STON.fi Integrates Ethena’s USDe to Bring Reward-Bearing Stablecoin to TON DeFi
In a strategic move to expand non-speculative reward strategies within decentralized finance (DeFi), STON.fi has announced the integration of Ethena…
Avantis Raises $8M Series A Led by Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund
Other participants in the round include Symbolic Capital, SALT Fund, and Flowdesk. Although the round closed in mid-2024, Avantis waited until now to announce it publicly to match its platform’s recent growth milestones, according to Harsehaj Singh, CEO of Lumena Labs, the team behind Avantis.
Meta Shareholders Reject Bitcoin Treasury Strategy in Landslide Vote
The resolution, introduced by Bitcoin advocate Ethan Peck on behalf of the conservative think tank National Center for Public Policy Research (NCPPR), argued that Meta should allocate a portion of its $72 billion in cash and cash equivalents to Bitcoin.
Mudrex Co-Founder Alankar Saxena on Making Crypto Work for Everyday India
India tops global crypto adoption, but everyday use remains elusive. In an exclusive interview, Mudrex cofounder Alankar Saxena unpacks how Indians are moving from quick trades to five-year holds, why education and clear rules matter, and where remittances and DeFi could make crypto mainstream.
‘Bitcoin Is for Everyone,’ Says Michael Saylor, as Strategy’s Holdings Top $60 Billion
Michael Saylor, long hailed for his Bitcoin evangelism, framed BTC not only as an asset but as incorruptible, programmable digital property engineered to outperform traditional instruments.
Wallchain to Launch First Solana Mindshare Leaderboard, Rivaling Kaito’s Attention Metrics
The Solana ecosystem is getting its own Kaito-style attention tracker — the Solana mindshare leaderboard. Wallchain is set to debut…
Slash Raises $41M to Reinvent Vertical Banking for Crypto, Ads, and More
Two Gen Z college dropouts just pulled off one of fintech’s boldest pivots — and it’s paying off in millions.…
GameStop Buys 4,710 BTC, Confirms Entry Into Bitcoin Treasury Strategy
The acquisition follows months of speculation and comes after GameStop hinted at a broader GameStop cryptocurrency investment strategy in March, when it announced plans to raise $1.3 billion through a convertible note offering.
Strive Closes $750 Million Investment Round to Launch ‘Alpha-Generating’ Bitcoin Strategy
Priced at $1.35 per share, the PIPE represents a 121 percent premium over Asset Entities’ (ASST) previous closing price. The deal structure includes no debt, allowing Strive to preserve future borrowing capacity and maximize equity-driven returns.
Trump Media Raises $2.5 Billion to Build Bitcoin Treasury, Joins Growing List of Corporate Crypto Adopters
The raise consists of $1.5 billion in newly issued common stock and $1 billion in convertible senior secured notes. The transaction is expected to close on May 29, with crypto custody to be handled by Crypto.com and Anchorage Digital.
Polygon Co-founder Mihailo Bjelic Steps Down, Marking Third Major Founder Exit
“As projects evolve and mature, it is natural for visions to evolve, and sometimes diverge. With this in mind, I can no longer contribute to Polygon to the best of my abilities,” he wrote. “That said, I remain confident that Polygon leadership is committed to the success of the project. I’ll always be cheering from the sidelines, and supporting however and whenever I can.”
Cetus DEX Hacked for $260M on Sui Blockchain in One of 2025’s Largest DeFi Exploits
The attack, which began in the early hours of Wednesday, caused SUI’s token price to drop by over 15%, currently trading near $3.90. The exploit has raised fresh alarms over the persistent vulnerabilities facing Web3 platforms, even those built on next-gen blockchains like Sui.
Trump’s Crypto Gala Sparks Backlash as Guest List Raises Transparency Concerns
The event, scheduled for Thursday, has drawn political criticism from watchdog organizations and members of Congress, including Senators Elizabeth Warren and Adam Schiff, who previously demanded a formal investigation into the nature of the gathering and its implications for U.S. national security.
Bitcoin Hits Record $109.4K, Surpasses Amazon as Fifth Largest Asset Globally
Bitcoin’s latest rally has elevated it above Amazon, whose market cap currently stands at $2.15 trillion. Only gold ($22T), Microsoft, NVIDIA, and Apple (ranging between $3.1T–$3.4T) now sit above it in the global asset rankings.
Binance Founder CZ Shares 3 Essential Risk Questions Every Crypto Investor Should Ask
In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, CZ laid out three key questions that investors should ask themselves to better navigate the volatility and uncertainty often associated with digital assets.
India’s Supreme Court Questions Government Over Crypto Policy Delays: “Why No Clear Cut Regulation?”
During a hearing on Monday, Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh questioned why the Centre had not yet implemented a regulatory framework, stating that unregulated crypto trading was giving rise to a “parallel under-market” capable of threatening the broader economy.
Vitalik Buterin Proposes “Partially Stateless Nodes” to Make Running Ethereum Nodes More Accessible
Published in a detailed blog post on Sunday, Buterin’s proposal outlines a model that would allow node operators to store only the subset of Ethereum data most relevant to them, rather than the full 1.3 terabytes (TB) of data required for operating a full node today.
Ukraine May Establish National Crypto Reserve Amid Growing Global Momentum
Although Ukraine does not yet hold an official crypto reserve, it has already amassed significant amounts of digital assets through global donations in response to the ongoing war with Russia.
Coinbase Stock Soars 9% After S&P 500 Inclusion Despite Cyberattack – What’s Driving the Surge?
According to Benchmark Equity Research, the recent stock momentum is underpinned by strong fundamentals and favorable market positioning. The firm raised its price target for COIN to $301, up from $252, just three days after Coinbase officially became part of the S&P 500.
Pi Network Token Surges 72% aAhead of May 14 Announcement, Eyes $2 Mark
Pi’s founder, Dr. Nicolas Kokkalis, is scheduled to speak at the Consensus 2025 in Toronto, adding to the excitement surrounding the upcoming news. And the timing of the announcement couldn't have been more fortuitous. The token's price had largely been stagnant during April, with no significant price swings.
Binance Coin (BNB) Price Prediction: Can It Hit $1,000 in 2025 and Soar Beyond $4,600 by 2031?
Quick Summary Binance Coin (BNB), the native token of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has demonstrated remarkable resilience and growth…
MyStonks Launches On-Chain U.S. Stock Marketplace Backed by Fidelity
According to MyStonks, more than 95 tokenized U.S. equities are available on the platform at launch, including high-volume names such as AAPL, AMZN, DIS, GOOGL, META, MSFT, NFLX, and NVDA. The company claims the platform delivers compliance, security, and auditability through Fidelity’s infrastructure and smart contract governance.
Riot Platforms Sells 475 Bitcoin for First Time in Over a Year Amid Rising Mining Costs
This move comes as mining companies grapple with a shifting market landscape, especially following the April bitcoin halving event, which effectively reduced mining rewards and increased operational pressures across the sector.
Crypto VC Dao5 Closes $222M Fund to Back Institutional-Focused Projects
The new $222 million fund is backed by just 15 limited partners, primarily composed of high-net-worth individuals and family offices.