CFTC Signals Crypto Perps Could Trade in US as Commissioners Head for the Exits
In brief Outgoing CFTC Commissioner Summer Mersinger signaled Thursday that the Commission could “very soon” greenlight crypto perpetual futures products…
Solana memecoin average daily volume surges 46% in May, echoing Bitcoin’s recovery
Memecoin trading activity on Solana is tracking Bitcoin’s recovery, with the average daily trading volume rising 46% between April and May. According to Blockworks data,…
Active DeFi loans hit all-time high at $23.7B as TVL nears pre-tariff levels
Active loans across decentralized lending applications climbed to a record $23.723 billion on May 21, based on Token Terminal data. Meanwhile,…
Bitcoin Options Open Interest Spikes to Record High as Traders Target $116K
In brief The Bitcoin options market has spiked to an all-time high alongside the asset’s climb toward a record $112,000, Greg Magadini,…
Volatility Shares debuts first 1x XRP futures ETF for US investors
Volatility Shares began trading the first US-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs) linked to XRP futures on May 22, according to an official announcement. The…
Ethereum, Solana and Dogecoin Jump as Bitcoin Sets Another Record Price
Bitcoin keeps rising Thursday, inching up to yet another all-time high mark after beating its four-month-old record on Wednesday. And that momentum appears…
XRP Ledger sharpens competitive edge with fresh stablecoin additions of EURØP, USDB, and XSGD
The XRP Ledger (XRPL) added three stablecoins, EURØP, USDB, and XSGD, to its ecosystem this week. According to the announcements,…
Russia Could Relocate Bitcoin Miners To Northern Regions
The Russian Ministry of Energy is considering offering its now strictly regulated Bitcoin mining industry incentives to move to the north of the…
Michael Saylor’s Strategy (MSTR) Opens $2.1B ATM Program for Strife Preferred Stock
Strategy has launched a $2.1 billion At-The-Market (ATM) equity program for its Strife (STRF) preferred stock, marking another step in the…
Kraken to Offer Tokenized Stock Trading on Solana to Overseas Customers
In brief Kraken will soon offer overseas customers the ability to trade U.S.-listed stocks through the crypto exchange’s platform, the…
Senator Gillibrand’s Role in Stablecoin Regulation – $217,000 in Crypto Donations
Democratic Senator Kirsten Gillibrand has played a significant role in the GENIUS Act, a bipartisan bill that, if passed, will…
BPI releases policy manifesto urging US to lead in Bitcoin infrastructure
The Bitcoin Policy Institute (BPI) released a 21-page policy framework on May 21 to position the US as a global…
Pi Network (PI) Jumps 11% on Supply Shock, but Faces Key Test Ahead
Pi Network (PI) is back in the spotlight after an 11% price surge triggered by the withdrawal of over 86…
Hyperliquid Market Cap Nears $10 Billion After Surpassing dYdX in Trading Volume
Hyperliquid recently surpassed the trade volume of perpetuals exchange dYdX, reaching $1.5 trillion. Despite being a much newer platform, Hyperliquid’s…
XRP Futures Hit $25.6 Million in Volume in the First Two Days on CME
XRP futures trading on CME Group has surged to a combined $25.6 million in notional volume within its first two days of…
Hyperliquid Trader’s $1 Billion Bitcoin Bet Seesaws Amid Price Volatility
In brief An investor’s $1 billion Bitcoin bet on the decentralized exchange Hyperliquid swung massively on Wednesday, with their account…
Bitcoiners Should Care About The GENIUS Act
While the GENIUS Act is a stablecoin bill, U.S.-based Bitcoin enthusiasts should be paying attention to the language in the…
Bitcoin ETFs Add $1 Billion in 2 Days Amid March to Record BTC Price
In brief Investors poured nearly $1 billion into the new American Bitcoin ETFs, helping to drive the price of the leading…
Bitcoin hits $107K as market holds below ATH in bullish consolidation
Bitcoin’s (BTC) break above the $107,000 threshold shows that the recent rally is driven by robust buying amid a consolidation…
The Blockchain Group Secures €8.6 Million to Boost Bitcoin Strategy
The Blockchain Group (ALTBG), listed on Euronext Growth Paris and known as Europe’s first Bitcoin Treasury Company, has announced a capital increase…