At $322 billion, the stablecoin market value exceeds the FX reserves of 95 nations
The amount of dollars and other fiat currencies held by users outside traditional banking channels now exceeds the official FX reserves of 95 nations.
Crypto
Ondo Finance founder Nathan Allman passes away
Tokenized real-world assets firm Ondo Finance announced the unexpected death of founder Nathan Allman on Tuesday, with longtime president Ian De Bode stepping in as CEO.
Bitmine’s Tom Lee hints at stock tailwinds after firm considered for Russell 3000
Bitmine’s Tom Lee says the firm could be considered for the Russell 1000, and its stock may get a boost from active and passive fund managers.
Bitcoin in ‘high-risk zone’ as ETF outflows signal institutional exit: Swissblock
This steady drip of ETF outflow continues to add to the supply side without a visible demand offset, said Glassnode.
XRP slips below $1.35 after triangle breakdown puts focus on $1.30 support
XRP lost a key support zone after another failed breakout attempt, with traders now watching whether the months-long compression pattern resolves lower.
HYPE briefly overtakes Dogecoin, privacy tokens slide as US strikes on Iran rattle markets
ZEC and XMR dropped 5% in a session that saw most major tokens pull back after weeks of gains, with the move tracking renewed Middle East tension and a rebound in oil prices.
Ondo Finance founder Nathan Allman dies aged 32
Ondo Finance says its founder, Nathan Allman, died unexpectedly, with company president Ian De Bode to serve as CEO.
Bitcoin stalls near $76,500 as muted trading points to macro wait-and-see
Enflux says “the bid is there” but no one is adding size, while Glassnode data shows easing selling pressure alongside weaker market activity.
Kelp DAO says rsETH restored 5 weeks after $293M protocol hack
Kelp DAO says that sETH mints, redemptions and rewards operations have been running smoothly since it opened withdrawals for the token earlier this month.
Bitcoin volatility falls to 8-month low: Is a BTC breakout imminent?
Bitcoin’s 8-month low volatility can’t predict BTC’s price prediction but derivatives data does suggest that a rally to $82,000 would cause a large short squeeze.
Bitcoin holds $77K as stocks rally, global tensions cool: Are BTC bulls back?
Data suggests that Bitcoin may be gearing up for a rally to $82,000. Will bulls seize the opportunity?
Bitcoin chases range highs despite rising BTC exchange inflows: Is $80K next?
Bitcoin reclaimed $77,000 despite rising exchange supply and spot BTC ETF outflows. Will bulls push BTC to $80,000 this week?
Price predictions 5/25: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, HYPE, ZEC
Bitcoin’s weekend bounce shows strong demand at lower levels, but holding $78,000 may remain a challenge for the bulls.
Tom Lee Outlines Liquidity Catalyst for Ethereum Firm BitMine Following Russell Index Update
The Ethereum-buying firm owns 3.8% of the digital asset’s supply.
Famed iPhone, Sony Hacker Says AI Coding Agents Are a Disaster Waiting to Happen
George Hotz spent six months testing agents on real projects and came away convinced they’re creating an avalanche of undetectable slop—and that large organizations won’t realize it until it’s too late.
UAE-linked ADI Chain gains Ledger support amid stablecoin growth
The integration gives ADI token holders access to Ledger’s self-custody platform as ADI Chain expands its stablecoin and tokenized asset network.
With Central Bank’s Blessing, Georgia Taps Tether for ‘Official’ Stablecoin
Tether plans to issue a stablecoin in Georgia with support from the country’s government, marking a new frontier for the crypto giant.
Crypto PAC money pours into Texas primary runoffs, as prediction markets favor challengers
The crypto-aligned Protect Progress PAC reported spending another $750,000 on media for a Democratic candidate over Representative Al Green, whom it described as “actively hostile” to digital assets.
NEAR price rally gains momentum as cross-chain product activity fuels further 15% jump
The rally is fueled by NEAR Intents, the cross-chain system that has processed over $19 billion in volume and generated $32 million in fees.
Perplexity Built a Tool That Checks Your Computer for Infected Software—Without Setting Off the Infection
Bumblebee scans developer machines for compromised packages and AI tool configs. Its core trick: It never actually runs the code it’s looking for.
Indonesia blocks Polymarket, calling prediction market online gambling in disguise
Authorities stated that using crypto or blockchain doesn’t change platforms that let users wager on uncertain outcomes from being gambling products.
Bitcoin, crypto prices tick up as US-Iran peace deal odds climb
Iranian negotiators arrived in Doha for talks, focusing on the Strait of Hormuz and highly enriched uranium, as Pakistan and Qatar are mediating.
Vitalik Buterin Signals Shift to ‘Smaller Ship’ at Ethereum Foundation Amid Departures
Buterin revealed that 90% of his net worth is tied up in Ethereum.
XRP price in ‘value zone’ near $1.40 as whales pull $170M from exchanges
Whales withdrew $170 million in XRP from Binance as the price holds a key $1.35-$1.40 accumulation and support zone.
Buterin says Ethereum Foundation will shrink, sell less ETH, and focus on ‘CROPS’
Buterin’s influence in the EF will decrease as the board expands. He framed the EF as “one node, with a defined purpose,” not the center of Ethereum.
CoinQuant introduces trading infrastructure for the agent economy
CoinQuant, the AI-powered no-code trading platform that has attracted over 15,000 users since launch, today announces its expansion into a unified trading intelligence architecture built for both human traders and autonomous AI agents.
Squid and Safe Labs say third-party module behind $3.2M exploit
A third-party module drained about $3 million from Safe wallets, with Squid attributing the incident to an external Safe module, saying its core systems were unaffected.
Pope Leo Releases First AI Encyclical, Calls Data a Common Good and Rejects Moral Neutrality of Tech
The 245-paragraph document was presented alongside Anthropic co-founder Christopher Olah, whose company is actively suing the Trump administration over military AI use.
ARIQO makes its Bangkok debut at SEABW, drawing industry attention
Canton Foundation, Toss, BitGo Among Co-Hosts at Private Event; Token Launch Slated for Second Half of 2026
Coinbase CEO’s finance wishlist mirrors company’s product roadmap
Brian Armstrong’s wishlist for upgrading global finance aligns with the exchange’s push into stocks, prediction markets and stablecoin payments, though some priorities remain aspirational.