WLFI Rejects US Senator Blumenthal’s Claims, Denies Zanker Ties

World Liberty Financial Inc. has denied claims of ties to Bill Zanker and his entity, calling these assertions unfounded. Blumenthal Claims Based on ‘Fundamentally Flawed Premise’ The Trump family-affiliated cryptocurrency company World Liberty Financial Inc. (WLFI) has rejected as unfounded assertions that it has ties to Bill Zanker or his company. In a letter, shared … Read more

Stablecoins Go Mainstream: 9 in 10 Financial Institutions Now Implementing, Execs Say

Stablecoins have transitioned from experimental projects to essential components of global payment systems, driven by speed, regulatory clarity, and infrastructure readiness, according to Fireblocks’ 2025 State of Stablecoins report. Fireblocks’ Survey: 90% of Firms Have Stablecoin Initiatives Underway The report, based on a survey of 295 financial executives, reveals that 90% of firms are actively … Read more

Meliuz Purchases 274 BTC, Pioneering Bitcoin Treasury Strategy in Brazil and Latam

Meliuz, a Brazilian cashback company, has completed its pivot to become one of the first public businesses in Brazil and Latam to adopt a bitcoin reserve strategy. Israel Salmen, CEO of Meliuz, stated that shareholders approved the expansion of this strategy and announced a new purchase of BTC. Meliuz Becomes Brazil’s and Latam’s Pioneer in … Read more

A1 Abraaj Becomes First Middle Eastern Public Firm to Adopt Bitcoin Treasury Strategy

A1 Abraaj Restaurants Group has become the first publicly traded company in the Middle East to adopt bitcoin as a treasury reserve asset, signaling a major shift in regional finance. Bahrain’s A1 Abraaj Embraces Bitcoin for Crypto Treasury In a regional first, Bahrain-based A1 Abraaj Restaurants Group (Bahrain Bourse: ABRAAJ) has officially adopted bitcoin as … Read more

Chinese Textile Company Addentax to Acquire $800 Million in BTC and Trump Tokens

Addentax Group Corp, a Chinese textile and apparel company, announced plans to acquire up to 8,000 bitcoins and other digital assets, including the memecoin TRUMP, by issuing shares of common stock. Addentax Group to Bring Crypto Influencers on As Shareholders Chinese textile and apparel company Addentax Group Corp. announced on May 15 that it has … Read more

Franklin Templeton Launches Singapore’s First Tokenized Fund for Retail Investors

Franklin Templeton has received approval from Singapore’s central bank to launch a tokenized money market fund, the first of its kind for retail investors in the country. The move marks a significant step in integrating blockchain with traditional finance. Regulatory Greenlight for Blockchain-Based Money Market Fund by Franklin Templeton Franklin Templeton has secured regulatory approval … Read more

Former Rep. McHenry: Gensler’s Anti-Crypto Stance Tied to Senate Politics

Patrick McHenry, who served as chairman of the House Financial Services Committee from 2023 to 2025, explained that the private opinion of former SEC Chair Gary Gensler on cryptocurrency differed from his public actions. He attributed Gensler’s anti-crypto stance to progressive ideology and Senate politics. Former Representative Patrick McHenry: Gensler Opposed Crypto Due to Senate … Read more

Chinese Public Company DDC Enterprise to Acquire 5,000 BTC for Balance Sheet

DDC Enterprise Ltd. (NYSEAM: DDC), a Chinese publicly traded company, reported record 2024 financial results and announced plans to acquire 5,000 bitcoin ( BTC) over three years as part of a new corporate reserve strategy. The initiative includes an immediate purchase of 100 BTC, with a goal to hold 500 BTC within six months. NYSEAM-Listed … Read more

Cyber Gang Spent $4M on Nightclubs, $9M on Exotic Cars in $263M Crypto Fraud, DOJ Says

U.S. authorities have charged 12 additional defendants in a sprawling RICO conspiracy involving over $263 million in cryptocurrency thefts, money laundering, and coordinated home invasions, according to a superseding indictment unsealed this week. DOJ: Crypto Crime Ring Laundered $263M via Mixers, Peel Chains, Hermès Birkin Bags, and Stuffed Animal Cash Shipments The indictment, announced by … Read more

Crypto Trading Firm and OTC Desk Wintermute Enters US Market

Wintermute, a global algorithmic crypto trading firm and over-the-counter (OTC) desk, opened its U.S. headquarters in New York City on May 15, 2025, and appointed former Blockchain Association lobbyist Ron Hammond as head of policy and advocacy. Crypto Liquidity Provider Wintermute Sets Up New York Headquarters According to the announcement shared with Bitcoin.com News, Wintermute’s … Read more