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Which senators invest in crypto? 11 lawmakers have blockchain-related investments

Which senators invest in crypto? 11 lawmakers have blockchain-related investments

As the question of stablecoin regulation heats up in the US Senate, so has the issue of which members are personally invested in cryptocurrencies and cryptocurrency firms. On May 19, the Senate voted to invoke cloture and move ahead with the GENIUS Act, which would provide a regulatory framework for stablecoins. The measure passed 66-32, […]

How staking incentivizes trust without burning energy

How staking incentivizes trust without burning energy

What if a financial system could run itself not by burning electricity, but by rewarding good behavior? That’s the promise of staking, a mechanism that powers many modern blockchains by turning users into network operators.  In this week’s episode of The Clear Crypto Podcast, hosts Gareth Jenkinson and Nathan Jeffay sit down with StarkWare’s Noam […]

These 4 memecoins can outperform Bitcoin this cycle

These 4 memecoins can outperform Bitcoin this cycle

Key takeaways: Memecoins like Fartcoin, WIF, SPX6900, and Popcat are outperforming Bitcoin in the short term amid renewed crypto market euphoria. Bullish technical patterns signal more upside for top-performing memecoins. Popcat stands out with a potential 350% rally, while Fartcoin and WIF also eye significant gains in the coming weeks. Bitcoin (BTC) has surged 7.35% […]

Exponential currency debasement: ‘You don’t own enough crypto, NFTs’

Exponential currency debasement: ‘You don’t own enough crypto, NFTs’

Cryptocurrencies and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) can help investors protect their eroding purchasing power during the era of exponential currency debasement, according to analysts and industry leaders. Investing in digital assets is becoming increasingly important in the “world of the exponential age and currency debasement,” according to Raoul Pal, founder and CEO of Global Macro Investor. […]

XRP futures OI rises 25% as price chart ‘bull flag’ targets $14

XRP futures OI rises 25% as price chart ‘bull flag’ targets $14

Key takeaways: XRP price has gained 4% over the last 24 hours to $2.43, and its open interest has risen by 25%. Positive spot market activity flips the futures funding rate positive, suggesting a return of investor optimism. XRP could rally to $14 if a classic bull flag pattern is confirmed. XRP printed a “bull […]

Sui DEX Cetus suspected of being hacked: Over $200M in potential losses

Sui DEX Cetus suspected of being hacked: Over $200M in potential losses

Cetus, a decentralized exchange (DEX) built on the Sui blockchain, is suspected to be undergoing a massive exploit that may have drained more than $200 million worth of digital assets. Pseudonymous Web3 researcher COMDARE3 posted on X that “users report” that Sui-based DEX Cetus is being exploited.” He also shared a screenshot of Cetus market […]

UK court partially dismisses Bitcoin SV investor’s lawsuit against Binance

UK court partially dismisses Bitcoin SV investor’s lawsuit against Binance

The United Kingdom’s Court of Appeal has partially dismissed a lawsuit brought by Bitcoin SV investors against major crypto exchanges, including Binance, for allegedly conspiring to delist the token in 2019. In a judgment handed down on May 21, the court ruled that investors who held BSV through the delisting period (classified as “sub-class B”) […]

Whale buys back ETH holdings after losing $2.67M by selling early

Whale buys back ETH holdings after losing $2.67M by selling early

A crypto trader spent $3.8 million to buy Ether at a significantly higher price after selling the asset for almost the same amount about a month ago.  On May 22, blockchain analytics firm Lookonchain reported that a crypto wallet spent $3.8 million to purchase 1,425 Ether (ETH) at $2,670 per coin, reentering ETH after a […]

Crypto awareness in Singapore hits record 94%, but ownership falls

Crypto awareness in Singapore hits record 94%, but ownership falls

Crypto awareness in Singapore has reached an all-time high, with 94% of respondents in a recent survey indicating familiarity with at least one digital asset. However, ownership declined, falling to 29% in 2025 from 40% the previous year, according to Independent Reserve’s fifth annual Singapore Crypto Market Survey released on May 21. The survey, conducted […]

Bitcoin tops Amazon market cap on ‘Pizza Day’ as price sets new highs

Bitcoin tops Amazon market cap on ‘Pizza Day’ as price sets new highs

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, […]

FIFA taps Avalanche to launch dedicated blockchain for NFT platform

FIFA taps Avalanche to launch dedicated blockchain for NFT platform

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 on May 22. FIFA’s layer-1 (L1) blockchain will be powered by the Avalanche network’s scalability-focused infrastructure for the association’s five billion fans worldwide. The move comes nearly a month […]

Crypto travelers bring 3x greater lifetime value than fiat users

Crypto travelers bring 3x greater lifetime value than fiat users

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 […]

Can ChatGPT-powered AI agents really trade crypto for you?

Can ChatGPT-powered AI agents really trade crypto for you?

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 […]

Trump’s crypto czar David Sacks says stablecoin bill is ‘going to pass’

Trump’s crypto czar David Sacks says stablecoin bill is ‘going to pass’

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 […]

5 red flags you’re being shilled: Don’t buy the hype

5 red flags you’re being shilled: Don’t buy the hype

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: […]

Bitcoin 'looks exhausted' as next bear market yields $69K target

Bitcoin 'looks exhausted' as next bear market yields $69K target

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 […]

Dubai regulator clarifies real-world asset tokenization rules: Lawyer

Dubai regulator clarifies real-world asset tokenization rules: Lawyer

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 […]

Coinbase hacker trolls ZachXBT onchain after $42.5M THORChain swap

Coinbase hacker trolls ZachXBT onchain after $42.5M THORChain swap

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 […]

Pakistan creates Digital Asset Authority to regulate crypto

Pakistan creates Digital Asset Authority to regulate crypto

Pakistan’s Ministry of Finance has reportedly endorsed the creation of a dedicated body to regulate blockchain-based financial infrastructure in the country. The Pakistan Digital Assets Authority (PDAA) will serve as a regulatory body to oversee licensing, regulate exchanges, custodians, wallets, tokenized platforms, stablecoins and decentralized finance applications, according to a May 21 report from the […]

Microsoft takes legal action against infostealer Lumma

Microsoft takes legal action against infostealer Lumma

Tech giant Microsoft says it has taken legal action against the information-stealing malware Lumma Stealer and has blocked thousands of websites related to the software. Microsoft said in a May 21 blog post that a federal court in Georgia allowed the firm’s digital crimes unit to take down, block or suspend nearly 2,300 websites critical […]