Markets
Bitcoin's role as a store of value is set to grow dramatically—and much of it may end up in corporate hands. That’s the prediction from Jesse Myers, head of Bitcoin strategy at Moon Inc., who believes companies will soon become the dominant force in Bitcoin accumulation.
Blockchain
WalletConnect has officially expanded its WCT token to the Solana blockchain, marking the third network to support the crypto wallet connection protocol after Optimism’s OP Mainnet and Ethereum. As part of the launch, WalletConnect will distribute 5 million WCT tokens — currently valued at around $3 million — to active Solana
Cryptocurrency
Prediction market platform Kalshi has expanded its crypto payment options by adding support for Solana (SOL), giving users a faster and more flexible way to fund their accounts. The announcement was made Friday on Kalshi’s official X (formerly Twitter) account. Kalshi now supports @Solana deposits. Fund your account straight
DeFi
Leaders of World Liberty Financial and Binance pushed back hard on Friday against a news report alleging that Binance founder Changpeng Zhao acted as a behind-the-scenes facilitator for a decentralized finance (DeFi) project associated with former U.S. President Donald Trump. The Wall Street Journal report claimed Zhao—known widely
NFT
Blockchain infrastructure company Alchemy has acquired NFT launchpad HeyMint in a strategic move to speed up the development of its smart wallet solution—aiming to make Web3 access simpler and more secure for developers and users alike. Announced via a press release on Friday, the acquisition brings HeyMint and HeyMint
Markets
In a move that further blurs the line between digital assets and traditional finance, crypto exchange Bybit and global hedge fund Imrat Group have unveiled a new partnership allowing users to trade stocks directly with USDT, a leading stablecoin. Announced on May 23, the collaboration aims to expand the utility
Finance
Semler Scientific, a healthcare technology firm listed on the Nasdaq, has made another bold move into Bitcoin, adding 455 BTC to its balance sheet between May 13 and May 22. The latest purchase, worth $50 million, pushes the company’s total Bitcoin holdings to 4,264 BTC—marking a significant
Regulation
Several of America’s largest banks are in early discussions to jointly launch a U.S.-backed stablecoin, according to a report from the Wall Street Journal. The move comes as lawmakers ramp up efforts to establish a national regulatory framework for digital assets. The reported collaboration includes institutions linked
Security
Cetus Protocol, a decentralized exchange built on the Sui blockchain, is offering a $6 million “white hat” bounty to the hacker behind a massive $223 million exploit that rocked the platform earlier this week. The DEX hopes to recover stolen user funds, especially the portion bridged to Ethereum, by making
Regulation
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has formally acknowledged a filing for a staked exchange-traded fund (ETF) tied to Tron (TRX), submitted by Canary Capital through the Cboe BZX Exchange. The move marks a step forward for the proposed fund, even as the agency continues to postpone decisions
Finance
Crypto ownership in Singapore has declined sharply over the past year, with nearly half of investors cashing out during the latest market upswing. According to the 2025 Independent Reserve Cryptocurrency Index (IRCI), 49% of Singaporean crypto holders sold part or all of their digital assets in 2024—and 67% of
Regulation
Momentum for cryptocurrency regulation is building across the United States, with new state-level initiatives and renewed efforts in Congress signaling a more structured approach to digital assets. This week, Michigan introduced a series of crypto-focused bills that combine financial innovation with environmental strategy, while federal lawmakers push to clarify the