Day: 21 May 2025

Haliey Welch, widely known as the “Hawk tuah girl,” revealed that the FBI briefly investigated her following the failed launch of the Hawk Tuah (HAWK) memecoin, a token based on her viral catchphrase. In a May 21 episode of her “Talk Tuah” podcast, Welch described how FBI agents came to ...

Binance has announced its official sponsorship of the Association for Women in Cryptocurrency (AWIC), joining a global initiative to promote gender equality and expand opportunities for women in the blockchain and Web3 space. The move aligns with Binance’s broader mission to enhance financial freedom and inclusion through crypto. By backing ...

XY Finance, a long-time leader in cross-chain infrastructure, has launched SuperIntent, the world’s first AI-powered omnichain crypto super app, aiming to transform DeFi investing with real-time intelligence and seamless execution. SuperIntent merges cross-chain operability with AI-driven strategy to deliver personalized, intent-based investment experiences. Built to simplify DeFi’s complexity, the app ...

HTX has launched its new live talk show series Real Talk with HTX Executives, debuting with a candid discussion featuring HTX Advisor Justin Sun and representative Molly. The session highlighted the exchange’s growth plans, market positioning, and Sun’s increasing influence in the evolving intersection of crypto and mainstream culture.During the ...

Vitalik Buterin has responded to Succinct Labs' recent breakthrough in real-time zkVM proving, highlighting Ethereum’s ambitious goal to raise the Layer 1 gas limit by 10 to 100 times. His remarks followed co-founder Uma Roy’s demo showcasing the zkVM system powering full execution layer proofs. Addressing skepticism from an X ...

Bitcoin is trading at $106,384 with a 1.0% daily gain as of May 21, according to CoinGecko, marking a pivotal return to six-figure territory. The surge has captured market attention and sparked commentary from APT Miner, a rising voice in the crypto community on X, who shared cautionary insights from ...

Binance has taken a major step toward advancing crypto utility in Brazil by integrating its payment solution, Binance Pay, with the nation’s widely used Pix system. This integration allows users to instantly convert cryptocurrencies into Brazilian reais and conduct real-time payments to individuals or merchants throughout the country. With the ...

A legal storm is brewing in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space, as Bancor has filed a lawsuit against Uniswap, accusing the industry giant of infringing on patented technology behind automated market makers (AMMs), according to a May 20 announcement. In a court filing dated May 20 in the U.S. District ...

The European Central Bank (ECB) is eyeing Poste Italiane as a potential ally in the final phase of launching the digital euro, according to ECB executive board member Piero Cipollone. Speaking during a virtual event hosted by the Italian Alliance for Sustainable Development (ASviS), Cipollone highlighted the importance of reaching ...

In a bold step to position New York City at the forefront of blockchain innovation, Mayor Eric Adams has unveiled plans to establish a digital advisory council that will help steer the city’s digital asset strategy. Speaking at the New York City Crypto Summit on Monday, Adams emphasized the city's ...