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XRP is primed to supercharge institutional lending as a top-tier enterprise platform targets NYSE and Nasdaq-listed giants with on-chain, futures-hedged, asset-backed crypto loans. XRP to Fuel Institutional Loans for Public Giants on NYSE and Nasdaq Boards Hyperscale Data Inc. (NYSE American: GPUS) disclosed on May 29 that its subsidiary, Ault Capital Group Inc. (ACG), will […]

In a strategic move to overhaul U.S.-Mexico remittance flows, XDC Network has joined forces with Bitso Business to deploy a blockchain-based payment framework designed for rapid, low-cost, and secure cross-border transactions. Tapping into the $63 billion inbound remittance market in Mexico and the $70 billion outbound volume from the U.S., the alliance utilizes XDC’s ISO […]

Grayscale’s launch of the Artificial Intelligence Crypto Sector signals a major shift in decentralized AI, expanding crypto’s role in cutting-edge tech. Grayscale’s $21B AI Crypto Sector is Here Crypto asset manager Grayscale announced on May 27 the launch of its new Artificial Intelligence Crypto Sector, a move that highlights the growing importance of decentralized AI […]

The OCC calls for a major boost in financial literacy to navigate the explosive rise of digital assets, urging updated strategies to protect and inform new crypto investors. OCC Calls for Stronger Financial Literacy on Crypto The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), the federal agency responsible for overseeing national banks and federal […]

Ripple is urging the SEC to overhaul crypto oversight by launching real-world sandboxes that fast-track innovation, reveal regulatory gaps, and future-proof U.S. digital finance. Ripple Tells SEC Sandboxes Must Reflect Live Conditions to Guide Crypto Regulation Ripple submitted a proposal to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Crypto Task Force on May 28, 2025, […]

Hashkey Exchange welcomes XRP, making it more accessible to professional investors, bolstering its position in the digital economy. XRP Joins Hashkey Exchange: A New Era of Professional Investor Access Hashkey Exchange, a licensed crypto trading platform overseen by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), has officially added XRP to its platform for professional […]

The CLARITY Act unleashes a historic wave of pro-crypto momentum, cementing U.S. leadership in Web3, safeguarding self-custody, and supercharging digital asset innovation with unstoppable force. Landmark CLARITY Act Redefines Crypto in America—Digital Asset Golden Age Ignites The Digital Asset Market Clarity (CLARITY) Act of 2025 was formally introduced on May 29 in the U.S. House […]

This content is provided by a sponsor. In May 2025, a headline went viral on social media, sending ripples of excitement through the crypto space: Justin Sun—founder of TRON, advisor to HTX, and the largest holder of the TRUMP token—was officially invited to a private dinner with the U.S. President Donald Trump. It may well […]

Binance’s decisive legal triumph delivers a monumental blow to aggressive U.S. crypto oversight, as the SEC’s case collapses with prejudice, marking a regulatory turning point. Binance Victory Shakes up US Crypto Regulation as SEC Ends Case With Prejudice The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced on May 29 that it has formally dismissed its […]

Justin Drake, an Ethereum Foundation researcher, claims that the security model of the Bitcoin network is broken, as transaction fees have failed to reach a significant fraction of the total network earnings, including the block subsidy. Bitcoin Security Model at Risk, Proof-of-Work Not Sustainable, Says Ethereum Researcher The security budget of the Bitcoin network is […]

Bybit has received a MiCAR license from Austria’s FMA, allowing it to operate legally across the EEA. The exchange has also opened its European HQ in Vienna, signaling major investment and hiring plans. Bybit Gains Regulatory Green Light and Establishes European HQ in Vienna Bybit has achieved a key regulatory milestone with the approval of […]

The SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance has clarified that defined protocol staking on proof-of-stake networks does not constitute a securities offering under federal law. SEC Staff Clarifies Protocol Staking Not a Security for Covered Crypto Assets on PoS Network The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Corporation Finance issued a detailed public statement on […]

