Why Tether refuses to comply with MiCA

Is Tether MiCA compliant? The EU’s new Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation, better known as MiCA, is the first major attempt by a global economic power to create clear, region-wide rules for the crypto space, and stablecoins are a big focus. MiCA mandates best practices. If a stablecoin is going to be traded in the EU, … Read more

HERO.TECH Launching the First Web3-Integrated Version of CyberCharge: Revolutionizing Charging with Charge-to-Earn (C2E) Model

This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. [Hong Kong, 23 MAY 2025] – HERO.TECH, a pioneer in Web3 and decentralized technology, is proud to announce the upcoming launch of its groundbreaking C2E CyberCharge with Web3 integration, marking a significant milestone in the fusion of decentralized physical infrastructure networks (DePIN) and Web3. This innovative … Read more

Kraken to Launch Tokenized US Stocks for Non-American Customers, Enabling 24/7 Trading

Kraken is set to launch tokenized versions of popular U.S. stocks, including Apple, Tesla, and Nvidia, allowing non-U.S. customers to trade these assets over a digital ledger. The initiative, branded as “xStocks,” aims to simplify access to U.S. equities for international investors by enabling 24/7 trading, even when U.S. markets are closed, according to a … Read more

From Wall Street to Crypto: Sebastian Bea on the Institutional Playbook for Digital Assets

Coinbase Asset Management (CBAM) President Sebastian Pedro Bea discussed the launch of the Bitcoin Yield Fund, designed to offer institutional investors a conservative yield on long bitcoin positions with minimized risk. He also explores evolving institutional attitudes, the impact of bitcoin ETFs, and how macroeconomic trends are accelerating crypto adoption as a strategic store-of-value asset. … Read more

US big banks hold early talks on joint crypto stablecoin: WSJ

Some of the biggest banking companies in the US are reportedly exploring a team-up to launch a crypto stablecoin. Companies owned by JPMorgan, Bank of America, Citigroup and Wells Fargo have discussed the possibility of jointly issuing a stablecoin The Wall Street Journal reported on May 22, citing people familiar with the matter. Other financial … Read more

Pictures give glimpse inside Trump’s memecoin holder dinner

Photos from within US President Donald Trump’s secretive dinner for his top memecoin buyers show attendees were treated to a three-course meal and gift bags as protesters gathered outside the event to accuse Trump of profiting from the presidency. Pictures posted online by some of the 220 largest holders of the Official Trump (TRUMP) token … Read more

Singapore Crypto Awareness Hits High Despite Ownership Dip

Cryptocurrency ownership in Singapore has decreased, with nearly half of crypto users selling their holdings, as reported by the Independent Reserve Cryptocurrency Index. The percentage of residents owning crypto fell from 40% in 2024 to 29% in 2025, primarily due to profit-taking and portfolio rebalancing. Bitcoin, Ethereum Most Preferred Cryptocurrency ownership in Singapore has trended … Read more

Bitcoin open interest hits record high as BTC slips below $111K

Bitcoin futures open interest (OI) has hit record levels on crypto derivatives exchanges as traders anticipate the cryptocurrency will continue and reach new all-time highs.  Bitcoin (BTC) futures open interest reached a peak of just over $80 billion on May 23, according to CoinGlass. It’s an increase of 30% since the start of May as … Read more