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Solana Unveils Decentralized Identity Tool to Advance KYC and Compliance in DeFi

Solana Unveils Decentralized Identity Tool to Advance KYC and Compliance in DeFi

In a move to bolster compliance and user verification across decentralized finance, the Solana Foundation has introduced the Solana Attestation Service (SAS)—a decentralized identity layer aimed at streamlining Know Your Customer (KYC) processes without compromising user privacy. Announced on May 23, SAS enables applications to validate off-chain data—such

Strategy Launches $2.1 Billion Preferred Stock Program to Expand Bitcoin Holdings

Strategy Launches $2.1 Billion Preferred Stock Program to Expand Bitcoin Holdings

Strategy, formerly known as MicroStrategy, has announced the launch of a new at-the-market (ATM) stock offering, aiming to raise up to $2.1 billion through its 10.00% Series A Perpetual Preferred Stock (STRF). The proceeds will support ongoing corporate initiatives, with a strong focus on expanding the company'

Strategy Acquires 7,390 Bitcoin for $765M, Expanding Treasury Holdings to Over 576,000 BTC

Strategy Acquires 7,390 Bitcoin for $765M, Expanding Treasury Holdings to Over 576,000 BTC

Bitcoin-focused firm Strategy has expanded its already massive digital asset treasury, acquiring 7,390 more bitcoin between May 12 and May 18 for approximately $764.9 million. The purchase, disclosed in a recent U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing, was made at an average price of $103,498

Vitalik Buterin Proposes ‘Partially Stateless Nodes’ to Scale Ethereum Without Sacrificing Decentralization

Vitalik Buterin Proposes ‘Partially Stateless Nodes’ to Scale Ethereum Without Sacrificing Decentralization

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has introduced a forward-looking proposal aimed at addressing one of Ethereum's longest-standing challenges: scalability. His solution—partially stateless nodes—may offer a way to raise Layer-1 gas limits significantly without compromising the network's decentralization or node accessibility. In a newly published roadmap,

Metaplanet Acquires $104M in Bitcoin, Strengthens Position as Asia’s Largest Corporate BTC Holder

Metaplanet Acquires $104M in Bitcoin, Strengthens Position as Asia’s Largest Corporate BTC Holder

Tokyo, Japan – Metaplanet, a leading Japanese investment firm, has expanded its bitcoin holdings with a new $104.3 million purchase, reinforcing its aggressive cryptocurrency investment strategy amid continued market momentum. In a disclosure on Monday, the Tokyo-listed company confirmed the acquisition of 1,004 bitcoins at an average price of

El Salvador’s Bitcoin Holdings Surge with Over $357 Million in Unrealized Profit as BTC Nears All-Time High

El Salvador’s Bitcoin Holdings Surge with Over $357 Million in Unrealized Profit as BTC Nears All-Time High

El Salvador’s ambitious foray into Bitcoin has turned into a financial windfall, with the country’s holdings now showing over $357 million in unrealized profit as the cryptocurrency hovers near record highs. President Nayib Bukele shared a portfolio snapshot on social media revealing that the national Bitcoin reserve, initially

Germany Takes the Lead in EU Crypto Regulation With Surge in MiCA Licenses

Germany Takes the Lead in EU Crypto Regulation With Surge in MiCA Licenses

Germany has solidified its position as a key player in the European crypto space, emerging as the top country for licensing under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulatory framework. According to recent data, Germany currently accounts for 36% of all MiCA licenses granted across the European Economic

Kekius Maximus Meme Coin Soars 120% After Elon Musk Name Change, But Scam Warnings Raise Concerns

Kekius Maximus Meme Coin Soars 120% After Elon Musk Name Change, But Scam Warnings Raise Concerns

A meme coin inspired by Elon Musk’s latest profile update has taken the crypto community by storm, with Kekius Maximus (KEKIUS) soaring more than 120% in a matter of hours. The rally was ignited after Musk temporarily rebranded his X (formerly Twitter) account to “Kekius Maximus,” complete with an

Alchemy Acquires DexterLab to Strengthen Solana Infrastructure and Expand Multi-Chain Services

