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Securitizeโ€™s Tokenized Credit Fund Set for Solana DeFi Debut as RWA Trend Expands

Kamino Finance and Steakhouse Financial are teaming up to bring Securitize's ACRED token to the fast-growing Solana DeFi ecosystem.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: CoinDesk favicon CoinDesk

Crypto Billionaire Justin Sun Says He's Headed to Trump Dinner as Top Meme Coin Holder

Tron founder Justin Sun is headed to Trump's meme coin dinner this week, revealing himself as the top eligible VIP holder.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

Energy Companyโ€™s Latest Bitcoin Buy Brings Treasury to $85 Million

Energy storage company KULR Technology Group has bought an additional $9 million Bitcoin for its corporate treasury, the company announced Tuesday.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

Milei shuts down LIBRA task force probing ties to his administration

Argentinian president Javier Milei has ordered the closure of the Task Force for Investigation (UTI) established earlier this year to examine his relationship with the LIBRA token, according to a May 20 publication in Argentinaโ€™s Official Gazette. Milei and Justice Minister Mariano Cรบneo Libarona signed Decree 332/2025 to dissolve the task force. The decree stated [โ€ฆ] The post Milei shuts down LIBRA task force probing...

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: CryptoSlate favicon CryptoSlate

Bitcoin ready to โ€˜vaporizeโ€™ shorts once price discovery above $110K begins

Key takeaways:An end-of-month Bitcoin price close above $102,400 would set the highest monthly close ever, proving the bull market continues at a rapid pace.Over $3 billion in Bitcoin short positions are vulnerable above $107,000, creating a โ€œliquidation magnetโ€ that could send BTC price to new highs.Bitcoin (BTC) is 11 days from potentially setting its highest monthly candle close in history. After achieving a record...

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

Coinbase CEO's journey from no 'political causes' to hiring DOGE staff

Five years ago, Brian Armstrong wanted employees of his cryptocurrency exchange to refrain from expressing political views at work. Now, the Coinbase CEO seems to be open to involvement with Republican figures, including members of US President Donald Trumpโ€™s inner circle.In a May 13 X post, Armstrong said members of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) team, spearheaded by Elon Musk, though not set up as an...

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

Strive eyes 75,000 distressed Bitcoin claims from bankrupt Mt. Gox estate for its reserves

Strive Asset Management Firm has partnered with 117 Castell Advisory Group to acquire distressed Bitcoin claims, including those linked to the long-defunct Mt. Gox exchange. According to a May 20 filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the firms will target claims that have received definitive legal rulings but are still awaiting distribution. [โ€ฆ] The post Strive eyes 75,000 distressed Bitcoin...

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: CryptoSlate favicon CryptoSlate

Validation Cloud Debuts Mavrik-1 AI Engine on Hedera to Democratize DeFi Data Analysis and Web3

Mavrik-1 aims to lower the barrier to DeFi adoption by allowing users to access complex data without technical expertise.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: CoinDesk favicon CoinDesk

Validation Cloud deploys Web3 AI engine on Hedera

Artificial intelligence platform Validation Cloud has launched a new large language model on the Hedera network, potentially giving decentralized finance users the ability to reach blockchain data in a more accessible way.The Mavrik-1 AI engine has been deployed on Hedera, with several other planned integrations expected during a public rollout later this year, Validation Cloudโ€™s team told Cointelegraph.The AI engine...

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

SEC crypto task force to release first report 'in the next few months'

US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Paul Atkins appeared before lawmakers in one of his first hearings since taking the reins at the financial regulator, addressing questions about his plans for the cryptocurrency industry.In a May 20 hearing discussing oversight of the SEC, Atkins reiterated his pledge to make regulating digital assets a โ€œkey priorityโ€ while chair. In response to questions from North...

