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Theta Capital raises $175M to back early-stage blockchain startups
21.5.2025
Amsterdam-based Theta Capital Management raised over $175 million for its latest fund-of-funds, aimed at supporting early-stage blockchain startups through specialized venture capital (VC) firms.The new vehicle, Theta Blockchain Ventures IV, will channel capital into crypto-native VC firms with...
Fortnite Is Back On The US App Store After Nearly Five Years Away
21.5.2025
Epic’s super popular free-to-play battle royale game, Fortnite, is finally available to download and play on the iOS App Store in the United States after being removed from it in 2020. This return to the store follows recent pressure from a federal judge for Apple to allow Fortnite back on the...
Genesis files dual lawsuits to claw back $3.3B from DCG, Barry Silbert
20.5.2025
Genesis has launched a pair of lawsuits against its parent company, Digital Currency Group (DCG), and its CEO, Barry Silbert, accusing them of fraud, reckless mismanagement, and siphoning more than a billion dollars in value from the now-bankrupt crypto lender.On May 19, the Delaware Court...
Bitcoin ignores Moody’s US debt downgrade, rallies back to $105K after profit-taking sell-off
19.5.2025
Key takeaways:Bitcoin recovered from its sharp sell-off from $107,000, suggesting it functions as a hedge against uncertainty for investors reacting to Moody’s recent downgrade of US debt.Moody’s downgraded the US credit rating to Aa1, citing a $36 trillion debt and rising deficits...
Bulls and Bears Get Caught off Guard as Bitcoin Jumps to $106K, Then Falls Back to $103K
19.5.2025
The sudden price gyrations wiped out over $460 million in long positions and $220 million in shorts, across futures tracking majors like ether (ETH), solana (SOL), and dogecoin (DOGE)
Ethereum back to $3K in May? Latest rebound says ETH price 'still has more gas'
18.5.2025
Key points:Ether price rose 3% to $2,550 on May 18, triggering $22 million in short ETH liquidations.A bull flag on the chart suggests a $3,700 target, with analysts predicting Bitcoin’s price to go as high as $5,000 in May.Ether’s (ETH) price was up on May 18, rising more than 2.5%...
The DeFi mullet — Fintech needs DeFi in the back
17.5.2025
Opinion by: Merlin Egalite, co-founder at Morpho LabsFintechs in the front, decentralized finance (DeFi) in the back: the DeFi Mullet.Today’s fintech companies offer excellent user experiences but are constrained by traditional financial infrastructure — siloed, slow, expensive...
The DeFi mullet — Fintech needs DeFi in the back
17.5.2025
Opinion by: Merlin Egalite, co-founder at Morpho LabsFintechs in the front, decentralized finance (DeFi) in the back: the DeFi Mullet.Today’s fintech companies offer excellent user experiences but are constrained by traditional financial infrastructure — siloed, slow, expensive...
The DeFi mullet — Fintech needs DeFi in the back
17.5.2025
Opinion by: Merlin Egalite, co-founder at Morpho LabsFintechs in the front, decentralized finance (DeFi) in the back: the DeFi Mullet.Today’s fintech companies offer excellent user experiences but are constrained by traditional financial infrastructure — siloed, slow, expensive...
Alabama Man Sentenced for Hacking SEC’s Social Media to Post Fake Bitcoin ETF News
17.5.2025
The hack in January 2024 briefly sent bitcoin’s price surging $1,000 before crashing back down minutes later
Ethereum Backers Respond to Critics: ‘Markets Will Catch Up’
16.5.2025
Ethereum insiders pushed back on criticism of the network’s leadership and roadmap, arguing that the ecosystem is built for long-term value
Capital Creeps Back Into Solana as On-Chain Demand Shows Early Signs of Recovery
15.5.2025
Solana has positive realized cap inflows after weeks of bleeding, a potential early signal of revived market conviction
Max Is Dead, HBO Max Is Back
14.5.2025
Warner Bros. Discovery’s streaming service, Max, will soon have a new name. Well, not a new name. An old name. That’s right folks, HBO Max is back just a few years after everyone on the planet said it was dumb to change the name to Max. Read more
Marvel Rivals Bringing Back Old Battle Passes, But The Price Is Going Up
13.5.2025
Later this week, Marvel Rivals developers NetEase will bring back the free-to-play online shooter’s very first cosmetic battle pass. However, if you didn’t buy it the first time around, you’re now going to have to pay a higher price. And the developer confirmed this is how it will work moving...
Helldivers 2 Is Calling Players Back To Defend Super Earth In One Of Its Most Important Updates Yet
13.5.2025
Fans are collectively shitting their pants and racing back to defend Super Earth as one of Helldivers 2's most consequential updates since launch hits the galactic airwaves. The latest content drop adds weapon customization options, new enemies, and a bunch of fresh fixes, as everyone prepares...
Ori Studio Head Says Review Bombing Might Force Studio Closure, Then Takes It All Back
12.5.2025
How big of an effect can review bombing have on a game? According to Moon Studios, the people behind Ori and the Blind Forest, the consequences could be so serious that it could lead to the closure of the studio. At least, that’s what studio head Thomas Mahler said. Before he said the opposite.Read...
Kotaku’s Weekend Guide: Four Lovely Games We Are Eager To Get Back To
9.5.2025
It’s been a pretty neat week! Maybe even a good one? In 2025? Are we allowed to have those?Read more
ETH Surges 20%, Biggest Gain Since 2021 as Pectra Upgrade Helps Restore 'Confidence'
9.5.2025
ETH outperforms CoinDesk 20 Index, as bulls comes back while BTC surges above $100k
SEC, Ripple Ink $50M Settlement Agreement, Ask NY Judge for Green Light
8.5.2025
District Judge Analisa Torres ordered Ripple to pay the SEC a $125 million fine last year. Under the new settlement agreement, Ripple will get the majority of that money back
Bitcoin ETFs Bounce Back With $142 Million Inflow While Ether ETFs See Another Red Day
8.5.2025
Bitcoin ETFs snapped back with a $142 million inflow after Tuesday’s dip, led by strong interest in ARKB and FBTC. Ether ETFs, meanwhile, continued their slide with a $21.77 million outflow driven solely by Blackrock’s ETHA. Bitcoin ETFs Rebound Strong But Ether ETFs Hit by $21.77M Outflow...