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ARK Invest Makes Bold Bet on Circle as Stablecoin Giant Enters Wall Street

Circle’s arrival on the New York Stock Exchange sent shockwaves through the market, and Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest wasted no time jumping in.

06.06.2025 21:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Elon Musk and Donald Trump Clash in Fiery Policy Fallout

A rift between Elon Musk and Donald Trump erupted into the public eye today, marking what some observers are calling a point of no return in their relationship.

06.06.2025 8:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Trump Advisor Meets Bukele Amid U.S. Interest in Bitcoin Strategy

Bo Hines, who heads digital asset policy under Donald Trump’s advisory circle, has held private discussions with El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele, signaling potential crypto coordination between the two leaders.

06.06.2025 9:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Circle Soars in NYSE Debut Amid Surging Stablecoin Interest — But Not Everyone’s Cheering

Circle, the company behind the USDC stablecoin, made a dramatic entrance onto the New York Stock Exchange on June 5, with its stock skyrocketing 167% by market close.

06.06.2025 11:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

WazirX Restructuring Plan Blocked by Singapore High Court

WazirX’s bid to restructure and compensate victims of a $230 million hack has been rejected by the Singapore High Court, putting the exchange’s recovery roadmap in limbo.

06.06.2025 20:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Tariffs Not a Threat to S&P Momentum, Says Fundstrat’s Tom Lee

Fundstrat’s Tom Lee believes that lingering caution in the stock market could actually be setting the stage for another bullish breakout.

06.06.2025 17:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

California Targets Dormant Crypto With New Custody Proposal

California is pushing forward a legislative plan that could redefine how the state handles inactive crypto holdings.

05.06.2025 19:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Circle Tops $1.1B in IPO as Demand Surpasses Expectations

Circle, the company behind the USDC stablecoin, has raised more than $1.1 billion in a highly anticipated IPO, outperforming its earlier fundraising targets.

05.06.2025 16:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Wall Street Veteran Warns Tariffs Could Disrupt AI-Driven Market Rally

Steve Eisman, the famed investor known for forecasting the 2008 housing collapse, is sounding the alarm—not on overvalued tech stocks or interest rates, but on the escalating risk of global trade disputes.

05.06.2025 12:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Trump Economic Adviser’s Coinbase Stake Raises Fresh Ethics Questions

Kevin Hassett, head of the National Economic Council in Trump’s second term, has revealed a multi-million-dollar investment in crypto exchange Coinbase—prompting concerns over potential conflicts of interest in Washington.

05.06.2025 10:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

South Korea Elects Pro-Crypto Leadership, Paving Way for Digital Asset Reforms

South Korea’s presidential race ended with a decisive win for Lee Jae Myung, who secured 49.42% of the vote on June 4, 2025.

04.06.2025 22:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Pump.fun Reportedly Planning Massive Token Sale Despite Revenue Drop

Rumors are heating up around Solana-based memecoin platform Pump.fun, which is said to be prepping a $1 billion token sale at a $4 billion valuation—though the team has yet to confirm any details publicly.

04.06.2025 20:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Brad Garlinghouse Rejects Rumors of Ripple-Circle Acquisition Deal

Brad Garlinghouse has flatly denied that Ripple ever attempted to acquire Circle, the company behind the USDC stablecoin, shutting down weeks of speculation about a potential $5 billion deal.

04.06.2025 19:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

S&P 500 Poised for Major Rally as AI Momentum and Technical Patterns Align

A sharp rally could be brewing for the S&P 500, with analysts suggesting the index may push toward 7,400 in the coming months—a move that would mark a significant leap from its current level near 5,950.

04.06.2025 15:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Tokenized Funds Are Quietly Reshaping Institutional Finance

Tokenized short-term funds are quietly reshaping how institutions manage liquidity, offering a digital alternative to traditional money market products.

04.06.2025 13:21 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Morgan Stanley Warns Market May Be Overlooking Tariff Fallout

Chris Toomey, a senior executive at Morgan Stanley, believes U.S. markets are turning a blind eye to the economic drag that could emerge from renewed tariff policies tied to Trump administration.

