The emergence of Sonic and what it means for DeFi: Report

The emergence of Sonic and what it means for DeFi: Report

Why did Fantom reinvent itself as Sonic? Fantom was one of the pioneers of the directed acyclic graph (DAG) design for distributed ledgers. It featured fast finality and transaction fees of a fraction of a cent. However, Fantom relied on the Ethereum-derived account storage model and the EVM, which led to bloated storage and slow […]

Bitcoin treasury pivot lifts luxury watchmaker stock more than 60%

Bitcoin treasury pivot lifts luxury watchmaker stock more than 60%

Luxury watchmaker Top Win has rebranded to AsiaStrategy and is adopting a Bitcoin accumulation strategy. In a May 16 announcement, AsiaStrategy said it is partnering with Sora Ventures to adopt a Bitcoin (BTC) treasury strategy. Sora previously partnered with Metaplanet in 2024 to create Japan’s first corporate Bitcoin treasury. The stock market took immediate notice […]

Ripple says latest ruling does not affect its legal victory

Ripple says latest ruling does not affect its legal victory

Ripple’s legal chief said a US court’s rejection of a proposed XRP settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) does not pose a threat to Ripple’s win. Judge Analisa Torres of the US District Court for the Southern District of New York rejected a joint Ripple-SEC motion seeking an indicative ruling on their proposed […]

Violent crypto robberies on the rise: Six attacks that targeted investors

Violent crypto robberies on the rise: Six attacks that targeted investors

As cryptocurrency gains in popularity and price, some criminals are taking to violent measures to steal funds from high-profile crypto holders. Jameson Lopp’s GitHub repository, which logs such incidents, has recorded 22 “$5 wrench” attacks on crypto holders in 2025 alone. The moniker comes from the crude and violent methods perpetrators use to compel crypto […]

Solana Poised For Upside Move After A Bounce From $168 – See Why

Solana Poised For Upside Move After A Bounce From $168 – See Why

According to GemXBT on an X post, the Solana chart shows a promising recovery after a recent downtrend, with the price bouncing off a key support level around $168. This price action suggests that SOL has found a solid foundation at this support zone. Support levels like this are important in technical analysis, as they […]

51% attack on Ethereum more difficult than on Bitcoin — Justin Drake

51% attack on Ethereum more difficult than on Bitcoin — Justin Drake

Ethereum Merge architect Justin Drake told Cointelegraph that he believes it would be cheaper to launch a 51% attack on Bitcoin than on Ethereum. Drake said it would be “much cheaper to 51% attack Bitcoin” and that it would cost “on the order of $10 billion.” Drake led work on Ethereum’s proof-of-stake (PoS) implementation and […]

Ethereum le 16 mai – Un signal qui pourrait mener ETH à son ATH de 2021 ?

Depuis plusieurs jours, le cours du Bitcoin oscille autour des 103 000 $, et il n’affiche pas de direction claire. Si la situation est incertaine pour le Bitcoin, les investisseurs qui ont plus de 100 BTC ne perdent pas espoir. De son côté, Ethereum tente de se diriger vers les 3 000 $. Et un […]

Fake Eric Trump-themed token is ‘rug in the making,’ says Bubblemaps

Fake Eric Trump-themed token is ‘rug in the making,’ says Bubblemaps

A fake Eric Trump-themed memecoin launched on Solana’s memecoin launchpad Pump.fun, rose more than 6,200% in the past 24 hours, raising red flags among blockchain analysts who warned of a potential rug pull. A newly-created Eric Trump (ERICTRUMP) memecoin with the token address “jv7d” surpassed $140 million in market capitalization within a day since its […]

XRP price path to $3.40 remains intact — Here is why

XRP price path to $3.40 remains intact — Here is why

Key takeaways: XRP price is forming a bullish V-shaped recovery pattern targeting $3.40. A 53% surge in open interest to $5.06 billion signals bullish sentiment. XRP (XRP) price shows positive signs as a bullish technical pattern emerges on its weekly chart, coinciding with increasing open interest. Increasing OI backs XRP upside XRP price is down […]

Galaxy CEO Novogratz Sees Imminent Bitcoin Breakout To $130,000

Galaxy CEO Novogratz Sees Imminent Bitcoin Breakout To $130,000

A week of steady closes above the psychologically potent $100,000 mark has sharpened Mike Novogratz’s conviction that Bitcoin is once again approaching escape velocity. Speaking on the latest “Galaxy Brains” podcast, the Galaxy Digital founder traced the market’s arc back to its late-March nadir—“Bitcoin went down and kissed right where it broke out: $74,000”—and argued […]

