Crypto swapper eXch shows signs of life after post-Bybit shutdown

Crypto swapper eXch shows signs of life after post-Bybit shutdown

Once a go-to swapper for hackers and drainers, eXch was shut down by German police in April — but continued activity suggests the story isn’t over. Without Know Your Customer (KYC) checks, eXch wasn’t your typical crypto exchange. It acted more like an instant swapper, allowing bad actors and cybercriminals to fly under the radar […]

Alarm bells ring in US over OpenAI’s crypto project World

Alarm bells ring in US over OpenAI’s crypto project World

World Network, the digital identity and crypto project of Sam Altman’s OpenAI, has alarmed privacy activists ahead of its United States launch, with observers concerned over its data collection and protection practices. World “is the opposite of privacy. It’s a trap,” said Nick Almond, CEO of FactoryDAO, on X. While the project claims to protect […]

Cryptomonnaies et éducation : quand le Learn-2-Earn révolutionne l’apprentissage avec Knowledge Process

En plus de la décentralisation, les cryptomonnaies ouvrent la porte à de nouvelles économies. Ainsi, nous avons vu émerger des propositions telles que le Play-2-Earn. Désormais, les cryptomonnaies ouvrent la porte d’un nouveau domaine : le Learn-2-Earn. Une approche qui vise à récompenser les utilisateurs dans leur apprentissage. Parmi les fers de lance de cet […]

Économie US : J-2 avant l’entrée au Nasdaq pour Galaxy Digital et Mike Novogratz

Toronto-New York. Galaxy Digital a finalisé son déménagement aux États-Unis, marquant une étape clé avant son entrée prévue au Nasdaq ce vendredi. La société, dirigée par Mike Novogratz, a obtenu l’approbation de la SEC pour sa domiciliation dans le Delaware, un mouvement stratégique qui s’inscrit dans ses plans d’expansion aux États-Unis. Cependant, cette annonce intervient […]

Synthetix makes $27M bid to re-acquire crypto options platform Derive

Synthetix makes $27M bid to re-acquire crypto options platform Derive

Decentralized finance platform Synthetix is planning to venture further into crypto derivatives with plans to re-acquire the crypto options platform Derive. Synthetix said in a May 14 blog post that it plans to acquire Derive in a token exchange deal, pricing 1 SNX token to 27 DRV tokens, which would value Derive at around $27 […]

Semler Scientific sees after-hours stock slump as Q1 revenue plunges

Semler Scientific sees after-hours stock slump as Q1 revenue plunges

Bitcoin-buying medical device firm Semler Scientific has seen its share price drop after the bell as its first-quarter revenues fell and losses deepened from the year-ago quarter. In its Q1 earnings report released May 13, Semler reported its total revenues fell 44% from the year-ago quarter to $8.8 million, with its net losses hitting $64.7 […]

Former execs of crypto lender Cred cop to wire fraud

Former execs of crypto lender Cred cop to wire fraud

Two former executives of the bankrupt crypto lending service Cred have pleaded guilty to wire fraud connected to the company’s collapse. Former Cred CEO Daniel Schatt and chief financial officer Joseph Podulka admitted to wire fraud as part of a plea deal with prosecutors, according to a May 13 text filing in a California District […]

Bitcoin : Les entreprises deviennent les plus gros acheteurs de BTC en 2025

Les entreprises raffolent du bitcoin ! Depuis le début de l’année, les entreprises sont devenues les plus gros acheteurs nets de bitcoins, surpassant les ETF et les investisseurs particuliers. Selon une étude de River, les entreprises ont accumulé 157 000 BTC, soit environ 16 milliards de dollars. Cette tendance est principalement menée par des sociétés […]

eToro prices IPO above range at $52 a share to raise $620M

eToro prices IPO above range at $52 a share to raise $620M

Crypto and stock trading platform eToro has boosted the size of its initial public offering to $620 million by pricing its shares above its previously suggested range. The platform and its backers sold over 11.92 million shares for $52 each, which are slated to start trading on the Nasdaq Global Select Market on May 14 […]

Thailand to tokenize $150M government bonds for retail investors: Report

Thailand to tokenize $150M government bonds for retail investors: Report

Thailand’s Ministry of Finance reportedly plans to issue $150 million worth of digital investment tokens, allowing retail investors to buy government bonds. The Bangkok Post reported on May 13 that Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira announced the initiative at a briefing after the cabinet endorsed the plan. He added that the tokens will be launched within […]

Dogecoin (DOGE) Gears Up for Next Leg Higher — Will Resistance Break?

