Stablecoin payment volume reaches $94B, driven by B2B Transfers
Business-to-business transactions and card-linked stablecoin payments have grown, while Tether’s USDt has established dominance.Stablecoins are gaining ground as a reliable tool for digi...
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China’s state-backed think tank considers Bitcoin reserve, Sony Bank goes Web3: Asia Express
Chinese state-backed think tank highlights Bitcoin as a reserve asset against USD, Sony’s online bank launches new crypto unit. Asia Express.The International Monetary Institution (IMI), Chinas state-backed finance think tank, ...
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Kazakhstan to launch crypto pilot zone for payments and adoption
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev announced plans to build “CryptoCity,” aiming to establish a regulatory sandbox for digital assets.Kazakhstan plans to launch “CryptoCity,” a pilot ...
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Telegram raises $1.7 billion in convertible bond offering
The messaging platform will use most of the proceeds to repay existing bondholders, with the remainder allocated as working capital to support ongoing operations.Telegram, a messaging plat...
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DeepSeek releases upgraded AI model, claims parity with ChatGPT, Gemini
The R1-0528 model features enhanced reasoning capabilities, with DeepSeek asserting it’s closing the gap with OpenAI’s and Google’s latest models.DeepSeek, a China-based artificial i...
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US lawmakers introduce bipartisan regulatory framework for digital assets
Backed by lawmakers from both parties, the bill proposes rules to govern digital assets and define agency roles in enforcement and oversight.US Representative French Hill has announced the...
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Bitcoin’s Coinbase premium goes on 20-day streak even as sellers push BTC price lower
Strong demand from US-based investors sends Bitcoin’s Coinbase premium on a 20-day streak, and chart technicals hint at a rally to $118,000.Key takeaways:A 20-day...
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Bitcoin can reach $200K in 2025 after 'obvious' price breakout signal
Bitcoin is getting bullish cues from its "cleanest trend indicator," leading analysis to predict a run to $200,000 this year.Key points:...
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Hyperliquid trader flips $3M into $27.5M during crypto rally
A crypto trader profited over $27 million on decentralized exchange Hyperliquid after placing high-leverage, all-long bets during a major market rally.A Hyperliquid trader has pulled off a...
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GENIUS Act may cement US dollar dominance in digital economy
The Genius Act could boost the US dollar's dominance in Web3 by enforcing 1:1 stablecoin backing and compliance, according to a Foresight Ventures report.A key piece of US stablecoin legis...
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Coinbase hack shows the law probably won’t protect you: Here’s why
Crypto exchange terms of services you agreed to, but never read, prevent class actions and limit liability if your data or funds are stolen.Coinbase is facing a flurry of lawsuits after disclosing a data breach that compromised...
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Donut Labs raises $7M to launch first ‘agentic’ crypto browser
Donut’s AI agents understand page intent and autonomously execute blockchain transactions for token swaps, yield farming or portfolio optimization.New York-based Donut Labs has raised $7...
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No more ETH dumps? Ethereum Foundation turns to DeFi for cash
Aave founder Stani Kulechov says the Ethereum Foundation is now both supplying and borrowing from Aave, completing what he calls “the full DeFi circle.”The Ethereum Foundation (EF) has...
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Tim Berners-Lee says internet DNS should have been more decentralized
Tim Berners-Lee said at ETH Prague that if he were designing a domain system today, he would make it more decentralized, in a nod to concerns over DNS centralization.World Wide Web and hyp...
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How African innovators are using blockchain to solve real problems
While regulators in Europe and the US debate crypto’s future, young Africans are already using blockchain to solve pressing challenges from unstable currencies to internet access.While b...
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Ripple’s Hidden Road debuts OTC crypto swaps in the US
Hidden Road’s clients in the US can now trade cash-settled OTC swaps across major crypto assets, marking one of the first product launches following its acquisition by Ripple.Ripple’s ...
