eToro jumps 30% on Nasdaq debut after upsized IPO

Crypto and stock trading platform eToro has seen its share price gain nearly 30% during its debut on the Nasdaq after the company made a last-minute boost to its initial public offering. Shares in eToro Group Ltd (ETOR) closed May 14 trading at $67, up 28.9% from its initial offering price of $52, according to … Read more

OCC Declares US Banking System ‘Well Positioned’ to Embrace Crypto

The U.S. banking system is officially primed for a digital evolution as the OCC confirms its readiness to support blockchain, stablecoins, and crypto-powered financial services. OCC Endorses Crypto Future for US Banks, Calling System ‘Well Positioned’ The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), the federal agency that supervises national banks and federal savings … Read more

Google search volume for Bitcoin flat as BTC nears new highs — Where are retail investors?

Key takeaways: Google search data and app rankings show retail Bitcoin investor demand near 6-month lows. Retail investor interest typically peaks 1 week after BTC breaks all-time highs. Bitcoin (BTC) retail traders are known for entering the market during periods of euphoria, typically after strong monthly gains or a new all-time high. This time is … Read more

SEC Begins Proceedings on Blackrock Bitcoin ETF Over In-Kind Creation Model

The SEC has launched proceedings to assess Nasdaq’s proposed rule change that would allow in-kind creations and redemptions for Blackrock’s Bitcoin ETF. SEC Reviews Nasdaq’s In-Kind Rule Change for Blackrock Bitcoin ETF The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued an order on May 13 to commence proceedings that will determine whether to approve or … Read more

Publicly Traded Firm BTCS to Raise $57.8M in Convertible Notes for Strategic ETH Purchases

BTCS Inc. has arranged a financing facility of up to $57.8 million to purchase ether as part of its blockchain infrastructure expansion strategy, the company announced Wednesday. BTCS Eyes Ether Accumulation The Maryland-based blockchain firm, BTCS Inc. (Nasdaq: BTCS), issued an initial $7.8 million in convertible notes through ATW Partners LLC, with potential additional tranches … Read more

Top Blockchain Projects of 2025: Binance, Sui, droppGroup, RECRD, and More According to CredibilityX

This content is provided by a sponsor. The blockchain space has seen immense growth over the years. The field continuously changes daily, but is only driven forward with the help of innovators in the space. It takes leadership, longevity, and transformation to stand out and keep up with the rapidly changing environment. The space is … Read more

Dogecoin active addresses surge by 528% — Will DOGE price follow?

Key Takeaways: Dogecoin’s active addresses surged 528% to 469,477. DOGE’s futures open interest rose 70% to $1.65 billion, indicating strong speculative interest. On May 13, Dogecoin (DOGE) witnessed a staggering 528% increase in active addresses, soaring from 74,640 to 469,477, signaling robust network activity and growing investor interest. This surge followed an update to 21Shares’ … Read more

Hedera Unveils AI Studio to Build Trusted AI Applications

Hedera, the public distributed ledger platform, announced the launch of AI Studio, an open-source toolkit for building trusted artificial intelligence (AI) applications on its network, during a May 14 event in Toronto. Open-Source AI Toolkit Launched by Hedera for Developers Hedera‘s modular platform enables developers and enterprises to create intelligent systems with task automation, AI-driven … Read more

Ethereum Foundation unveils security initiative to supplant legacy systems

The Ethereum Foundation has launched a security initiative aimed at supporting the broader adoption of onchain technologies, according to a May 14 announcement. The effort is part of an ongoing push to strengthen Ethereum’s role in programmable digital assets. Fredrik Svantes, a protocol security research lead, and Josh Stark from the Ethereum Foundation management team … Read more

Bitfarms clocks $36M net loss amid shift from Bitcoin mining to AI

Bitfarms clocked a first-quarter net loss of $36 million, widening from a $6 million loss in the same period a year earlier, as the Bitcoin miner pivots from mining to high-performance computing for artificial intelligence applications.  The miner posted $67 million in sales for the quarter ended March 31, up 33% from the year prior. … Read more