04.06.2025 9:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Tether Rolls Out Cross-Chain Gold Token on TON

Tether is deepening its involvement in the tokenized gold space by introducing a new version of its gold-backed stablecoin—XAUt0—on The Open Network (TON).

03.06.2025 22:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Robinhood Enters European Crypto Arena with Bitstamp Takeover

Robinhood has officially announced the acquisition of Bitstamp, one of Europe’s longest-standing digital asset exchanges.

03.06.2025 15:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Ripple’s RLUSD Stablecoin Gains Approval in Dubai, Set to Support Real Estate Tokenization

Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin has received the green light from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), paving the way for its use in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).

03.06.2025 14:05 1 min. read Alexander Zdravkov

Changpeng Zhao Wants to Hide Your Liquidation Points — Here’s Why

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao is once again stirring innovation in crypto, this time calling for a new kind of decentralized exchange (DEX) that prioritizes privacy for large-scale traders.

03.06.2025 11:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Poland’s New President Fuels Crypto Optimism

Poland’s political landscape may be shifting in favor of crypto innovation following the election of Karol Nawrocki, a candidate who campaigned on promises to protect investor freedom and resist burdensome regulations.

02.06.2025 22:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Coinbase Expands 24/7 Futures to Solana, XRP, and Cardano Amid Rising Altcoin Demand

Coinbase is gearing up to broaden its futures trading capabilities, introducing round-the-clock contracts for Solana (SOL), XRP, and Cardano (ADA) starting June 13.

02.06.2025 11:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Here Are the 10 Most Actively Developed DeFi Projects Right Now

A new report from blockchain analytics firm Santiment highlights which DeFi projects have seen the most developer activity over the past month—and the leaderboard has shifted in unexpected ways.

01.06.2025 20:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Shibarium Launches Internal Probe Amid Ecosystem Abuse Allegations

Shiba Inu’s Shibarium team has launched an internal investigation into alleged rug pulls carried out by actors operating within the network.

01.06.2025 18:00 2 min. read Alexander Zdravkov

BlackRock Eyes Major Stake in Circle’s IPO Amid Surging Demand

BlackRock is reportedly preparing to purchase nearly 10% of the shares in Circle Internet Financial Ltd.’s upcoming IPO, expanding its existing role as manager of the Circle Reserve Fund, which backs USDC with roughly $30 billion in assets.

01.06.2025 17:30 1 min. read Alexander Zdravkov

Ross Ulbricht’s Prison Relics Spark Bidding War on Bitcoin Marketplace

Ross Ulbricht, the man once behind the Silk Road dark web marketplace, has turned artifacts from his prison years into a multimillion-dollar Bitcoin windfall.

01.06.2025 10:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

FTX Begins Second Round of Creditor Payouts Amid Ongoing Disputes

The FTX Recovery Trust has initiated a new $5 billion round of reimbursements, starting May 30, for creditors who completed the necessary steps.

31.05.2025 16:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Nvidia’s Chart Hints at $200 Target Despite China Setback

Nvidia’s recent market retreat hasn’t shaken analysts’ confidence in the stock’s long-term potential. Despite a dip to $135.13 at the close of the last session, chart watchers say a powerful setup could send NVDA soaring toward the $200 mark in the coming months.

31.05.2025 21:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Pi Network Taps Into Gaming to Showcase Real Crypto Utility

The team behind Pi Network is diving into the gaming industry with the release of FruityPi, a new application designed to highlight the practical use of its ecosystem tools, including the Pi cryptocurrency, wallet, and ad services.

31.05.2025 20:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Top Nvidia Leaders Set to Cash Out as Stock Surges

As Nvidia’s stock continues its upward surge, company executives are preparing to cash in. CEO Jensen Huang is expected to sell up to $800 million worth of shares under a trading plan adopted earlier this year, marking his first such sale of 2025.