Warren Buffett exits crypto-friendly Nubank holdings, netting $250M profit

Warren Buffett exits crypto-friendly Nubank holdings, netting $250M profit

Key takeaways: Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway earned $250 million from its complete exit from crypto-friendly Nubank. The decision to divest didn’t appear to be performance-based—Nu Holdings posted record profits in 2024 and Q1 2025. Buffett’s exit aligns with Berkshire’s broader financial sector pullback and growing cash reserve strategy. Warren Buffett, the legendary investor long known […]

Smart contracts et tokenisation : Les banques centrales ont le béguin pour la blockchain

Vive la blockchain ! La Banque des règlements internationaux (BRI) a publié un rapport sur son projet Pine, qui vise à explorer l’utilisation des smart contracts et de la tokenisation dans le cadre de la politique monétaire des banques centrales. Le document présente les résultats d’une expérience menée avec la Réserve fédérale de New York, […]

Bitcoin Weekly SuperTrend Flashes Sell Signal From 2022 Despite BTC/USD Strength

Bitcoin Weekly SuperTrend Flashes Sell Signal From 2022 Despite BTC/USD Strength

In the last few weeks, the sentiment around Bitcoin has turned around as bulls have pushed it past the $100,000 mark once again. Despite the recent drawdown, the BTC price is still bullish, with the market sentiment sitting in greed. However, a new development on the Bitcoin weekly chart could signal an end to the […]

Is a Pepe Reversal Happening? Here’s Why MIND of Pepe Is the Best Crypto to Buy

Is a Pepe Reversal Happening? Here’s Why MIND of Pepe Is the Best Crypto to Buy

Pepe the Frog has been the eye candy of the meme subculture for over a decade. It’s so ‘OG’ that its infusion with crypto – with the launch of $PEPE in April 2023 – marked the beginning of a new era for community-driven finance, speculative trading, and crypto degen energy. $PEPE’s anti-utility philosophy resonated with […]

Crypto enlèvement en France : Retailleau lance une riposte sécuritaire

À l’heure où les cold wallets deviennent aussi convoités que les coffres-forts d’antan, l’État français choisit de monter au front pour défendre une industrie crypto sous pression. Ce 16 mai 2025, un vent de gravité soufflait place Beauvau. Réunis autour de Bruno Retailleau, ministre de l’Intérieur, les figures clés du secteur des cryptoactifs ont pris […]

China-linked consumer brand DayDayCook plans to acquire 5,000 Bitcoin

China-linked consumer brand DayDayCook plans to acquire 5,000 Bitcoin

Mainland China, one of the world’s most restrictive countries toward cryptocurrency, may be inching closer to adoption as a locally operating brand announced a Bitcoin reserve strategy. DDC Enterprise, also known as DayDayCook, a US consumer brand with Hong Kong roots and operations in mainland China, is adopting a Bitcoin (BTC) reserve strategy, CEO Norma […]

AI vibe coding: what it is, why it’s risky, and how to stay safe

AI vibe coding: what it is, why it’s risky, and how to stay safe

What is AI vibe coding? AI vibe coding is a novel approach to software development that generates advanced, executable code based on well-crafted natural language user prompts.  Yet another innovation fueled by artificial intelligence capabilities, AI vibe coding is proving to be a game-changer, especially for non-technical enthusiasts who can now experiment with software development […]

XRP : la juge Torres rejette la demande commune de la SEC et de Ripple de clôre le dossier !

Un rejet inattendu. On pensait que l’affaire était réglée et que le dossier judiciaire sur le XRP était définitivement clos, mais c’était sans compter sur la juge Torres qui vient de rejeter la demande pourtant commune des deux parties. En effet, la Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) et Ripple avaient demandé à la cour de […]

90% of institutions ‘taking action’ on stablecoins: Fireblocks survey

90% of institutions ‘taking action’ on stablecoins: Fireblocks survey

A report from enterprise-grade digital assets platform Fireblocks shows that 90% of institutional players are using or exploring the use of stablecoins in their operations. The report, published May 15, surveyed 295 executives across traditional banks, financial institutions, fintech companies and payment gateways. Almost half of the respondents (49%) said they already use stablecoins in […]

Bitcoin Next Leg Up Loading? Analyst Says BTC Could Trade Sideways For Two Weeks

Bitcoin Next Leg Up Loading? Analyst Says BTC Could Trade Sideways For Two Weeks

After reclaiming the crucial $100,000, Bitcoin (BTC) is testing its recently recovered levels as support, with some analysts suggesting that the price will see a short-term sideways move before breaking out of its key resistance. BTC’s Next Key Levels Over the past month, Bitcoin has seen a massive performance, recovering more than 23% from the […]