400,000 FTX Users at Risk of Losing $2.5 Billion in Repayments
Nearly 400,000 former FTX users risk losing access to over $2.5 billion in repayments if they don’t complete identity verification by June 1.
Bitcoin Falls By 10% Following Trump’s Global Tariff Announcement
In the cryptocurrency world, there was widespread celebration when President Trump was re-elected, as he had promised to make the United States the “crypto capital of the planet.”
Decentralized Exchanges Continue to Challenge Centralized Platforms
Decentralized exchanges (DEXs) are increasingly challenging centralized exchanges (CEXs), even as a recent $6.2 million exploit on the Hyperliquid platform raises concerns about security.
Coinbase Files Application to Trade XRP Futures
Coinbase’s derivatives arm is preparing to list XRP futures contracts, pending self-certification by the US CFTC, with a launch date set for April 21, 2025.
Gemini to Open Miami Office
The Winklevoss twins’ crypto exchange, Gemini, is set to open a new office in the Miami area as it nears the resolution of a legal dispute with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
PayPal Adds Support for Solana and Chainlink for Users in US territories
Users in the United States and its territories can now buy, sell, hold, and transfer Solana and Chainlink directly on PayPal.
Bybit’s Shunyet Jan Predicts Sustained Gold Rally Amid Record-Breaking Surge, Platform Sees $10 Billion Gold Trading Volume in a Day
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VanEck Registers Trust to Launch a Spot BNB ETF
VanEck has filed to list a spot BNB ETF, marking the first of its kind in the United States.
US Passes STABLE Act for USD-pegged Stablecoins
The United States has passed the STABLE Act, regulating USD-pegged stablecoins like Tether (USDT) and Circle (USDC).
Grayscale Files Application to Issue Digital Large Cap ETF
Grayscale, a leading digital asset manager behind the GBTC ETF, has filed an S-3 form with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to support a Digital Large Cap ETF.
SEC and Gemini File for 60-Day Pause on Crypto Lending Case
The Securities and Exchange Commission and Gemini Trust filed a motion on Tuesday seeking a 60-day pause in their high-profile legal case concerning the exchange’s crypto lending program.
Vanuatu Launches a New Crypto Regulation
Vanuatu has enacted a law to regulate digital assets and establish a licensing system for crypto companies aiming to operate in the Pacific island nation, described as “very strict” by a government regulatory advisor.
BlackRock: Bitcoin Could Threaten US Dollar Dominance
In his 2025 annual letter to shareholders, BlackRock Chairman and CEO Larry Fink acknowledged that Bitcoin could challenge the US dollar’s status as the global reserve currency.
New Crocodilus Malware Targets Android Crypto Users
A newly discovered Android malware, named Crocodilus, deceives users into revealing their cryptocurrency wallet seed phrase by displaying a warning to back up the key to avoid losing access.
Japan to Reclassify Crypto as Financial Products
Japan is set to officially recognize crypto assets as financial products under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, marking a significant shift in digital asset regulation.
