Market
Bankruptcy
Shaquille O’Neal settles lawsuit over FTX endorsements amid ongoing bankruptcy drama
Shaquille O’Neal reaches undisclosed settlement in FTX lawsuit following ads for the collapsed exchange.
Crypto
Cardano’s Charles Hoskinson predicts Ethereum will be dead within 15 years
Hoskinson warns that Ethereum faces uncertain future as users migrate and architectural flaws persist.
Regulation
Dubai’s VARA alerts public about fake participants in real estate tokenization initiative
Dubai's regulatory body seeks to fortify marketing compliance in burgeoning digital asset ventures.
Bitcoin
Metaplanet’s rapid Bitcoin accumulation could see 10,000 BTC target hit this year
Metaplanet CEO says the firm's rapid Bitcoin growth rate is second globally, rivaling Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy).
Scams
FBI reports $9.3 billion in US targeted crypto scams as elderly hit hardest
Older Americans fell victim to crypto scams, losing over $2.8 billion in 2024, a rate quadruple that of other online frauds.
Tokenization
US SEC and El Salvador’s CNAD explore tokenization with cross-border trials
El Salvador offers insight as US SEC considers real estate tokenization in regulatory sandbox.
Mining
Riot Platforms leverages $1.8 billion Bitcoin trove for $100 million Coinbase loan
Riot Platforms charts path for strategic growth with novel Bitcoin-backed loan amidst industry headwinds.
Exchanges
Binance introduces stricter compliance measures for South African users
Binance's April 30 compliance update necessitates detailed identity verification for crypto transfers in South Africa.
Stablecoins
PayPal shakes up stablecoin market with 3.7% interest rewards on PYUSD
PayPal introduces daily interest rewards for PYUSD holders to stimulate everyday use and expand digital financial interactions.
Mining
Kuwait bans Bitcoin mining over energy concerns and legal violations
Kuwait's Bitcoin mining ban contrasts with the global embrace of the emerging sector.
Adoption
Bitcoin briefly flipped Google as fifth most valuable asset globally
The short-lived market flip between Bitcoin and Alphabet fuels discussions on BTC's role in institutional portfolios.
ETFs
Bitcoin ETFs attract $912 million in single-day inflow, the largest since Donald Trump’s return
ARK 21Shares leads Bitcoin ETF inflow surge with $267 million on record-setting day.