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Kraken to offer tokenized US stocks to non-US clients

Kraken to offer tokenized US stocks to non-US clients

Crypto exchange Kraken is planning to offer non-US customers the option of trading tokenized US stocks, part of the company’s push to offer more traditional assets via tokenization. The products will be offered through Backed, a new Kraken partner, according to a statement shared with Cointelegraph. Tokens representing the stocks will be stored on the […]

US lawmaker introduces anti-corruption bill ahead of Trump's dinner

US lawmaker introduces anti-corruption bill ahead of Trump's dinner

California Representative Maxine Waters, ranking member of the US House Financial Services Committee, has announced plans to introduce legislation “to block [Donald] Trump’s memecoin and stop his crypto corruption.” In a May 22 notice, Rep. Waters said the Stop Trading, Retention, and Unfair Market Payoffs (TRUMP) in Crypto Act of 2025 bill would be aimed […]

Carmaker DeLorean tokenizes EV reservations on Sui

Carmaker DeLorean tokenizes EV reservations on Sui

DeLorean launched an onchain reservation system and non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace for its upcoming electric vehicle launch, introducing a new blockchain-based approach for reserving and reselling cars. According to DeLorean, its Build Slot NFT collection grants holders priority access to purchase DeLorean’s upcoming electric car, Alpha 5 EV. The model is the carmaker’s first vehicle […]

Bitcoin could go much higher due to lack of FOMO and futures market euphoria — Analysts

Bitcoin could go much higher due to lack of FOMO and futures market euphoria — Analysts

Key takeaways: Bitcoin’s rally to new price highs happened as funding rates and trading sentiment remained unusually subdued. Rising stablecoin supply and global M2 growth indicate untapped liquidity and the potential for further price increases. Long-term holders are not aggressively selling, reflecting their expectation for continued Bitcoin price appreciation. Bitcoin (BTC) hit a new all-time […]

BTC price eyes $112K as risk assets 'ignore bad news' on unemployment

BTC price eyes $112K as risk assets 'ignore bad news' on unemployment

Key points: Mixed results for US jobless claims fail to dent risk-asset enthusiasm. Despite concerns over the bond market, Bitcoin and stocks enjoy stability at the start of the Wall Street trading session. BTC price expectations remain lofty amid low volatility and a curious lack of profit-taking. Bitcoin (BTC) focused on $111,000 around the May […]

Semiconductor exemptions don’t matter when it comes to tariffs

Semiconductor exemptions don’t matter when it comes to tariffs

Opinion by: Ahmad Shadid of O.xyz Semiconductors scored a rare exemption from US President Donald Trump’s aggressive reciprocal tariffs, but the relief is symbolic at best. Most semiconductors enter the US embedded in servers, GPUs, laptops, and smartphones.  The finished goods remain heavily tariffed, some with duties reaching up to 49%. The exemption looks good […]

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 […]