Study: XRP Sees Q1 Growth While BTC, ETH, SOL Market Caps Fall

In the first quarter of 2025, XRP’s market capitalization grew by 1.9%, reaching $121.6 billion, while the combined market cap of bitcoin, ethereum, and solana fell by 22%. All network metrics for XRP improved for the second consecutive quarter, with average daily active addresses increasing by 142% to 134,600. XRP Metrics Improve for Second Consecutive … Read more

A Bitcoin ‘Spam’ Takeover! Data Storage Surpassed ‘Money’ Use Case Over the Last Year

Orange Surf, in charge of research and strategy at Mempool Research, has determined that over half of all bitcoin transactions made during the last 12 months included some data-related component. 51% of all the transactions involved Runes and BRC20 tokens, which are considered “spam” by some. Spam-Filled Bitcoin: Over Half of All Transactions Included Runes … Read more

Crypto Exchange Lbank Halts UAE Registrations, Plans to Retire Users in Russia, Ukraine

Lbank announced on May 20 that it has temporarily suspended new user registrations from the United Arab Emirates to comply with regulatory requirements set by Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority. Existing UAE Users Face Service Restrictions Lbank, the British Virgin Islands-based cryptocurrency exchange, announced May 20 it has temporarily suspended new user registrations from the … Read more

Texas House Approves Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Bill, Awaits Governor’s Signature

The Texas House passed Senate Bill 21 (SB 21) on Wednesday to create a state-managed bitcoin reserve, advancing it to Governor Greg Abbott’s desk for final approval or veto within 20 days. Cryptocurrency in State Hands: Texas Legislature Passes Bitcoin Reserve Bill The bill, titled the Texas Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and Investment Act, aims to … Read more

Protest Planned at Trump’s Meme Coin Gala Over Alleged Crypto Corruption

In a press release provided to Bitcoin.com News, Democratic legislators and activists announced their intention to hold a rally in opposition to U.S. President Donald Trump’s meme coin dinner gala. Framing the event as a rebuke of transactional politics, the senators and demonstrators stated that they will be united under the banner of the ‘America … Read more

Bitwise CIO: Stablecoin Bill May Spark Multi-Year Crypto Bull Run 

A Senate vote to advance a bill regulating stablecoins is being hailed as a pivotal moment for the cryptocurrency industry. Bitwise’s Matt Hougan Says GENIUS Act Lays Groundwork for Institutional Adoption Hougan’s latest analysis explained that the U.S. Senate voted 66–32 on Monday to move the Guaranteed Essential Neutral and Interoperable Uniform Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act … Read more

69,461 Users: The Toll of Coinbase’s Data Leak Revealed in Regulatory Filing

A filing with the Office of Maine’s Attorney General discloses that Coinbase identified 69,461 users impacted by a data breach exposing sensitive details, such as home addresses and phone numbers. 69,461 User Records Stolen in Coinbase Hack Last week, Coinbase revealed that hackers had infiltrated customer records by bribing overseas support staff. The assailants allegedly … Read more

BTCS Boosts Ethereum Holdings to 12,500 ETH With $8.42 Million Acquisition

Blockchain tech firm BTCS has acquired 3,450 ether for $8.42 million, lifting its total ETH holdings to 12,500. The move reflects a broader strategy to scale infrastructure and staking operations. BTCS Adds 3,450 Ethereum in Strategic Expansion BTCS Inc. (Nasdaq: BTCS) has announced the purchase of 3,450 ETH for $8.42 million, marking a 38% increase … Read more