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GENIUS Act ‘legitimizes’ stablecoins for global institutional adoption
Cointelegraph.com News - 40 minutes ago
Stablecoin adoption among institutions could surge as the United States Senate prepares to debate a key piece of legislation aimed at regulating the sector. After…
Guatemala’s largest bank integrates blockchain for cross-border payments
Cointelegraph.com News - 59 minutes ago
Guatemala’s largest bank, Banco Industrial, has integrated crypto infrastructure provider SukuPay into its mobile banking app, allowing locals to more easily receive remittances powered by…
Hong Kong passes stablecoin bill, set to open licensing by year-end
Cointelegraph.com News - 1 hour ago
Hong Kong’s Legislative Council passed the Stablecoin Bill, paving the way for a regulated framework that could position the region as a global leader in…
Yield-bearing stablecoins surge to $11B, now 4.5% of market: Report
Cointelegraph.com News - 2 hours ago
Yield-bearing stablecoins have soared to $11 billion in circulation, representing 4.5% of the total stablecoin market, a steep climb from just $1.5 billion and a…
Bold Technologies and My Aion launch $2.5B smart city AI platform
Cointelegraph.com News - 3 hours ago
Abu Dhabi-based Bold Technologies, a subsidiary of conglomerate Bold Holdings, has partnered with international artificial intelligence company My Aion to launch a $2.5 billion smart-city…
How high can Bitcoin price go?
Cointelegraph.com News - 3 hours ago
Key takeaways:Bitcoin gained 14% since May 5, breaking $108,000 for the first time since January.Targets of $140,000 and even $200,000 are increasingly discussed for 2025.Bitcoin…
Bitcoin Suisse eyes UAE expansion with regulatory nod in Abu Dhabi
Cointelegraph.com News - 3 hours ago
Bitcoin Suisse secured an in-principle approval (IPA) from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), marking a major step…
Crypto.com secures EU license to launch crypto financial derivatives
Cointelegraph.com News - 4 hours ago
Mobile-first crypto exchange and payment platform Crypto.com secured a license allowing it to offer cryptocurrency financial derivatives in the European Economic Area.According to a May…
Bitcoin 'blow-off top' set at $128K with new all-time highs in sight
Cointelegraph.com News - 4 hours ago
Key points:Bitcoin tags $108,000 for the first time since the day of its current all-time highs in January.Traders and analysts mention support extending toward $90,000,…
SEC’s Peirce says NFT royalties do not make tokens securities
Cointelegraph.com News - 5 hours ago
United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Hester Peirce said many non-fungible tokens (NFTs), including those with mechanisms to pay creator royalties, likely fall…
South Korea tightens crypto rules ahead of institutional market entry
Cointelegraph.com News - 5 hours ago
South Korea is tightening rules around digital asset transactions as it prepares to allow institutional players into its crypto market, introducing new guidelines for nonprofit…
Why crypto transfers can fail and what you must check before sending
Cointelegraph.com News - 6 hours ago
Why crypto transfers can fail and what you must check before sending Crypto transfers fail more often than most people realize, but user attentiveness can…
Theta Capital raises $175M to back early-stage blockchain startups
Cointelegraph.com News - 6 hours ago
Amsterdam-based Theta Capital Management raised over $175 million for its latest fund-of-funds, aimed at supporting early-stage blockchain startups through specialized venture capital (VC) firms.The new…
SEC delays decision on Ether staking and XRP ETFs, as analysts expected
Cointelegraph.com News - 7 hours ago
The US Securities and Exchange Commission has delayed its decision on Bitwise’s application to add staking to its Ether exchange-traded fund and on Grayscale’s XRP…
KindlyMD shareholders OK merger with Trump-linked Bitcoin firm
Cointelegraph.com News - 7 hours ago
Shareholders of the healthcare services provider KindlyMD, Inc have approved a proposed merger with Bitcoin holding company Nakamoto Holdings, founded by US President Donald Trump’s…
