Trading
Regulation
Federal Reserve relaxes crypto partnership rules for banks
The withdrawal of previous directives for banks opens the doors for new guidance that promotes integration with crypto and crypto companies.
Crime
North Korean hackers used fake crypto firms to deliver malware in job scams
Lazarus group's advanced tactics involved registering three fake crypto firms in the US and using AI-generated identities.
Memecoins
Trump memecoin team highlights $420 price for Dinner with the President, then it tripled
Donald Trump memecoin holders must register on the official leaderboard to qualify for dinner invites.
Stablecoins
Tether takes larger stake in Juventus, triggering fan token surge
Juventus fan token surges 10% as Tether eyes deeper role in the italian football giant.
Derivatives
CME Group eyes May launch for XRP futures product
CME Group's XRP futures could clear a path for SEC's potential approval of spot ETFs.
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.
