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Crypto execs cheer as Australia appoints pro-crypto assistant minister
13.5.2025
Australia’s crypto industry has expressed positivity after the recently reelected government named pro-crypto politician Andrew Charlton as assistant minister for the digital economy, artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese told reporters...
UAE’s Mbank Launches AED Crypto Conversion
13.5.2025
Mbank and Changer.ae have launched a Dirham-based crypto conversion service, following approval from the UAE Central Bank to open a fully regulated AED escrow account. Secure and Regulated Dirham to Crypto Conversions The United Arab Emirates (UAE) integrated digital bank, Al Maryah Community Bank...
JAN3 CEO Samson Mow: ‘Maybe It’s Time for Another Fork of Bitcoin’
13.5.2025
Samson Mow, CEO of JAN3, stated that, given the upcoming changes to Bitcoin Core and its OP_RETURN policy, it is time to fork the software to “fix misaligned incentives and fund devs with a better structure.” JAN3 CEO Samson Mow Talks Forking Bitcoin Core, Launching ‘Good’...
Dubai taps Crypto.com to enable crypto payments for govt services
13.5.2025
The government of Dubai has signed an agreement with crypto exchange Crypto.com to launch crypto payments for government services. The agreement, formalized during the Dubai fintech Summit on May 12, is part of Dubai’s cashless strategy, which hopes to foster the city’s transition...
US Treasury Hosting Crypto Roundtables to Shape Regulations
13.5.2025
The U.S. Treasury is holding closed-door talks with crypto leaders this week to reshape stablecoin rules, DeFi oversight, and digital asset regulation in the U.S. US Treasury Engages Crypto Leaders in Roundtables to Advance Digital Asset Regulation The U.S. Department of the Treasury is holding...
SEC Chair Pushes Clear Crypto Rules for Trading, Custody, and Issuance
13.5.2025
The SEC is unleashing a new crypto era, vowing to ditch regulation-by-enforcement in favor of bold, crystal-clear rules that supercharge onchain innovation and market growth. SEC Chair Commits to Ending Policy by Enforcement With Clear Onchain Crypto Regulations U.S. Securities and Exchange...
Coinbase Joins S&P 500, Setting Stage for Massive Institutional Crypto Shift
13.5.2025
Crypto breaks into Wall Street’s top tier as Coinbase becomes the first digital asset firm added to the S&P 500, signaling a seismic shift in financial market legitimacy. Coinbase Makes History With S&P 500 Inclusion S&P Dow Jones Indices, a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI)...
Cryptoquant CEO Predicts the Rise of ‘Dark Stablecoins’
12.5.2025
Ki Young Ju, CEO of Cryptoquant, states that due to upcoming regulations, dark stablecoins—an alternative not under government control—will rise as people use them for large international transfers and other use cases that may invite scrutiny. Cryptoquant CEO Predicts Rise of ‘Dark...
NYC Mayor doubles down on crypto push ahead of city summit
12.5.2025
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced partnerships between the city and financial firms as part of his crypto plans.In a May 12 press conference at Gracie Mansion, the the city’s official mayoral residence, Adams said June Ou, founder of financial services company Figure, and Richie...
Crypto.com to Power Dubai’s First Government Crypto Payment Channel
12.5.2025
Dubai Finance (DOF) has partnered with cryptocurrency platform Crypto.com to enable cryptocurrency payments for government service fees, marking the first such initiative by a government globally, officials announced Monday. Dubai Finance Signs MoU with Crypto.com for Digital Dirham Conversions...
Penny Stocks Attempt to Ride Crypto's Coattails
12.5.2025
Microcaps are announcing crypto treasury plans in an attempt to mimic Strategy's approach
New York Mayor Eric Adams to Crypto Industry: Come Build an Empire in NYC
12.5.2025
“We’re in the midst of nothing short of a technological revolution,” Adams said at a Monday press briefing. “It’s not the future, it is here and it’s here now.”
Analyst Warns Bitcoin Rally Fleeting, Needs More Than Trade Truce for $110K Breakout
12.5.2025
James Toledano says bitcoin’s breakout to $110,000 is within reach, but he warns that the crypto asset’s rebound is currently driven more by sentiment than by strong fundamentals. Bitcoin Rebound Hollow U.S. President Donald Trump’s retreat from his aggressive tariff rhetoric, coupled...
Bitcoin Slips Below $101K as $700M in Liquidations Rock Crypto Market
12.5.2025
Bitcoin is trading at $101,645, down 2.79% over the past 24 hours, while ethereum follows at $2,432, marking a 2.9% daily decline. The downward movement coincides with a cascade of liquidations across the crypto derivatives market. Over the last 24 hours, a total of $699.71 million in leveraged...
Polymarket Bettors Put 56% Odds on Trump Eliminating Capital Gains Tax
12.5.2025
Polymarket bettors currently place a 56% probability on U.S. President Donald Trump abolishing the long-term capital gains tax in 2025. Though Trump has yet to address the matter directly, policy documents aligned with his agenda—as well as proposals from right-leaning think tanks—have consistently...
Here's Why ICON Rebranded to SODAX and Abandoned its Layer-1
12.5.2025
Crypto might now be in the outsourcing phase of capitalism
Amber International Launches $100M Crypto Reserve Focused on BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL and SUI
12.5.2025
Amber International has introduced a $100 million crypto ecosystem reserve, leveraging AI-driven strategies to invest in select digital assets and foster institutional adoption. The initiative includes strategic partnerships and operates under a strong risk management framework to ensure secure...
Market Structure Rules for Crypto Could End Up Governing Core of U.S. Finance: Le
12.5.2025
TuongVy Le, a compliance expert and ex-SEC lawyer, said the rest of the financial industry is likely to migrate into the world overseen by pending regulations
Top 10 Crypto Exchanges of 2025 (So Far): A Calm Before the Institutional Storm
12.5.2025
Even without retail frenzy or bull market tailwinds, leading crypto exchanges are thriving through volume growth, innovation, and strategic pivots. Here’s who’s on top so far in 2025 — and why they’re poised to ride the next wave. The Crypto Exchanges Dominating 2025 The first half of 2025 has seen...
XRP, BTC Among Major Tokens Flashing Signs of Bulls Returning to Crypto
12.5.2025
The improving market breadth points to growing investor confidence