Coinbase sued in Illinois over biometric data practices tied to KYC checks
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase is facing a class-action lawsuit in the U.S. state of Illinois, which claims that the company may have violated the state’s Biometric Information Privacy Act. A group of Coinbase customers has accused the platform of improperly collecting…...
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Vladimir Smerkis’s arrest is reportedly linked to $15M lost in two collapsed crypto ventures
New revelations suggest that the arrest of Vladimir Smerkis, former Binance Russia chief and co-founder of crypto app Blum, may be linked to his involvement in earlier collapsed crypto ventures that left investors empty-handed. The Zamoskvoretsky District Court ordered Smerkis’s…...
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Ripple expands UAE presence with the integration of two new blockchain payment clients
Ripple has expanded its presence in the UAE by onboarding two new partners, Zand Bank and fintech firm Mamo, who will leverage its blockchain-based cross-border payments platform. The announcement was made via a May 19 press release, following Ripple’s recent…...
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Arthur Hayes: Bitcoin must break through 110K for altseason to begin, Ethereum to outperform Solana
BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes says Bitcoin must break above $110,000 and climb toward $150,000–$200,000 for a true altcoin season to kick off. In a recent interview with Fortune published on May 18, Hayes predicted this breakout could occur sometime in…...
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Winner Mining: How users are earning up to $5,000 daily
As Bitcoin gains momentum amid volatile markets, Winner Mining is emerging as a popular cloud mining platform promising daily passive income with minimal effort. #partnercontent...
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Bitcoin ETF weekly inflows drop 35% as Fed holds off on cuts
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs saw a noticeable slowdown in inflows last week, as investors adopted a risk-off stance following Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s recent hawkish comments on future rate cuts. According to data from SoSoValue, Bitcoin ETFs brought in…...
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Ethereum retraces to $2.3K after strong rally, analysts eye fresh upside ahead
Ethereum is trading at $2,378, down 5% in the past 24 hours after reaching a weekly high of $2,693. Even with the decline, Ethereum (ETH) is still up over 35% in the past month, showing strength amid a recent crypto…...
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Metaplanet shares jump 12% on $104m Bitcoin purchase
Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has increased its Bitcoin holdings by 1,004 BTC, bringing the total reserve to 7,800 BTC. Tokyo-listed investment firm Metaplanet has expanded its Bitcoin (BTC) holdings with a new purchase of 1,004 BTC, bringing its total reserves…...
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Coinbase impersonators steal over $2m in BTC and ETH from retired artist
Coinbase impersonators stole over $2 million worth of crypto from retired artist Ed Suman using data possibly obtained in the exchange’s recent customer support breach. According to Bloomberg, Suman, 67, was targeted in early March after receiving a text message…...
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Pyth Network dips below mid-band and RSI trends lower as $313M token unlock looms
Pyth Network, the decentralized oracle network, is under significant pressure just hours ahead of a major token unlock scheduled for Monday, May 19. Pyth Network’s (PYTH) price has fallen 7% in the past 24 hours to $0.1449. The token has…...
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XRP sideways structure holds as traders eye May 19 CME futures launch as next catalyst
XRP is showing muted price action as markets await a potential catalyst in the form of regulated futures trading on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange Group on Monday, May 19. The token has been range-bound between $2.32 and $2.62 for the…...
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Blum co-founder arrested, GENIUS Act proceeds, Trump’s WLFI integrates Chainlink | Weekly Recap
Today’s edition of the weekly recap covers the arrest of Blum co-founder Vladimir Smerkis, progress on U.S. stablecoin legislation, and World Liberty Financial’s blockchain integration. Russian authorities arrest former Binance exec Alabama man sentenced for SEC social media hack Stablecoin…...
Read MoreTop cryptocurrencies to watch this week: Trump Coin, XRP, Zetachain
Cryptocurrency prices retreated last week after Bitcoin failed to move above the resistance level at $106,000 and as traders took profits. Bitcoin (BTC) price was trading at $103,000 on Sunday, while the recent Ethereum (ETH) surge hit a barrier. Looking…...
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Fartcoin starts to stink as smart money exits, bearish reversal signs emerge
The Fartcoin price has pulled back from its highest point this month and is at risk of further downside as smart money investors sell and exchange balances rise. At last check Sunday, Fartcoin (FARTCOIN) traded at $1.20, down 14.35% from…...
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Oracle under pressure: Pyth braces for $333m token unlock
The Pyth Network price remained under pressure on Sunday as the countdown to a big token unlock continued. Pyth Network (PYTH), an oracle protocol that connects market data owners to applications on multiple blockchains, was trading at $0.150, its lowest…...
