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India’s Crypto Sector Rallies for Tax Change as Trump Spurs Market Optimism
28.5.2025
Amid evolving global dynamics, India’s cryptocurrency sector is intensifying pressure on the government for tax relief, capitalizing on what industry leaders see as softening attitudes linked to Donald Trump’s White House return. Executives report regular engagements with Indian...
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...
Speculation Grows Over Trump Media’s $3 Billion Crypto Ambition
27.5.2025
Amid swirling speculation, Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG), overseen by Donald Trump’s family, is reportedly exploring a $3 billion fundraising effort aimed at cryptocurrency investments, according to unnamed sources cited by the Financial Times. The plan allegedly includes $2 billion...
Elon Musk Confirms X Money Payment Service Will Launch in Limited Beta
26.5.2025
Elon Musk has revealed plans for “X Money,” a forthcoming payment system enabling transactions on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter. The Tesla chief confirmed the service will first appear in a “very limited access beta,” stressing the importance of prudence when...
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...
New Initiative: Pakistan Allocates 2,000 MW for Bitcoin Mining and AI
26.5.2025
Pakistan announced on May 25 a national initiative to allocate 2,000 megawatts (MW) in its initial phase to power bitcoin mining and artificial intelligence (AI) data centers. This strategic move by the finance ministry aims to leverage the nation’s excess generation capacity, a persistent...
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...
Largest Bank in Guatemala Turns to Crypto for Remittances
24.5.2025
Banco Industrial, the largest bank in Guatemala, has announced the integration of Sukupay, a crypto-based cross-border payment provider, to power its remittance services. Using Sukupay, Banco Industrial now offers its customers remittances at a flat fee of $0.99, allowing them to receive these...
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...
Bitcoin Erupts to All-Time High, $109K Mark Shattered on Wednesday
21.5.2025
On Wednesday, bitcoin decisively eclipsed its previous all-time peak set on Jan. 20, 2025. The cryptocurrency reached an unprecedented milestone on May 21, touching $109,495 per coin. Bitcoin notched a fresh all-time high of $109,495 on Wednesday, adding yet another milestone to its meteoric...
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...