DeepSeek releases upgraded AI model, claims parity with ChatGPT, Gemini
The R1-0528 model features enhanced reasoning capabilities, with DeepSeek asserting it’s closing the gap with OpenAI’s and Google’s latest models. Go to Source
Month: May 2025
SEC Launches DeFi Roundtable to Redesign Crypto Regulation
The SEC’s upcoming DeFi roundtable signals a bold pivot toward regulatory collaboration, unlocking high-stakes potential to reshape crypto policy and accelerate decentralized innovation nationwide. SEC Targets DeFi Policy Shakeup in New Roundtable—Industry Voices Invited The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced on May 28 that it will convene a roundtable titled “DeFi and the … Read more
US lawmakers introduce bipartisan regulatory framework for digital assets
Backed by lawmakers from both parties, the bill proposes rules to govern digital assets and define agency roles in enforcement and oversight. Go to Source
Bitcoin’s Coinbase premium goes on 20-day streak even as sellers push BTC price lower
Strong demand from US-based investors sends Bitcoin’s Coinbase premium on a 20-day streak, and chart technicals hint at a rally to $118,000. Go to Source
Ripple’s Hidden Road Unleashes Institutional Swaps Across US
Ripple’s Hidden Road unleashes institutional-grade OTC crypto swaps in U.S., eyeing global prime brokerage dominance. Ripple’s Strategic Strike: Prime Brokerage Just Changed Forever in the US Ripple-backed Hidden Road announced on May 28 the rollout of its digital asset swaps prime brokerage services for institutional clients in the United States. The newly introduced offering enables … Read more
Bitcoin Consolidates Near Peak as Experts Eye Macro Triggers
Bitcoin’s rally to $112,000 has entered a stabilization phase, with industry executives attributing recent price movements to technical consolidation and shifting macroeconomic expectations rather than bearish sentiment. Experts: Bitcoin Correction Healthy, Macro Data Key to Breakout Ruslan Lienkha, Chief of Markets at Youhodler, views the recent net distribution by large holders as a correction within … Read more
Russian Central Bank Greenlights Crypto-Linked Products for Qualified Investors
The Bank of Russia is cautiously opening up the financial system to cryptocurrency-linked products for qualified investors, but with strict conditions. Financial institutions can now offer non-deliverable derivatives, securities, and digital financial assets whose returns are tied to crypto prices, meaning clients won’t directly hold cryptocurrencies. The central bank mandates a conservative risk assessment approach, … Read more
Telegram raises $1.7 billion in convertible bond offering
The messaging platform will use most of the proceeds to repay existing bondholders, with the remainder allocated as working capital to support ongoing operations. Go to Source
Paradigm Urges CFTC to Craft DeFi Perps Regulatory Path
Crypto investment firm Paradigm has called on the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to develop a comprehensive regulatory framework specifically for decentralized finance (DeFi) perpetual derivatives, arguing current proposals focus too narrowly on centralized platforms. CFTC Advisory Committee Proposed for DeFi Perpetuals Paradigm submitted comments responding to a CFTC request for input on perpetual … Read more
Bitcoin’s Path to $120K Faces Mounting Sell Pressure, Glassnode Report Warns
Bitcoin surged to a record all-time high this week, marking its third all-time high (ATH) this cycle and igniting broad market activity. Glassnode Data Shows Bitcoin Profit-Taking Surge Amid Record Highs According to Glassnode researchers Cryptovizart and Ukuria OC, this breakout signals accelerating investor engagement across exchanges, derivatives, and exchange-traded funds (ETFs), though the $120,000 … Read more
