21shares Opens the Gate to Cronos With New ETP—But Only for Select Markets

21shares has launched a regulated exchange-traded product (ETP) tied to the Cronos blockchain, enabling investors to gain exposure to the CRO token without directly managing crypto wallets or exchanges. 21shares Rolls Out Regulated Cronos ETP 21shares AG, a leading crypto ETP issuer, unveiled the 21shares Cronos ETP (ticker: CRON) on Euronext Paris and Amsterdam, providing … Read more

Ghosts of the Silk Road: Dormant Wallets Move Over $322M in Bitcoin

On Monday, two long-dormant wallets—first activated in July 2013, precisely a decade and ten months ago—moved 3,421 bitcoin valued at $322.5 million, marking their first transaction since inception. Long-Dormant Silk Road Wallets Move Millions in Bitcoin Data compiled on May 5, 2025, reveals two separate transactions (1,2) originating from wallets established in July 2013. The … Read more

OP_RETURN Conflict: Ocean Mining Accuses Core Developers of Colluding to Fill Bitcoin With ‘Spam’

Bitcoin Mechanic, the pseudonymous global head of sales at Ocean Mining, stressed that Bitcoin Core developers were colluding with Citrea, a Bitcoin Zero Knowledge (ZK) expansion product, to facilitate the inclusion of so-called “spam” in the blockchain. Ocean Hints at Citrea-Bitcoin Core Collusion in OP_RETURN Spam Debate The conflict surrounding the possible removal of the … Read more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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