TL;DR Historic Rally: Ethereum surged by 16% after the activation of its groundbreaking Pectra upgrade, marking the biggest jump in four years and boosting prices from around $1,900 to over $2,300. Technical Breakthrough: The Pectra upgrade, the most significant change since the Merge, enhances staking efficiency, validator functions, and Layer 2 scalability. Broad Market Impact: […]

TL;DR The U.S. Senate failed to advance the “GENIUS Act”, a bipartisan bill aimed at regulating stablecoins. The rejection came after Democrats withdrew their support, concerned about Donald Trump’s links to a new crypto project. Republicans accuse Democrats of putting political interests first, jeopardizing America’s leadership in the global crypto asset market. The long-awaited progress […]

Democrats are abandoning the GENIUS Act, a bipartisan stablecoin bill, after revelations that Trump-linked World Liberty Financial stands to profit massively from a $2B Abu Dhabi deal. Critics now label the bill a vehicle for “crypto corruption”. The controversy centers on Trump’s stablecoin project, which surged into the top ten by market cap and routes […]

Bitcoin maximalist Mow has published major BTC statement, highlighting its key virtue

The long-running legal dispute between Ripple and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is finally over. The regulator confirmed yesterday (Thursday) that both parties have agreed to a settlement, which involves a $50 million penalty paid by the blockchain company. XRP Reacts Fast XRP also reacted quickly to the regulatory confirmation. The cryptocurrency jumped about […]

All cryptocurrencies are tokens with zero intrinsic value. They are generated through a complex computer-based calculation process that uses vast …

A US bank is blaming one of its own employees for the exposure of the sensitive data impacting dozens of customers. According to a new filing with the Office of the Maine Attorney General, an insider at TD Bank wrongfully accessed the data of 43 customers. The breach is reported to have occurred on June […]

Meta is contacting infrastructure providers to explore the implementation of stablecoins with a payout use case in mind. The development would mark a new start for the company’s crypto plans after dropping the Libra project. Meta Reportedly Mulling Stablecoins for Small Payouts to Creators Meta, the social behemoth, is reportedly getting into the world of […]

Key Takeaways: The SEC has resolved its Ripple Labs lawsuit, lowering the fine from $125 million to $50 million. Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw vehemently criticizes the agreement, describing it as a decline in legal responsibility and investor protection. The action shows a more general change in the SEC’s attitude toward crypto control during the Trump administration. […]

$1M Raised in 24Hrs, Analysts Predict $5 for Unstaked, While Hedera TVL Surges to $169M and Stellar Reclaims $0.27 Zone In the crypto space, trends often come and go, leaving many projects with short-lived hype and little lasting impact. Among the various tokens trying to make their mark, Unstaked stands apart by offering tangible value […]

After months and months of hesitation and price depression, bitcoin finally reversed the trend and skyrocketed past $100,000 for the first time since February and kept climbing to a new local peak. At the same time, data from Santiment reveals that the asset’s impressive rally has captured the attention of retail investors, with nearly 350,000 […]

Bitcoin Magazine 9 of the Best Bitcoin Consultants To Help You Secure Your Bitcoin in 2025 Bitcoin can be intimidating to navigate—whether you’re just starting out, managing significant personal holdings, a high net worth individual or representing a company exploring balance sheet allocation. Its self-sovereign nature is in complete contrast with the modern world, placing […]

According to a recent CryptoQuant Quicktake post by on-chain analyst BorisVest, Ethereum (ETH) appears to be stuck in a state of limbo. While retail investors are increasingly sending ETH to exchanges such as Binance – typically a sign of selling pressure – large investors are steadily withdrawing ETH from these platforms, indicating accumulation and long-term […]

German law enforcement seized 34 million euros ($38 million) in cryptocurrency from eXch, a cryptocurrency platform allegedly used to launder funds stolen after Bybit’s record-breaking $1.4 billion hack. The seizure, announced on May 9 by Germany’s Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) and Frankfurt’s main prosecutor’s office, involved multiple crypto assets, including Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH), […]

Substantial amount of XRP has been transferred roughly two hours ago, triggering a hot discussion

Hidden Road, the crypto prime broker acquired by Ripple last month, has cemented its presence in the Middle East by securing an in-principle approval from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of ADGM to operate as a regulated financial services firm. The approval has been granted to the ADGM entity of Hidden Road. Targeting UAE […]

