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US tourist drugged by fake Uber driver and robbed of $123K BTC โ Report
An American tourist in the United Kingdom was reportedly drugged by an individual posing as a taxi driver, who stole the tourist's $123,000 in Bitcoin stored on a cell phone. According to a report from My London, Jacob Irwin-Cline went out to a London bar and had several drinks before calling an Uber to take him home.Cline said that he did not thoroughly check the details of the Uber ride on his phone and left with a...
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:
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Senators plan to amend GENIUS Act to address Trump family's stablecoin
Though a majority of members of the US Senate voted to advance a bill to regulate payment stablecoins on May 20, high-ranking Democrats are planning to propose an amendment to the legislation to address President Donald Trumpโs connections to the cryptocurrency industry.According to a May 22 Axios report, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senators Elizabeth Warren and Jeff Merkley will file an amendment to the...
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Memecoin Moo Deng, MEW Surges After Robinhood Listing
Both tokens jumped on the news, adding to their already large gains this month.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Active DeFi loans hit all-time high at $23.7B as TVL nears pre-tariff levels
Active loans across decentralized lending applications climbed to a record $23.723 billion on May 21, based on Token Terminal data. Meanwhile, the DeFi ecosystemโs total value locked (TVL) sits 6.4% below the level recorded on Jan. 31, the day before President Donald Trump formalized his proposed import tariffs. The surge in outstanding loans extends an [โฆ] The post Active DeFi loans hit all-time high at $23.7B as TVL...
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:XRP price fails to respond to two extremely bullish developments โ Here is why
Key takeaways:The SECโs decision on a spot XRP ETF could ignite a significant rally.The current $2.2 billion in XRP futures hints at growing institutional investor demand.The two most bullish events ever imagined by XRP (XRP) advocates happened in 2025, but XRP continues to underperform the cryptocurrency market. On March 6, XRP was listed as a candidate for the United States' โDigital Asset Reserve,โ and Ripple Labs...
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:'Orgy of Corruption': Senators Slam Trump Crypto Dinner, Demand Info on Attendees
Democrats are increasingly zeroing in on the presidentโs private crypto dealings as a means to critique his second term.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:UK Court of Appeals dismisses BSV lawsuit against Binance, others over 2019 delisting
The UK Court of Appeals dismissed a high-profile challenge by BSV Claims Ltd, which sought up to 9 billion in damages from Binance and other exchanges over the 2019 delisting of Bitcoin Satoshi Vision (BSV). BSV Claims, acting on behalf of around 243,000 BSV holders, alleged that coordinated delisting actions by Binance, Kraken, and ShapeShift, [โฆ] The post UK Court of Appeals dismisses BSV lawsuit against Binance,...
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Bitcoin Options Open Interest Spikes to Record High as Traders Target $116K
An influx of participation in the Bitcoin options market rivaled levels seen in late November.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Anthropic's Claude 4 Arrives, Obliterating AI RivalsโAnd Budgets Too
Anthropic's latest Claude models promise coding marathons and superior reasoning. But you'll pay premium rates for the privilege.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Sui validators freeze majority of stolen funds in $220M Cetus hack
Cetus, a decentralized crypto exchange (DEX) built atop the Sui blockchain network, said $162 million of over $220 million stolen in a May 22 hack has been frozen.According to the Cetus team, the DEX is working with the Sui Foundation and other entities within the ecosystem to recover the remainder of the funds. The Sui Foundation also confirmed:"A large number of validators identified the addresses with the stolen...
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Volatility Shares debuts first 1x XRP futures ETF for US investors
Volatility Shares began trading the first US-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs) linked to XRP futures on May 22, according to an official announcement. The funds, XRPI and XRPT, track XRP futures contracts and are listed on Nasdaq. XRPI offers one-to-one exposure to XRPโs daily performance, while XRPT aims to deliver double the digital assetโs daily movement, [โฆ] The post Volatility Shares debuts first 1x XRP futures...
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:OpenAI plans to ship 100 million pocket-sized AI devices for everyday use
OpenAI is planning to develop AI โcompanionโ devices that will integrate artificial intelligence capabilities with everyday life, potentially opening the door to a new high-tech innovation used alongside laptops and smartphones.In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said he and designer Jony Ive are developing these secret devices for mass consumption, with plans to ship 100 million units...
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Solana price fractal targets rally to $260, but one thing must happen first โ Analysts
Key takeaways:Solanaโs bull flag pattern projects a rally to $260, but low spot buy volumes have analysts advising caution.After briefly dropping to $160 from $184, Solana (SOL) is attempting to reclaim a position above its key resistance at $180 for a second consecutive week. With Bitcoin (BTC) hitting an all-time high, market speculators are banking on eventual capital rotation, which could pump major altcoins like...
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Hours Before Trump Crypto Dinner, Democrats Push Another Bill to Stop Presidentโs Digital Asset Dealings
Rep. Maxine Watersโ โStop TRUMP in Crypto Actโ would prevent the president and his immediate family from profiting off crypto ventures while he serves in office.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:'Major Wake-Up Call': How $400M Coinbase Breach Exposes Crypto's Dark Side
Coinbase said 69,461 customers were initially impacted by the breach, but fears remain over the threat of real-world robberies.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Centrifuge Expands Tokenized RWAs to Solana, Starting With $400M Treasury Fund
Solana is gaining momentum in the fast-growing tokenized real-world asset space as traditional finance and DeFi gets increasingly intertwined.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:XRP Ledger sharpens competitive edge with fresh stablecoin additions of EURรP, USDB, and XSGD
The XRP Ledger (XRPL) added three stablecoins, EURรP, USDB, and XSGD, to its ecosystem this week. According to the announcements, each of the tokens is backed by fiat currencies and will reinforce XRPLโs role in the fast-evolving global stablecoin market. Notably, XRPL is fast becoming a top choice for stablecoin issuers and institutional players due [โฆ] The post XRP Ledger sharpens competitive edge with fresh...
