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Dubai Finance (DOF) has partnered with cryptocurrency platform Crypto.com to enable cryptocurrency payments for government service fees, marking the first such initiative by a government globally, officials announced Monday. Dubai Finance Signs MoU with Crypto.com for Digital Dirham Conversions Dubai Finance (DOF) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with cryptocurrency exchange Crypto.com on May 12, […]View the full article

James Toledano says bitcoin’s breakout to $110,000 is within reach, but he warns that the crypto asset’s rebound is currently driven more by sentiment than by strong fundamentals. Bitcoin Rebound Hollow U.S. President Donald Trump’s retreat from his aggressive tariff rhetoric, coupled with the thaw in U.S.-China trade relations, places bitcoin’s $110,000 breakout within reach, […]View the full article

Bitcoin is trading at $101,645, down 2.79% over the past 24 hours, while ethereum follows at $2,432, marking a 2.9% daily decline. The downward movement coincides with a cascade of liquidations across the crypto derivatives market. Over the last 24 hours, a total of $699.71 million in leveraged positions were wiped out, with long traders […]View the full article

Polymarket bettors currently place a 56% probability on U.S. President Donald Trump abolishing the long-term capital gains tax in 2025. Though Trump has yet to address the matter directly, policy documents aligned with his agenda—as well as proposals from right-leaning think tanks—have consistently championed a dramatic reduction of the capital gains tax. Trump Tax Twist? […]View the full article

Digital asset manager Vaneck has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch the first U.S.-listed exchange-traded fund (ETF) offering direct exposure to BNB, the native cryptocurrency of the BNB Chain. BNB Enters ETF Arena With New Vaneck Filing On May 2, 2025, Vaneck Digital Assets, LLC submitted an S-1 registration statement […]View the full article

OKX DEX restarted operations on May 5, 2025, introducing a real-time abuse detection system, as announced by OKX founder and CEO Star Xu in an X post. This restart comes following a March 17 suspension due to misuse by the North Korean Lazarus Group, which laundered $100 million in ether after a $1.4 billion Bybit […]View the full article

This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. Dubai, UAE, May 5, 2025, MTT Sports, the pioneering Web3 sports competition platform, is set to make a bold statement as a Platinum Sponsor at TOKEN2049 Dubai 2025, one of the most prestigious global gatherings of crypto, blockchain, and Web3 innovators. Known for blending decentralized technology […]View the full article

The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has partnered with STEPN in a deal that honors the Argentine soccer team. The partnership includes the issuance of Genesis NFT sneakers that will unlock real-life rewards. Argentine Football Association to Issue Genesis NFT Sneakers The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has partnered with STEPN, a Solana-based move-to-earn project, to issue […]View the full article

Bitcoin pioneer Charlie Shrem announced plans to relaunch a bitcoin faucet on May 4, 2025, aiming to distribute free bitcoin like the original faucet created by Gavin Andresen in 2010, which gave away five bitcoin per claim to promote adoption, according to his X post. Shrem, who served two years in prison in 2014 for […]View the full article

Lopp, currently embroiled in the debate to lift OP_RETURN restrictions in bitcoin, stated that the simplest way to keep so-called “spam” away from the bitcoin chain was to increase block space demand. This way, so-called “spammers” would have to pay higher costs to use bitcoin’s resources. Jameson Lopp States That Higher Adoption Is the Way […]View the full article

This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. Meerkat, the emerging crypto ecosystem known for merging meme culture with real utility, has announced the launch of its new Telegram-based application: the Meerkat Miniapp. This interactive tool allows users to play, complete missions, and earn $MERK rewards directly within Telegram, offering a new approach to […]View the full article

Davis Sacks, the cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence (AI) czar of the Trump administration, has predicted that AI will evolve by one million times in the next four years. He supports this forecast based on performance jumps in three areas: the models, which he sees improving by 3 to 4 times each year; chips, with performance […]View the full article

MBS Global Investments, based in Dubai, plans to invest $8.8 billion over five years to establish a blockchain and digital asset hub in the Maldives. This initiative aims to diversify the country’s economy, which currently relies heavily on fishing and tourism. Diversifying the Maldives’ Economy The Dubai-based MBS Global Investments is reportedly set to pour […]View the full article

