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Solana’s Overnight Emergency Upgrade Raises Concerns About Its True Level of Decentralization

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In April, Solana network participants implemented an emergency upgrade to address a serious security vulnerability that could allow attackers to mint and steal tokens. Nonetheless, the coordinated effort to execute the mitigation measures and patch the vulnerability has raised concerns about the network’s level of decentralization. Solana’s Quiet Emergency Upgrade Raises Concerns Among Crypto Actors … Read more

Coinshares: Digital Asset Investments Record Staggering $5.5 Billion Inflow Over 3 Weeks

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Digital asset investment products saw a surge in momentum, with $2 billion in weekly inflows pushing the 3-week total to $5.5 billion. Bitcoin led the charge, while ethereum, XRP, and tezos also gained ground. Crypto Investment Products Record Best 3-Week Run Since February Investor appetite for digital assets is heating up again. According to the … Read more

DeFi Development Corp. Acquires Solana Validator Business for $3.5M

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DeFi Development Corp. (Nasdaq: DFDV), a real-estate software firm and Solana-focused treasury company, announced Monday it has agreed to acquire a Solana validator business with an average delegated stake of 500,000 SOL ($75.5 million) for $3.5 million. $3.5M Deal: DeFi Development Corp. Bolsters Solana Treasury Strategy The deal, according to the release published on Monday, … Read more

Ethena’s USDe Stablecoin Launches on Hyperliquid Exchange and HyperEVM

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Ethena’s USDe stablecoin is now live on Hyperliquid’s decentralized exchange and HyperEVM blockchain, enabling daily rewards for users and cross-chain DeFi integrations. Hyperliquid Users Earn Rewards via USDe Balances on Hypercore and HyperEVM The USDe stablecoin, developed by Ethena Labs, has launched on Hyperliquid’s exchange and HyperEVM network, marking its expansion within the Hyperliquid ecosystem. … Read more

Indonesia Freezes World’s License Over Regulatory Violations

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Indonesia has temporarily frozen World’s Electronic System Organizer Registration Certificate (TDPSE) due to alleged violations of electronic system regulations. World’s Violation of Electronic System Rules The Indonesian Ministry of Communication and Digital has temporarily frozen the Electronic System Organizer Registration Certificate (TDPSE) for World (formerly Worldcoin) and Worldid services, citing alleged violations of electronic system … Read more

Left-Leaning Lobby Group Claims Trump’s Executive Order Paved Way for His Own $2.9B Crypto Boom

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President Donald Trump’s cryptocurrency ventures have added an estimated $2.9 billion to his wealth in six months, according to an April 23 report by the left-leaning State Democracy Defenders Fund. Soros-Backed Lobbyists Claim Trump’s Policy Shift Is a ‘Conflict of Interest’ The new report estimates Trump’s crypto assets, including the meme coin official TRUMP and … Read more

Semler Scientific Adds 167 Bitcoins to Treasury, Total Reaches 3,634 BTC

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Semler Scientific, Inc. has acquired an additional 167 bitcoins for $16.2 million, bolstering its total holdings to 3,634 BTC and securing its position as the fourth-largest Bitcoin treasury company in the U.S., according to a May 5 regulatory filing. Semler Scientific’s Bitcoin Holdings Surge to 3,634 BTC with 22.2% YTD Yield The Delaware-based company purchased … Read more

Strategy Inches Closer to Blackrock’s BTC Stash With Latest $180M Acquisition

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On Monday, Strategy executive chairman Michael Saylor revealed his firm had added another tranche of bitcoin ( BTC) to its treasury holdings. With this latest acquisition, the company’s total cache now stands at 555,450 BTC—currently valued at $52.4 billion based on prevailing market rates. Strategy Adds More Bitcoin Strategy, which once operated under the name … Read more

Vaneck Files With SEC to Launch BNB-Backed ETF

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Digital asset manager Vaneck has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch the first U.S.-listed exchange-traded fund (ETF) offering direct exposure to BNB, the native cryptocurrency of the BNB Chain. BNB Enters ETF Arena With New Vaneck Filing On May 2, 2025, Vaneck Digital Assets, LLC submitted an S-1 registration statement … Read more

Argentine Football Association Partners With STEPN to Launch Digital Sneakers

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The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has partnered with STEPN in a deal that honors the Argentine soccer team. The partnership includes the issuance of Genesis NFT sneakers that will unlock real-life rewards. Argentine Football Association to Issue Genesis NFT Sneakers The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has partnered with STEPN, a Solana-based move-to-earn project, to issue … Read more