As the crypto landscape heats up in mid-2025, four names are making waves across exchanges and portfolios alike. BlockDAG, Solana, Dogecoin, and XRP are proving their staying power with rising adoption, new upgrades, and solid fundamentals. From payments and smart contracts to fast transactions and exchange announcements, these coins stand out for unique reasons. This […]

Key takeaways: Bitcoin bulls aim to push BTC above $110,000 by May 30 to capitalize on $4.8 billion in call options. Spot BTC ETF inflows and weak put positioning give bulls a strong edge in the monthly expiry. Bitcoin (BTC) is approaching its largest monthly options expiry of 2025, with total exposure reaching $13.8 billion. […]

Pantera’s Marco Santori says DeFi Development Corp’s Solana strategy goes beyond passive ETFs by engaging in staking, DeFi, and liquidity provision. Unlike ETFs, which are barred from staking in the US, DeFi Dev Corp can generate returns through DeFi participation. The firm pivoted from real estate software to Solana accumulation earlier this year, with Pantera […]

An under $0.1 altcoin has gained the attention of analysts as it is showing the same Inverse Head and Shoulders pattern that triggered Dogecoin’s (DOGE) legendary breakout in 2021. Dogecoin (DOGE) recorded a parabolic rise that year, and now analysts project this new altcoin to follow suit, mirroring the same bullish path as DOGE’s Inverse […]

Bitcoin Magazine Semler Scientific Buys Additional $50 Million Worth of Bitcoin Medical equipment provider Semler Scientific has acquired 455 Bitcoin for $50 million, marking it one of the largest purchases as more publicly traded companies continue to adopt Bitcoin treasury strategies. According to a Form 8-K filed with the SEC on May 23, the company […]

Key Takeaways: Psy Protocol launches the first-ever Proof-of-Work (PoW) verified bridge linking Dogecoin to Solana. Dogecoin’s $36B market cap and massive user base now gain access to Solana’s high-speed DeFi, NFT, and gaming ecosystem. This trustless, non-custodial bridge eliminates common security risks tied to traditional crypto bridges. Solana has just made a decisive move that […]

Rogue employees at JPMorgan Chase and TD Bank have exposed customers to fraud by accessing and sharing privileged information. In a new filing with the state government of Massachusetts, Chase says an employee accessed its systems “without business justification” on November 5th of 2024. The worker managed to tap into and share credit card information […]

The world’s largest crypto exchange by trading volume is announcing upcoming support for an entertainment altcoin on its early-access platform. In a new announcement, Binance says it’s adding support for Sophon (SOPH), an interoperable layer-2 scaling solution made for the entertainment industry, on Binance Alpha, a feature of the Binance Wallet which launched in December […]

After endorsing Bitcoin, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reaffirmed his pro-crypto stance during a recent Bloomberg interview

NBA and Kardashians star Lamar Odom savaged as he joins mega-bucks Trump coin cryptocurrency dinner. Lamar Odom was one of the 220 highest bidders …

As Bitcoin (BTC) hit a new all-time high (ATH) of $111,980 on Binance crypto exchange yesterday, technical data suggests that the latest BTC rally is being dominated by buyers. If this trend continues, BTC may see further price appreciation in the near term. Buyers Regain Control Of Bitcoin Spot Market According to a recent CryptoQuant […]

The United States government is close to enacting its first crypto legislation, the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act. However, Democratic lawmakers are pushing to include protections against corruption from public officials, especially the family of President Donald Trump. According to a report from Axios, a group of senators insists the […]

Compass Mining has partnered with Synota’s “Impact Mining” initiative to redirect a portion of bitcoin mining revenue toward subsidizing energy costs for healthcare and education projects in underserved Nigerian communities. Compass Mining’s Partnership Powers Solar Grids, Healthcare via Bitcoin Hashrate Donation Compass Mining, a bitcoin (BTC) mining infrastructure provider, announced Friday it is the inaugural […]

We’re thrilled to announce support for a new USD margin pair for Moo Deng (MOODENG) — taking our total to over 220+ markets enabled for margin trading on Kraken Pro! Margin trading is now available for the new trading pair:  Pair base Pair name Available Leverage Long Position Limit Short Position Limit MOODENG MOODENG/USD 3x […]

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has signaled support for a bill recently passed by the state House of Representatives that would establish a strategic cryptocurrency reserve. In a May 22 X post, Abbott posted a Techstory article about Texas state lawmakers’ efforts to create a Bitcoin (BTC) reserve. The story pointed out that the decision for […]

A widely followed crypto analyst says that Ethereum (ETH) is gearing up for a massive swing to the upside. In a new strategy session, pseudonymous crypto trader Pentoshi tells his 863,800 followers on the social media platform X that the second-largest digital asset by volume appears on its way to a $3,300 price tag, though […]

