Category: News
Latest news on blockchain, cryptocurrencies and the crypto world in general.
Security Flaw Costs Bitcoin DeFi Project $8.3M
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA critical vulnerability in Alex Protocol’s self-listing verification logic led to one of the largest exploits in Stacks ecosystem history.
Transaction Drought Hits Bitcoin Network Despite Price Strength
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a puzzling divergence from price action, Bitcoin network activity has slumped to October 2023 levels.
Saylor’s “Send More Orange” Tweet Sparks Bitcoin Buy Speculation
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMichael Saylor is at it again. The MicroStrategy chairman dropped another Bitcoin teaser on X, posting “Send more Orange” alongside a chart of the company’s massive BTC stash.
Winklevoss Twins’ Gemini Quietly Preps for IPO as Crypto Market Heats Up
Reading Time: < 1 minuteGemini, the crypto exchange founded by the Winklevoss twins, is gearing up to go public.
Romania’s National Postal Service Launches First Bitcoin ATM
Reading Time: < 1 minutePoșta Română, Romania’s state-owned postal service, has installed its first Bitcoin ATM at a branch in Tulcea, in collaboration with cryptocurrency exchange Bitcoin Romania (BTR).
Circle’s Blockbuster IPO Marred by Backlash From Early Investor
Reading Time: < 1 minuteWhile Circle’s shares soared 167% in their NYSE debut, the celebratory mood was dampened by public criticism from Arca, one of its earliest backers.
Uber Joins Corporate Stablecoin Movement
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi revealed the company is actively evaluating stablecoin payments at the Bloomberg Tech Summit.
Bitcoin ETF Holdings Fall 23% in Q1 2025 as Institutional Demand Wanes
Reading Time: < 1 minuteNew data reveals the first quarterly decline in institutional Bitcoin ETF holdings since their US launch.
MoonPay Secures BitLicense, Enabling Nationwide Crypto Services in US
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCryptocurrency payment provider MoonPay has received regulatory approval to operate in all 50 US states after securing a BitLicense and money transmitter license from New York’s financial regulator.
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.
Hong Kong Opens Crypto Derivatives Market to Institutional Players
Reading Time: < 1 minuteHong Kong regulators are preparing to greenlight digital asset derivatives trading for professional investors.
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.
Circle’s IPO Valuation Hits $6.9B as Share Price Climbs to $31
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCircle Internet Group has once again raised its IPO target, now seeking $1.05 billion by pricing shares at $31—above its initial $27-$28 range.
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.
Dubai Advances Crypto Adoption With Ripple Stablecoin Approval
Reading Time: < 1 minuteDubai’s financial regulator has expanded its approved digital assets list to include Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin, marking another milestone in the emirate’s progressive crypto framework.
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.
California Moves to Embrace Crypto with Landmark Payments Bill
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a major step toward digital currency adoption, California’s Assembly has unanimously approved a bill enabling state agencies to accept crypto payments.
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.
OSL Group Expands into Indonesia
Reading Time: < 1 minuteHong Kong’s OSL Group has agreed to acquire a 90% stake in Indonesia-based crypto exchange Evergreen Crest for $15 million.
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.
Sber Pioneers Regulated Bitcoin-Linked Bonds in Russia
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a move blending traditional finance with digital assets, Sber—Russia’s largest bank—has rolled out a regulatory-compliant Bitcoin-linked bond.
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.
MAS Cracks Down: Singapore Crypto Firms Must Exit Overseas Markets by June 30
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSingapore’s financial regulator has drawn a hard line—local crypto businesses must stop serving overseas customers by June 30 or face severe penalties.
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.
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