Author: Chris Smith
California Advances Bill on Unclaimed Crypto and Merchant Payments
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCalifornia’s State Assembly has unanimously approved a bill that would regulate cryptocurrency payments and enable the state to seize inactive crypto holdings from exchanges after three years of dormancy.
JPMorgan Embraces Crypto ETFs, Will Accept Them as Loan Collateral
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a major step for institutional crypto adoption, JPMorgan Chase will soon permit clients to pledge Bitcoin ETFs as loan collateral.
Crypto VC Activity Hits 2025 Low
Reading Time: < 1 minuteVenture capital activity in the cryptocurrency sector reached its lowest level of 2025, with May recording just 62 investment rounds – matching levels not seen since January 2021, per RootData analytics.
Trump Media Expands Crypto Footprint With Bitcoin ETF Filing
Reading Time: < 1 minuteTrump Media & Technology Group is making another strategic push into digital assets with NYSE Arca’s filing for a Truth Social-branded Bitcoin ETF.
Pro-Crypto Leader Lee Jae-myung Wins South Korean Presidency in Landslide
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a historic election marked by high turnout, South Korea’s Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung secured the presidency with 49% of the vote, defeating conservative opponent Kim Moon-soo.
Revolut Plans Expansion into Crypto Derivatives Market
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFintech leader Revolut is preparing to enter the crypto derivatives space, as indicated by a recent job posting seeking a General Manager (Crypto Derivatives) to spearhead the initiative.
Coinbase Knew About Data Breach for Months Before Going Public
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMonths before Coinbase acknowledged a data leak affecting nearly 70,000 customers, the exchange was allegedly aware of the breach as early as January.
Australia Strengthens Crypto ATM Regulations to Combat Fraud
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn response to a surge in scams, Australia’s financial intelligence agency, AUSTRAC, has imposed new operational requirements for cryptocurrency ATMs.
Crypto ETPs Log $286M Inflows
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCrypto investment funds notched another week of inflows despite Bitcoin’s slump, with $286 million pouring into digital asset ETPs in the week ending May 30.
What Are ASIC Miners?
Reading Time: 2 minutesAn ASIC miner, or Application-Specific Integrated Circuit miner, is a specialized piece of hardware used for cryptocurrency mining.
Saylor’s Latest Bitcoin Signal Could Shake Markets
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMichael Saylor has dropped his clearest hint yet about MicroStrategy’s next Bitcoin purchase, potentially marking the eighth straight week of the company’s aggressive accumulation strategy.
Zuckerberg Likely Behind Meta’s Rejection of Bitcoin Treasury Plan
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMeta shareholders overwhelmingly shot down a proposal to assess Bitcoin as a treasury asset, with just 0.08% in favor.
Panama City Mayor Suggests Bitcoin Payments for Expedited Panama Canal Access
Reading Time: < 1 minutePanama City Mayor Mayer Mizrachi has proposed allowing cargo ships to pay in Bitcoin for priority transit through the Panama Canal.
What is DeFi?
Reading Time: 3 minutesDecentralized Finance, commonly known as DeFi, is a fast-growing sector in the financial industry that leverages blockchain technology to provide a new form of financial services
Santander Explores Stablecoin Launch and Retail Crypto Services
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBanco Santander SA is reportedly considering the introduction of a stablecoin and expanded cryptocurrency services for retail customers.
SEC Abandons Legal Fight Against Binance Amid Shifting Crypto Enforcement
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a significant reversal, the SEC has agreed to drop its high-profile lawsuit against Binance, raising questions about the agency’s approach to crypto regulation.
Metaplanet’s Bitcoin Buying Spree Continues with $21M Bond Offering
Reading Time: < 1 minuteJapanese investment firm Metaplanet has secured another $21 million for Bitcoin acquisition through zero-interest bonds.
Labor Department Reverses Biden’s Anti-Crypto 401(k) Policy
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a win for crypto advocates, the US Labor Department has scrapped Biden-era restrictions that discouraged digital assets in 401(k) plans.
Federal Court Freezes $57.65M in USDC Amid LIBRA Fraud Lawsuit
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US District Court for the Southern District of New York (SDNY) has issued a temporary restraining order freezing approximately $57.65 million in USDC stablecoins linked to the alleged LIBRA memecoin fraud.
What is a Mining Pool?
Reading Time: 3 minutesMining pools have become an integral part of the cryptocurrency landscape, playing a crucial role in the process of creating new digital coins.
Square to Implement Lightning Network Bitcoin Payments by 2026
Reading Time: < 1 minuteJack Dorsey’s Block has unveiled plans to bring Lightning Network-powered Bitcoin payments to Square’s merchant platform.
Nasdaq Advances 21Shares’ Sui ETF Bid with SEC Filing
Reading Time: < 1 minuteNasdaq has taken a key step toward launching a spot Sui ETF by submitting a 19b-4 filing on behalf of crypto asset manager 21Shares.
Thailand to Permit Crypto Payments for Tourists, Plans Regulatory Overhaul
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThailand is set to allow tourists to spend cryptocurrency through credit card-linked platforms as part of a wider push to modernize its financial system and adopt digital assets.
Dubai’s Regulators Greenlight Groundbreaking Tokenized Real Estate Project
Reading Time: < 1 minuteDubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) and the Dubai Land Department (DLD) have jointly launched the MENA region’s first licensed tokenized real estate initiative.
SEC’s Evolving Stance on Crypto Staking Leaves Industry Seeking Clarity
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe cryptocurrency sector is intensifying calls for the SEC to define its regulatory approach to staking, as ongoing ambiguity creates challenges for Web3 infrastructure providers.
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