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Milei siblings ghost court in $4.5m LIBRA scam hearing
Argentine President Javier Milei and his sister Karina failed to attend a scheduled session related to the LIBRA meme coin scandal....
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Shiba Inu loses bark: Memecoin rally cools amid falling burns, bets
The Shiba Inu price rally has stalled as trading volume, futures open interest, and its burn rate continue to decline. Shiba Inu (SHIB), the second-biggest meme coin in crypto, has dropped to $0.000015, down from this week’s high of $0.00001750. …...
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$15m crypto laundering operation busted in Hong Kong
Hong Kong authorities busted a cross-border crypto laundering network that allegedly processed approximately HK$118 million in illicit funds....
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Russian authorities detain Blum co-founder in criminal fraud case: report
The Zamoskvoretsky Court of Moscow initiated the arrest of a former Binance executive and co-founder of the Blum tap-to-earn app, Vladimir Smerkis, on fraud charges. According to Russian news site TASS, citing law enforcement agencies, the Zamoskvoretsky District Court granted…...
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Bitcoin stalls, but chart watchers eye $300,000 peak: Here’s when
Bitcoin price has stalled below $105,000, but a popular model points to a surge to between $275,000 and $300,000 by October this year....
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Base Chain transactions surge as DEX volume nears $400b milestone
Base Chain, Coinbase’s layer-2 blockchain network launched in 2023, is doing well. Its key metrics are jumping, and market share growth continues. Nansen data shows that Base has solidified its position as the biggest player in the layer-2 industry. Its…...
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Chart of the week: Bonk to extend gains, rally 10% next week?
Bonk, the meme coin of the dog-themed community and a utility token wiped nearly 14% of its value in the last seven days. The fifth-largest meme coin by market capitalization has observed large volume of capitulation in the past week. However, technical indicators point at likelihood of gains next week. ...
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Crypto VC funding: Gnosis, HQ lead with $14.95m acquisition; Perpl raises $9.25m
The crypto funding market saw $73.2 million in total investments during the week of May 11-17, 2025. During this period, Gnosis HQ’s $14.95 million M&A deal represented the largest transaction. This week, funding was announced across multiple blockchain ecosystems and…...
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Top trader’s new play: AGNT and BONK could be the next 15,000% moonshot combo
As the memecoin market heats up, top traders are eyeing AGNT and BONK as the next combination for a 15,000% surge. #partnercontent...
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Polkadot price pulls back after 30% surge, XYZVerse rallies past $13M in presale
As Polkadot cools off after a 30% rally, attention is shifting to XYZVerse, a memecoin that’s raised more than $13m in presale and could be set for a 1.5x breakout. #partnercontent...
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Unlocking global liquidity: The key to DeFi’s future | Opinion
DeFi’s liquidity problem is more than a matter of inefficiency; it points to structural, cultural, and systemic issues within the industry...
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AGNT could flip SHIB and PEPE: Analysts forecast a 30,000% surge
AGNT is turning heads, with analysts forecasting a 30,000% surge and the potential to surpass SHIB and PEPE. #partnercontent...
Read MoreNew DeFi platform set to challenge XRP with $30 million AUM
As XRP's price movements come under speculation following a recent court ruling, Unilabs is attracting investors, gaining over $30m AUM. #partnercontent...
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3 affordable cryptos with potential big upside: Could they mint the next millionaires this bull run?
Low-cost cryptos are catching attention ahead of a potential market upswing, with potential to deliver massive returns. #partnercontent...
Read MoreCoinbase breach strikes PayPal Mafia royalty, Sequoia Capital boss
Sequoia Capital's Roelof Botha was among the high-profile victims whose personal information was compromised in the recent Coinbase hack....
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$265m crypto scam: New Zealand man caught in FBI-led probe
A Wellington-based man was arrested in Auckland as part of an international investigation into a crypto scam operation allegedly stealing $265 million (NZD$450 million) from seven victims. New Zealand’s Financial Crime Group made the arrest following an FBI-led probe into…...
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NFT sales jump 17% to $130.7m, Newcomer collection boasts 470% sales growth
Despite the slight pullback in the crypto market, the NFT sector continues to pump, with sales volume jumping by 17.16% to $130.7 million. According to data from CryptoSlam, market participation has rebounded strongly, with NFT buyers increasing by 138.96% to…...
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Tether tightens grip as stablecoin market cap hits $243b
Stablecoins, like Tether USD Coin, continued their strong growth this week, with their market capitalization hitting a record of $243.8 billion. These coins have added over $38 billion in assets since they started the year with $240 billion. Tether (USDT)…...
