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

FTX Creditors to Receive Over $5B in Second Payout Starting May 30

The FTX Recovery Trust explained on Thursday that it will distribute more than $5 billion to creditors starting May 30, 2025, as part of its court-approved Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization plan. Distribution Date Set for FTX’s $5B Creditor Repayment The distribution, the second under FTX’s reorganization plan, will pay creditors across multiple claim classes. Class … Read more

Ripple’s RLUSD Stablecoin Climbs to 312 Million Tokens, but 70% Is Held by Just 10 Wallets

Data shows that Ripple’s stablecoin RLUSD has crossed the 300 million threshold in total issuance. By the close of April, RLUSD’s circulating supply expanded from 294 million to its present total of 312 million coins. RLUSD Supply Jumps Past 300M Coins Ripple’s dollar-linked stablecoin RLUSD has expanded its supply by 61.66% since March 31. Following … Read more

Canary’s Staked Tron ETF Seeks SEC Approval via Cboe Filing

Cboe has filed to launch a U.S. spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) offering staking exposure to Tron’s native currency TRX, betting its decentralized design and $25 billion market can meet the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) evolving crypto standards. Canary’s New ETF Bid: Track TRX With Built-In Staking Rewards Cboe BZX Exchange has filed a … Read more

Strategy’s Bitcoin Premium Unsustainable, Says Short-Seller Jim Chanos

Veteran investor Jim Chanos has revealed that he is offloading Strategy’s stock while simultaneously buying bitcoin ( BTC). Selling Strategy Stock to Buy Bitcoin Veteran investor Jim Chanos has revealed that he is simultaneously betting on bitcoin ( BTC) against the stock of Strategy. The former hedge fund magnate said he has taken this approach … Read more

Betting Big: Will Bitcoin Top $150K by Year’s End? 37% of Polymarket Bettors Think So

Having lingered above the $100,000 threshold for over a week, bitcoin’s analysts and enthusiasts are meticulously dissecting every price move in pursuit of hints about its next direction. Meanwhile, prediction markets assign a considerable likelihood of bitcoin preserving its six-figure status by year’s end. Prediction Market Frenzy Prediction marketplaces such as Polymarket—a decentralized, blockchain-based platform—and … Read more

Hype Backfires? Pi Network Token Price Crumbles After Key Announcement

Shortly after Pi Network announced the launch of a $100 million investment fund, the platform’s token, Pi, plummeted over 25% within 24 hours, dropping to $0.85. Pi Network Accused of Creating Hype to Boost Token Price On May 14, Pi Network announced the launch of a $100 million investment initiative aimed at advancing the utility … Read more

The Argentine Crypto Wallet Ecosystem Is at Risk: What’s Happening?

A transactional tax established in 2001 puts the Argentine crypto wallet ecosystem at risk, creating disadvantages compared to traditional financial institutions like banks. The industry expects President Milei to rectify this measure, but that has not happened yet. Argentine Crypto Wallet Providers in Disarray as Tax Puts Local Players in Checkmate The Argentine crypto industry, … Read more