Adventure meets ownership as Pixels and Forgotten Runiverse unlock true Web3 interoperability with $PIXEL staking and shared rewards. Regina’s Web3 Gaming Odyssey: Episode 25 From ancient magic to pixel-perfect combat, welcome to a Web3 fantasy MMORPG that blends nostalgic visuals with rich lore, strategic gameplay, and on-chain adventure. This game tosses you into an ever-evolving […]View the full article

A new study finds that 68% of Americans have purchased bitcoin since President Trump announced reciprocal tariffs, surpassing gold buyers by nearly 24%. Americans Allocate More Funds to Bitcoin According to a new NFT Evening study, 68% of Americans have bought bitcoin ( BTC) since the U.S. President Donald Trump announced reciprocal tariffs. This figure […]View the full article

The $300 million ecosystem development fund by MEXC will drive blockchain innovation, support early-stage Web3 projects, and expand its role from crypto exchange to full-scale ecosystem builder. MEXC Advances Push Into Web3 Development With $300 Million Fund MEXC, a global crypto exchange, has announced a bold leap forward in its evolution by launching a $300 […]View the full article

Visa goes global with stablecoin card rollout, enabling crypto spending at over 150 million merchants. Visa Makes Stablecoin Payments Seamless at 150M Stores Visa and Bridge launched a stablecoin-linked card that enables consumers to use digital assets for everyday purchases on Tuesday. The card allows payments in stablecoins at more than 150 million global merchant […]View the full article

A jaw-dropping $800 million bitcoin treasure buried in a landfill is being transformed into a global media project, blending real-time drama, tech innovation, and environmental warfare. The Buried Bitcoin Docuseries Unleashes the Craziest Landfill Treasure Hunt Ever Los Angeles-based entertainment media company Lebul announced on April 29 that it has acquired the exclusive rights to […]View the full article

Michael Saylor’s $10 million bitcoin prophecy gains traction as trillions remain locked behind advisor restrictions, signaling a massive institutional breakout is only just beginning. $10M Bitcoin? Saylor Says That’s When Financial Advisors Finally Get It Wealth management firms controlling more than $50 trillion in assets continue to limit access to bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), according […]View the full article

Stablecoins are rapidly transforming U.S. Treasury demand, reshaping financial markets, and redefining the global role of the U.S. dollar. US Treasury Signals Stablecoin Boom Could Reshape Fiscal Strategy The U.S. Department of the Treasury published on April 30 the official minutes from the April 29, 2025, meeting of the Treasury Borrowing Advisory Committee, emphasizing the […]View the full article

Strategy’s bitcoin-first model catapults its stock 3,142%, outpacing tech giants and signaling a seismic market shift toward sound money assets. MSTR’s Bitcoin Standard Bet Crushed Legacy Finance Microstrategy (Nasdaq: MSTR), which recently rebranded as Strategy, has achieved a staggering return of 3,142% since transitioning to a bitcoin-focused business model. The dramatic surge in the company’s […]View the full article

Morgan Stanley is gearing up to offer direct crypto trading on E*Trade, signaling a seismic shift as Wall Street embraces bitcoin amid a more favorable regulatory environment in the United States. Morgan Stanley Plans E*Trade Crypto Launch Global investment bank Morgan Stanley is preparing to introduce cryptocurrency trading to its E*Trade platform, Bloomberg reported on […]View the full article

The new entity will raise up to $250 million in capital with the sole purpose of accumulating bitcoin. Metaplanet Launches U.S. Operations With New Subsidiary Metaplanet, the Japanese bitcoin treasury firm that pivoted away from hotel development last year, has entered the U.S. market and set up a new wholly-owned subsidiary in Miami, Florida, according […]View the full article

Sachs explained that the Trump administration’s emphasis on applying tariffs on rival governments would not impact the growth of China and Russia if international trade continues to follow WTO rules. Jeffrey Sachs Labels Tariffs as a Mistake, Disregards Effects in Global Trade The Trump administration’s tariff move and its subsequent effects on global trade continue […]View the full article

Bitcoin ETFs experienced a historic surge, drawing in $936 million, their largest single-day inflow since January 17. Ether ETFs snapped an outflow streak with $38.74 million in fresh capital. Massive $936 Million Pours Into Bitcoin ETFs As Ether ETFs End Outflow Streak With $38 Million Boost A wave of capital flooded into U.S. spot bitcoin […]View the full article