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Bubblemaps launches ‘Time Travel’ tool for insider activity, rug pulls
Bubblemaps aims to offer forensic-grade analytics tools for Web3 users to help navigate the rise of insider scams and rug pulls in the crypto industry.Blockchain intelligence platform Bubb...
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Reserve Bank of India to roll out new use cases for digital rupee
India’s central bank is scaling up its digital rupee pilots with new features like programmability and offline payments, aiming for broader financial inclusion.The Reserve Bank of India ...
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sBUIDL, BlackRock’s tokenized treasury fund, explained
sBUIDL can be used as collateral, traded or deployed in DeFi protocols while maintaining exposure to yield from underlying Treasurys....
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Move to Portugal to become a crypto digital nomad — Everybody else is
Your guide to moving to Portugal as a crypto digital nomad — and why 0% crypto gains tax and an amazing lifestyle makes it a great option.New York-based pre-seed crypto venture firm manager Cat...
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Can Off the Grid survive Steam’s crypto ban? Rage over Maplestory cheaters: Web3 Gamer
How can Off the Grid launch on Steam when the platform banned crypto games in 2021? Plus LOL Land review and Maplestory cheaters. Web3 GamerGunzilla Games shooter game Off The Gridwidely regarded as the most successful crypto game...
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Bitcoin bears eye $69K, CZ denies WLF ‘fixer’ rumors: Hodler’s Digest, May 18 – 24
Bitcoin traders are eyeing a gradual pullback after all-time highs, CZ refutes WSJ claim of ties to World Liberty Financial: Hodler’s DigestBinance co-founder and former CEO Changpeng CZ Zhao has pushed back against ...
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This is how crypto experts find 100x projects before the hype
Trendspotting in crypto means more than luck. By using tools like Dune Analytics, Santiment and onchain data, you can uncover promising projects before the crowd catches on.Spotting th...
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Crypto scam hub expose stunt goes viral, Kakao detects 70K scam apps: Asia Express
Viral footage of a YouTuber’s crypto scam hub expose stunt in the Philippines notches 2.7M views, Kakao uncovers 70K scam apps. Asia Express.The Philippines’ Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) has launche...
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AI cures blindness, ‘good’ propaganda bots, OpenAI doomsday bunker: AI Eye
OpenAI’s doomsday bunker plan, the “potential benefits” of propaganda bots, plus the best fake books you can’t read this summer. AI Eye..In the last AI Eye, we reported that scientists from the four leading AI comp...
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TradFi is building Ethereum L2s to tokenize trillions in RWAs: Inside story
Big names, including Securitize, Ethena, Ant Digital and Tradeable, see custom-built Ethereum L2s as the future for trillions in RWAs.Shortly before Ethereums shock 50% price surg...
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NBA star Tristan Thompson misses $32B in Bitcoin by taking $82M contract in cash
NBA star Tristan Thompson says taking his $82M contract in 2015 in Bitcoin would have been “the best gamble in American sports history.”NBA player and reality television personality Tristan Thompson signed an $82 mill...
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Father-son team lists Africa’s XRP Healthcare on Canadian stock exchange
Father-son team Kain and Laban Roomes are using XRP Ledger to track and dispense medicines in Uganda and are listing the startup in Canada.Its been a long road for entrepreneur Laban Roomes and his...
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Arthur Hayes $1M Bitcoin tip, altcoins ‘powerful rally’ looms: Hodler’s Digest, May 11 – 17
Arthur Hayes predicts Bitcoin could reach $1 million by 2028, an analyst says altcoins “powerful rally” looms: Hodler’s DigestBitcoin has two strong tailwinds that will help propel it to ...
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Binance Wallet ‘killing’ MetaMask and airdrops, Chinese RWA tokens: Asia Express
Binance Wallet “killing” competition and airdrops, K-drama actress embezzles $3M, Chinese firm to issue RWAs in Hong Kong. Asia Express.Cryptocurrency exchange Binances wallet has surged out of nowhere in 202...
