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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 […]

Feds charge Amalgam founder with stealing $1M via ‘sham’ blockchain

Feds charge Amalgam founder with stealing $1M via ‘sham’ blockchain

A US grand jury has indicted the founder of blockchain startup Amalgam Capital Ventures over allegations he defrauded investors out of over $1 million with a fake blockchain. Jeremy Jordan-Jones was arrested and indicted on May 21 and charged with wire fraud, securities fraud, making false statements to a bank, and aggravated identity theft, the […]

Hyperliquid sees $1.1B Bitcoin long bet opened at 40x leverage

Hyperliquid sees $1.1B Bitcoin long bet opened at 40x leverage

A crypto whale has expanded an existing 40x leverage long Bitcoin bet to $1.1 billion on the decentralized exchange Hyperliquid, which has stunned the crypto community and is believed to be the first-ever position exceeding $1 billion on the platform. The X account “James Wynn” claims to be behind the position, which is now up […]

BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF notches 2-week high inflow as BTC nears $112K

BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF notches 2-week high inflow as BTC nears $112K

BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) has seen its largest inflow in the past two weeks as traders allocate to US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to scoop up the rocketing cryptocurrency. IBIT’s May 21 net inflows hit $530.6 million, its biggest single-day net inflow since it took in $531.2 million on May 5, according to […]

Synthetix scuttles $27M Derive deal after community concerns

Synthetix scuttles $27M Derive deal after community concerns

Decentralized finance platform Synthetix has axed its $27 million plan to acquire crypto options platform Derive after negative community feedback. A Synthetix spokesperson told Cointelegraph on May 22 that its acquisition proposal, pitched to its community and to Derive’s, “did not resonate,” and both projects agreed to “step back from the proposed acquisition.” Synthetix said […]

Pompliano-led crypto-focused SPAC gains 7% on Nasdaq after upsized IPO

Pompliano-led crypto-focused SPAC gains 7% on Nasdaq after upsized IPO

Crypto influencer Anthony Pompliano’s fintech-focused blank-check company, ProCap Acquisition Corp (PCAPU), rose 7% on its debut Nasdaq listing after a last-minute upsizing of its initial public offering. ProCap had boosted its IPO from $200 million to $220 million on May 20, a day before its public launch, pricing its 22 million shares on offer at […]