In a strategic move to overhaul U.S.-Mexico remittance flows, XDC Network has joined forces with Bitso Business to deploy a blockchain-based payment framework designed for rapid, low-cost, and secure cross-border transactions. Tapping into the $63 billion inbound remittance market in Mexico and the $70 billion outbound volume from the U.S., the alliance utilizes XDC’s ISO […]
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Grayscale’s launch of the Artificial Intelligence Crypto Sector signals a major shift in decentralized AI, expanding crypto’s role in cutting-edge tech. Grayscale’s $21B AI Crypto Sector is Here Crypto asset manager Grayscale announced on May 27 the launch of its new Artificial Intelligence Crypto Sector, a move that highlights the growing importance of decentralized AI […]
Binance Japan has secured ISO/IEC 27001 and 27701 certifications from the British Standards Institution, signaling a milestone in its cybersecurity and privacy framework. These international standards validate the firm’s stringent controls and governance measures. General Manager Takeshi Chino emphasized the platform’s mission to remain a trusted digital asset exchange through consistent transparency and safety. Chief […]
Bitcoin ETFs finally broke their 10-day inflow streak with a sharp $359 million in outflows led by Fidelity and Grayscale. Meanwhile, ether ETFs defied the trend, posting their ninth consecutive day of inflows, totaling $91.93 million. Bitcoin ETFs End 10-Day Inflow Streak as Ether ETFs Push to Day 9 With $92 Million Inflow After 10 […]
Justin Drake, an Ethereum Foundation researcher, claims that the security model of the Bitcoin network is broken, as transaction fees have failed to reach a significant fraction of the total network earnings, including the block subsidy. Bitcoin Security Model at Risk, Proof-of-Work Not Sustainable, Says Ethereum Researcher The security budget of the Bitcoin network is […]
Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken action against five unauthorized digital asset trading platforms: Bybit.com, 1000x.live, Coinex, OKX, and XT.COM. The SEC has filed charges with the Economic Crime Suppression Division (ECD) for operating without the necessary licenses under Thailand’s Digital Asset Business Act. To protect investors and combat money laundering, the SEC […]
Ledger has announced that the CL Card, developed in partnership with Baanx Group, will soon be available for U.S. residents. The CL Card allows users to spend their cryptocurrency at over 90 million merchants worldwide through the Visa network, earn 1% cashback in bitcoin, and convert their paycheck to crypto with direct deposit via bank […]
The IMF reached a staff-level consensus on El Salvador’s performance in meeting the conditions required to receive a new disbursement. Regarding bitcoin, efforts will be made to ensure that the total amount of the cryptocurrency owned remains unchanged. El Salvador Overcomes IMF Review With a ‘Strong Performance’ The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved the […]
Social trading network Etoro has announced the addition of a dozen new cryptoassets to its platform for U.S. users, expanding its offerings beyond bitcoin, bitcoin cash, and ethereum. The newly available assets include aave, cardano, chainlink, compound, dogecoin, ethereum classic, litecoin, XRP, stellar, shiba inu, uniswap, and yearn finance. Andrew McCormick, Head of Etoro US, […]
Bitcoin ETFs extended their winning streak to nine straight days, raking in $385 million even as some major funds posted outflows. Ether ETFs kept pace with their sixth consecutive inflow day, adding $38.77 million. Bitcoin ETFs Defy Holiday Lull With $385 Million Inflow, Ether Funds Extend Streak Not even Memorial Day could dampen the bullish […]
Cryptocurrency exchange Bitstamp has announced that UK customers can now stake ethereum ( ETH) and cardano ( ADA) on its platform, currently offering an annual percentage yield (APY) of 3.1% for ETH and 1% for ADA. The staking process is designed to be simple and secure, allowing users to earn rewards by delegating their crypto […]
Ugandan law enforcement has arrested Phineous Biira, a suspect in the abduction of crypto educator Festo Ivaibi on May 17. Suspect Has Criminal Record Ugandan law enforcement has arrested one of the suspects involved in the abduction crypto trader and educator Festo Ivaibi on May 17. The arrest occurred after forensic experts traced the stolen […]
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Reflecting on the need for cash as a fallback for more modern payment systems, Buterin stated that ethereum should be prepared to fulfill that role, retaining all the properties of physical money, such as privacy and resiliency. Vitalik Buterin States Ethereum Should Be Ready to Substitute Cash While cash is being phased out, with its […]
Former U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman J. Christopher Giancarlo, known as “Crypto Dad,” has joined Sygnum Bank as Senior Policy Advisor, as announced on May 27, 2025. Giancarlo, who was a strong advocate for open markets and balanced regulatory frameworks during his tenure at the CFTC, will leverage his experience in regulatory matters […]
The digital ruble payments bill, which has already been approved in its first reading by the State Duma, introduces the concept of a universal code that will facilitate digital currency disbursements, giving banks and retail outlets three years for implementation. Digital Ruble Massification Bill Discussed by Russian State Duma More and more countries are introducing […]
Bitcoin price settled at $109,718 as of May 26, 2025, with a market capitalization of $2.18 trillion and a 24-hour trading volume of $29.24 billion. The intraday price action was bounded within a range of $106,802 to $110,078, reflecting a volatile yet structured trading session. Bitcoin The 1-hour chart indicates a choppy trading environment with […]
