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As U.S. banking giants move toward launching a unified stablecoin, Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson is taking a quiet victory lap.
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao has rejected claims tying him to World Liberty Financial (WLF), a crypto firm associated with Donald Trump’s family.
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.
Vitalik Buterin, the co-founder of Ethereum, recently shared insights into his crypto holdings while responding to a discussion on social media.
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.
FIFA is deepening its Web3 ambitions by launching a tailor-made blockchain on Avalanche, aimed at hosting its expanding digital collectibles ecosystem.
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.
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.
Bitget Wallet is taking a big leap forward in its evolution—from a trading app to a full-service crypto lifestyle platform.
Swiss-based Bitcoin Suisse is preparing to break new ground outside Europe after securing initial regulatory approval in the United Arab Emirates.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The hype around blockchain gaming has taken a noticeable dip, but industry insiders suggest the lull may signal something positive: maturation.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The creators of MetaMask haven’t ruled out launching a token—but if it happens, users can expect a transparent and scam-proof rollout.
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.
Investor interest in crypto startups is regaining strength—though not in volume.
According to former Congressman Patrick McHenry, Gary Gensler’s hardline stance against crypto was more political theater than personal conviction.
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.
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.
Standard Chartered is accelerating its move into digital assets through a newly announced alliance with FalconX, a prime broker serving institutional crypto traders.
Online trading platform eToro has increased the scale of its initial public offering to $620 million after pricing its shares higher than originally expected.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
Months after acquiring the collapsed FTX EU platform, crypto startup Backpack has taken a major step toward restoring funds to affected European customers.
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.
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.
Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood believes the U.S. economy is turning a corner.
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.
Fresh controversy is brewing in Washington as several Senate Democrats demand an investigation into President Donald Trump’s reported entanglements with crypto heavyweight Binance.
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.
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.
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.
Rumble is taking a major leap into crypto, unveiling plans to launch its own digital wallet designed for content creators.
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.
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.
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.
Gemini has taken a critical step in its European expansion strategy by securing regulatory approval to offer crypto derivatives throughout the European Union.