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This Top AI Cryptocurrency Was Up 115% in May. But Is It a Buy?

NEAR Protocol surged 115% in May on its AI agent infrastructure play. Is this the real deal, or just another empty hype cycle?

This Top AI Cryptocurrency Was Up 115% in May. But Is It a Buy?

This Top AI Cryptocurrency Was Up 115% in May. But Is It a Buy?

Published June 20, 2026 · Category: Finance

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NEAR Protocol (CRYPTO: NEAR) gained 115% in May 2026, making it a top performer in the cryptocurrency space. After five years of relative obscurity, it seems now everyone wants to talk. NEAR has become the belle of the blockchain ball.

NEAR tapped into the ongoing agentic AI mania, but in a healthy way. The NEAR community is building infrastructure that could matter as artificial intelligence reshapes online transactions.

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