Thailand to Block Several Crypto Exchanges, Including Bybit and OKX
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a ban on five cryptocurrency exchanges – Bybit, 1000X, CoinEx, OKX, and XT – for operating without proper authorization in the country.
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
Bitcoin ETFs See $358.6 Million in Net Outflows
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $358.6 million in net outflows on Thursday, snapping a 10-day inflow streak that had brought $4.26 billion into the funds.
Bipartisan Bill Introduced to Clarify US Crypto Regulations
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS lawmakers have introduced the “Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025” (CLARITY Act), a bipartisan effort to establish clear regulatory guidelines for digital assets.
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.
Bybit Obtains MiCA License in Austria, Establishes EU Headquarters in Vienna
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBybit has secured a Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) license from Austria’s Financial Market Authority (FMA).
Bet20 Launches Premium Casino Platform with Trusted Licensing, Instant Crypto Withdrawals, and Elite Gaming
Reading Time: 2 minutesCuraçao, Curaçao, 29th May 2025, Chainwire
Reddio’s Exclusive Token Generation Event (TGE) and Alpha Trading on Binance Wallet – May 29, 2025
Reading Time: 2 minutesSingapore, Singapore, 29th May 2025, Chainwire
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.
Pakistan Initiates National Bitcoin Reserve Program
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Government of Pakistan has authorized the creation of a sovereign Bitcoin reserve
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.
GameStop Buys 4,710 BTC
Reading Time: < 1 minuteGameStop has officially joined the corporate Bitcoin club.
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.
Circle Launches IPO in Major Crypto Market Debut
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe blockchain financial firm behind USD Coin (USDC) has initiated its highly anticipated IPO, seeking to raise $624 million at an estimated $6 billion valuation.
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.
IMF Ties $120M Payment to El Salvador’s Bitcoin Restrictions
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe IMF has conditionally agreed to release $120 million to El Salvador, contingent on the government curbing its Bitcoin activities.
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.
Cache Wallet Begins Token Sale with Early Demand and Asset Recovery Breakthrough
Reading Time: 2 minutesSan Jose, Costa Rica, 27th May 2025, Chainwire
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.
Strategy Doubles Down on Bitcoin Near All-Time Highs
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAs Bitcoin briefly crossed $110,000 last week, MicroStrategy seized the opportunity to expand its already massive BTC holdings.
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.
Sygnum Taps Ex-CFTC Chief Giancarlo to Drive Crypto’s Institutional Push
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSygnum, the Swiss crypto banking unicorn, has enlisted former CFTC Chairman Christopher Giancarlo as a senior policy adviser, signaling its ambition to lead institutional crypto adoption.
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.