From digital identity to outer space: Projects push crypto use cases

As the crypto space developed, blockchain use cases expanded from simple digital currencies and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) to more complex areas such as digital identity verification and telecommunications.  Ahead of the Token2049 event in Dubai, Cointelegraph spoke with Spacecoin CEO Stuart Gardner, Spacecoin founder Tae Oh, and Humanity Protocol founder Terrence Kwok to explore how … Read more

Stablecoins: Depegging, fraudsters and decentralization

Opinion by: Merav Ozair, PhD Lately, stablecoins are everywhere — this time around, headed by “traditional” financial institutions. Bank of America and Standard Chartered are considering launching their own stablecoin, joining JPMorgan, which launched its stablecoin, JPM Coin — rebranded as Kinexys Digital Payments — to facilitate transactions with their institutional clients on their blockchain … Read more

‘Dr. Doom’ Now Bullish on US Economy, Predicts 4% Growth Despite Trump’s Tariffs

Economist Nouriel Roubini presents an optimistic outlook for U.S. economic growth, forecasting a 4% annual rise by 2030. He believes that while trade restrictions could slow growth by 50 basis points, technological advancements could boost potential growth by 200 basis points. Roubini Says Trump Humbled by Financial Markets Economist Nouriel Roubini, long known for his … Read more

Artificial general intelligence (AGI): Can it really think like a human?

What is AGI? When the lines blur between man and machine, you’re looking at artificial general intelligence (AGI). Unlike its counterpart, artificial narrow intelligence (ANI), which is the use of AI for solving individual problem statements, AGI represents artificial intelligence that can understand, learn and apply knowledge in a way that is indistinguishable from human … Read more

Kraken Seals Ninjatrader Deal and Reveals $472M in Q1 Revenue

The Ninjatrader purchase, originally announced in March, has now been finalized and Kraken has also disclosed a 19% increase in year-over-year revenue during the first quarter. Kraken Finalizes Ninjatrader Purchase, Discloses 19% Jump in Earnings Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken, has wrapped up its $1.5 billion acquisition of retail futures platform Ninjatrader, according to a press release … Read more

Bitcoin Surpasses Gold: 68% of Americans Turn to BTC Amid US Tariffs

A new study finds that 68% of Americans have purchased bitcoin since President Trump announced reciprocal tariffs, surpassing gold buyers by nearly 24%. Americans Allocate More Funds to Bitcoin According to a new NFT Evening study, 68% of Americans have bought bitcoin ( BTC) since the U.S. President Donald Trump announced reciprocal tariffs. This figure … Read more

Crypto in ‘gamble mindset’ as memecoin mentions hit YTD high: Santiment

Online discussions about memecoins have hit a year-to-date high, gaining considerable attention after sentiment cooled earlier in the year, according to onchain analytics platform Santiment.  Two weeks ago, discussions around Bitcoin (BTC) and layer-1 protocols peaked during the market volatility brought on by the Trump administration’s sweeping tariffs. However, that’s since shifted to high market … Read more

MEXC Marks 7th Anniversary With $300 Million Ecosystem Growth Fund

The $300 million ecosystem development fund by MEXC will drive blockchain innovation, support early-stage Web3 projects, and expand its role from crypto exchange to full-scale ecosystem builder. MEXC Advances Push Into Web3 Development With $300 Million Fund MEXC, a global crypto exchange, has announced a bold leap forward in its evolution by launching a $300 … Read more

Riot Platforms posts Q1 loss, beats revenue estimates

Bitcoin miner Riot Platforms has reported its highest-ever quarterly revenue, but still posted a loss as mining costs have nearly doubled compared to the same time last year and it moves to bolster its facilities. “We achieved a new record for quarterly revenue this quarter, at $161.4 million,” Riot CEO Jason Les said in a … Read more

US Treasury wants to cut off Huione over ties to crypto crime

The US Treasury Department wants to block the Cambodia-based Huione Group from accessing the US banking system, accusing it of helping North Korea’s state-backed Lazarus Group to launder its crypto. The Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) proposed on May 1 to prohibit US financial institutions from opening or maintaining correspondent or payable-through accounts for … Read more