Market
Tokenization
Tron’s TRX now live on Ethereum via BitTorrent bridge, boosting DeFi access
The Tron team is introducing new developments to the blockchain network's ecosystem to boost its use and adoption.
Adoption
China publishes national blockchain standard
China has released standardized guidelines for the blockchain industry to boost its rapid growth and adoption in the country.
Exchanges
Coinbase Derivatives Exchange unveils Bitcoin and Ethereum futures
The new products are targeted at institutional traders with an increasing appetite for exposure to the crypto industry.
Technology
Voltage partners with Google Cloud to boost global Bitcoin Lightning adoption
The new partnership would allow Voltage users to create Bitcoin Lightning nodes anywhere in the world through Google Cloud.
Mining
Bitfarms sold 90% of its Bitcoin mined in May
Bitfarms maintained that it remains cash flow positive despite selling majority of its mined Bitcoin in May.
Exchanges
Privacy coin projects denounce Binance delisting
Several privacy coin projects have decried Binance's decision to delist their tokens, with some objecting to the "privacy coin" label altogether.
Stablecoins
USDT market cap sets new all-time high in spite of regulatory concerns
Tether continues to dominate the stablecoin market despite concerns over its reserves and regulatory issues.
Analysis
Crypto scams and exploits in May led to $60M loss: CertiK
Crypto scams in May pushed the total amount stolen in the industry close to $500 million year-to-date.
Exchanges
Binance delists privacy coins for European users amid layoff rumors
Binance will delist privacy tokens for users in France from June 26 and it says it is evaluating talent for the next bull market.
NFTs
NFT artist allegedly battling cancer revealed to be scam
The Pixel Penguins NFT scammer made over $100,000 from the scheme and immediately deactivated their Twitter account.
Bankruptcy
FTX has paid over $100M to lawyers and consultants handling its bankruptcy case
The May 30 court filing also revealed $105 million in earnings for the defunct exchange through token sales.
CBDCs
US lawmakers introduce bill to prevent digital dollar pilot program
US lawmakers are taking an increasing stand against the introduction of a national digital currency, highlighting the dangers attached to it.