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Metaplanet Announces Issuance of $50 Million in Ordinary Bonds for More Bitcoin Acquisition
28.5.2025
Metaplanet Inc. (Tokyo Stock Exchange: 3350 / OTCQX: MTPLF), a publicly listed bitcoin treasury company based in Japan, has announced the issuance of its 16th Series of Ordinary Bonds, totaling $50 million, as approved by its Board of Directors on May 28, 2025. The bonds, which will be allocated...
Bitstamp Launches Staking for Ethereum and Cardano for UK Customers
28.5.2025
Cryptocurrency exchange Bitstamp has announced that UK customers can now stake ethereum ( ETH) and cardano ( ADA) on its platform, currently offering an annual percentage yield (APY) of 3.1% for ETH and 1% for ADA. The staking process is designed to be simple and secure, allowing users to earn...
Jack Dorsey’s Block to Roll out Bitcoin Lightning Payments on Square
28.5.2025
Block, Inc. (NYSE: XYZ) announced that it will launch bitcoin payments on its Square platform. By utilizing the Lightning Network, Square’s Point of Sale app will enable merchants to accept bitcoin payments directly through their hardware, facilitating near-instantaneous and low-cost...
Former CFTC Chairman ‘Crypto Dad’ Joins Sygnum Bank
27.5.2025
Former U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman J. Christopher Giancarlo, known as “Crypto Dad,” has joined Sygnum Bank as Senior Policy Advisor, as announced on May 27, 2025. Giancarlo, who was a strong advocate for open markets and balanced regulatory frameworks...
Partnership Signed to Enhance Blockchain-Powered Trade Between Malaysia and Singapore
27.5.2025
MYEG, a Malaysian e-government and digital services provider, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sgtradex, Singapore’s national digital infrastructure for trade data exchange, to facilitate seamless blockchain-powered trade between Malaysia and Singapore. The agreement, signed...
Sam Bankman-Fried Reportedly Could Be Released Four Years Early
27.5.2025
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for his role in a fraud scheme involving the misappropriation of customer funds to his hedge fund, Alameda Research. According to a Business Insider report, the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) estimates that he could be released...
Hyperliquid Achieves $10.1 Billion Open Interest High as HYPE Token Surges
26.5.2025
Hyperliquid has announced that it has achieved a new all-time high in open interest, reaching $10.1 billion. The decentralized exchange (DEX) also reported 24-hour fees of $5.6 million and a total value locked (TVL) in USDC of $3.5 billion. This DEX trading milestone reflects the growing activity...
Hyperliquid Whale Places New Bet on PEPE-Based Memecoin: ‘Once a Degen, Always a Degen’
26.5.2025
The trader known as “James Wynn,” or “moonpig” on the decentralized exchange Hyperliquid, has made waves again by placing a nearly $2 million bet on the memecoin kPEPE, just days after his record high position on bitcoin on the same platform. This significant move marks a shift from high-stakes...
Crypto Lending Platform Ledn Transitions to Bitcoin-Only Loan Model, Discontinuing ETH and Growth Accounts
26.5.2025
Ledn, a crypto lending platform, has announced a strategic shift to become a bitcoin-only company effective July 1, 2025, discontinuing support for ethereum ( ETH) and focusing exclusively on bitcoin-backed loans. This decision is explained to be driven by the company’s commitment to providing...
Dubai Land Department Launches Tokenized Real Estate Initiative on XRP Ledger
25.5.2025
Ctrl Alt has officially launched its tokenization partnership with the Dubai Land Department (DLD) for the Real Estate Tokenization Project, marking an advancement in property investment within the Emirate. This initiative, developed in collaboration with the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority...
BitcoinOS Launches Charms: Metaprotocol for Programmable Tokens on Bitcoin and UTXO Blockchains
23.5.2025
BitcoinOS (BOS) has announced the launch of Charms, a groundbreaking metaprotocol designed to enable native, programmable tokens on Bitcoin and other UTXO blockchains without the need for bridges or custodians. This new protocol allows developers to create decentralized applications and smart...
R3 and Solana Foundation Unite to Bridge TradFi and DeFi via Strategic Collaboration
23.5.2025
R3 announced a strategic collaboration with the Solana Foundation aimed at merging public and private blockchain networks to enhance institutional access to digital capital markets. This partnership will leverage R3’s enterprise-grade private blockchain technology alongside solana’s...
Kraken to Launch Tokenized US Stocks for Non-American Customers, Enabling 24/7 Trading
23.5.2025
Kraken is set to launch tokenized versions of popular U.S. stocks, including Apple, Tesla, and Nvidia, allowing non-U.S. customers to trade these assets over a digital ledger. The initiative, branded as “xStocks,” aims to simplify access to U.S. equities for international investors by enabling 24/7...
VeChain Launches Bridge Enabling Interoperability With Bitcoin, Ethereum, and 40 More Cryptos
22.5.2025
VeChain has announced the launch of its bridge through an integration with Wanchain, enabling interoperability with bitcoin, ethereum, and over 40 other leading blockchains. This milestone marks a significant evolution in VeChain’s transition to a fully interconnected Web3 ecosystem, allowing users...
Pakistan to Launch Digital Assets Authority to Regulate Crypto Market and Foster Financial Innovation
22.5.2025
The Pakistani Ministry of Finance has announced a significant initiative to regulate digital assets in the country, unveiling plans for the establishment of the Pakistan Digital Assets Authority (PDAA). This dedicated body aims to oversee the blockchain-based financial infrastructure, ensuring...
Kraken Launches European Regulated Crypto Derivatives Offering From Cyprus
21.5.2025
Kraken has announced the launch of Europe’s largest regulated crypto derivatives offering, enhancing its market-leading position in the region. Eligible clients and partners in the European Economic Area (EEA) can now access a comprehensive suite of liquid futures instruments, including both...
Magic Eden Taps Spark to Enhance Bitcoin DeFi With Fast, Low-Cost Settlement
21.5.2025
Crypto platform Magic Eden has announced a partnership with Spark to enhance trading on bitcoin by providing fast and low-cost settlement for native assets. By integrating with Spark, Magic Eden plans to unlock efficient transactions for various market types, including stablecoin-to- BTC swaps...
Theta Capital Management Raises Over $175 Million for Fund-of-Funds Targeting Early-Stage Crypto Startups
21.5.2025
Crypto investment firm Theta Capital Management has successfully closed a raise of over $175 million for its fund-of-funds, Theta Blockchain Ventures IV, which aims to support institutional investors in early-stage blockchain startups, according to a report by Bloomberg. The fund will specifically...
Solana Chain Extension Sonic SVM Introduces New Token Burn Program
21.5.2025
Sonic SVM, the first SVM chain extension on Solana, has announced the introduction of a new SONIC burn program aimed at enhancing the token’s value accrual mechanism. This strategic redesign replaces the previous burning model with a buy-and-lock system, where 50% of all transaction fees will...
Bybit Launches Direct Trading of Global Stocks Using USDT
20.5.2025
Bybit exchange has announced the launch of direct trading for top global stocks using USDT. This new feature, part of Bybit’s expanding Gold & Forex (MT5) product suite, allows users to trade 78 popular Contracts for Difference (CFDs), including Apple, Tesla, Meta, Nvidia, and Amazon, without...