Dogecoin (DOGE) Gears Up for Next Leg Higher — Will Resistance Break?

Dogecoin started a fresh increase from the $0.220 zone against the US Dollar. DOGE is now gaining pace and might rise toward the $0.2650 zone. DOGE price started a fresh increase above the $0.220 and $0.2320 levels. The price is trading above the $0.2350 level and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is a connecting […]

XRP Sees Renewed Trader Activity as Market Absorbs Selling Pressure

XRP Sees Renewed Trader Activity as Market Absorbs Selling Pressure

XRP has aligned itself with the broader cryptocurrency market’s upward trend, registering significant gains over the past week. The asset recorded a 20% rise on the weekly chart before retreating slightly. At the time of writing, XRP trades at $2.54, reflecting a 2% decline in the past 24 hours. Despite the minor dip, the asset […]

Illicit $8B crypto market Xinbi incorporated in Colorado: Elliptic

Illicit $8B crypto market Xinbi incorporated in Colorado: Elliptic

A Colorado-incorporated firm has been linked to a Chinese illicit marketplace that has served scammers in Southeast Asia and has been used to channel billions of dollars worth of crypto. The marketplace, called Xinbi Guarantee, has received $8.4 billion, primarily in Tether (USDT) stablecoin transactions to date, blockchain security firm Elliptic reported on May 13.  […]

Ethereum Prepares For $2,850 Rally, But Analysts Warn Of Potential Dip To These Levels

Ethereum Prepares For $2,850 Rally, But Analysts Warn Of Potential Dip To These Levels

Amid its recent breakout, Ethereum (ETH) has recovered a crucial Range lost in Q1, preparing to surge to the mid-zone of this area. However, various analysts forecast potential volatility for the King of Altcoins, as it faces some resistance at the current levels. Ethereum To Trade Sideways Before Next Jump After surging nearly 45% in […]

XRP Price on a Steady Climb — Bullish Sentiment Grows Stronger

XRP Price on a Steady Climb — Bullish Sentiment Grows Stronger

XRP price found support at $2.420 and started a fresh increase. The price is now correcting gains from $2.60 and might aim for another increase. XRP price started a fresh increase above the $2.50 zone. The price is now trading above $2.50 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a key bullish trend line […]

Ethereum Price Pops Above $2,700 — Rally Gains Traction Once More

Ethereum Price Pops Above $2,700 — Rally Gains Traction Once More

Ethereum price extended its increase above the $2,700 zone. ETH is now correcting gains and might revisit the $2,575 support zone. Ethereum started a fresh increase and cleared the $2,700 resistance. The price is trading above $2,620 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break above a connecting bearish trend line with resistance […]

Crypto exchange CEO’s daughter fights off brazen kidnappers in Paris

Crypto exchange CEO’s daughter fights off brazen kidnappers in Paris

Disclaimer: This article contains a video that may be disturbing for some readers. A brazen attempt to kidnap the daughter and grandson of Pierre Noizat, the co-founder and CEO of French crypto exchange Paymium, was foiled after the daughter and passersby reportedly fought off the kidnappers. Three masked men attacked Noizat’s daughter and a male […]

Buyers Take Control: Indicator That Predicted Previous Bitcoin Rallies Fires Again

Buyers Take Control: Indicator That Predicted Previous Bitcoin Rallies Fires Again

Bitcoin has been able to climb above the $104,000 level, following a notable double-digit increase over the past week. At the time of writing, BTC trades at $104,271, narrowing the gap to its all-time high of $109,000. This recent price surge is not occurring in isolation. Instead, it appears closely tied to broader macroeconomic developments, […]

Bitcoin Price In Pause Mode While ETH Powers Higher — What’s Next?

Bitcoin Price In Pause Mode While ETH Powers Higher — What’s Next?

Bitcoin price started a fresh increase and tested the $105,000 zone. BTC is now consolidating gains while Ethereum rallied toward the $2,750 resistance. Bitcoin started a strong increase and settled above the $102,500 resistance zone. The price is trading above $103,000 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There is a new connecting bullish trend […]