Solana’s long-term potential remains robust despite short-term hurdles, according to Standard Chartered’s digital assets head Geoffrey Kendrick. The bank forecasts SOL will climb from roughly $175 today to $275 by late 2025 and $500 by 2029. However, solana is expected to trail ethereum over the next two to three years due to its heavy exposure […]

Bitcoin surged to a record all-time high this week, marking its third all-time high (ATH) this cycle and igniting broad market activity. Glassnode Data Shows Bitcoin Profit-Taking Surge Amid Record Highs According to Glassnode researchers Cryptovizart and Ukuria OC, this breakout signals accelerating investor engagement across exchanges, derivatives, and exchange-traded funds (ETFs), though the $120,000 […]

The TACO trade and the philosophy behind it are making waves across the financial world after a journalist asked President Donald Trump if he knew what it meant. First described by Financial Times journalist Robert Armstrong, TACO stands for “Trump Always Chickens Out,” meaning that he uses big announcements, like tariffs and taxes, as a […]

The IMF reached a staff-level consensus on El Salvador’s performance in meeting the conditions required to receive a new disbursement. Regarding bitcoin, efforts will be made to ensure that the total amount of the cryptocurrency owned remains unchanged. El Salvador Overcomes IMF Review With a ‘Strong Performance’ The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved the […]

This article is from Theminermag, a trade publication for the cryptocurrency mining industry, focusing on the latest news and research on institutional bitcoin mining companies. The latest edition of our Bitcoin mining report is now available to download here. This month’s analysis dives into key trends shaping the sector as miners navigate compressed economics despite […]

XRP futures just hit the big leagues as Tradestation turbocharges its crypto game with CME-backed contracts, unlocking massive volume potential for institutional-grade digital asset trading. XRP Gets a Futures Makeover—Tradestation’s CME Push Signals High-Volume Play Tradestation Securities Inc., a self-clearing online brokerage firm based in Plantation, Florida, revealed on May 27 its participation in CME […]

Hackers breached Cork Protocol on May 28, stealing $12 million in digital assets through a malicious contract exploit. Cork Markets Paused On May 28, hackers breached the tokenized risk protocol Cork Protocol’s platform and made off with $12 million in digital assets. According to an alert shared by the blockchain security services platform Cyvers, the […]

Bitcoin mining stocks experienced widespread declines Wednesday, with most major publicly traded firms in the sector in the red. Bitcoin Mining Stocks See Red Across the Board Galaxy Digital Holdings, leading by market capitalization at $6.64 billion saw its shares drop 11.33% this afternoon and 14.11% over the last five sessions, even as it’s up […]

Telegram is teaming up with Elon Musk to unleash Grok AI across its billion-user platform, igniting a transformative wave in global messaging and artificial intelligence access. Elon Musk’s Grok Breaks out: Telegram’s Billion Users Set for Explosive AI Upgrade Telegram CEO Pavel Durov announced Tuesday on social media platform X that his company has entered […]

Bitcoin ETFs extended their winning streak to nine straight days, raking in $385 million even as some major funds posted outflows. Ether ETFs kept pace with their sixth consecutive inflow day, adding $38.77 million. Bitcoin ETFs Defy Holiday Lull With $385 Million Inflow, Ether Funds Extend Streak Not even Memorial Day could dampen the bullish […]

Bitcoin’s price remains range-bound between $107,000 and $110,000 as traders anticipate potential market-moving announcements from the Bitcoin 2025 Conference in Las Vegas. Elevated short-term volatility suggests caution, with historical precedents prompting defensive positioning. Traders Brace for Impact Ahead of Bitcoin’s Largest Annual Gathering Bitcoin‘s price action has been notably restrained, trading within a tight range […]

Strive Asset Management and Asset Entities Inc. (Nasdaq: ASST) announced a $750 million private investment to fund their first wave of bitcoin acquisitions, aiming to establish Strive as a leading bitcoin treasury company focused on long-term outperformance. Strive Eyes Bitcoin Dominance With No-Debt $750M Funding Round The financing for Strive Asset Management and Asset Entities […]

