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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

Binance Founder Denies Role in Trump-Linked Crypto Project Amid Media Backlash

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao has rejected claims tying him to World Liberty Financial (WLF), a crypto firm associated with Donald Trump’s family.

24.05.2025 12:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Travala Reports 80% of Bookings Now Paid in Crypto

The use of crypto in travel has surged, with new data from Travala and Binance Pay revealing that nearly 80% of bookings on Travala are now made using digital assets.

24.05.2025 8:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Vitalik Buterin Reveals His Crypto Holdings – Here’s What’s in His Portfolio

Vitalik Buterin, the co-founder of Ethereum, recently shared insights into his crypto holdings while responding to a discussion on social media.

31.01.2025 22:00 1 min. read Alexander Zdravkov

Institutional Investors Pull Back from U.S. Stocks – Here is Why

Despite a recent rebound in the stock market, institutional investors are showing increasing caution toward U.S. equities, signaling a dramatic shift in global investment strategy.

23.05.2025 16:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

FIFA Teams Up with Avalanche to Launch Its Own Blockchain

FIFA is deepening its Web3 ambitions by launching a tailor-made blockchain on Avalanche, aimed at hosting its expanding digital collectibles ecosystem.

23.05.2025 9:00 1 min. read

Stablecoin Issuers Could Soon Be Major Buyers of U.S. Treasuries, Says Senator

U.S. Senator Bill Hagerty believes stablecoin issuers are on track to become some of the largest holders of U.S. Treasury debt as the regulatory landscape for digital dollar-pegged assets evolves.

22.05.2025 16:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Crypto.com Gains EU Approval to Offer Regulated Crypto Derivatives

Crypto.com has taken another major step in its European expansion, earning regulatory approval to offer crypto derivatives across the European Economic Area under the EU’s financial instruments directive.

22.05.2025 15:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Bitget Wallet Unveils Major Redesign to Push Crypto Into Everyday Life

Bitget Wallet is taking a big leap forward in its evolution—from a trading app to a full-service crypto lifestyle platform.

22.05.2025 13:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

UAE Grants Initial Approval to Bitcoin Suisse for Crypto Operations

Swiss-based Bitcoin Suisse is preparing to break new ground outside Europe after securing initial regulatory approval in the United Arab Emirates.

22.05.2025 12:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

JPMorgan CEO Warns Market Is Overlooking Risks from Tariff Tensions

Despite the S&P 500’s strong rebound, JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon believes investors may be ignoring warning signs that could spell trouble for the economy.

22.05.2025 8:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Kraken Launches Regulated Crypto Derivatives Across EU After Cyprus Deal

Kraken is ramping up its presence in the European crypto derivatives market by activating a regulatory license acquired through a Cypriot investment firm earlier this year.

21.05.2025 14:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Binance Pushes Back Against FTX Lawsuit, Calls Claims “Baseless”

Binance is seeking to dismiss a $1.76 billion lawsuit filed by the FTX estate, arguing that the legal action is an attempt to rewrite the story of FTX’s own collapse.

21.05.2025 8:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Pavel Durov Exposes European Government’s Attempt to Muzzle Political Speech

Telegram founder Pavel Durov has revealed that he pushed back against pressure from a Western European government to censor political content on the messaging app in the lead-up to Romania’s presidential election.

19.05.2025 15:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Michael Burry Bets Against Tech and China, Leaves Just One Stock Standing

Michael Burry, the contrarian investor made famous by The Big Short, is once again shaking up markets with a bold repositioning of his hedge fund’s portfolio — this time, leaning heavily into pessimism.

19.05.2025 8:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Alchemy Bolsters Solana Services With DexterLab Takeover

Blockchain development giant Alchemy is expanding its footprint in the Solana ecosystem through the acquisition of DexterLab, a high-performance infrastructure provider trusted by firms like Google, Chainstack, and the Solana Foundation.

18.05.2025 21:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Cardano Founder Denies Claims of ADA Fund Misuse Amid Legal Threats

Tensions have escalated in the Cardano community following serious accusations against its founder, Charles Hoskinson, regarding the alleged mishandling of over 300 million ADA tokens.

18.05.2025 13:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

FTX to Begin Multi-Billion Dollar Creditor Repayments by End of May

FTX, the defunct crypto exchange at the center of one of the industry’s biggest scandals, is preparing to begin large-scale repayments to its creditors starting May 30.

17.05.2025 22:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Web3 Games Cool Off, but Infrastructure Is Quietly Booming

The hype around blockchain gaming has taken a noticeable dip, but industry insiders suggest the lull may signal something positive: maturation.

17.05.2025 20:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Solana’s Meme Coin Race Heats Up: Is Pump.fun’s Reign Over?

Solana’s meme coin ecosystem is entering a new phase as challenger platforms rapidly gain ground on Pump.fun, the long-standing leader in token launches. What was once a near-monopoly is now turning into a competitive arena.