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Kraken to offer tokenized US stocks to non-US clients
Crypto exchange Kraken is planning to offer non-US customers the option of trading tokenized US stocks, part of the companyโs push to offer more traditional assets via tokenization.The products will be offered through Backed, a new Kraken partner, according to a statement shared with Cointelegraph. Tokens representing the stocks will be stored on the Solana blockchain due to its โunmatched performance, low latency and...
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Democrats Threaten Lawsuits, Join Protests Ahead of Trump Memecoin Dinner
Democratic lawmakers went through a flurry of actions to highlight concerns that Donald Trump's memecoin dinner is "corrupt."
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Kraken to launch 24/7 trading for tokenized US stocks via Solana
Kraken is preparing to roll out a new product that will allow users in select countries outside the US to trade tokenized versions of major American stocks and ETFs 24/7. According to the May 22 announcement, the offering will include names such as Apple, Tesla, and Nvidia, with plans to expand the selection over time. [โฆ] The post Kraken to launch 24/7 trading for tokenized US stocks via Solana appeared first on...
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:US lawmaker introduces anti-corruption bill ahead of Trump's dinner
California Representative Maxine Waters, ranking member of the US House Financial Services Committee, has announced plans to introduce legislation โto block [Donald] Trumpโs memecoin and stop his crypto corruption.โIn a May 22 notice, Waters said the Stop Trading, Retention, and Unfair Market Payoffs (TRUMP) in Crypto Act of 2025 bill would be aimed at blocking the US president, vice president, members of Congress and...
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Sui Token Starts to Recover After $223 Million Exploit on Its Biggest Decentralized Exchange
An attacker siphoned more than $200 million from Cetus on Thursday.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Russia Could Relocate Bitcoin Miners To Northern Regions: Report
The move to repurpose its old oil production infrastructure comes after Russia slapped a Bitcoin mining ban on regions in the south.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Strategy seeks to raise $2.1 billion from STRF stock offering to bolster its Bitcoin holdings
Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) has unveiled plans to raise $2.1 billion via sales of its Series A Perpetual Strife Preferred Stock (STRF). According to the May 22 statement, the stock will be issued under an at-the-market (ATM) program. This structure allows Strategy to sell shares gradually, based on favorable market conditions like trading volume and price. [โฆ] The post Strategy seeks to raise $2.1 billion from...
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Major TradFi Institutions to Pursue Tokenization Efforts on Solana
Tokenization is one of the principal use cases of blockchain technology attracting the attention and investment of the TradFi world
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:BTC price eyes $112K as risk assets 'ignore bad news' on unemployment
Key points:Mixed results for US jobless claims fail to dent risk-asset enthusiasm.Despite concerns over the bond market, Bitcoin and stocks enjoy stability at the start of the Wall Street trading session.BTC price expectations remain lofty amid low volatility and a curious lack of profit-taking.Bitcoin (BTC) focused on $111,000 around the May 22 Wall Street open as record highs met mixed US unemployment data.BTC/USD...
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Kraken to Offer Tokenized Stock Trading on Solana to Overseas Customers
The company may explore tokenized securities on other blockchains as well.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Justin Sun-Linked Wallet Leading Access to Trump Dinner Tagged as Belonging to HTX
Sun, a Chinese-born crypto billionaire, is also involved with the Trump-linked ecosystem through a $75 million investment in World Liberty Financial.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Glider is Creating a โNew Paradigmโ for Automated Crypto Portfolio Management
Ultimately, Gliderโs goal is to lower the barrier to entry to the point where anybody can manage a crypto portfolio, founder Brian Huang said.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Ledger Launches Solana Branded Ledger Flex Hardware Wallets
The device launches in four phases, with early access for existing Solana SBT holders receiving up to $70 in SOL rebates.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Bitcoin could go much higher due to lack of FOMO and futures market euphoria โ Analysts
Key takeaways:Bitcoinโs rally to new price highs happened as funding rates and trading sentiment remained unusually subdued.Rising stablecoin supply and global M2 growth indicate untapped liquidity and the potential for further price increases.Long-term holders are not aggressively selling, reflecting their expectation for continued Bitcoin price appreciation.Bitcoin (BTC) hit a new all-time high on May 21, with prices...
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Carmaker DeLorean tokenizes EV reservations on Sui
DeLorean launched an onchain reservation system and non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace for its upcoming electric vehicle launch, introducing a new blockchain-based approach for reserving and reselling cars.According to DeLorean, its Build Slot NFT collection grants holders priority access to purchase DeLoreanโs upcoming electric car, Alpha 5 EV. The model is the carmakerโs first vehicle in over 40 years, inspired by...
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Kraken To List Tokenized Version of Nvidia, Apple, Tesla Shares
The tokens will be deployed on Solana and backed by real securities held by Krakenโs partner, Backed Finance.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:First U.S. XRP Futures ETF Begins Trading on Nasdaq
The fund will invest at least 80% of its assets in XRP futures contracts and shares of other XRP-linked exchange-traded products.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:BTC hits ATH, InfoFi battle begins, Texas passes BTC bill
BTC hits ATH, InfoFi battle begins, Texas passes BTC bill FOMO HOUR EP363 BTC hits new ATH of $111k. BTC on track for first golden cross since Oct. Funding rates on majors remain very low. BTC OI on Deribit at record $42.5b. Hyperliquid whale increases BTC position to $1.1bn. Miners appeared dumped BTC right before ATH. HYPE leads rally in L1s, nears ATH. Cetus on SUI faces exploit. IBIT now top 5 in YTD inflows across...
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: