Category: News
Latest news on blockchain, cryptocurrencies and the crypto world in general.
Mango Markets Exploiter Sentenced to Four Years
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAvraham “Avi” Eisenberg, accused of orchestrating a multi-million dollar exploit of Mango Markets, was sentenced to just over four years on Thursday.
US Crypto Industry Groups Request Clarity from SEC on Staking
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA broad coalition of crypto industry groups, spearheaded by the Crypto Council for Innovation (CCI), has formally requested regulatory clarity from the SEC on staking services.
North Carolina House Approves Crypto Investment Bill
Reading Time: < 1 minuteNorth Carolina’s House of Representatives has approved a bill permitting the state treasurer to invest up to 5% of public funds in approved cryptocurrencies.
Galaxy Digital Plans to List on Nasdaq
Reading Time: < 1 minuteGalaxy Digital is preparing to transition to the US-based Nasdaq on May 16, pending approval at its upcoming shareholders’ meeting.
SEC Delays its Decision on XRP ETF
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe SEC has postponed its decision on the XRP Spot ETF until June 17, dampening bullish market expectations.
SEC Drops Case Against PayPal’s Stablecoin
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has concluded its investigation into PayPal’s PYUSD stablecoin without pursuing any enforcement actions.
Australia’s Watchdog to Crack Down on Inactive Crypto Exchanges
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAustralia’s financial intelligence agency has advised inactive registered crypto exchanges to withdraw their registrations or face cancellation, due to concerns these dormant firms could facilitate scams.
Arizona Passes First State Bitcoin Reserve Bills
Reading Time: < 1 minuteArizona lawmakers have approved two groundbreaking bills today, potentially making the state the first in the nation to establish a Bitcoin reserve.
Mastercard to Launch a Card With OKX
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMastercard is deepening its involvement in the digital asset economy by launching global capabilities to support stablecoin payments across its extensive merchant network, the company announced Monday.
Abu Dhabi Launches New Dirham-backed Stablecoin Project
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAbu Dhabi’s International Holding Company, ADQ, and First Abu Dhabi Bank have announced plans to introduce a dirham-backed stablecoin.
World Liberty Financial Teams Up with Pakistan Crypto Council
Reading Time: < 1 minuteWorld Liberty Financial has entered into a strategic partnership with Pakistan’s leading digital asset organization to accelerate blockchain adoption in one of the world’s fastest-growing crypto markets.
Coinbase Submits Request to Allow SEC Staff to Hold Digital Assets
Reading Time: < 1 minutePaul Grewal, Coinbase’s Chief Legal Officer, publicly criticized the SEC’s controversial policy prohibiting staff from holding or using digital assets in a April 25, 2025 tweet that sparked immediate market reaction.
Nike Faces $5M Lawsuit Over NFT Platform Shutdown
Reading Time: < 1 minuteNike is confronting a proposed class-action lawsuit alleging the company orchestrated a “rug pull” by abruptly shutting down its NFT platform, RTFKT, earlier this year.
SEC Delays its Decision on HBAR and Polkadot ETFs
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has extended its timeline for deciding on proposed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) related to Polkadot (DOT) and Hedera (HBAR).
Fed Drops its Crypto Guidance for Banks
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Federal Reserve Board announced on Thursday that it is withdrawing guidance related to banks’ activities in crypto-assets and dollar tokens, along with revising its expectations for these activities.
Bitcoin Supply on Crypto Exchanges is Falling: Fidelity
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBitcoin reserves on cryptocurrency exchanges have fallen to their lowest in over six years. Publicly traded companies have increased their accumulation of the digital asset following the US presidential election.
Russia Considering Launch of a Crypto Exchange
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Finance Ministry and Central Bank of Russia are set to launch a crypto exchange for highly qualified investors, Finance Minister Anton Siluanov announced during a ministry board meeting.
Binance Tightens Crypto Transfer Rules for South African Users
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBinance is introducing new compliance measures for South African users, requiring sender and receiver information for all crypto deposits and withdrawals.
Alabama Withdraws Staking Lawsuit Against Coinbase
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Alabama Securities Commission has withdrawn its lawsuit against crypto exchange Coinbase, which accused the company of violating securities laws through its staking services.
Full Federal Court of Australia Backs Crypto Lender Block Earner
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Full Federal Court of Australia has ruled in favor of crypto lender Block Earner in a significant legal battle with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC).
ECB Warns US Crypto Push Threatens EU Economy
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe European Central Bank (ECB) is raising concerns about a potential threat to financial stability in the Eurozone.
Standard Chartered: Bitcoin Will Continue to Rise Amid Fed Independence Risks
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBitcoin prices might continue to rise if concerns about the Federal Reserve’s independence persist, according to Geoffrey Kendrick, Standard Chartered’s global head of digital assets research.
Coinbase Derivatives Rolls Out XRP Futures
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCoinbase has launched XRP futures contracts on its US derivatives exchange, the company announced on Monday.
Paul Atkins Sworn In As US SEC Chair
Reading Time: < 1 minutePaul S. Atkins has officially taken on the role of the 34th Chairman of the US Securities and Exchange Commission.
WazirX to Resume Operations Pending May 13 Court Decision
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIndian crypto exchange WazirX is preparing to resume operations, contingent on a court decision regarding its restructuring proposal and user compensation plan on May 13.
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