Blackstone buys $1M worth of Bitcoin ETF in first crypto bet
Cointelegraph.com News - 8 hours ago
Blackstone, which bills itself as the “the world’s largest alternative asset manager,” disclosed its first-ever crypto-related purchase, buying shares in BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund.However,…
‘Hawk tuah girl’ Haliey Welch says FBI probed her ‘memecoin disaster’
Cointelegraph.com News - 9 hours ago
Haliey Welch, better known as the “Hawk tuah girl,” says the Federal Bureau of Investigation briefly probed her after her “memecoin disaster” — the failed…
NYC Mayor Eric Adams launches crypto advisory council
Cointelegraph.com News - 12 hours ago
New York City Mayor Eric Adams says he will create a digital advisory council to attract jobs and investment to the Big Apple and position…
SEC charges Unicoin crypto platform over alleged $100 million fraud
Cointelegraph.com News - 12 hours ago
Update May 21, 4:32 am UTC: This article has been updated to add more information from the SEC’s complaint.The US Securities and Exchange Commission has…
Strive targets 75,000 Bitcoin from Mt. Gox claims to build Bitcoin treasury
Cointelegraph.com News - 13 hours ago
Vivek Ramaswamy’s Strive is looking to build its Bitcoin holdings by purchasing distressed Bitcoin claims at a discount, starting with claims tied to 75,000 Bitcoin…
Here’s what happened in crypto today
Cointelegraph.com News - 15 hours ago
Today in crypto, DWF Labs’ Andrei Grachev said the US GENIUS Act would legitimize stablecoins for institutional adoption and set a precedent for other global…
Justin Sun to attend Trump's dinner with memecoin backers
Cointelegraph.com News - 17 hours ago
After weeks of speculation among crypto enthusiasts and news outlets, Tron founder Justin Sun has claimed he owns the wallet that purchased the largest amount…
Bitcoin open interest hits record high as bulls stampede toward new BTC price highs
Cointelegraph.com News - 17 hours ago
Key takeaways:Bitcoin futures open interest hit a record $72 billion, signaling rising use of leverage among institutional investors.$1.2 billion in shorts at $107,000 to $108,000…
Ethereum price gained 90% the last time this indicator turned bullish
Cointelegraph.com News - 18 hours ago
Key Takeaways:Ethereum is forming a bull flag on the daily chart, with a potential breakout above $3,600.If ETH reclaims the 2-week Gaussian Channel mid-line, a…
Bancor files patent infringement lawsuit against Uniswap over DEX tech
Cointelegraph.com News - 18 hours ago
Bancor, the creator of a smart contract-based automated market maker, is suing Uniswap for patent infringement, alleging the decentralized finance exchange has used its technology…
Bitcoin ready to ‘vaporize’ shorts once price discovery above $110K begins
Cointelegraph.com News - 19 hours ago
Key takeaways:An end-of-month Bitcoin price close above $102,400 would set the highest monthly close ever, proving the bull market continues at a rapid pace.Over $3…
Coinbase CEO's journey from no 'political causes' to hiring DOGE staff
Cointelegraph.com News - 19 hours ago
Five years ago, Brian Armstrong wanted employees of his cryptocurrency exchange to refrain from expressing political views at work. Now, the Coinbase CEO seems to…
Validation Cloud deploys Web3 AI engine on Hedera
Cointelegraph.com News - 20 hours ago
Artificial intelligence platform Validation Cloud has launched a new large language model on the Hedera network, potentially giving decentralized finance users the ability to reach…
SEC crypto task force to release first report 'in the next few months'
Cointelegraph.com News - 21 hours ago
US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Paul Atkins appeared before lawmakers in one of his first hearings since taking the reins at the financial…
Argentina's Milei shuts down task force investigating LIBRA scandal
Cointelegraph.com News - 21 hours ago
Argentine President Javier Milei has dissolved a task force established to investigate the fallout from LIBRA, the scandalous cryptocurrency project the head of state promoted…

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