Lyn Ulbricht, mother of Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht, unveiled a nonprofit called Mothers Against Cruel Sentencing (MACS) during the Bitcoin 2025 conference in Las Vegas—an initiative centered on criminal justice reform. MACS Founder Lyn Ulbricht Seeks Justice for Nonviolent Offenders The organization targets the issue of excessively punitive prison terms, especially for individuals convicted […]

Trump Media is unleashing a $2.5 billion bitcoin treasury strategy, vaulting digital assets onto its balance sheet and supercharging its mission to disrupt traditional finance. Bitcoin Treasury Incoming as Trump Media Secures $2.5B From Power Investors Trump Media and Technology Group Corp. (Nasdaq, NYSE Texas: DJT) announced on May 27 that it has secured commitments […]

This content is provided by a sponsor. Victoria, Seychelles, 27 May, 2025 – Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has announced the launch of BGUSD, a yield-bearing stable asset certificate designed to enhance capital efficiency and provide passive income opportunities for users worldwide. BGUSD is fully integrated into the platform’s trading and wealth […]

This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. AEON, the next-generation crypto payment framework designed for AI, has officially launched AI Payment, a foundational infrastructure that enables AI agents to search, shop, and pay autonomously using cryptocurrency, across both digital platforms and real-world retail environments. By launching AI Payment, AEON is constructing a comprehensive […]

The digital ruble payments bill, which has already been approved in its first reading by the State Duma, introduces the concept of a universal code that will facilitate digital currency disbursements, giving banks and retail outlets three years for implementation. Digital Ruble Massification Bill Discussed by Russian State Duma More and more countries are introducing […]

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 as early as December 14, 2044, […]

Veteran trader Peter Brandt ignited a firestorm in the crypto world by pitting XRP against solana, spotlighting bullish breakout patterns that could reshape the altcoin leaderboard. Peter Brandt Poses High-Stakes XRP or Solana Question to Crypto Traders Veteran trader Peter Brandt initiated a head-to-head showdown between two prominent cryptocurrencies, XRP and solana ( SOL), on […]

While macroeconomic ripples reverberate through global markets, long-dated bond yields have been steadily climbing—stoking further anxiety among investors. At the same time, Tracy Jin, COO of the crypto exchange MEXC, notes that as U.S. Treasuries fall out of favor amid ballooning yields and mounting debt obligations, bitcoin’s impartial nature and fluid convertibility are positioning it […]

Two weeks prior, North Korea’s cybercriminal network Lazarus Group maintained a stash of 7,813 BTC—then worth $856 million. Since that point, the group has liquidated approximately 1,938 BTC, shedding more than $212 million in value. As a result of this reduction, El Salvador now outranks Pyongyang, claiming the title of the fourth-largest sovereign bitcoin holder. […]

Coinbase Global, Inc. and its executives face a class action lawsuit alleging they concealed compliance failures and data security risks that caused shareholder losses, according to a complaint filed Thursday in Pennsylvania federal court. Class Action Claims Coinbase Misled Investors Investor Brady Nessler filed the suit in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District […]

Strategy just exploded its bitcoin holdings to 580,250 BTC with a massive $427 million equity-powered buy, signaling an unstoppable push to dominate digital capital. Strategy Buys 4,020 More Bitcoin, Now Holds 580,250 BTC as Bullish Treasury Vision Accelerates Software intelligence firm Microstrategy (Nasdaq: MSTR), which has rebranded as Strategy, announced on May 26 that it […]

Solana, a top-10 cryptocurrency project, has announced a change to its consensus protocol to turbocharge the network’s performance. Alpenglow, the new implementation, reduces latency to near Web2 levels, making Solana capable of competing with Web2 providers. Solana Aims to Compete With Web2 Providers With New Alpenglow Consensus Protocol Solana, one of the largest, most used […]