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Pranksy: Inside the anonymous life of an NFT legend — NFT Collector
Legendary NFT Collector Pranksy has traded Bored Apes with Gwyneth Paltrow and flipped a Zombie CryptoPunk for a $1.2M profit inside a day.OG collector Pranks...
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Danger signs for Bitcoin as retail abandons it to institutions: Sky Wee
Sky Wee, an influencer with 4M followers, worries about Bitcoin’s future:“The real risk isn’t institutions buying, it’s retail not buying.”As Bitcoins price surges back into headlines, fueled by TradFi in...
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Metric signals $250K Bitcoin is ‘best case,’ SOL, HYPE tipped for gains: Trade Secrets
Top analysts including Charles Edwards, Michaël van de Poppe and Santiment give their outlook for the year ahead in crypto prices.Welcome to Trade Secrets. This month, were talking to top crypto analysts about where...
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Crypto has a structural optimism built to withstand crises
Crypto’s optimism isn’t just hype; it’s a structural feature. Even as global shocks and policy shifts rattle traditional markets, digital assets consistently show greater emotional resilience....
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Bitcoin eyes ‘crazy numbers,’ JD Vance set for Bitcoin talk: Hodler’s Digest, May 4 – 10
A crypto analyst says Bitcoin is on its way to $160,000 or a “crazy number,” Alex Mashinsky gets 12 years jail, and more: Hodler’s DigestThe US federal court for the Southern District of ...
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Finally blast into space with Justin Sun, Vietnam’s new national blockchain: Asia Express
Publicity stunt master Justin Sun is finally blasting into space on Blue Origin — and you can join him. Vietnam’s new TradFi L1. Asia Express.Crypto exchange HTX (formerly Huobi) ...
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ChatGPT a ‘schizophrenia-seeking missile,’ AI scientists prep for 50% deaths: AI Eye
LLMs that affirm delusions likened to “schizophrenia-seeking missiles,” Billionaire claims AI leaders prepping for chance AI kills 50% of us....
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Adam Back says Bitcoin price cycle ’10x bigger’ but will still decisively break above $100K
Bitcoin OG Adam Back is used to being asked if he’s Satoshi… and has to laugh at some of the crazy conspiracy theories about Blockstream.For a man who many believe could actually be Satoshi, Blockstream CEO Adam Back is surprisingly unde...
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12 minutes of nail-biting tension when Ethereum’s Pectra fork goes live
Despite all signs pointing to success, 100 devs will anxiously scan the Ethereum network for problems after the Pectra fork goes live tomorrowEthereum developers will be holding their breath for the 12 minutes it tak...
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Bitcoin to $1M ‘by 2029,’ CIA tips its hat to Bitcoin: Hodler’s Digest, April 27 – May 3
Bitwise says its “in house” prediction for Bitcoin is $1 million by 2029, deputy CIA director says Bitcoin “here to stay” — Hodler’s Digest...
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Japanese porn star’s coin red flags, Alibaba-linked L2 runs at 100K TPS: Asia Express
Investors ignore warnings as porn star’s Mikami memecoin raises millions, Alibaba subsidiary’s Ethereum L2 promises 100,000 TPS. Asia Express.Japanese porn star and pop singer Yua Mikami has launched a new memecoin project on...
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Crypto wanted to overthrow banks, now it’s becoming them in stablecoin fight
Crypto once sought to replace banks. Now, in the fight over stablecoins, it’s forced to play by the same rules and get the same licenses.Crypto firms are no longer just challe...
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ZK-proofs are bringing smart contracts to Bitcoin — BitcoinOS and Starknet
BitcoinOS and Starknet are on the verge of adding smart contract functionality to Bitcoin — with, or without, the controversial OP_CAT fork.BitcoinOS and Starknet arent...