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New XRP ETF hits an inflow record as XRP price wavers
A recently launched leveraged XRP ETF (exchange-traded fund) continued adding assets last week even as the XRP price retreated. The Teucrium 2x Long Daily XRP ETF, whose ticker symbol is XXRP, has accumulated over $106 million in assets since its…...
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Moody’s cuts US credit rating, Bitcoin doesn’t flinch
Bitcoin price remained in an extended consolidation after the U.S. lost its last triple-A credit rating on Friday. Bitcoin (BTC) was trading at $103,000, 2.8% below its highest level this month. This slight pullback has brought its market cap to…...
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ADA early whales switch to this $0.005 utility altcoin
Cardano’s dip has whales eyeing Unilabs, a $0.005 AI-driven DeFi manager, for stability and growth potential. #partnercontent...
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Hack? SEC probe? Coinbase stock soars despite difficult week
Coinbase stock price had its best week since November last year, even as the company moved from one bad news to another. Coinbase shares ended the week at $266, their highest level since February and 88% above their lowest level…...
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Why is the crypto market crashing, and will the bull run resume?
The crypto market continued its downward trend on Saturday, May 17, with most altcoins erasing some of their recent gains. Bitcoin (BTC) price dropped from this week’s high of $105,000 to $103,000. Some of the top laggards were Pi Network…...
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Pi Network price crashes as centralization risks persist
Pi Network price continued its downward trend on Saturday as concerns about its centralization and token unlocks remained. Pi Coin (PI) dropped to $0.7040, down by over 57% from its highest point this week. This decline in a volume environment…...
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Polygon whale tracking alert: $4M shifted into this token in 48 hrs; here’s why that matters
Major investor moves $4 million into a Polygon token within 48 hours, sparking curiosity in the crypto community. #partnercontent...
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This tiny AI-powered coin just hit $2M in presale, can it repeat DOGE’s 30,000% run?
An AI-driven crypto named Codename:Pepe raises $2 million in presale, aiming to mirror Dogecoin’s explosive growth. #partnercontent...
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Crypto’s second act: The quiet rise of exchange-traded notes | Opinion
The accelerating flows into exchange-traded notes, or ETNs, suggest many are prepared to navigate these complexities in pursuit of stable returns...
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Dow jumps 330 points as S&P 500 logs strong weekly gain
The S&P 500 rose 0.7% Friday, closing out a strong week as investors looked past weak consumer sentiment data and persistent inflation concerns. The index posted a 5% gain for the week, its best since November 2023, as tech stocks…...
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Chainlink unveils new startup program ‘Build on Solana’
Chainlink plans to help accelerate web3 innovation on Solana with the launch of a new startup program dubbed Build on Solana. The Chainlink (LINK) program aims at boosting Solana (SOL) network adoption by supporting web3 projects focused on building on…...
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FIFA coin price tumbles as traders confuse it with official NFT initiative
A little-known crypto token saw sharp volatility today. FIFA surged over 67% in recent days before crashing more than 58% in the past 24 hours, according to CoinMarketCap data. The token, trading under the symbol FIFA and priced at just…...
Read MoreBitcoin price remains range-bound hinting towards a slow weekend
Bitcoin continues to trade sideways with volatility at multi-day lows. Price remains stuck in a tight range, suggesting a breakout could be imminent as compression reaches its apex over the weekend. Bitcoin (BTC) price action has stalled, maintaining a narrow…...
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Moo Deng price approaches support: 50% bounce possible on bullish rounded bottom
Moo Deng has pulled back nearly 40% from its recent highs, but the current correction may be setting the stage for the next bullish leg. A critical support zone is emerging. After an explosive move higher, Moo-Deng (MOODENG) has entered…...
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Galaxy CEO: Biden was ‘un-American’ to crypto, BTC to hit $150k
Michael Novogratz, founder and CEO of Galaxy Digital, said the crypto industry is at a turning point as his firm went public on the Nasdaq Thursday under the ticker GLXY. “We started off wanting to be the Goldman Sachs of…...
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France to bolster security for crypto execs after violent attacks
French authorities are looking to provide extra security for cryptocurrency executives and their families following a series of high-profile kidnappings and attempted abductions. France’s Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau made the announcement in a statement on Friday, May 16. His remarks…...
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Centrifuge price surges ahead of the CFM token migration
The Centrifuge token surged to its highest level since January ahead of an upcoming token migration and a sharp rise in assets within its ecosystem. Centrifuge (CFG) jumped to a high of $0.2850 on Friday, up 180% from its lowest…...
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