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

Genesis Files Suits Against DCG to Recover Billions Worth of Allegedly Fraudulent Transfers

DCG, CEO Barry Silbert and others withdrew billions of dollars from the company they knew was failing while keeping customers in the dark, according to the lawsuits.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: CoinDesk favicon CoinDesk

SocGenโ€™s Crypto Arm to Launch Dollar Denominated Stablecoin on Ethereum, Reports Say

The stablecoin, initially for institutional investors, follows the launch of SG Forgeโ€™s euro stablecoin, EURCV.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: CoinDesk favicon CoinDesk

ETH leads Majors, SOL ETFs Delayed, Bybit allows Stock Trading

ETH leads Majors, SOL ETFs Delayed, Bybit allows Stock Trading FOMO HOUR EP361 BTC pulls back from 106k, ETH leads majors. BTC becomes 6th most valuable asset in the world. BTC ETF inflows surge as basis trade nears 9%. SEC delays SOL ETFs, cites various issues. AAVE leads altcoins as TVL breaks $30bn. Bybit allows users to trade top stocks with USDT. GENIUS Act moves to full vote in senate. Strategy buys $765m more...

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

Bitcoin Falters Near Record, but 'Realized Price' Analysis Suggests Optimistic Outlook

Tracking average exchange withdrawal prices reveals signs of capitulation and a shift toward recovery.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: CoinDesk favicon CoinDesk

Argentina's Milei shuts down task force investigating LIBRA scandal

Argentine President Javier Milei has dissolved a task force established to investigate the fallout from LIBRA, the scandalous cryptocurrency project the head of state promoted on his social media channel before it crashed to zero.The Investigative Task Force (ITU) was dissolved via a May 19 decree signed by Milei and Justice Minister Mariano Cรบneo Libarona, government documents revealed.โ€œThe Research Task Unit is...

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

XRP Price Slips as Bearish Chart Pattern Points to $2.00 Target

Market sentiment shifts as XRP faces critical support test amid global economic uncertainties and upcoming token unlock.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: CoinDesk favicon CoinDesk

Bitcoinโ€™s highest weekly close, Moodyโ€™s downgrades US, mini-crash hits alts

Bitcoinโ€™s highest weekly close, Moodyโ€™s downgrades US, mini-crash hits alts - FOMO HOUR EP360 Crypto has mini-crash after BTC hits $107.1k. BTC weekly close at $106.5k, highest in history. US Senate may vote on GENIUS Act today. Basel Medical Group may buy $1bn BTC. Metaplanet buys another $104m BTC. Fed Bank of NY, BIS testing smart contracts. Alt season in summer or early 3Q: Hayes. 14 US states hold $632m of...

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

Binance moves to quash FTXโ€™s $1.8 billion lawsuit, dismisses allegations as speculative

Binance has asked a US court to dismiss FTXโ€™s $1.76 billion lawsuit, arguing that the case lacks jurisdiction and relies on unsupported allegations. The motion follows FTXโ€™s attempt to claw back funds and blame Binance and its former CEO, Changpeng Zhao, for contributing to its collapse. However, Binance has rejected these claims, calling them speculative [โ€ฆ] The post Binance moves to quash FTXโ€™s $1.8 billion lawsuit,...

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: CryptoSlate favicon CryptoSlate

Milei Closes Down LIBRA Investigative Unit After It Shares Findings With Prosecutors

The country's Department of Justice claims the investigative unit has fulfilled its purpose.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: CoinDesk favicon CoinDesk

Bitcoin on Track to Hit $500K as Government Entities Increase MSTR Holdings: Standard Chartered

In the first quarter, U.S. retirement funds in California and New York, among other states, bought MicroStrategy shares.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

Coinbase Data Breach Will โ€˜Lead to People Dying,โ€™ TechCrunch Founder Says

Michael Arrington argued that executives should be jailed if they donโ€™t โ€œadequately protectโ€ sensitive user data.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

Eighty percent of Americans favor converting US gold reserves to Bitcoin, poll reveals

A growing number of Americans believe the US government should convert part of its gold reserves into Bitcoin. According to a recent poll by The Nakamoto Project, four out of five respondents support converting a portion of the countryโ€™s gold holdings into Bitcoin. The polling results showed that more than 1,000 respondents recommended converting between [โ€ฆ] The post Eighty percent of Americans favor converting US gold...

