Yala has officially launched its platform on the Solana blockchain, marking a significant step toward integrating Bitcoin liquidity into decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystems. This move allows Bitcoin holders to leverage their BTC beyond its traditional role as a store of value, enabling seamless participation in DeFi applications on Solana’s high-performance ...
Binance has filed a motion to dismiss a $1.76 billion clawback lawsuit brought by FTX’s bankruptcy trustee. The lawsuit alleges that Binance improperly withdrew funds from FTX before its collapse in late 2022. Binance argues that the claims are “legally deficient” and should be thrown out. Binance Seeks Dismissal of ...
Heritage Distilling Company, Inc. (NASDAQ: CASK) is making a bold foray into the digital economy, becoming one of the first craft spirits producers to implement a formal Cryptocurrency Treasury Reserve Policy. Announced on May 15, the new strategy enables the Washington-based distiller to accept Bitcoin and Dogecoin as payment via ...
Addentax Group Corp. (Nasdaq: ATXG) announced on May 15 that it is currently in discussions to acquire up to $800 million worth of Bitcoin and other digital assets, including the Official Trump token, through the issuance of common stock. Although no binding agreements have been reached, the company has engaged ...
MetaMask is still considering the launch of a native token, but no definitive plans have been made yet. Dan Finlay, MetaMask’s co-founder, described the possibility of a token as a “maybe” during an interview on The Block’s “Crypto Beat” podcast on May 14, 2025. Finlay emphasized that if MetaMask ever ...
Ukraine is preparing to establish a national strategic Bitcoin reserve, indicating progress in its cryptocurrency sector. Yaroslav Zhelezniak, First Deputy Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Finance, announced that a draft law for this reserve is being finalized and will be submitted soon, marking a step towards incorporating cryptocurrency ...
Nebraska legislators have passed a bill imposing new restrictions on cryptocurrency mining. The legislation seeks to mitigate these operations' environmental and infrastructural effects while considering economic growth and sustainable energy consumption. This decision comes as a response to the state's expanding crypto-mining sector. The approved bill imposes specific restrictions on ...
The Ethereum Foundation has launched a "Trillion Dollar Security Initiative" to enhance the security and resilience of the Ethereum blockchain. This program aims to protect the network, which supports a wide range of decentralized finance applications, NFTs, and smart contracts. The initiative is designed to bolster Ethereum’s security infrastructure by ...
Hong Kong’s Cyber Security and Technology Crime Bureau (CSTCB) unveiled its new cryptocurrency tracing tool, CryptoTrace, on Wednesday, marking a major step in the city’s efforts to combat the growing threat of digital asset-related crime. Developed in partnership with the University of Hong Kong and first introduced at the Blockchain ...
Dominick Cicale, a former mafia capo turned entrepreneur, has launched a new digital asset venture, Official Crypto Nostra ($OCN), to establish a utility-driven blockchain ecosystem that delivers real-world value to users. Announced on May 15, the platform integrates non-fungible tokens (NFTs), gamified earning, and lifestyle commerce under a single digital ...