16.05.2025 10:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Peter Schiff Warns Against Investing in Companies That Simply Hold Bitcoin

Economist and gold advocate Peter Schiff has renewed his criticism of the crypto market, but this time, his focus isn’t just Bitcoin—it’s the growing trend of companies whose business models revolve entirely around holding the digital asset.

16.05.2025 18:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Singapore Court Orders Multichain Liquidation After Major Exploit

Sonic Labs has secured legal approval to dissolve Multichain Foundation, marking a major step toward recovering funds lost during the platform’s collapse in 2023.

16.05.2025 17:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

New Ethereum Initiative Targets Institutional-Grade Security Standards

As Ethereum cements its role in the global financial landscape, the Ethereum Foundation has launched a sweeping initiative to future-proof the network’s security.

16.05.2025 14:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

MetaMask Leaves Door Open for Token Launch Amid Shifting U.S. Crypto Climate

The creators of MetaMask haven’t ruled out launching a token—but if it happens, users can expect a transparent and scam-proof rollout.

16.05.2025 11:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Ark Invest Buys Into eToro as Shares Surge on Nasdaq Debut

eToro’s entrance to the Nasdaq was met with enthusiasm on Wednesday, as shares surged nearly 30% by market close — and Ark Invest wasted no time getting in on the action.

16.05.2025 8:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Circle IPO Looms as $6B Pours Into Crypto Startups in Shrinking Deal Market

Investor interest in crypto startups is regaining strength—though not in volume.

15.05.2025 11:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Gary Gensler’s Anti-Crypto Crusade Was All for Show, According to Congressman

According to former Congressman Patrick McHenry, Gary Gensler’s hardline stance against crypto was more political theater than personal conviction.

14.05.2025 22:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Wall Street Rallies as Inflation Cools and Crypto Market Tops $3.5 Trillion

Investor sentiment got a lift this week as markets rallied on easing trade tensions, cooler inflation data, and strong momentum from tech and crypto sectors. While global uncertainties remain, a series of bullish triggers reignited optimism across asset classes.

14.05.2025 15:19 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Gold, Crypto, and China: The New Safe Havens for Asia’s Wealthiest Investors

Asia’s wealthiest investors are steering their portfolios in a new direction, stepping away from U.S. dollar assets and toward a blend of gold, digital assets, and Chinese markets.

15.05.2025 14:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Standard Chartered Taps FalconX to Expand Institutional Crypto Access

Standard Chartered is accelerating its move into digital assets through a newly announced alliance with FalconX, a prime broker serving institutional crypto traders.

15.05.2025 13:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

eToro Upsizes IPO to $620M Ahead of Nasdaq Debut, Takes Aim at Robinhood

Online trading platform eToro has increased the scale of its initial public offering to $620 million after pricing its shares higher than originally expected.

14.05.2025 17:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

NYC Sets Stage for Crypto Future as Mayor Adams Favours Blockchain Innovation

With New York’s first crypto summit just days away, Mayor Eric Adams is making it clear: the city is positioning itself as a global epicenter for blockchain development.

13.05.2025 21:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Tether Expands in Asia With Tokenized Gold Listing on Thai Crypto Platform

Tether has entered the Thai market with its tokenized gold asset, as local exchange Maxbit becomes the first in the country to list the product.

14.05.2025 15:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Coinbase’s Big Leap Into the S&P 500 Is Just the Beginning, Says CEO Brian Armstrong

As Coinbase counts down to its inclusion in the S&P 500 on May 19, the company’s CEO Brian Armstrong is already looking beyond the milestone.

14.05.2025 12:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Anchorage Bets Big on Stablecoins With Strategic Mountain Protocol Takeover

Anchorage Digital, the only federally chartered crypto bank in the U.S., is strengthening its position in the stablecoin arena with the acquisition of Bermuda-based Mountain Protocol.

14.05.2025 11:00 1 min. read

Animoca Brands Targets U.S. IPO as Regulatory Climate Warms Under Trump

Web3 giant Animoca Brands is preparing to take its business public in New York, capitalizing on what it sees as a more crypto-friendly environment under President Donald Trump.

13.05.2025 22:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Micro-Cap Tech Firm Eyes Crypto Treasury Amid Nasdaq Compliance Struggles

Aiming to pivot deeper into the digital asset space, Nevada-based GD Culture Group is preparing to launch a major crypto-focused treasury strategy, backed by a substantial stock sale agreement worth up to $300 million.

13.05.2025 20:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Rumors of a Truth Social Crypto Token Shut Down by Trump Team

Hype around a supposed Truth Social meme coin launch has been firmly shut down by Trump-affiliated organizations, following a viral post that sent meme coin circles into a frenzy.

13.05.2025 19:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Aave Crosses $40B in Deposits as DeFi Lending Roars Back

Aave, one of the leading protocols in decentralized finance, has just reached a new milestone, with over $40 billion now deposited across its lending markets.

13.05.2025 18:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Wall Street Welcomes Coinbase as It Enters the S&P 500

Coinbase is heading to the S&P 500, a landmark step that reflects both the company’s financial evolution and Wall Street’s growing comfort with the crypto sector.