Giant British retailer Marks & Spencer (M&S) is expected to lose more than $400 million due to a cyberattack that disrupted business operations. In a new note to investors, M&S says that the company believes the cyberattack will reduce profits in the fiscal years 2025-2026 operating budget by $403 million, “before cost mitigation, insurance and […]

TL;DR More than $400 billion in institutional capital could flow into Bitcoin before 2026, with $120 billion expected in 2025 alone. At least 20 U.S. states and four countries plan to convert seized BTC into strategic reserves or treasury assets. Strategy expects to exceed one million BTC held by 2026, and the number of companies […]

Bitcoin Magazine The Bitcoin Mempool: Relay Network Dynamics In the last Mempool article, I went over the different kinds of relay policy filters, why they exist, and the incentives that ultimately decide how effective each class of filter is at preventing the confirmation of different classes of transactions. In this piece I’ll be looking at […]

Key Takeaways: Justin Sun received a Trump Golden Tourbillon watch at a private U.S. event, stirring massive buzz in the crypto world. TRX trading volume soared 8.5% to $320 million within two hours post-announcement. Sun’s proximity to political elites may signal deeper crypto–policy alignments in the U.S. TRON founder Justin Sun has once again captured […]

Volatility Shares has launched XRPI, the first non-leveraged XRP futures ETF in the US. The fund is investing at least 80% of its assets in XRP futures contracts and XRP-linked ETPs via a Cayman-based subsidiary. But despite ETF momentum and favorable regulatory milestones, XRP’s price remains stagnant around US$2.50, underperforming the broader crypto rally. Still, […]

Bitcoin reached a new all-time high of US$111,970 on Bitcoin Pizza Day, marking 15 years since 10,000 BTC bought two pizzas worth US$1.1 billion today. MicroStrategy purchased another 7,390 BTC for US$765 million and established a US$2.1 billion stock program to fund further Bitcoin acquisitions. Metaplanet’s share price surged 100% in a day due to […]

As Bitcoin (BTC) pushes past $111,600 and Ethereum (ETH) is gaining steam, XRP is nearing a breakout level — but its FloppyPepe (FPPE), a new AI meme coin that is emerging as one of the most promising early-stage entries of the cycle. While the large caps signal strength, it’s the smaller tokens, particularly FloppyPepe (FPPE), […]

Bitcoin dips 1.85%, but whales like Tesla refuse to sell

In April, Mantra’s OM token dumped by more than 90%, going from $6.30 to less than $0.50 in only a few hours after $227 million worth of tokens were shifted to exchanges. The event made many worry about liquidity, insider trading, and the lack of clarity in the crypto market. This is simply one of […]

In 2024, $5.7 billion was stolen from cryptocurrency scams — and older adults lost the most. Victims in their 60s claimed $1.18 billion stolen …

Solana (SOL) is beginning to show signs of renewed strength as technical indicators hint at a potential breakout. On the weekly chart, the MACD is curling up and has recently crossed above the signal line, a bullish signal that often precedes major price movements. With momentum slowly building, traders are now watching closely to see […]

Bitcoin’s latest surge has sparked renewed excitement across the crypto space. As the cryptocurrency hovers near its recently set all-time high, new data suggests changes in Bitcoin holder behavior and a strong potential for further gains throughout the week. Bitcoin Enters “Unprecedented” Bull Phase According to Santiment’s latest tweet, an important on-chain signal supporting this […]

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged Alexandre Konanykhin with securities fraud after he allegedly swindled more than 5,000 unsuspecting investors by inflating the value of his company’s Unicoin tokens. SEC Accuses Unicoin Leadership of $110M Investor Scam “Wanted dead or alive, Vladmir Putin, for mass murder,” the February 2022 Facebook post reads. […]

Key points: Bitcoin slipped below $109,588, but technical charts suggest traders are buying each dip. Excessive leverage in Bitcoin futures increases the risk of a quick correction. Select altcoins have turned down from their respective overhead resistance levels, signaling that the bears remain sellers on rallies. Sellers have pulled Bitcoin (BTC) back below the breakout […]

The largest decentralized exchange (DEX) and liquidity protocol on the layer-1 blockchain Sui (SUI) is temporarily disabling its smart contracts following a major security breach. In a statement, Cetus Protocol confirms that a bad actor siphoned approximately $223 million worth of assets from the platform. The DEX says it has already taken measures to prevent […]

We’re thrilled to announce that RIZE is now available for trading on Kraken! Funding and trading RIZE trading was live as of 15:00 UTC, May 15, 2025. To add an asset to your Kraken account, navigate to Funding, select the asset you’re after, and hit ‘Deposit’.  Make sure to deposit your tokens into networks supported […]