield stablecoin platforms like Pendle and Morpho. Stay tuned until the end for a quiz answer and thought-provoking questions about the future of crypto market maturity.

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