31.05.2025 12:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Bank of Italy Chief Urges EU to Launch Digital Euro

Fabio Panetta, head of the Bank of Italy and former European Central Bank executive, is pushing for the swift rollout of a digital euro, calling it Europe’s best answer to rising crypto risks and global regulatory fragmentation.

30.05.2025 21:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Telegram Attracts Billions, Plots Future IPO and AI Revenue with xAI

Telegram has successfully raised $1.7 billion in a bond offering that drew overwhelming investor interest, exceeding initial targets and signaling strong confidence in the platform’s growth trajectory.

30.05.2025 15:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Binance Lawsuit Dropped as SEC Withdraws Case

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has officially ended its legal battle with crypto exchange Binance, closing a major chapter in the regulatory crackdown on digital asset platforms.

30.05.2025 12:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

BlackRock Reportedly Targeting Major Stake in Upcoming Crypto IPO

Circle, the issuer behind the USDC stablecoin, is preparing to go public, and sources say BlackRock is gearing up to take a significant piece of the action—possibly acquiring 10% of the offering.

29.05.2025 22:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Bybit Enters Europe with Full Regulatory Approval

Bybit is making a bold move into the European crypto market after securing regulatory approval under the EU’s MiCA framework.

29.05.2025 21:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Nvidia’s Latest Report Boosts the Company’s Share Price

Nvidia reported strong financial results for the first quarter of 2026 for the period ended April 27, 2025, which led to a 4.8% increase in its shares in after-hours trading.

29.05.2025 14:00 1 min. read Alexander Zdravkov

Elon Musk Steps Down from Government Efficiency Post After Struggles in DC

Elon Musk has stepped down as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), citing the difficulty of reducing federal spending and bureaucracy.

29.05.2025 13:30 2 min. read Alexander Zdravkov

President Trump’s CFTC Pick Discloses Millions in Crypto

Brian Quintenz, tapped by Donald Trump to lead the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), has disclosed a web of crypto-related ties and millions in assets, raising questions ahead of his Senate confirmation.

29.05.2025 10:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

How Rich Is Bitcoin’s Creator Satoshi Nakamoto Today?

As Bitcoin flirts with historic price levels, its elusive creator Satoshi Nakamoto is now being counted among the richest individuals on the planet—without ever showing his face.

29.05.2025 9:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Can Real-World Assets Rescue the NFT Lending Market?

The once-hyped NFT lending market is facing a sharp decline, with activity plunging nearly 97% since early 2024.

29.05.2025 8:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

El Salvador Defies IMF Again, Keeps Buying Bitcoin Despite Loan Conditions

El Salvador has secured a $120 million disbursement from the IMF as part of its $1.4 billion loan agreement, but only after agreeing to reduce direct government involvement in Bitcoin operations.

28.05.2025 18:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Tether Becomes Major U.S. Investor With Billions in Strategic Allocations

Tether, best known for issuing the world’s largest stablecoin, USDT, has been making aggressive inroads into U.S. markets—quietly channeling around $5 billion into American tech firms and infrastructure since 2022.

27.05.2025 21:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Google Quantum Breakthrough Sparks New Concerns for Bitcoin Security

A breakthrough from Google’s quantum division is reshaping assumptions about the future of cybersecurity—and may bring the cryptographic foundations of Bitcoin closer to vulnerability than previously believed.

28.05.2025 11:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Why Today’s AI Still Doesn’t Think Like Us, According to Meta’s Chief Scientist

Meta’s top AI scientist, Yann LeCun, is challenging the status quo in artificial intelligence, arguing that current language models—despite their popularity—lack the foundational traits of real intelligence.

28.05.2025 8:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Japan’s Debt Spiral Sends Shockwaves Through Global Markets

A severe disruption in Japan’s government bond market is setting off alarm bells far beyond Tokyo, with analysts warning the fallout could spread across global financial systems—crypto markets included.

