SEC Puts Grayscale Litecoin ETF on Hold: Key Decision Now Pushed to Late 2025
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Key Takeaways: The SEC has officially initiated proceedings to decide on the Grayscale Litecoin Trust ETF listing. The decision delay signals more scrutiny and a longer timeline, with no immediate approval expected. Should it be approved, the ETF would be supported only by Litecoin (LTC) and trade on NYSE Arca. Another turning point in the […]

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Standard Chartered Bank Signs Partnership With Digital Asset Broker FalconX
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Bitcoin Magazine Standard Chartered Bank Signs Partnership With Digital Asset Broker FalconX Digital asset broker FalconX has announced a strategic partnership with British multinational bank Standard Chartered to enhance services for institutional clients.  In the first phase of the partnership, Standard Chartered will offer a range of banking and foreign exchange (FX) services to FalconX, […]

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Video shows pregnant daughter of crypto exec escaping kidnapping in Paris – CNN
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Video circulating widely on social media shows the horrifying moment the pregnant daughter of a cryptocurrency company executive, accompanied by …

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JPMorgan Chase Settles First Transaction on Public Blockchain Using Chainlink (LINK) and Ondo Finance (ONDO): Report
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The biggest bank in the US is expanding its foray into digital assets and is now reportedly settling blockchain transactions outside of its proprietary networks. JPMorgan Chase has announced that it has settled its first transaction on a public ledger using oracle service Chainlink (LINK) and tokenization-focused platform Ondo Finance (ONDO), Fortune reports. The transactions […]

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Crypto Expert Predicts Massive Bitcoin Dump That Will Drive 10,000% Rally For This $0.0000002 Meme Coin
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  Crypto Expert Predicts Massive Bitcoin Dump That Will Drive 10,000% Rally For This $0.0000002 Meme Coin Crypto expert Egrag Crypto has shared that an imminent Bitcoin (BTC) selloff is on the horizon. He shared that this potential Bitcoin (BTC) dump could trigger a cascade of capital into high-upside meme coins. A particular meme coin […]

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Republican Senators Call on Treasury To Ease Crypto Tax Laws To ‘Level Playing Field’ With Foreign Companies
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Pro-crypto Republican Senator Cynthia Lummis of Wyoming is pressing the US Treasury to ease crypto tax laws as a means of evening out the playing field with foreign companies. In a new thread on the social media platform X, Lummis says that the US’s competitive advantage in digital finance is at risk due to US […]

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XRP Frenzy Builds: Over $1 Billion in Open Interest Signals Breakout Tension
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XRP’s price has climbed to $2.61 in the last 24 hours, and has been able to keep a steady pace, registering a 22% gain over the past seven days. Traders are piling into futures contracts. A notable performance has been in the Open interest department, which jumped by more than 40%. Rising Futures Activity According […]

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Dogecoin active addresses surge by 528% — Will DOGE price follow?
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Key Takeaways: Dogecoin’s active addresses surged 528% to 469,477. DOGE’s futures open interest rose 70% to $1.65 billion, indicating strong speculative interest. On May 13, Dogecoin (DOGE) witnessed a staggering 528% increase in active addresses, soaring from 74,640 to 469,477, signaling robust network activity and growing investor interest. This surge followed an update to 21Shares’ […]

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Tether Reveals QVAC: A Privacy-First Platform for AI Agents and Bitcoin Payments
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TL;DR Tether introduced QVAC, a platform that runs AI applications locally on user devices, without relying on servers or cloud infrastructure. QVAC’s modular architecture enables peer-to-peer connections and protects sensitive data by removing intermediaries from the process. It will integrate native payments in Bitcoin and USDt through WDK, allowing AI agents to handle transactions without […]

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GnosisDAO Targets Corporate Finance With Acquisition of HQ.xyz, Rebranded as Gnosis HQ
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GnosisDAO acquired financial platform HQ.xyz for $15 million, rebranding it as Gnosis HQ to expand enterprise-focused Web3 financial tools, the company announced this week. GnosisDAO Acquires HQ.xyz for $15M The acquisition positions Gnosis HQ as a dedicated platform for crypto-native and traditional businesses seeking self-custodial payment solutions. It will offer a Visa corporate card accepted […]