The trader known as “James Wynn,” or “moonpig” on the decentralized exchange Hyperliquid, has made waves again by placing a nearly $2 million bet on the memecoin kPEPE, just days after his record high position on bitcoin on the same platform. This significant move marks a shift from high-stakes bitcoin trading to a focus on […]
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Solana, a top-10 cryptocurrency project, has announced a change to its consensus protocol to turbocharge the network’s performance. Alpenglow, the new implementation, reduces latency to near Web2 levels, making Solana capable of competing with Web2 providers. Solana Aims to Compete With Web2 Providers With New Alpenglow Consensus Protocol Solana, one of the largest, most used […]
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New bitcoin all-time highs, crypto ETFs continue hot streak, the biggest rug of 2025, and more in this Week in Review. Week in Review Bitcoin continues its bullish momentum, setting new all-time highs and contributing to a surging crypto market cap of $2.21 trillion. The ETF market is reinforcing the rally, with Bitcoin ETFs recording […]
Ctrl Alt has officially launched its tokenization partnership with the Dubai Land Department (DLD) for the Real Estate Tokenization Project, marking an advancement in property investment within the Emirate. This initiative, developed in collaboration with the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) and the Dubai Future Foundation, utilizes the XRP Ledger to create a secure and […]
While some of Cetus Protocol’s funds exited the Sui network via bridges to Ethereum, $162 million remains frozen in the network due to the joint action of validators. The actions stemming from this hack have affected the crypto community’s perception of Sui and its levels of decentralization. Sui Validators Freeze Cetus Protocols Hacked Funds, Decentralization […]
Tokenized U.S. Treasury bonds have officially surpassed $7 billion in aggregate value, gaining an additional $54 million over the course of the past week. Several top-tier funds have been accelerating in growth, delivering double-digit percentage returns throughout the past month, while Blackrock’s BUIDL stands a mere $101 million away from reaching the $3 billion benchmark. […]
On May 24, 2025, bitcoin ( BTC) is coasting along at $109,273, reflecting a substantial valuation amid an active trading session. With a market capitalization of $2.17 trillion and a 24-hour trading volume of $46.66 billion, the price oscillated between an intraday low of $107,156 and a peak of $109,840. Bitcoin On the daily chart, […]
Banco Industrial, the largest bank in Guatemala, has announced the integration of Sukupay, a crypto-based cross-border payment provider, to power its remittance services. Using Sukupay, Banco Industrial now offers its customers remittances at a flat fee of $0.99, allowing them to receive these funds in their bank accounts. Michel Caputi, Head of the Strategic Alliances […]
Federal agents just seized $868K in crypto after busting a slick romance-fueled scam that funneled victims into fake digital asset platforms promising sky-high returns. Crypto Sting Unveiled: DOJ Seizes $868K After Web of Romance Turns Dark The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on May 23 that federal authorities have confiscated over $868K in cryptocurrency […]
BitcoinOS (BOS) has announced the launch of Charms, a groundbreaking metaprotocol designed to enable native, programmable tokens on Bitcoin and other UTXO blockchains without the need for bridges or custodians. This new protocol allows developers to create decentralized applications and smart assets directly on Bitcoin, facilitating seamless token transfers across UTXO-based chains such as Cardano, […]
This content is provided by a sponsor. LAS VEGAS, May 23, 2025 – Quantum Safe Technologies Corp, the research collective building qBTC, the world’s first quantum-safe sidechain for Bitcoin, today announced it will publish the full source code of its proof-of work- side chain protocol during the Bitcoin 2025 Conference in Las Vegas. The open-source […]
FIFA, the organization governing the world’s football associations, has launched its custom, engagement-oriented Layer 1 blockchain on Avalanche. FIFA Collect, a digital collectibles application, is migrating to the new chain to take advantage of its scalability and other improvements. FIFA Launches Own Blockchain on Avalanche The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), the governing body […]
R3 announced a strategic collaboration with the Solana Foundation aimed at merging public and private blockchain networks to enhance institutional access to digital capital markets. This partnership will leverage R3’s enterprise-grade private blockchain technology alongside solana’s high-performance public mainnet, facilitating the integration of regulated financial institutions with tokenized real-world assets (RWAs). The initiative is expected […]
Bitcoin’s new all-time high on May 22 briefly pushed its market capitalization above $2.2 trillion, allowing the cryptocurrency to overtake Amazon and drive the total crypto market past Microsoft’s market capitalization of $3.39 trillion. Bitcoin’s 7-Day Gain Approaches 10% On May 22, bitcoin’s market capitalization briefly surpassed the $2.2 trillion mark after the top cryptocurrency […]
According to Maghnus Mareneck, co-CEO of Interchain Labs, the Colombian government will be testing a still-unannounced CBDC on the Cosmos network. Colombia aims to target cross-border payments with this new CBDC, which has just emerged from stealth with this announcement. Colombia Hops Onto the CBDC Bandwagon With Stealth CBDC Pilot Colombia would be the latest […]
