Sui validators approved a governance proposal to return $162 million in frozen assets linked to a recent exploit of the decentralized exchange Cetus, marking a key step toward full user repayment. Cetus was exploited for over $220 million worth of digital assets on May 22, but validators managed to freeze $162 million of the funds…
The US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) new guidance on cryptocurrency staking is widely seen as a major win for the crypto industry and the push toward globally consistent digital asset regulation. In a May 29 statement, the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance said “Protocol Staking Activities” such as cryptocurrencies staked in a proof-of-stake blockchain…
The first Ethereum and Solana staking exchange-traded funds (ETFs) could debut in the United States within a matter of weeks, following a recent filing by ETF provider REX Shares that used “regulatory workarounds,” according to ETF analysts. The staking component has been highly anticipated for spot Ether (ETH) ETFs since their launch in July 2024,…
Key points: Bitcoin’s bullish momentum has weakened, raising the chance of a correction to $100,000. Altcoins are likely to follow Bitcoin price and consolidate near their most immediate support levels. Bitcoin’s (BTC) failure to rise above $109,588 may have tempted short-term buyers to book profits. That has pulled the price under $104,000 on May 30….
Payment giant Stripe has reportedly held early discussions with banks about potentially integrating stablecoins, signaling growing acceptance in global banking. After debuting stablecoin-based accounts in 100 countries in early May, Stripe has noticed significant interest in stablecoins — cryptocurrencies tied to fiat currencies like the US dollar — from global banks. “In the conversations we…
Update (May 30, 2025, 7:10 am UTC): This article has been updated with commentary from Li.Fi founder and CEO Philipp Zentner. Solana-focused investment firm Sol Strategies filed a preliminary base shelf prospectus for up to $1 billion, as DeFi Development Corp. revealed it will adopt liquid-staked SOL for its treasury operations. According to a May…
Blockchain intelligence platform Bubblemaps has launched the public version of its v2 product, offering new tools to help users detect insider activity and prevent memecoin-related scams. Announced on May 29, Bubblemaps v2 follows a private beta testing period that attracted over 200,000 users. New features include “Magic Nodes,” which uncover hidden wallet connections among tokenholders,…
Key takeaways: Solana’s native token, SOL (SOL), dropped 10% following a sharp rejection at the $185 level on May 23. The current $167 mark is the lowest in over a week, leading traders to question the reasons behind the recent decline and whether SOL might revisit the $142 support level. Despite the price drop, SOL…
Opinion by: Oleksandr Lutskevych, Founder and CEO of CEX.io Bitcoin markets have consistently shown greater emotional resilience than traditional equities during multiple global shocks. While some on Wall Street found this “impressive” during the “Liberation Day” sell-off on April 2, such optimism isn’t a glitch — it’s a pattern that extends across digital assets. Let’s…
New York-based Donut Labs has raised $7 million in a pre-seed funding round to build what it claims will be the world’s first “agentic” crypto browser, a tool using artificial intelligence to help users interact with blockchain-based applications. The round was led by Sequoia, Bitkraft and HackVC, with participation from angel investors including Solana and…
