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South Korea’s Democratic Party sets up ‘Digital Asset Committee’
13.5.2025
The largest political party in South Korea, the Democratic Party, has launched a Digital Asset Committee focused on developing cryptocurrency policies and promoting industry growth.The committee held its inaugural meeting at the National Assembly Members’ Hall in Seoul on May 13, the local...
Robinhood to acquire Canada’s WonderFi for $179M in global crypto push
13.5.2025
Brokerage fintech Robinhood is set to acquire WonderFi, a Canadian crypto firm, for about 250 million Canadian dollars ($179 million) in an all-cash deal to expand its global presence.The acquisition is expected to close in the second half of 2025, Robinhood said in a May 13 news release.WonderFi...
History rhymes? XRP price gained 400% the last time whale flows flipped
13.5.2025
Key takeaways:XRP price has risen 55% since April and is now flashing bullish continuation signals.Whale flows have flipped positive for the first time since November 2024, historically signaling trend reversals.A falling wedge breakout projects 40% gains ahead, but $2.80 may act as interim...
Brave adds Cardano blockchain support to browser and Web3 wallet
13.5.2025
Update (May 13, 1:00 pm UTC): This article has been updated to add third-party commentary from Robert Roose.Web3 and privacy-focused web browser Brave Browser has integrated the Cardano blockchain into its native and standalone wallets.According to a May 12 announcement, the integration stems from...
Bitcoin volatility falls below S&P 500 and Nasdaq in rare shift — Galaxy
13.5.2025
Bitcoin defied expectations in April, delivering double-digit gains while posting lower volatility than major traditional assets.According to analysts at Galaxy Digital, Bitcoin’s (BTC) realized volatility over the past 10 trading sessions dropped to 43.86, lower than the S&P 500’s...
Solana co-founder proposes meta chain to fix blockchain fragmentation
13.5.2025
Solana Labs co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko proposed a new data availability (DA) solution to improve persistent fragmentation and lack of interoperability across blockchain networks.In a May 12 post on X, Yakovenko proposed a “meta blockchain” to aggregate and order data posted across...
Cointelegraph and TheBlock. announce strategic media partnership to strengthen global Web3 and virtual asset collaboration
13.5.2025
Dubai, UAE – May 2025 — TheBlock., the International Chamber of Virtual Assets, has announced a strategic partnership with Cointelegraph, the world’s leading Web3 media platform. The collaboration brings together two major players in the blockchain and virtual asset space, with...
Animoca Brands Eyes US Listing, Citing Trump’s Crypto Stance
13.5.2025
Animoca Brands is planning to list on the New York Stock Exchange, with an announcement expected soon. Executive Chairman Yat Siu said the listing is motivated by U.S. President Donald Trump’s favorable regulatory stance on digital assets. Trump’s Light-Touch Regulation Hong Kong-based...
Tether Gold enters Thailand with listing on Maxbit exchange
13.5.2025
Tether, issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin, USDt, is rolling out its tokenized gold digital asset in Thailand with a listing on local cryptocurrency exchange Maxbit.In a May 13 announcement, Tether said its gold-backed token, Tether Gold (XAUt), has been listed on Thai exchange...
Nasdaq-listed GDC plans to buy Bitcoin and TRUMP memecoin for $300M
13.5.2025
GD Culture Group (GDC), a Nasdaq-listed holding company focused on livestreaming, e-commerce and artificial intelligence-powered digital human technology, plans to raise up to $300 million for a cryptocurrency treasury reserve.In a May 12 statement, GDC and its subsidiary, AI Catalysis Corp....
Animoca Brands Plans U.S. Listing to Capture 'Unique Moment' of Trump Administration: FT
13.5.2025
An announcement on plans to list in New York is expected soon, executive chairman Yat Siu said in an interview
Donald Trump Jr. Squashes Rumors of ‘Truth Social’ Memecoin
13.5.2025
Any claims or attempts of a Truth Social token are by "scammers," the younger Trump said in an X post
Animoca eyes New York listing, cites Trump’s crypto-friendly stance
13.5.2025
Hong Kong-based Animoca Brands is preparing for a listing in New York, citing US President Donald Trump’s relaxed regulatory stance on digital assets as a window of opportunity to enter the world’s biggest capital market.Animoca executive chair Yat Siu told the Financial Times that...
Trump-owned Truth Social denies it is launching a memecoin
13.5.2025
Truth Social, the social media network owned by Trump Media, has denied it is launching a memecoin following circulating rumors on social media.“Contrary to rumors, Truth Social is not launching a memecoin,” the official Truth Social account posted on its platform. The social media...
Eric Trump-Backed Bitcoin Giant Prepares for Nasdaq Breakout
13.5.2025
A high-powered merger is catapulting American Bitcoin into the public spotlight as it fast-tracks a Nasdaq debut, unleashing massive momentum for institutional-scale mining. Eric Trump-Backed Bitcoin Giant Fast-Tracks IPO Via Gryphon Takeover Deal American Bitcoin Corp., a firm backed by Hut...
Top TRUMP whales hold $174M in tokens ahead of dinner with US president
13.5.2025
The list of the top holders of US President Donald Trump’s memecoin has been finalized ahead of background checks to apply for a dinner and “VIP tour” with the president on May 22.In a May 12 X post, the TRUMP memecoin project said it would stop considering additional purchases...
Bitcoin price sells off after Trump’s US-China tariff deal — Here is why
12.5.2025
Key takeaways:Bitcoin lags as investors shift toward stocks after the US and China strike a deal that could end the current trade war.Macroeconomic conditions are swinging away from gold investing and back to stocks. Bitcoin (BTC) reached its highest price in over three months at $105,720...
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...
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...
Trump-linked miner American Bitcoin going public via Gryphon merger
12.5.2025
Bitcoin mining firm American Bitcoin is going public through a merger with crypto mining firm Gryphon Digital Mining, the companies announced on May 12.Under the terms of the deal, Gryphon Digital Mining will acquire American Bitcoin in a stock-for-stock transaction. After the merger, the...