Binance announced that its customers in Brazil will be able to make payments using their cryptocurrency balances at millions of businesses through the Pix system. This development increases the usability of crypto in the country, allowing users to save and spend directly in crypto. Binance Revolutionizes Crypto Payments in Brazil With Pix Integration Binance has […]
VeChain has announced the launch of its bridge through an integration with Wanchain, enabling interoperability with bitcoin, ethereum, and over 40 other leading blockchains. This milestone marks a significant evolution in VeChain’s transition to a fully interconnected Web3 ecosystem, allowing users to bridge assets such as BTC, ETH, and USDC directly into VeChain while also […]
Bitcoin is trading at $106,724, reflecting a resilient uptrend amid considerable intraday volatility. With a market capitalization of $2.117 trillion and a 24-hour trading volume of $37.43 billion, bitcoin fluctuated within a tight range between $104,386 and $108,035. Bitcoin In the daily timeframe, bitcoin continues to uphold a strong bullish structure, having rallied from approximately […]
Bitcoin ETFs saw another bullish day with $329 million in net inflows, marking the 5th consecutive session of gains. Ether ETFs followed suit with a strong $64.89 million inflow, their 3rd straight day in the green. Bitcoin ETFs and Ether ETFs Stretch Streak With Significant Inflows On Tuesday, May 20, investor appetite for crypto exchange-traded […]
Kraken has announced the launch of Europe’s largest regulated crypto derivatives offering, enhancing its market-leading position in the region. Eligible clients and partners in the European Economic Area (EEA) can now access a comprehensive suite of liquid futures instruments, including both perpetual and fixed maturity contracts, all compliant with the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive […]
Crypto platform Magic Eden has announced a partnership with Spark to enhance trading on bitcoin by providing fast and low-cost settlement for native assets. By integrating with Spark, Magic Eden plans to unlock efficient transactions for various market types, including stablecoin-to- BTC swaps, while maintaining the integrity of bitcoin’s trust model. Spark is designed to […]
Crypto.com has partnered with Canary Capital Group LLC to establish the Canary CRO Trust, a private investment vehicle designed for U.S. investors seeking exposure to CRO, the native token of the Cronos network. This trust aims to track CRO’s market price, providing a straightforward and transparent method for U.S. investors to engage with the Cronos […]
This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. AEON, the next-generation crypto payment framework, has announced support for KuCoin Pay, a Web3-native crypto payment channel designed to bridge traditional retail and the crypto economy. This support enables AEON users to seamlessly spend their crypto to purchase goods and services both online and in physical […]
The founder of the Ugandan blockchain and crypto education institution Mitroplus Labs was abducted by armed criminals posing as law enforcement. The criminals demanded $500,000 and access to the founder’s cryptocurrency wallets. Crypto Abduction Threat Spreads to Africa On May 17, Festo Ivaibi, founder of the Ugandan blockchain and crypto education institution Mitroplus Labs, became […]
The Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) in Dubai has announced the release of Version 2.0 of its activity-based Rulebooks. The updated Rulebooks enhance supervisory mechanisms for various regulated virtual asset activities, including advisory services, broker-dealer services, custody services, and exchange services, among others. Key updates include strengthened controls on margin trading and token distribution, clearer […]
Strategy has expanded its bitcoin holdings once again, acquiring an additional 7,390 BTC for approximately $764.9 million at an average price of $103,498 per coin, according to Executive Chairman Michael Saylor. Strategy Adds Another Stack of Bitcoin As of May 18, 2025, the firm now holds 576,230 bitcoin, with a cumulative acquisition cost of about […]
El Salvador, the first country to introduce bitcoin as legal tender, has experienced significant success with its cryptocurrency experiment. President Nayib Bukele, a bitcoin enthusiast, has disclosed the revenue that the country has achieved with its “one bitcoin a day” reserve strategy. On social media, Bukele posted an image showing that El Salvador has $357 […]
Wei Dai, a cryptocurrency pioneer known for designing the b-money system, a precursor to bitcoin, criticized the current level of crypto adoption for payments. Dai highlighted that even with the shortcomings of fiat payments, crypto has not managed to make a significant impact in this field. B-Money Pioneer Wei Dai Laments State of Crypto Adoption […]
Blockchain infrastructure provider Fireblocks has released its ‘State of Stablecoins 2025’ report, highlighting the growing importance of stablecoins in modern payment systems. The report indicates that stablecoins accounted for nearly half of the transaction volume on the Fireblocks platform in 2024, demonstrating their essential role in the modernization of global payments. With over 300 banks […]
The U.S. Department of the Treasury revealed that China reduced its exposure to U.S. debt in March, selling close to $19 billion in Treasuries. This reduction was recorded in March as the trade conflict between the two countries escalated. China Reduced Exposure to U.S. Debt Amid Tariff Conflict China is willing to reduce some of […]
