Cetus is offering a $6 million white hat bounty in an effort to recover $220 million in stolen digital assets, while emergency responses from the Sui Network have raised concerns about decentralization….
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Crypto travelers bring 3x greater lifetime value than fiat users
Travelers using cryptocurrency for booking arrangements spend more than twice as much as regular travelers using fiat money, according to a joint report from Binance Pay and crypto travel platform Travala shared…
Crypto.com secures EU license to launch crypto financial derivatives
Mobile-first crypto exchange and payment platform Crypto.com secured a license allowing it to offer cryptocurrency financial derivatives in the European Economic Area. According to a May 21 announcement, Crypto.com secured a Markets…
Coinbase data leak could put users in physical danger: TechCrunch founder
A recent data breach at crypto exchange Coinbase has raised concerns about user safety after hackers gained access to sensitive information including home addresses. Coinbase, the world’s third-largest cryptocurrency exchange, confirmed that…
Dubai regulator sets compliance deadline for updated crypto rules
Dubai’s crypto regulator has given licensed digital asset companies until June 19 to comply with its updated activity-based Rulebooks to enhance market integrity and risk oversight. On May 19, Dubai’s Virtual Assets…
‘Bitcoin Standard’ author backs funding dev to make spamming Bitcoin costly
Economist and author of The Bitcoin Standard, Saifedean Ammous, has weighed in on the ongoing debate over spam inscriptions on the Bitcoin network, suggesting he would “throw in a few sats” to fund…
Everstake defends non-custodial staking as SEC weighs industry input
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has held discussions with Everstake, one of the largest non-custodial staking providers globally, to explore clearer regulatory definitions around staking in blockchain networks. The meeting,…
Here is why Bitcoin price is stuck below $105K
Key takeaways: Bitcoin price consolidates as resistance at $105,000 prevents a rally to new all-time highs. Traders are slightly bearish, but historical data suggests a sudden bullish move should not be ruled…
Pareto launches synthetic dollar backed by private credit
Private credit marketplace Pareto has introduced a new synthetic dollar aimed at linking institutional investors with decentralized finance (DeFi) opportunities — a move that highlights the expanding role of stablecoins in global…
Asia’s wealthy shifting from US dollar to crypto, gold, China: UBS
High-net-worth clients across Asia are gradually pivoting away from US dollar-based investments, favoring gold, cryptocurrencies and Chinese assets instead, according to financial services giant UBS Group. “Gold is getting very popular,” Amy…
Tether Gold enters Thailand with listing on Maxbit exchange
Tether, issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin, USDt, is rolling out its tokenized gold digital asset in Thailand with a listing on local cryptocurrency exchange Maxbit. In a May 13 announcement, Tether…
Ethereum flips Coca-Cola and Alibaba as ETH gains 42% in 5 days
Ether’s market capitalization surged 42% in five days following the successful launch of Ethereum’s Pectra upgrade on its mainnet. On May 12, the company data tracker 8marketcap showed Ether (ETH) surpassing Coca-Cola…
Mobius Token smart contracts on BNB Chain exploited, $2.1M drained
Hackers drained over $2.15 million from Mobius Token ($MBU) smart contracts on the BNB Chain in a targeted exploit detected early May 11, according to security firm Cyvers Alerts. The attacker deployed…
RedotPay enters South Korea with crypto-powered payment cards
Hong Kong-based fintech firm RedotPay has reportedly launched its cryptocurrency-enabled payment cards in South Korea, positioning itself as a potential disruptor in a market dominated by traditional credit card firms and mobile…
Bitcoin eyes sub-$100K liquidity — Watch these BTC price levels next
Key points: Bitcoin (BTC) is at its highest levels since January, and traders are eyeing key levels to watch for what’s next. After hitting $104,000, BTC/USD is retracing to establish support, but…
Can you mine Bitcoin with a gaming PC? Here’s what you need to know
Is your gaming PC capable of mining crypto? As of May 2025, Bitcoin mining is looking attractive again. With Bitcoin (BTC) trading around $95,000 and transaction fees hitting new highs after the…
Ethereum’s Pectra network upgrade goes live today: What to expect
Ethereum — the network that unleashed smart contracts on the world — moves on to the next chapter with today’s Pectra upgrade, but what does it really mean? Pectra is scheduled to…
IRS appoints Trish Turner to head crypto division amid resignations
Veteran US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) official Trish Turner was appointed to lead the agency’s digital assets division following the departure of two key crypto-focused executives. Turner, who has spent over 20…
Vitalik Buterin says rollups must prove security before decentralizing
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has explained when he believes rollup-based layer-2 platforms should go decentralized, and why “as soon as possible” is not the correct answer. In a May 5 X post,…
Binance to launch crypto payments in Kyrgyzstan with new partnership
Binance has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Kyrgyzstan’s National Agency for Investments to introduce crypto payment infrastructure and blockchain education in the country. The MoU was formalized during the inaugural meeting of…