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: CryptoSlate favicon CryptoSlate

True Markets Raises $11M in Series A, Launches Mobile-First DeFi Trading App on Solana

The funding round was co-led by Accomplice and RRE Ventures, with participation from Reciprocal Ventures, Variant Fund and PayPal Ventures.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: CoinDesk favicon CoinDesk

Senate stablecoin vote splits Democrats amid concerns over corruption

US Senate Democrats are getting flak after they helped move stablecoin legislation ahead for discussion on the Senate floor.On May 19, 16 Democratic senators broke from the party line to pass a motion to invoke cloture, which will now set the bill up for debate on the Senate floor. Some of the same Democrats had held up the bill in early May when they withdrew support, citing corruption concerns over President Donald...

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Litecoin (LTC) Drops 6.1%, Leading Index Lower

Filecoin (FIL) was also among the underperformers, declining 2.9% from Monday.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: CoinDesk favicon CoinDesk

Circle co-founder to create โ€˜AI-nativeโ€™ bank after $18M raise

Circle co-founder and Catena Labs CEO Sean Neville has launched a project that aims to develop a financial institution that natively leverages artificial intelligence.On May 20, Catena Labs, the company building an โ€œAI-native financial institution,โ€ announced that it secured $18 million in a funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) Crypto, a16zโ€™s crypto and Web3 venture capital arm.Led by Neville, the company...

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

German govโ€™t missed out on $2.3B profit after selling Bitcoin at $57K

The German government missed out on more than $2 billion worth of Bitcoin profit after selling its holdings in 2024, according to blockchain intelligence firm Arkham.A โ€œGerman Government (BKA)โ€ labeled cryptocurrency wallet sold 49,858 Bitcoin (BTC) worth over $2.89 billion at an average price of $57,900 across multiple transactions during June and July in 2024.The decision to sell the Bitcoin early cost the German...

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

KULR Boosts Bitcoin Treasury to 800 BTC With $9M Purchase

This latest acquisition was made at an average purchase price of $103,234 per bitcoin.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: CoinDesk favicon CoinDesk

Government-Backed Funds Expanding MSTR Holdings Show Rising BTC Demand: Standard Chartered

Holdings of the stock by government bodies reflects a desire to gain bitcoin exposure where in some cases local regulators do not allow direct ownership, the report said.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: CoinDesk favicon CoinDesk

Avalanche-backed Fusion launches with $100M to boost blockchain adoption

Avalanche, Helix and Faculty Group have launched Fusion, a new blockchain ecosystem aimed at driving real-world adoption through modular infrastructure tailored to specific industries.Built on Avalanche, Fusion features a two-layer architecture that includes composers, customizable layer-1 networks and modules, which offer plug-and-play services like compute, identity and data oracles.The team said this approach would...

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

Aave Surges as Stablecoin Bill Clears Key Hurdle in US Congress

Aave has surged 20% after U.S. lawmakers advanced the GENIUS Act, a stablecoin bill seen as a potential catalyst for DeFi regulation.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

Kraken Rolls Out Regulated Crypto Derivatives in Europe

Kraken is offering derivatives trading in digital assets, compliant with Europe's Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFIDII).

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: CoinDesk favicon CoinDesk

Ether Is Set to Explode as Traders Pump Millions Into $6K ETH Bets

Crypto traders are betting on Ethereum's ether to reach $6,000 by Dec. 26 through bull call spreads.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: CoinDesk favicon CoinDesk

Shark Tank's Kevin Oโ€™Leary Says Warren Wrong to 'Tie' Stablecoin Bill to Trump

Oโ€™Leary argued that Senator Elizabeth Warrenโ€™s objections to the GENIUS Act distort its purpose and threaten bipartisan progress.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

Why Can't India Draft a Clear Cut Crypto Policy? Country's Supreme Court Raps Government

Supreme court justice Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh said that there is "parallel under-market" for crypto that can affect the economy.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: CoinDesk favicon CoinDesk