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VanEck Unveils VBILL Tokenised Treasury Fund to Bring US Treasuries On-Chain
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VanEck has launched VBILL (VanEck Treasury Fund), a tokenised treasury fund that brings US Treasuries on-chain, partnering with Securitize for tokenisation, fund administration and transfer agency services. The fully collateralised fund maintains a constant US$1.00 NAV by investing solely in US Treasury obligations and repurchase agreements with maturities of 397 days or less, while maintaining […]

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Important Warning Affecting All Binance Users: Details Here
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TL;DR Scammers are impersonating Binance support on platforms like Telegram to trick users into clicking malicious links that steal credentials or 2FA codes. While Binance’s CEO assured that the company operates around the clock to safeguard user assets, he emphasized that individual vigilance remains paramount. ‘Scammers Never Sleep’ Alongside the technical innovation and opportunities that […]

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Japan’s ‘MicroStrategy’ Metaplanet Posts Record Quarter Numbers, Now Owns Over $700 Million Bitcoin
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Bitcoin Magazine Japan’s ‘MicroStrategy’ Metaplanet Posts Record Quarter Numbers, Now Owns Over $700 Million Bitcoin Metaplanet Inc. widely recognized as Japan’s leading Bitcoin treasury company, has reported its strongest quarter to date for Q1 FY2025, marked by record operating profit and a significant expansion of its balance sheet. Metaplanet Q1 Financials released: – Revenue: ¥877M […]

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Dubai Government Announces Partnership With Crypto.com To Accept Payments in Digital Assets
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Dubai is partnering with the exchange Crypto.com to accept digital assets for government fees. The emirate’s Department of Finance (DOF) signed the memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the crypto firm as part of its ongoing “cashless strategy.” Dubai aims to conduct more than 90% of financial transactions across both the public and private sectors through […]

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Pantera Capital CEO Dan Morehead Says Crypto Markets ‘Unbelievably Cheap’ Amid Widespread Bullish Catalysts
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The CEO of investment firm Pantera Capital says the current value of the crypto market is currently a massive buying opportunity. In a presentation at the TOKEN2049 crypto conference in Dubai, Dan Morehead says that digital assets like Bitcoin (BTC) will likely remain bullish amid pro-crypto regulatory changes under US President Donald Trump. “If right […]

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New Hampshire lawmakers to vote on deregulating <b>cryptocurrency</b> mining
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… of anyone trying to regulate cryptocurrency mining — a move heralded by libertarians and the crypto lobby but decried by environmentalists.

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VanEck launches 'Onchain Economy' ETF
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VanEck has launched a new actively managed exchange-traded fund (ETF) designed to invest in stocks and financial instruments offering exposure to the digital economy, the asset manager said on May 14. The VanEck Onchain Economy ETF (NODE) is listed on the Cboe exchange and aims to provide investors with broad exposure to companies operating in […]

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$1.2B In Ethereum Withdrawn From CEXs – Strong Accumulation Signal
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Ethereum is gaining momentum again after tagging the $2,739 level and setting a new local high, reaching prices not seen since late February. The rally marks a strong comeback for ETH, which has been under significant pressure earlier this year. Now, bulls appear firmly in control as the broader crypto market wakes up and capital […]

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VIRTUALS PROTOCOL PRICE ANALYSIS & PREDICTION (May 13) – Virtual Holds Gains While Stuck at $2, Decides The Next Major Move
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Following the recent stunning adoption for scalability on AI tokens, Virtuals protocol has expanded and is now growing to become one of the best liquidity providers for its native token over the past month. Last month marked a significant increase in Virtual’s price after three months of broad correction. Charting over 300% gains in three […]

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Ethereum Foundation Launches Trillion Dollar Initiative to Scale Onchain Security
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The Ethereum Foundation announced the “Trillion Dollar Security” (1TS) initiative, a three-part plan to enhance Ethereum’s resilience for high-value institutional and individual use. Ethereum’s 1TS Initiative Focuses on Protocol, Smart Contract Risks The project aims to enable billions of users to securely store over $1,000 each onchain and support single contracts holding more than $1 […]

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S&P 500 Has More Room To Run After Most Institutions Missed Out on Stock Market Rally: Citi Executive
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An executive at the banking titan Citi says that the S&P 500 (SPX) is not done rallying after most financial institutions were caught off guard by the sudden stock market recovery. In a new interview on CNBC Television, Stuart Kaiser, Citi’s head of US equity trading strategy, says that after the weekend’s productive trade talks […]

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CryptoPunks Acquired for $20M—Floor Price Skyrockets on Surprise Sale
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TL;DR CryptoPunks changed hands for the second time in three years; NODE acquired the collection from Yuga Labs for around $20 million. NODE plans to open an exhibition space in Palo Alto and will run a full Ethereum node to ensure digital preservation. The community welcomed the acquisition, but doubts remain about whether NODE will […]

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SEC Chair Paul Atkins Says Rational Regulatory Framework Needed for US To Become ‘Crypto Capital of the Planet’
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The new chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says he’s prioritizing developing new regulations for crypto asset issuance, custody and trading. Paul Atkins, who was sworn in as SEC Chair in April, spoke at the Commission’s Crypto Task Force Roundtable on Tokenization this week. The new chair says the SEC’s “legacy rules and […]

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Missouri Bill Would Enable Tax-Free Bitcoin Spending
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Bitcoin Magazine Missouri Bill Would Enable Tax-Free Bitcoin Spending Missouri’s House Bill 594 (HB594), which would eliminate capital gains taxes for residents in the state, recently passed a vote in the state’s House of Representatives and now awaits a signature from Missouri’s governor, Mike Kehoe (R). If the bill passes, Missourians can write off “one […]

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Stablecoin Value to Overtake Current Crypto Market Cap, Citi Predicts
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A report from Citi’s Future Finance think tank predicts the stablecoin market could surpass the current size of the combined crypto industry, growing to US$3.7 trillion by 2030. Citi predicts growth from increased mainstream use of stablecoins payments, a shift away from bank notes and towards stablecoins to hold US currency, and an increase in […]

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Shiba Inu (SHIB) and Cardano (ADA) Are ‘Gems With 100x Potential,’ Says Analyst
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TL;DR Shiba Inu (SHIB) is gaining momentum, with analysts pointing to certain catalysts for a potential triple-digit price surge in the current cycle. Cardano (ADA) is described as “built to last,” with some predicting a breakout to $1.60 in the short term and possibly $3 by year-end. SHIB Bull Run on the Way? The popular […]

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Tether to Add $450 Million Bitcoin, But There's a Twist
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Tether to boost Bitcoin portfolio as new 4,812 BTC now in view

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France Summons <b>Cryptocurrency</b> Businesses After Kidnappings – Barron's
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France on Wednesday faced calls to bolster security for cryptocurrency firms, after armed men attempted to snatch the daughter and grandson of the …

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Price Down, Bets Up: Dogecoin Open Interest Climbs To $1.62 Billion
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Dogecoin traders are showing a lot of interest in futures contracts, even though the coin’s price has dipped a bit. That split between price moves and betting activity is drawing attention. Futures Interest Climbs Despite Pullback According to on‑chain data provider Glassnode, open interest in Dogecoin futures jumped from almost $990 million to $1.62 billion this week. […]

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French minister to meet crypto firms after kidnapping attempt
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The French interior minister reportedly plans to meet cryptocurrency professionals in the aftermath of a violent kidnapping attempt on the family of a crypto exchange executive in Paris. According to a May 14 France24 report, Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau has invited crypto professionals to meet him after a brazen attempt to kidnap the daughter and […]

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Whale.io Accelerating Towards TGE – Unveils “Wager & Earn” Campaign and Launches WHALE Token Conversion
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May 14th, 2025 – Willemstad, Curaçao Whale.io, the leading crypto casino and sportsbook, multichain platform, is doubling down on its mission to empower players with the launch of its new “Wager & Earn” campaign, and users can now convert WHALE tokens from Wheel of Whales to Whale.io. These updates mark significant steps toward the highly […]

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Bitcoin Price Watch: Daily Momentum Strong, But Short-Term Charts Signal Caution
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Bitcoin is trading at $104,071, with a total market capitalization of $2.067 trillion and a 24-hour trading volume of $30.25 billion. Over the last 24 hours, bitcoin moved within a price range of $103,108 to $104,836, indicating a narrow consolidation near recent highs. Bitcoin Despite exhibiting strong bullish momentum on the daily chart, bitcoin appears […]

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