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 […]
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’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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]