27.05.2025 22:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Bitget Launches Yield-Bearing Stable Asset Backed by Tokenized Treasuries

Crypto exchange Bitget has introduced a new investment product, BGUSD, a yield-generating stable asset tied to real-world financial instruments like U.S. Treasury bills and top-tier money market funds.

27.05.2025 19:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Former CFTC Chair Joins Sygnum as Regulatory Adviser

Christopher Giancarlo, the former chair of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission and a prominent advocate for digital assets, has joined Swiss crypto bank Sygnum as a senior adviser.

27.05.2025 18:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Michael Saylor Questions Proof-of-Reserves Model, Cites Security Risks

Michael Saylor, co-founder of Strategy, is once again making waves in the crypto space—this time for his controversial take on proof-of-reserves (PoR).

27.05.2025 16:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Circle Dismisses Acquisition Rumors, Reaffirms IPO Focus

Stablecoin issuer Circle has rejected speculation about a potential acquisition, firmly denying claims that it has held informal talks with Coinbase or Ripple regarding a sale.

27.05.2025 12:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Solana Co-Founder Urges Crypto Founders to Stress-Test for Worst-Case Scenarios

Anatoly Yakovenko, the co-founder of Solana Labs, is calling on Web3 entrepreneurs to prepare for the unexpected—specifically, the kind of brutal downturns that can shake even the most promising crypto ventures.

27.05.2025 10:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Tether Reaffirms Global Strategy as U.S. Stablecoin Bill Advances

As U.S. lawmakers debate new rules for regulating stablecoins, Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino says the company will continue prioritizing international markets over re-entering the American financial system.

27.05.2025 9:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Synthetix and Derive Scrap $27M Merger Amid Community Pushback

A proposed $27 million merger between decentralized derivatives platforms Synthetix and Derive has been called off, following strong objections from their respective communities.

26.05.2025 22:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Taiwan’s Secret Trading Giant Is Beating Wall Street at Its Own Game

In the heart of Taipei, a low-profile trading firm is shaking up the hedge fund world. Founded by former JPMorgan analyst Andre Liu, UC Capital has quietly become one of the most profitable players in the market, driven by a strategy that blends behavioral analysis with cutting-edge technology.

26.05.2025 15:52 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Wall Street Rally Gains Momentum as Doubters Wait for a Fall – Tom Lee

Fundstrat’s Tom Lee believes the current surge in U.S. equities is being met with misplaced skepticism.

26.05.2025 12:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Kraken Turns Solana into a Global Stock Exchange

Kraken is stepping into the world of tokenized finance by introducing a groundbreaking initiative called “xStocks,” developed in collaboration with Backed and the Solana Foundation.

26.05.2025 9:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Bitcoin and Michael Saylor’s Strategy Outperform Tesla, Apple, and Gold

Michael Saylor, chairman of MicroStrategy and one of Bitcoin’s most outspoken corporate champions, has once again underscored his belief in the cryptocurrency’s long-term potential—this time with data to back it up.

25.05.2025 21:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Ripple Hints at Major Milestone as XRP Moves Toward Wall Street Integration

Ripple has confirmed that XRP futures and ETFs are set to begin trading on major U.S. platforms, including CME and Nasdaq—a move seen as a significant step in bridging traditional finance with the crypto space.

25.05.2025 20:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Polygon Co-Founder Mihailo Bjelic Exits Project After Seven Years

Mihailo Bjelic, one of the driving forces behind Ethereum Layer 2 giant Polygon, has announced his departure from the project he helped shape since its inception in 2017.

25.05.2025 15:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Tech Boom Echoes Dot-Com Era as Markets Ignore Warning Signs

A familiar pattern is beginning to emerge in financial markets: soaring tech valuations, investor euphoria, and a backdrop of geopolitical uncertainty. For some analysts, it’s starting to look like 1999 all over again.

25.05.2025 12:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Charles Hoskinson’s Long-Standing Crypto Prediction Is Playing Out

As U.S. banking giants move toward launching a unified stablecoin, Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson is taking a quiet victory lap.

24.05.2025 17:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov