Bitcoin (BTC) miner MARA Holdings (MARA) will provide 500 BTC to broker Two Prime for generating yields, the companies said on Thursday. The deal will enhance the existing partnership between the two crypto firms, the SEC-registered Two Prime has provided bitcoin-backed loans to MARA. Recently, MARA announced its first-quarter results which missed Wall Street-estimates. However, … Read more
The court rejected loss-of-chance claims in BSV investors’ class-action suit against Binance, ruling such damages are not legally applicable.
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The Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has selected Avalanche to power its dedicated blockchain network for non-fungible tokens and digital fan engagement, the organization announced May 22. FIFA’s layer-1 (L1) blockchain will be powered by the Avalanche network’s scalability-focused infrastructure for the association’s over five billion fans worldwide. The move comes nearly a month … Read more
The market cap of the world’s first cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, surpassed that of retail and tech behemoth Amazon on “Bitcoin Pizza Day.” Market data shows that Bitcoin (BTC) had a market cap of $2.205 trillion at the time of writing, $70 billion more than the $2.135 trillion Amazon valuation. “By surpassing Amazon in terms of capitalization, … Read more
Key takeaways ChatGPT-powered AI agents automate trading tasks using natural language prompts and API integrations, improving speed and consistency. Successes occur when ChatGPT is used as a support tool, not a fully autonomous trading system. Failures happen when traders over-rely on ChatGPT without real-time data, proper risk management or manual oversight. Regulatory focus on AI … Read more
Travelers using cryptocurrency for booking arrangements spend more than twice as much as regular travelers using fiat money, according to a joint report from Binance Pay and crypto travel platform Travala shared with Cointelegraph. Crypto-based bookings on Travala reached $80 million in 2024, up from $45 million the year before. Crypto travelers are also outspending … Read more
FIFA will migrate its NFT platform to a custom Avalanche-based blockchain, ending its previous ties with Algorand and Polygon.
FIFA, football’s global governing body, plans to use Avalanche’s network to power its own dedicated layer-1 blockchain. The FIFA Blockchain is an Avalanche L1, a customizable blockchain that uses Avalanche’s technology (also previously known as a subnet). The news comes as the Avalanche network recently went through its major Avalanche9000 upgrade, aimed at attracting new … Read more
We still don’t know for sure what Ive and Altman are building together, but it isn’t glasses or a phone. The mysterious device that OpenAI is cooking up with former Apple designer Jony Ive will be pocket-size, contextually aware, screen-free, and isn’t eyewear. Ive and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman revealed details about the project in … Read more
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David Sacks, US President Donald Trump’s top adviser on crypto and artificial intelligence, said the administration expects the stablecoin bill to clear the Senate with bipartisan backing. “We have every expectation now that it’s going to pass,” Sacks told CNBC on May 21, following a key procedural vote that saw 15 Democrats join Republicans to … Read more
BNB’s impressive 24-hour rally showcases the growing strength of the Binance ecosystem amid broader crypto market optimism. The token’s upward momentum coincides with Bitcoin’s approach toward new all-time highs and increased activity across the BNB Chain, which recently recorded over 8 million daily transactions and 2 million active wallet addresses. Technical indicators remain bullish for … Read more
Newly updated guidelines from Dubai’s crypto regulator include provisions on real-world asset (RWA) tokenization and clarify rules for issuers. On May 19, Dubai’s Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA) released its updated Rulebook for virtual asset service providers (VASPs) operating in the region. The regulator gave market participants until June 19 to comply with the new … Read more
Key points: Bitcoin all-time highs matter little to those seeing a BTC price correction as long overdue. Both the latest surge and the bull market itself are on borrowed time, traders say. Comparisons to previous price cycles remain in use despite the booming institutional investment scene. Bitcoin (BTC) traders are calling for a pullback after … Read more
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What is shilling in crypto? At its core, shilling is the act of artificially promoting a cryptocurrency or token, often with exaggerated claims, to increase its price or popularity. But what’s the goal? Hype it up, get others to buy in, and then cash out, leaving latecomers holding the bag. Shilling can come from anyone: … Read more
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A single trader has opened a massive $1.1 billion notional long position on bitcoin (BTC) using 40x leverage on the onchain decentralized exchange (DEX) Hyperliquid, a rare instance of a ten-figure position being open entirely on a blockchain-based platform. The trade is tied to wallet address “0x507,” belonging to pseudonymous trader “James Wynn” on the … Read more
Bitcoin’s BTC dollar high succumbed on Thursday as the largest cryptocurrency rose past $111,800, a remarkable 50% gain from its April low near $75,000, but when measured against traditional stores of value like gold and silver, BTC — often dubbed “digital gold” — still has room to advance. The bitcoin-to-gold ratio stands at 33.27 ounces, … Read more
Signal said today that it is updating its Windows app to prevent the system from capturing screenshots, thereby protecting the content that is on display. The company said that this new “screen security” setting is enabled by default on Windows 11. Signal said that this new feature is designed to protect users’ privacy from Microsoft’s … Read more
Bitcoin (BTC) Pizza Day is here and it just got its most fitting tribute yet: a new all-time high. Bitcoin surged past $111,800 early Thursday, setting a fresh record. 15 years ago on this day developer Laszlo Hanyecz paid 10,000 BTC for two Papa John’s pizzas, then worth roughly $40. The May 22, 2010, purchase … Read more
The hacker behind the data breach targeting Coinbase users mocked blockchain investigator ZachXBT with an onchain message following a major crypto swap. On May 21, the hacker used Ethereum transaction input data to write “L bozo,” followed by a meme video of NBA player James Worthy smoking a cigar. The message came after the attacker … Read more