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World Assets, a subsidiary of the World Foundation, has sold $135 million in its WLD token to investors Andreessen Horowitz and Bain Capital Crypto. Funding to Support World Network Expansion World Assets, a subsidiary of the World Foundation, has announced the sale of $135 million worth of its native WLD token to prominent investors Andreessen […]View the full article

In the first quarter of 2025, XRP’s market capitalization grew by 1.9%, reaching $121.6 billion, while the combined market cap of bitcoin, ethereum, and solana fell by 22%. All network metrics for XRP improved for the second consecutive quarter, with average daily active addresses increasing by 142% to 134,600. XRP Metrics Improve for Second Consecutive […]View the full article

Safemoon’s explosive rise was fueled by a massive fraud scheme, as its CEO was convicted for looting investor funds, lying about locked liquidity, and laundering millions. Safemoon CEO Faces 45 Years as Liquidity Pool Lies Lead to Federal Conviction The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on May 21 that Braden John Karony, chief executive […]View the full article

Hong Kong just turbocharged its digital finance ambitions, locking in a game-changing stablecoin law that mandates licenses, enforces full compliance, and ignites the city’s crypto leadership. Hong Kong Enacts Licensing Law for Stablecoin Issuers, Ushering in New Era for Crypto Assets The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) announced on May 21 that the Legislative Council […]View the full article

Bitcoin ETFs opened the week with a bullish $667 million net inflow, led by Blackrock, Fidelity, and Ark 21shares. Ether ETFs joined the party with $13.66 million in the green, all from Blackrock’s ETHA. Bitcoin ETFs Rally With Fourth Straight Day of Gains; Ether ETFs Add $13 Million The week kicked off with a bang […]View the full article

This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. Victoria, Seychelles, May 19th, 2025 – Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has announced a live feature boosting real-time interaction between content creators and their audiences. With this feature, content creators, influencers, and professional traders can go live, including seamless screen sharing, audio streaming, […]View the full article

Bitcoin price stood at $105,311 on May 20, 2025, with a market capitalization of $2.09 trillion and a 24-hour trade volume totaling $36.50 billion. The digital asset’s intraday price range fluctuated between $102,425 and $106,704, suggesting heightened volatility amid a broader upward trend. Bitcoin The daily chart confirms bitcoin is in a pronounced uptrend, rising […]View the full article

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 […]View the full article

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 […]View the full article

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 […]View the full article

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 […]View the full article

Block co-founder Jack Dorsey has argued for making bitcoin transactions easier to follow and finalize, shedding the name of the smallest bitcoin unit, sats, and referring to them simply as bitcoin. This change, focused on retail, was proposed in BIP 177, presented by bitcoin proponent John Carvalho. Block’s Jack Dorsey Advocates for BIP 177, Shedding […]View the full article

This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. May 19, 2025 – Geneva, Switzerland – TRON DAO announced today that the total circulating supply of Tether ( USDT) on the TRON blockchain has surpassed $75 billion, once again making TRON the leading network for USDT. As the most widely adopted stablecoin, Tether represents more […]View the full article

Bitmine Immersion Technologies, Inc. (OTCQX: BMNRD) has announced the launch of its Bitcoin Treasury Advisory Practice, coinciding with a $4 million strategic transaction with a U.S. exchange-listed company. The company will provide “Mining as a Service” (MaaS) to its strategic partner, leasing 3,000 bitcoin ASIC miners for $3.2 million through December 30, 2025, with an […]View the full article

JPMorgan, the largest U.S. bank, is preparing to provide its clients with direct access to bitcoin, signaling a major move toward broader institutional adoption of the cryptocurrency. Wall Street Giant Opens Bitcoin Gateway: JPMorgan Greenlights Bitcoin Access JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said on Monday during the bank’s annual investor day that clients will soon […]View the full article

XRP just hit the big leagues as CME Group launches regulated futures, unlocking a powerful gateway for institutional capital to flood into the XRP ecosystem. XRP Futures Go Live—Is This the Institutional On-Ramp Bulls Waited for? Chicago-based CME Group officially introduced XRP and Micro XRP futures to its crypto derivatives lineup on May 19, confirming […]View the full article

Digital asset investment products saw $785 million in inflows last week, fully reversing losses from early 2024. Ethereum led the charge with $205 million in fresh capital, buoyed by technical upgrades and leadership momentum. Ethereum Leads $785 Million Inflows As Digital Asset Sentiment Rebounds Crypto investment products recorded $785 million in inflows last week, marking […]View the full article

The U.S. Justice Department has reportedly initiated a criminal probe into a security incident at Coinbase Global Inc., the nation’s premier cryptocurrency exchange, as disclosed by a Bloomberg source with knowledge of the situation. Intruders corrupted customer support staff and third-party contractors in India, gaining illicit access to sensitive user information. Following the breach, the […]View the full article

Dominari Holdings Inc., a small investment bank based in Trump Tower, is stockpiling bitcoin as it pivots deeper into crypto, Bloomberg first reported. Investment Bank Tied to Trump Family Deepens Crypto Footprint Dominari Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: DOMH), a small bank headquartered in New York’s Trump Tower, is increasing its bitcoin ( BTC) holdings while pursuing […]View the full article

Following a slew of companies last week revealing similar plans, Digiasia Corp. announced a commitment to establish a bitcoin treasury reserve, potentially raising up to $100 million to acquire BTC, as its shares surged 93% by 1 p.m. ET on Monday. Digiasia Eyes $100 Million to Build Bitcoin Treasury The fintech firm Digiasia Corp. (Nasdaq: […]View the full article

Moody’s is now the third credit rating agency to downgrade the country’s debt after Standard & Poor’s in 2011 and Fitch in 2023. Moody’s U.S. Rating Cut Sends Bitcoin Back Above $105K The U.S. lost its perfect credit rating on Friday after rating agency Moody’s downgraded U.S. debt from “Aaa” to “Aa1,” citing concerns about […]View the full article

Bitcoin ETFs notched a fifth straight week of net inflows, bringing in $603.74 million, with Blackrock’s IBIT once again leading the charge. Ether ETFs joined the rally, posting an inflow of $41.59 million. Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Log Strong Inflows Despite Broad Market Mixed Signals Crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) momentum held strong last week as […]View the full article

Chainlink’s CCIP is now live on Solana, enabling cross-chain transfers between Solana and major blockchains like Ethereum and BNB Chain. Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Protocol Goes Live on Solana Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) is now operational on Solana, marking its first deployment on a non-Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) blockchain via the v1.6 upgrade. The integration aims […]View the full article

This content is provided by a sponsor. The convergence of blockchain technology and artificial intelligence is driving some of the most significant advancements in the digital space. On May 7, 2025, Ethereum, the world’s second-largest blockchain platform, marks another milestone with its “Pectra” upgrade, signaling a leap forward in scalability and efficiency. At the same […]View the full article

Atlanta-based firm Bitpay has introduced HODL Pay, enabling users to borrow stablecoins against cryptocurrency holdings for payments without liquidating assets. The service integrates decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols with Bitpay’s merchant network. Crypto Users Can Now Borrow Stablecoins via Bitpay’s HODL Pay In a message shared with Bitcoin.com News, Bitpay explained that in order to use […]View the full article