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CFTC Commissioner Mersinger Tapped to Lead Top Crypto Lobbying Organization
Summer Mersinger’s move to the Blockchain Association comes as the CFTC looks poised to become the industry’s chief regulator.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:
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Trump’s Memecoin, Crypto Stake Make Legislating ‘More Complicated’: Rep. French Hill
DEK:The congressman said he thinks getting a stablecoin bill and a market structure bill on President Donald Trump’s desk by the August recess is “still doable.”
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Pi Foundation unveils $100 million investment initiative to drive real-world utility
The Pi Foundation has launched Pi Network Ventures, a $100 million fund to support startups integrating the Pi token into practical, real-world use cases. The initiative, announced on May 14, aims to boost adoption and drive long-term growth within the Pi ecosystem by targeting businesses beyond the traditional Web3 space. The Foundation stated that the […] The post Pi Foundation unveils $100 million investment...
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:These five crypto figures vanished, died or fooled us all
Zerebro developer Jeffy Yu has been found alive at his parents’ home in San Francisco, days after faking his suicide on a livestream that launched a supposed posthumous memecoin past $100 million.Yu’s case isn’t the first time crypto has blurred the line between real death, faked death and something in between.From missing founders to sealed caskets, the industry has a long history of exits that left behind more...
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Bitcoin bulls aim for new all-time highs by next week as capital inflows soar
Key Takeaways: Bitcoin’s realized cap has grown by $30 billion since April 20, reflecting steady investor confidence and new capital inflows.A Bitcoin price consolidation pattern forecasts a potential 10% breakout by next week.Bitcoin (BTC) continues to show strong bullish momentum as fresh capital inflows signal potential new price highs in the coming week. In an X post, Glassnode reported that Bitcoin’s Realized Cap,...
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Top Democrats Demand Treasury Info on Trump’s Crypto Deals, Citing ‘Bribery’ Risks
The request marks an escalation in Congressional scrutiny on whether the President and his entourage are abusing their positions to benefit their crypto businesses.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Coinbase CEO wants to hire DOGE staff to help improve the global financial system
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong extended a public invitation to employees of the US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), encouraging them to apply for roles at the crypto exchange after they leave their current roles. Armstrong announced the move in a social media post on May 14, where he described the opportunity as a new mission […] The post Coinbase CEO wants to hire DOGE staff to help improve the global...
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:XRP maintains steady price increase despite early May buy spike
XRP’s DEX liquidity expanded rapidly after an aggressive dip at the beginning of the month, surpassing $21 billion by May 9 and holding strong throughout May 14. This increased the market depth just as XRP’s price on DEXs began a steady climb, rising from around $2.15 on May 7 to $2.51 by May 13. During […] The post XRP maintains steady price increase despite early May buy spike appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Decoupling Again? Bitcoin Retains Its Gains as Gold Hits Monthly Low
Bitcoin has been portrayed as “digital gold,” but it's been behaving differently than its analog counterpart.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Bitcoin breakout to $120K on radar as markets forget Fed July rate cut
Key points: Bitcoin continues to range around $103,000 as bulls struggle to keep upside momentum going.Traders favor short-term BTC price gains eventually returning, while overall faith in the bull market varies.Fed rate cuts seem increasingly far off despite encouraging inflation data.Bitcoin (BTC) hugged familiar territory around the May 14 Wall Street open as traders awaited fresh US macro cues.BTC/USD 1-hour chart....
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:'$500K Bitcoin Would Seal It': Scaramucci Says Crypto Is on the Cusp of Becoming an Asset Class
At Consensus 2025, top asset managers say bitcoin is close to being recognized as a full-fledged asset class — but institutional acceptance still hinges on education, infrastructure, and maturity.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:New York Finance Watchdog Harris Says State's BitLicense Is Still a Global Standard
Adrienne Harris, superintendent of the New York Department of Financial Services, said her state's crypto licensing regime is tough, but effective.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Stablecoins Bring 'Meaningful Innovation for Global Payments,' Ripple Exec Says
Ripple and Kraken executives said at Consensus 2025 that stablecoin adoption is at a tipping point to become an integral part of the global payment system.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:CFTC commissioner will step down to become Blockchain Association CEO
Update (May 14 at 6:58 pm UTC): This article has been updated to include comments from the Blockchain Association.Summer Mersinger, one of four commissioners currently serving at the US financial regulatory body Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), will become the next CEO of the digital asset advocacy group the Blockchain Association (BA).In a May 14 notice, the Blockchain Association said its current CEO,...
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Cardano (ADA) Surges 22% in One Week After Brave Browser Boosts User Exposure
Cardano's integration with Brave browser exposes it to 86 million potential new users amid institutional accumulation.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Lyft Taps Solana’s Hivemapper for Real-Time, Crowdsourced Mapping Upgrade
The move underscores the growing role of crowdsourced geospatial intelligence in the transportation industry.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:A Pre-Consensus Lift Amidst Lingering Recession Whispers
Following weeks of turbulence, a shift in sentiment sparked a notable crypto rally coinciding with CoinDesk's Consensus conference in Toronto, creating an atmosphere of optimism and good vibes, says CoinDesk Indices’ Andy Baehr.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:The facet of TradFi most ripe for disruption is equities
Opinion by: Mike Cahill, co-founder and CEO of Douro LabsDespite the institutional frenzy around crypto and the ubiquitous narrative of democratized access to investing, most of the world population is still barred from traditional wealth-building.Take the US, for example — here, the top 10% of earners own more than 90% of all stocks. On a global scale, it gets even worse: Billions of individuals don’t have the...
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Proven Bitcoin Momentum Indicator Flashes Green, Supporting Analyst $140K-$200K Price Predictions
A positive flip in the indicator has preceded every major rally since 2020.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Thai Government to Issue $150M Worth of Digital Investment Tokens
The initial 5 billion baht offering is meant to "test the market," Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira said Tuesday at a briefing.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Telegram Cracks Down on Suspected $8B Chinese Crypto Crime Marketplace Set Up in Colorado
Illicit marketplaces are a key part of the growing global cyberscams industry, with Southeast Asia being among the hubs for such activity.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:French minister to meet crypto firms after kidnapping attempt
The French interior minister reportedly plans to meet cryptocurrency professionals in the aftermath of a violent kidnapping attempt on the family of a crypto exchange executive in Paris.According to a May 14 France24 report, Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau has invited crypto professionals to meet him after a brazen attempt to kidnap the daughter and grandson of Pierre Noizat, the co-founder and CEO of French crypto...
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Solana (SOL) Surges 5% on Heavy Volume and Strengthening DeFi Metrics
Institutional investors appear to be flocking to SOL as DeFi metrics show remarkable growth, creating a strong technical foundation for further gains.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:CFTC Commissioner Mersinger to Be CEO at Blockchain Association
The Republican commissioner at the U.S. commodities regulator will be jumping into the industry just as major pieces of crypto legislation are brewing.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:TRON's TRX Surges 5% as It Overtakes Ethereum in USDT Circulation
Bullish momentum continues as TRON achieves significant milestone in the stablecoin ecosystem while benefiting from easing global trade tensions.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Top South Korean presidential hopefuls support legalizing Bitcoin ETFs
South Korea could soon follow Hong Kong in legalizing spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), as the country’s top presidential candidates have expressed pro-crypto positions. Still, some industry observers remain cautious about the likelihood of near-term regulatory change.“All three major South Korean presidential candidates support #Bitcoin ETFs and institutional investment,” Ki Young Ju, the founder and CEO of...
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Anthropic Accused of Citing AI ‘Hallucination’ in Song Lyrics Lawsuit
The firm was ordered to respond to allegations that its AI expert cited a non-existent academic source as part of a $75M copyright suit.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:'Pixelmon' to Launch 'Warden's Ascent' RPG and Idle Mobile Games on Avalanche—Here’s Why
Pixelmon has signed an exclusivity deal with Avalanche as the franchise gears up to launch two mobile games on the network.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Decentralized OORT AI data hits top ranks on Google Kaggle
An artificial intelligence training image data set developed by decentralized AI solution provider OORT has seen considerable success on Google’s platform Kaggle.OORT’s Diverse Tools Kaggle data setlistingwas released in early April; since then, it has climbed to the first page in multiple categories. Kaggle is a Google-owned online platform for data science and machine learning competitions, learning and...
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:AI Sports Betting Agent Aims to Disrupt Tipster Industry Using Crypto
Billy Bets is an AI agent that is looking to upend the sports betting industry by using blockchain networks to promote transparency.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Bitcoin more of a ‘diversifier’ than safe-haven asset: Report
Bitcoin’s fluctuating correlation with US equities is raising questions about its role as a global safe-haven asset during periods of financial stress.Bitcoin (BTC) exhibited a strong negative correlation with the US stock market when analyzing the short-term, seven-day trailing correlation, according to new research from blockchain data provider RedStone Oracles, shared exclusively with Cointelegraph.Bitcoin, S&P...
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:How to spot a fake crypto investment platform: 10 red flags
Key takeawaysFake crypto investment platforms give themselves away in a few obvious ways.Many use fake reviews, incorrect contact information and unrealistic promises to lure you in.The best approach is a healthy dose of skepticism. Watching for these red flags will keep you safe while investing.The burgeoning cryptocurrency market, with its lack of centralized authority and a constant flow of inexperienced users,...
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Brian Armstrong Makes ‘Open Call’ For Ex-DOGE Staff to Join Coinbase
The CEO offered DOGE staffers a fast track into Coinbase after a viral clip showed a Harvard dropout facing backlash for joining the agency.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Cartel Bosses Charged With Narco-Terrorism Amid Crypto Ties
The indictment came in part because blockchain investigators have been tracing how cartel drug profits are being laundered through crypto.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Kazakhstan to become ‘Central Asia’s crypto hub’ with reforms: Minister
Kazakhstan has the potential to become a leading crypto hub in Central Asia if regulatory restrictions are eased, according to Kanysh Tuleushin, the country’s first vice minister of digital development, innovation and aerospace industry.In a recent op-ed for the Kazakhstanskaya Pravda newspaper, Tuleushin said digital mining and smart policy shifts could position Kazakhstan as a regional leader in blockchain...
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