The Solana Name Service (SNS), a decentralized naming protocol on the Solana blockchain, has launched its SNS token to decentralize governance and align the project’s future with its user community. Solana Naming Protocol Launches Governance Token with 10 Billion Supply The SNS token, with a total supply of 10 billion, is designed to grant .sol […]
What to know: Lyn Alden says a weaker dollar is necessary for the US to stabilize its financial system. Bitcoin and gold are well-positioned to benefit from de-dollarization. Sovereign wealth funds and various nations are already increasing their Bitcoin exposure as the dollar’s global dominance starts to wane. The weakening of the US dollar (DXY) […]
Braden John Karony, the former CEO of crypto firm SafeMoon, made an out-of-court statement claiming innocence as his criminal trial began in New York. In a May 6 X post after court proceedings had likely ended for the day, Karony said he was innocent and “did not commit fraud” in response to media coverage of […]
The American financial services firm Robinhood is said to be preparing the rollout of its own blockchain, according to two individuals with direct insight into the initiative. Sources noted that both Arbitrum and Solana have been evaluated as potential partners in the project’s development. Robinhood Plots Bold Blockchain Leap Much like its counterparts in the […]
This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. Geneva, Switzerland, May 7, 2025 – TRON DAO, the community-governed DAO dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet through blockchain technology and decentralized applications (dApps), has announced a strategic collaboration with MoonPay, the global leader in crypto payments. The first phase of the collaboration enables […]
Onchain sleuth and security analyst ZackXBT claims to have identified an additional $45 million in funds stolen from Coinbase users through social engineering scams in the past seven days alone. According to the onchain detective, the $45 million figure represents the latest financial losses in a string of social engineering scams targeting Coinbase users, which […]
Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw their three-day inflow streak broken with $86 million in net outflows, primarily due to a sharp drawdown from Grayscale’s GBTC. Ether ETFs also took a hit, recording an $18 million exit, entirely from Fidelity’s FETH. GBTC and FETH Lead the Exit for Bitcoin and Ether ETFs The tide briefly turned […]
Speaking at a hearing, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent toed the party line in suggesting support for two crypto-related bills moving through Congress. Bessent addressed lawmakers at a May 7 hearing of the House Financial Services Committee, saying that the United States should be the “premier destination for digital assets” in response to a question […]
The firm is now already more than halfway toward meeting its 10,000 BTC goal by the end of December. Metaplanet Expands Bitcoin Holdings with 555 BTC Purchase Japanese bitcoin treasury firm Metaplanet has purchased 555 bitcoin ( BTC) increasing its total holdings to 5,555 BTC, according to an announcement the company made on Wednesday. The […]
China’s central bank slashed key interest rates and injected $138.5 billion into its financial system to bolster an economy battered by U.S. trade tensions and domestic challenges. PBOC Unveils Sweeping Rate Cuts Reuters reported that the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) cut its seven-day reverse repurchase rate by 10 basis points to 1.4%, effective May […]
Key Takeaways: Bitcoin’s realized capitalization hit a record $890 billion, reflecting strong investor conviction as long-term and short-term holders increased allocations. Large Bitcoin holders with over 1,000 BTC have accumulated significantly since March 2025, reflecting the Q1 2024 trend. Bitcoin (BTC) price saw a short-squeeze above $97,000 on May 6, shortly after US Treasury Secretary […]
Strive Asset Management, founded by entrepreneur and former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, has revealed plans to transition into a Bitcoin treasury company. According to a May 7 announcement, Strive is going public through a reverse merger and plans to use the combined company’s stock to accumulate Bitcoin (BTC). The deal will see Strive merging with […]