Alchemy Acquires DexterLab to Strengthen Solana Infrastructure and Expand Multi-Chain Services

Alchemy, the leading blockchain infrastructure provider often referred to as the "AWS of Web3," has officially acquired DexterLab, a major infrastructure platform supporting the Solana blockchain. The move marks a significant step in Alchemy’s strategic expansion beyond Ethereum and into the rapidly growing Solana ecosystem. DexterLab is

Coinshift’s csUSDL Stablecoin Surpasses $100M TVL Amid Soaring Demand for Yield-Generating DeFi Assets

Coinshift’s csUSDL Stablecoin Surpasses $100M TVL Amid Soaring Demand for Yield-Generating DeFi Assets

Coinshift’s yield-bearing stablecoin csUSDL has officially crossed the $100 million mark in total value locked (TVL), just four months after its launch in January. The rapid growth highlights the increasing appetite for stablecoins that not only maintain a peg to the U.S. dollar but also provide passive income

Bitdeer Sees Q1 Revenue Drop 41%, While Net Income Soars on Derivative Gains

Bitdeer Sees Q1 Revenue Drop 41%, While Net Income Soars on Derivative Gains

Singapore-headquartered crypto mining firm Bitdeer posted mixed financial results for Q1 2025, with revenue dropping significantly even as net income skyrocketed—thanks to substantial non-cash gains tied to derivatives. According to its latest earnings report released Thursday, Bitdeer generated $70.1 million in revenue during the first quarter, marking a

Coinbase Rejects $20M Ransom Demand After Insider Data Breach Hits Customer Info

Coinbase Rejects $20M Ransom Demand After Insider Data Breach Hits Customer Info

Coinbase, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, has confirmed a security breach involving the unauthorized access of user data—triggered not by external hackers, but by a group of rogue support contractors overseas. The attackers demanded a $20 million ransom, but Coinbase refused, choosing instead to fight back

Ethereum Smart Wallet Adoption Surges Post-Pectra, with Over 11,000 EIP-7702 Authorizations in a Week

Ethereum Smart Wallet Adoption Surges Post-Pectra, with Over 11,000 EIP-7702 Authorizations in a Week

Ethereum’s latest network upgrade, Pectra, is already reshaping how users interact with the blockchain. Within just one week of its rollout around May 6, more than 11,000 authorizations tied to EIP-7702 have been recorded on-chain—signaling a strong start for the upgrade’s most user-focused innovation. EIP-7702 introduces

Synthetix Eyes $27 Million Acquisition of Options Protocol Derive in Strategic Token Swap

Synthetix Eyes $27 Million Acquisition of Options Protocol Derive in Strategic Token Swap

In a move to bolster its decentralized finance (DeFi) capabilities, contributors to the Synthetix network have proposed a $27 million token swap to acquire Derive, a decentralized protocol specializing in options trading. The proposal, outlined in Synthetix Improvement Proposal (SIP-415), details an exchange of Synthetix's native SNX tokens

DeFi Development Corp. Boosts Solana Holdings to Over $100 Million with Latest Acquisition

DeFi Development Corp. Boosts Solana Holdings to Over $100 Million with Latest Acquisition

DeFi Development Corp., a software company that has recently pivoted towards the cryptocurrency sector, has significantly expanded its Solana (SOL) holdings. The company purchased 172,670 SOL, valued at approximately $23.6 million, marking its 10th acquisition and pushing its total Solana stake to over $100 million. The latest purchase

Coinbase Joins S&P 500: Landmark Moment for Crypto Industry

Coinbase Joins S&P 500: Landmark Moment for Crypto Industry

Coinbase Global, one of the world's leading cryptocurrency exchanges, is set to join the prestigious S&P 500 index on May 19, a move signaling a major breakthrough for both the company and the broader crypto market. This announcement, though somewhat anticipated given Coinbase's substantial

Robinhood Expands Crypto Reach with $179M WonderFi Acquisition

Robinhood Expands Crypto Reach with $179M WonderFi Acquisition

Robinhood is stepping deeper into Canada's crypto market by acquiring WonderFi for approximately C$250 million ($179 million), signaling a strategic move to expand its international presence. The all-cash acquisition values WonderFi at 36 Canadian cents per share—a robust 41% premium compared to its previous closing price.