Luxury watchmaker Franck Muller has partnered Solana to launch a limited edition watch, the Franck Muller 41mm Solana. Blending High Watchmaking With Web3 Swiss luxury watchmaker Franck Muller has partnered with the Solana blockchain to launch a limited edition timepiece. Limited to just 1,111 pieces, the Franck Muller 41mm Solana limited edition watch, retails for […]

While leading digital assets such as bitcoin, ethereum, BNB, and solana have momentarily paused their momentum toward the end of the weekend, privacy-centric cryptocurrencies have quietly regained traction, showing renewed investor interest. As of Sunday, May 25, the privacy coin sector advanced over 3%, bringing its combined valuation to $10 billion. The Hidden Crypto Boom: […]

Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this week’s edition, Argentine President Javier Milei dissolves the group investigating Libra, Colombia pilots CBDC on Cosmos, and the largest bank in Guatemala taps crypto for remittances. Milei Dissolves Argentine Task Force Investigating Alleged Libra […]

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While some of Cetus Protocol’s funds exited the Sui network via bridges to Ethereum, $162 million remains frozen in the network due to the joint action of validators. The actions stemming from this hack have affected the crypto community’s perception of Sui and its levels of decentralization. Sui Validators Freeze Cetus Protocols Hacked Funds, Decentralization […]

Bitcoin Layer 2 blockchain solution Stacks announced on May 24 the resumption of block production after resolving issues related to “misbehavior stemming from the stacks-node’s mempool syncing logic.” Stacks Warns of ‘Occasional Degradation’ in Block Production On May 24, the Bitcoin Layer 2 blockchain solution Stacks announced the resumption of block production after it addressed […]

Current metrics place the total value locked into decentralized finance (DeFi) at approximately $117.856 billion. Ethereum, once commanding more than 56% of that figure at the close of 2024, has since dipped to 51.24% in May, marking a notable decline in its share. Battle for DeFi Dominance Heats up: Ethereum Slides, Solana and Bitcoin Advance […]

Bitcoin’s explosive path to $500,000 just gained serious momentum as sovereign funds and heavyweight institutions pile in, validating Standard Chartered’s ultra-bullish thesis with real capital. Standard Chartered Doubles Down on $500K Bitcoin Forecast Amid Sovereign Buying Surge Standard Chartered Bank reiterated its long-term bitcoin outlook this week, maintaining its ambitious forecast that the cryptocurrency will […]

Spot bitcoin and ethereum exchange-traded funds saw a combined $270.37 million in inflows on Friday, continuing a trend of institutional engagement with these crypto-backed funds. Spot Bitcoin ETFs Now Total $44.5B in Inflows Sosovalue.com stats show spot bitcoin ETFs attracted $211.74 million during the May 23 trading session, pushing cumulative inflows to $44.53 billion since […]

XRP traded at $2.35 with a total market capitalization of $137 billion and a 24-hour trading volume of $1.75 billion. The intraday price ranged from $2.30 to $2.37, reflecting a narrow consolidation pattern indicative of indecisiveness across multiple timeframes. XRP The one-hour (1H) chart shows XRP recovering from a sharp drop from $2.457 to $2.282. […]

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 funds in their bank accounts. Michel Caputi, Head of the Strategic Alliances […]

A class-action lawsuit against Coinbase has raised concerns about biometric data collection and storage practices by technology companies. Nanak Nihal Khalsa argues argues that relying on immutable biometric identifiers poses permanent risks, as they cannot be reset once compromised. Patchwork of State-Level Privacy Regulations A class-action suit recently filed against the cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has […]

Federal agents recovered $2.5 million in crypto from fraudulent investment schemes, underscoring an aggressive push to restore trust and integrity across digital asset markets. Federal Agents Just Froze Millions in Crypto—Here’s What They Found The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on May 23 that it has secured the forfeiture of approximately $2.5 million in […]

Economist Peter Schiff has slammed U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent threat to impose a 50% tariff on European Union imports, labeling it a tactic for market manipulation that benefits insiders. Trump: EU Created to Take Advantage of America Economist Peter Schiff has branded U.S. President Donald Trump‘s threat to impose a 50% tariff on European […]