Cryptocurrency
The entertainment-focused Layer 2 blockchain Sophon is making a high-profile debut today, as its native token, SOPH, goes live on Binance and other top-tier exchanges. The launch marks a major milestone for the project, which has garnered attention for its consumer-centric approach and strong venture backing. Binance confirmed that SOPH
Security
Nearly three months after one of the largest crypto heists in history, blockchain analysis reveals that close to half of the $1.4 billion stolen from Bybit has effectively vanished. According to internal data and third-party analytics, $644 million in crypto funds has been funneled through advanced laundering tools, rendering
Markets
Strive, the asset management firm founded by entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, has announced a major $750 million private investment round aimed at building one of the most aggressive Bitcoin-focused treasuries in the market. The funds, raised through a private investment in public equity (PIPE) offering, are earmarked for strategic Bitcoin acquisitions
Markets
MetaMask, the world’s most widely used crypto wallet, has taken a major step beyond its Ethereum roots. On Tuesday, May 27, the platform officially added support for the Solana network to its web browser extension—marking the end of its long-standing Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) exclusivity. With this move,
Markets
U.S. stocks rallied on Tuesday, May 27, after signals of easing trade tensions between the United States and the European Union sparked renewed investor optimism. The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 640 points—or 1.54%—to close at 42,243, marking one of its strongest sessions in recent
Security
Cetus Protocol, a decentralized exchange built on the Sui blockchain, has confirmed that a previously overlooked bug in an open-source library was responsible for a $223 million exploit that shook the platform last week. The vulnerability, buried in the inter_mate library's checked_shlw method, stemmed from a
Opinion
Michael Saylor, co-founder and executive chairman of Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), is not buying into the growing trend of onchain proof-of-reserves. Speaking at a sideline event during Bitcoin 2025 in Las Vegas, Saylor dismissed the approach as a “bad idea,” citing serious security and transparency concerns for institutional investors. The push
AI
AEON, a trailblazer in crypto-powered financial infrastructure, has officially launched its AI Payment system—a new technology designed to enable AI agents to search, shop, and transact autonomously using cryptocurrency. This move marks a significant step forward in merging artificial intelligence with real-world commerce. Unlike traditional payment systems, AEON’s
Finance
Stablecoin issuer Circle is moving ahead with its long-anticipated initial public offering (IPO), aiming to raise approximately $600 million and secure a valuation of around $5.43 billion. The updated filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), submitted Tuesday, outlines the company's strategy for going
AI
Decentralized artificial intelligence may become the next seismic shift in technology—one that could outgrow even Bitcoin, according to Chris Miglino, CEO of digital asset investment firm DNA Fund. Miglino shared why he believes distributed AI networks like Bittensor could radically reshape both tech and finance. “The biggest thing we’
Finance
Elon Musk has confirmed that X Money, his long-anticipated payments and banking platform, is now undergoing limited beta testing. The app—part of Musk’s broader vision to turn X (formerly Twitter) into an “everything app”—is expected to roll out more broadly in 2025. Musk shared the update in
Cryptocurrency
Trump Media & Technology Group—the parent company behind Donald Trump’s Truth Social platform—is reportedly preparing a bold move into the cryptocurrency space. According to the Financial Times, the company plans to raise up to $3 billion through a mix of equity and convertible bonds to invest in