Metaplanet Issues $15M Bond to Expand Bitcoin Holdings Amid Institutional Accumulation Trend

Metaplanet Issues $15M Bond to Expand Bitcoin Holdings Amid Institutional Accumulation Trend

Japanese investment firm Metaplanet is deepening its commitment to Bitcoin, announcing a $15 million bond issuance aimed at accelerating its BTC acquisition strategy. The move reinforces the company’s long-term bullish stance on digital assets, even as Bitcoin faces short-term price volatility. The newly issued zero-interest bonds, set to mature

Curve Finance Suffers Suspected DNS Attack: Users Urged to Avoid Platform as DeFi Frontend Risks Resurface

Curve Finance Suffers Suspected DNS Attack: Users Urged to Avoid Platform as DeFi Frontend Risks Resurface

Curve Finance, one of the largest protocols in decentralized finance (DeFi), has reportedly fallen victim to a DNS hijack, prompting urgent warnings from its team and disrupting related services across the DeFi ecosystem. In a public alert shared via X (formerly Twitter), the Curve Finance team advised users to immediately

ZKsync X Account Hacked to Promote Fake Token Airdrop: Users Urged to Stay Vigilant

ZKsync X Account Hacked to Promote Fake Token Airdrop: Users Urged to Stay Vigilant

In the latest reminder of persistent security risks in the crypto industry, the official ZKsync account on X (formerly Twitter) was briefly compromised to promote a fraudulent token airdrop. The unauthorized post, which circulated for around 15 minutes before being taken down, falsely claimed that all followers were eligible to

Conor McGregor and Max Keiser Urge Ireland to Embrace Bitcoin as National Reserve Strategy

Conor McGregor and Max Keiser Urge Ireland to Embrace Bitcoin as National Reserve Strategy

In a surprising intersection of sports, finance, and national policy, UFC star Conor McGregor and longtime Bitcoin advocate Max Keiser are calling on Ireland to create a strategic national Bitcoin reserve. Their proposal comes amid heightened economic uncertainty and a growing global debate over the future of monetary sovereignty. McGregor,

Crypto Inflows Surge to $882M Amid Macroeconomic Shifts, Bitcoin Strengthens Role as Hedge Asset

Crypto Inflows Surge to $882M Amid Macroeconomic Shifts, Bitcoin Strengthens Role as Hedge Asset

Institutional appetite for digital assets continues to grow, with global crypto investment products attracting $882 million in net inflows over the past week. The latest surge marks the fourth consecutive week of gains and lifts year-to-date inflows to $6.7 billion—just shy of the $7.3 billion peak recorded

SEC Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw Slams Ripple Settlement, Warns of Eroding Crypto Oversight

SEC Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw Slams Ripple Settlement, Warns of Eroding Crypto Oversight

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw has issued a sharp rebuke of the agency’s recent settlement with Ripple Labs, criticizing the move as a significant blow to crypto enforcement and investor protections. In a strongly worded public statement, Crenshaw expressed deep concern that the $75

Senate Democrats Press for Clarity on Trump’s Crypto Ties and Binance Dealings

Senate Democrats Press for Clarity on Trump’s Crypto Ties and Binance Dealings

U.S. Senate Democrats are intensifying scrutiny over former President Donald Trump’s reported connections to cryptocurrency firms—particularly Binance—amid growing concerns about regulatory compliance and political influence in the digital asset space. In a formal letter sent Friday to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Attorney General Pam Bondi,

StakeStone Joins Forces with WLFI to Boost Cross-Chain Liquidity for USD1 Stablecoin

StakeStone Joins Forces with WLFI to Boost Cross-Chain Liquidity for USD1 Stablecoin

StakeStone, a rising name in decentralized finance infrastructure, has announced a strategic partnership with World Liberty Financial (WLFI), the entity behind the high-profile USD1 stablecoin. The collaboration aims to provide seamless cross-chain liquidity for USD1 users, enhancing accessibility and reducing friction in digital asset movement. USD1, launched under the WLFI