Read MoreTV hit Peaky Blinders to launch crypto game, FIFA Rivals on Polkadot: Web3 Gamer
Global TV hit Peaky Blinders will launch a crypto spin-off in 2026. The makers say it “could be THE game to take Web3 Gaming mainstream.”If youve played the FIFA soccer/football video game anytime in the past few decades, youll ...
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Bitcoin $100K hopes on ice, SBF’s mysterious prison move: Hodler’s Digest, April 20 – 26
Crypto analysts are casting doubt over Bitcoin’s return to $100,000, Sam Bankman-Fried moves prison: Hodler’s DigestMichael Saylor, the CEO of top ...
Read MorePokémon on Sui rumors, Polymarket bets on Filipino Pope: Asia Express
Clues suggest that Pokémon is headed to Sui, a Filipino Cardinal is a leading Pope candidate on Polymarket, and more. Asia ExpressPokmon and crypto fans are speculating that the beloved monster-collecting universe could be takin...
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Crypto AI tokens surge 34%, why ChatGPT is such a kiss-ass: AI Eye
Crypto AI tokens are now more popular than memecoins, robot butlers arrive, plus why does ChatGPT constantly kiss your ass? AI Eye.The crypto AI sector is showing signs of life, with the combined market cap increasing by more than on...
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Ethereum is destroying the competition in the $16.1T TradFi tokenization race
Ethereum’s lead in the $16.1T tokenization race could slip away if maxis don’t insist it’s the only acceptable source for truth for RWAs.For years, the default assumption in the ...
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Former Love Island star’s tips on how to go viral in crypto: Van00sa, X Hall of Flame
Former Love Island Australia star turned crypto influencer, Vanessa Sierra, shares her secrets for going viral in crypto.Vanessa Sierra went on Australian national television to find love but that didnt work ...
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What are address poisoning attacks in crypto and how to avoid them?
Address poisoning attacks involve tracking, misusing or compromising cryptocurrency addresses.Address poisoning involves sending small transactions from wallet addresses that closely resem...
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Here’s what happened in crypto today
Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.Today in crypto, ...
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Reform UK party will accept crypto donations — Nigel Farage
The party leader leaned into pro-crypto talking points at the Bitcoin 2025 conference, announcing plans to introduce a digital asset bill if Reform UK wins in the next election.The leader ...
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Midas launches tokenized T-Bill on Algorand
The first atomic swap, conducted on May 27, saw $2 million in USDC exchanged for the new mTBILL.German tokenization protocol Midas has launched a tokenized US Treasury bill on the Algorand...
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Solana price drops as memecoins fade and SOL unlock concerns emerge
Trader’s interest in Solana is strong, but declining memecoin prices and SOL token unlocks have put a cap on the altcoin’s rally.Key takeaways:Solana's strong n...
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Securities laws go beyond simple definitions — SEC Commissioner
Hester Peirce, head of the SEC's crypto task force, said the context of a digital asset transfer could make it a securities transaction.What qualifies as a securities transaction depends m...
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SEC dismisses lawsuit against Binance
The SEC and Binance have signed a joint stipulation to end the two-year legal battle, court documents show.The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Binance have filed...
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Santander considers issuing stablecoin, retail crypto services
The news comes at a time when many banks are considering issuing their own private stablecoins.Banco Santander SA, a global banking institution, is considering expanding crypto services to...
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5 signs that suggest Bitcoin price has 'room for further expansion'
Bitcoin price hovers around the $111K all-time highs, and multiple onchain and technical data suggests that the upside is not over for BTC.Key takeaways:Bitcoin’s...
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Bybit secures MiCA license in Austria, opens EU base in Vienna
Bybit has received regulatory approval under the EU's MiCA framework and has opened its European headquarters in Vienna.Bybit has obtained a Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) lice...
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Solana signals 40% crash vs. Ethereum amid cooling memecoin craze
Solana's reliance on memecoins threatens long-term growth as Ethereum gains strength through layer-2 expansion.Key takeaways: SOL/ETH has broken below a rising wedg...
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