13.05.2025 14:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Bitcoin Magazine CEO’s Nakamoto to Go Public Through KindlyMD Merger

In a bold move to blend legacy sectors with digital asset strategy, Bitcoin Magazine CEO David Bailey is spearheading a merger between his Bitcoin-native firm Nakamoto and healthcare provider KindlyMD.

13.05.2025 16:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Speculation Drives Global Crypto Transfers, But Real-World Use Is Growing

Cryptocurrencies are now playing a dual role in the global economy—part speculative asset, part payment tool—according to a new analysis from the Bank for International Settlements (BIS).

13.05.2025 8:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Paxos-Backed USDG Builds Global Presence Through Revenue-Sharing Model

A new wave of companies is joining the Global Dollar Network (GDN), a stablecoin initiative anchored by Paxos and backed by firms like Robinhood, Galaxy, and Kraken.

13.05.2025 13:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Meta Eyes Stablecoin Integration as Crypto Goes Mainstream

Bitcoin’s recent breakout above $100,000 is just one piece of a much bigger story: crypto is edging closer to the mainstream, and some of the biggest names in tech want in.

13.05.2025 11:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

DeGods Founder Exits as NFT Sales Surge Across Chains

Just as DeGods NFTs began regaining momentum on Ethereum and Solana, the project’s founder, Rohun Vora—better known as “Frank”—announced he’s stepping away from day-to-day leadership.

13.05.2025 10:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

USA-China Trade Truce Sparks Crypto and Stock Market Optimism

Global markets are gaining traction after the U.S. and China struck a short-term trade deal, dialing down tariffs to 10% for a 90-day period starting May 14.

13.05.2025 9:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

FTX EU Customers Can Finally Claim Frozen Funds via Backpack

Months after acquiring the collapsed FTX EU platform, crypto startup Backpack has taken a major step toward restoring funds to affected European customers.

12.05.2025 20:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

BRICS-Inspired Currency? West Africa’s Grand Idea Fades Without a Trace

Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger once signaled a bold shift — a new currency designed to sever ties with the U.S. dollar and the French-controlled CFA franc.

12.05.2025 13:30 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Why Coinbase Chose Caution Over a Bitcoin-Maximalist Strategy

While a growing number of public companies have taken bold steps to load their balance sheets with Bitcoin, Coinbase — one of the industry’s most prominent names — has deliberately avoided following that path, citing long-term risk management and customer alignment as key reasons.

12.05.2025 8:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Cathie Wood Backs Bitcoin and Tesla as Catalysts for Deflationary Growth

Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood believes the U.S. economy is turning a corner.

11.05.2025 22:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Why Trillions in State Capital Are Waiting for U.S. Crypto Clarity

Bitcoin may already be catching the attention of the world’s largest state-backed investors, but according to SkyBridge Capital’s Anthony Scaramucci, the real floodgates won’t open until Washington provides regulatory certainty.

11.05.2025 19:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Trump Family’s Alleged Crypto Ties Spark Senate Scrutiny

Fresh controversy is brewing in Washington as several Senate Democrats demand an investigation into President Donald Trump’s reported entanglements with crypto heavyweight Binance.

11.05.2025 12:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

AI Stocks Rebound as Trump Team Eyes Rollback of Chip Export Limits

Momentum is building in the AI sector after reports emerged that the Trump administration plans to dismantle strict chip export rules introduced under President Biden.

11.05.2025 8:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Here’s What You Need to Know About the SEC’s Next Big Crypto Discussion

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is gearing up for another deep dive into crypto regulation, with its fourth roundtable event set for May 12.

10.05.2025 21:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Over 100 Projects Receive Ethereum Grants as Foundation Disburses $32M+

The Ethereum Foundation has kicked off 2025 with a major funding push, allocating $32.6 million in grants during the first quarter to support projects strengthening the blockchain’s infrastructure, usability, and community engagement.

10.05.2025 13:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Rumble to Launch Creator-Focused Crypto Wallet With Tether Backing

Rumble is taking a major leap into crypto, unveiling plans to launch its own digital wallet designed for content creators.

10.05.2025 17:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Coinbase Becomes First U.S. Exchange to Offer 24/7 Crypto Futures

Coinbase has broken new ground in the U.S. crypto space by launching nonstop Bitcoin and Ethereum futures trading, becoming the first regulated platform in the country to operate around the clock.

10.05.2025 15:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Brazil’s Largest Exchange Taps Into Crypto Boom With New Futures Products

Brazil’s main stock exchange, B3, is making a bold move deeper into digital assets with the upcoming launch of Ethereum and Solana futures contracts.

10.05.2025 14:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Ripple President Flags Key Stablecoin Challenges and Progress as RLUSD Adoption Grows

Ripple’s president, Monica Long, is drawing attention to the growing role of stablecoins in global finance, emphasizing that businesses can no longer afford to sideline them.

10.05.2025 9:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Gemini Clears Major Regulatory Hurdle to Launch Crypto Derivatives Across EU

Gemini has taken a critical step in its European expansion strategy by securing regulatory approval to offer crypto derivatives throughout the European Union.

10.05.2025 8:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov