Elon Musk Says Crypto Can Shift Power From Government to the People, but Denies Discussing Crypto With Trump

Tesla and Spacex CEO Elon Musk has debunked reports claiming that he advised former U.S. President Donald Trump on cryptocurrency. While stating that he is pretty sure he has not discussed crypto with Trump, Musk said crypto can “shift power from the government to the people,” and he is generally in favor of it. Musk: … Read more

$2.18 Billion Digital Assets in Kind Returned to Earn Users, Gemini Says

Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini announced on Wednesday that Earn users have received $2.18 billion of their digital assets in kind, representing 97% of their assets owed and a 232% recovery since Genesis halted withdrawals. This recovery follows a settlement with Genesis and other creditors, ensuring that Earn users will receive 100% of their digital assets back … Read more

Bitcoin’s Scaling Dilemma: Binance Report Sheds Light on BTC’s Enhancement Hurdles 

Amidst the backdrop of this year’s skyrocketing BTC transaction fees and a congested network, the latest Binance Research report, “The Future of Bitcoin #3 – Scaling Bitcoin,” unveils several approaches to addressing Bitcoin scalability. As average onchain fees have climbed in 2024, Binance researchers say stakeholders across the ecosystem are poised to redefine Bitcoin’s infrastructure … Read more

Shibarium’s New Checkpoint Mechanism Cuts Ethereum Bridging Time

The Shiba Inu (SHIB) network development team has dramatically improved the Shibarium network, according to a post from the Shibarium network’s X account. The work reduces the token bridging time to Ethereum from seven days to roughly 45 minutes, aiming to enhance Shibarium’s operational efficiency and the overall user experience. This was accomplished by introducing … Read more

Blackrock’s IBIT and Fidelity’s FBTC Drive $28M Inflows for US Bitcoin ETFs

On Wednesday, U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) continued their streak of positive gains, collecting $28.3 million in inflows. This marks the 12th consecutive day of positive inflows for U.S. bitcoin ETFs. Blackrock’s IBIT Tops Inflows as U.S. Bitcoin ETFs Maintain Positive Streak Blackrock’s Ishares bitcoin trust (IBIT) led on May 29, with $24.5 million … Read more

Terraform Labs, Do Kwon Reach Preliminary Settlement With SEC

Singapore-based Terraform Labs and its founder Do Kwon have reportedly reached a preliminary settlement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) after being accused of misleading cryptocurrency investors before the 2022 collapse of terrausd (UST), the project’s now-defunct algorithmic stablecoin. According to a court filing, the settlement terms are currently undisclosed and the alleged … Read more

Iconic Auto Brand DeLorean Partners With Web3 Agency Otherlife to Launch Digital Marketplace

On May 30, the renowned auto brand DeLorean, made famous in the iconic film “Back to the Future,” revealed a collaboration with Web3 creative agency Otherlife, a branch of Moonpay. Together, they aim to launch a groundbreaking marketplace where DeLorean enthusiasts can purchase, sell, and exchange vehicle reservation build slots. Web3 Agency Otherlife and Auto … Read more

Marketnode Secures Series A Funding Led by Financial Services Giant HSBC

On Thursday, Singapore’s Marketnode, a digital market infrastructure operator, secured funding for its Series A financing round led by HSBC, the British multinational universal bank and financial services group. The exact amount raised during the Series A funding was not disclosed. HSBC Joins Forces With Marketnode to Revolutionize Digital Asset Solutions HSBC has backed Marketnode, … Read more

Blackrock Advances Spot Ether ETF With SEC Amendment, Analyst Eyes June Launch

The world’s largest asset manager, Blackrock, has updated its S-1 registration statement for the Ishares Ethereum Trust, which will be listed as “ETHA.” According to the update, ‘Seed Creation Baskets’ were acquired by the fund’s ‘Seed Capital Investor.’ Furthermore, several spot ether exchange-traded fund (ETF) applicants now have their respective tickers listed on the Depository … Read more

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