The largest publicly traded cryptocurrency exchange said earlier in the day that it would buy derivatives exchange Deribit in a $2.9 billion deal to …

President Donald Trump is continuing his broadside against Jerome Powell, criticizing the Federal Reserve chair for not slashing interest rates. On Thursday, Trump took to his social media platform, Truth Social, to call Powell “a fool” who “doesn’t have a clue.” The day before, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) announced that it planned to maintain […]

Hong Kong, Hong Kong, May 9th, 2025, Chainwire Launching Summer 2025, T-Rex’s built-in distribution engine introduces a radically simple idea: rewarding people seamlessly for doing what they already love online. T-Rex, a purpose-built blockchain for entertainment, content, and cultural virality, today announced a $17 million fundraise and Incubation Fund to revolutionize online content publishing by seamlessly […]

Adidas will launch 2,600 limited-edition NFT mystery boxes on May 16, featuring Adidas-branded digital clothing for Xociety avatars and XCS tokens linked to tradable shares. The collaboration integrates Adidas’ ALTS NFT line into Xociety, a shooter RPG on the Sui blockchain, marking a shift from past drops by placing wearable NFTs in a functional game […]

An urgent plea from a top former regulator presses Congress to act now, warning that inaction on crypto oversight endangers millions amid rampant fraud and market disorder. Former CFTC Chair Urges Congress to Act Now as Crypto Regulation Void Endangers Millions Rostin Behnam, former chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and now […]

Key Takeaways: Ethereum Foundation grants nearly $32.65M in Q1 2025 to fund 32 initiatives advancing L2 scaling, ZKP research, and education. Community-building and educational programs received the largest share, including events in Africa and the Middle East. The financing also supports execution and consensus layer research, cryptography, and developer tools. Allocating $ 32,647,065.32 in grants […]

Bitcoin Magazine CleanSpark Reports $181.7M in Q2 Revenue, Stays on Course to Hit 50 EH/s Bitcoin Mining Target CleanSpark, American Bitcoin mining company, announced its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2025, reporting $181.7 million in revenue for the three months ended March 31. This marks a 62.5% increase from $111.8 million […]

XRP price found support at $2.120 and started a fresh increase. The price is now gaining pace and might clear the $2.350 resistance zone. XRP price started a fresh increase above the $2.150 zone. The price is now trading above $2.150 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a steep bullish trend line forming […]

A man from the US state of Virginia will spend over three decades behind bars after being convicted of sending crypto to the terrorist organization commonly known as the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria. Federal Judge David Novak sentenced Mohammed Azharuddin Chhipa to 30 years and four months in prison on May 7 for […]

HodlX Guest Post  Submit Your Post   Blockchain-based organizations and crypto projects have long operated in a minefield of shifting and unclear regulations. But now, with the full implementation of the EU’s MiCA (Market in Crypto Assets) legislation and speculation about what Trump’s supposed crypto-friendly regulatory outline may look like, there is an air of optimism […]

Cardano Holds $0.70, Chainlink Targets $45, But Dragoin’s $0.0000335 Presale Could Outrun Popular Crypto Coins with 6,700% ROI Momentum is building in the crypto market as major altcoins show signs of breakout potential. Cardano continues to consolidate at $0.70 while leading in core developer activity, sparking comparisons to its 2021 bull run setup. At the […]

The Ethereum Foundation has allocated $32.65 million in grants through its Ecosystem Support Program (EFESP) during the first quarter of 2025. In a May 8 update, the foundation broke down the allocations by category, type, and recipient, but it did not provide information on how much each beneficiary received. Project Details According to the post, […]

Market’s psychological state is much better than we anticipated

Thursday's strong breakout above a consolidation period sets the stage for a potential retest of the cryptocurrency's record high of $109,000 set in …

As 2025 unfolds, the crypto market is offering a mix of promise and uncertainty. XRP, one of the largest cryptocurrencies, is on the verge of a potential breakout, with technical analysis pointing to a surge beyond $2.36. This has sparked renewed optimism among traders, with whales increasing their positions. In contrast, Tron (TRX) is struggling […]

The layer 1 blockchain space is back in the spotlight as Solana (SOL), trading at $146, sees a surge in whale accumulation, while Litecoin (LTC) braces for a potentially market-shifting ETF decision, with price predictions ranging from $255 to as high as $1,458 if approved. These movements highlight growing institutional interest in legacy cryptos. Dragoin […]