American financial services giant Robinhood announced on May 13, 2025, its plan to acquire WonderFi, a prominent Canadian fintech and cryptocurrency platform, for approximately $178.9 million USD (250 million CAD). The deal involves purchasing WonderFi shares at $0.26...
Curve Finance, a leading decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol, intends to permanently move to a new web domain following a recent DNS hijacking attack that exposed significant security risks to its users. The protocol announced on May 13, 2025,...
Crypto-currency has revolved from an obscure idea into a global financial revolution. Behind this transformation stand a group of visionary individuals whose contributions have shaped the decentralized financial systems of today. From creating blockchain protocols to pioneering adoption...
Tether Gold (XAUt), the gold-backed stablecoin issued by Tether, has officially launched in Thailand with its listing on the local cryptocurrency exchange Maxbit. This development was announced on May 13, marking a significant step for tokenized gold assets...
Australia has appointed Tim Wilson as the new Assistant Minister for Technology. This appointment is part of the government's effort to strengthen cryptocurrency regulations and promote innovation in the digital economy, highlighting a commitment to balancing tech advancement...
Uzbekistan has initiated a pilot project for the HUMO token, a state-backed digital currency pegged to the national currency, the Uzbekistani sum (UZS), at a rate of 1:1,000. Unlike typical cryptocurrencies prone to price volatility, HUMO is uniquely...
Animoca Brands is preparing for a public listing in New York, citing the current US administration’s more relaxed stance on cryptocurrency regulation as a strategic opportunity to access the world’s largest capital market. The company’s executive chair, Yat...
Scott Bessent, United States Secretary of the Treasury, recently sparked controversy by asserting that the global cryptocurrency industry “needs American leadership” to thrive. His comments followed the Senate’s failure to advance the GENIUS Act, a bill establishing a...
A team of former Monero developers has introduced Tari, a new privacy-focused layer-1 blockchain designed to make crypto mining accessible and engaging for everyday users. Tari aims to combine robust privacy features with a user-friendly mining experience, allowing...
Visa has made a strategic investment in BVNK, a global payments infrastructure provider specialising in stablecoin technology, marking a significant step in the evolution of digital payments. The investment, made through Visa Ventures, signals strong confidence in BVNK’s...
