Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has suggested protocol adjustments to prioritize personal node operation, aiming to balance scalability with user privacy and censorship resistance as the network grows. Ethereum Co-Founder Proposes “Local-Node-Favoring” Scaling Adjustments In a recent Ethereum Research blog post, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has outlined a series of technical adjustments to the blockchain’s scaling

Strategy is facing a purported class action lawsuit accusing it of misleading investors on the risks and profitability of its aggressive bitcoin strategy during a critical growth phase. Class Action Lawsuit Alleges Strategy Misled Investors on Saylor’s Bitcoin Push Software intelligence firm Microstrategy (Nasdaq: MSTR), which recently rebranded as Strategy, revealed on May 16 that

Strategy has expanded its bitcoin holdings once again, acquiring an additional 7,390 BTC for approximately $764.9 million at an average price of $103,498 per coin, according to Executive Chairman Michael Saylor. Strategy Adds Another Stack of Bitcoin As of May 18, 2025, the firm now holds 576,230 bitcoin, with a cumulative acquisition cost of about

Wei Dai, a cryptocurrency pioneer known for designing the b-money system, a precursor to bitcoin, criticized the current level of crypto adoption for payments. Dai highlighted that even with the shortcomings of fiat payments, crypto has not managed to make a significant impact in this field. B-Money Pioneer Wei Dai Laments State of Crypto Adoption

Coinbase, Circle, and Robinhood are spending millions to ensure the security of their top executives as crypto becomes mainstream and criminals begin targeting crypto millionaires. The recent wave of kidnappings in France has heightened the interest of crypto holders in personal security options. Crypto Firms Increase Personal Security Spending Amid Kidnapping Wave The cryptocurrency ecosystem

The Australian police recently seized 25 bitcoins, a luxury car, and a mansion in Beachmere from a man previously convicted of hacking an American gaming company. AFP Targets Illegal Profits of Hacker The Australian Federal Police (AFP) recently seized 25 bitcoins, a luxury car, and a mansion in Beachmere from a man previously convicted of

XRP was trading at $2.39 on May 18, 2025, with a market capitalization of $140 billion. The 24-hour trading volume stood at $2.07 billion, with intraday price fluctuations between $2.30 and $2.407. XRP On the one-hour chart, XRP is exhibiting a modest uptrend after bouncing off the $2.30 level. The pattern of higher lows alongside

Crypto actors see the ban proposal, spearheaded by the Central Bank of Brazil, as excessive and explain that this move might push companies to operate offshore. An alternative proposal that substitutes the proposed ban with a reporting system was also recently floated. Exchanges Say Stablecoin Self-Custody Ban Proposal Could Push Crypto Offshore in Brazil The

Despite the geopolitical tensions from the U.S. trade war causing a decline in most liquid tokens, venture capitalists continued to focus on the core utility of cryptocurrencies, particularly stablecoins. VCs’ Growing Positive View of Stablecoins Although the geopolitical tensions sparked by the U.S. trade war resulted in a quarter-long giveback of gains across most liquid

De-dollarization is exploding across Eurasia as 93% of EAEU trade now flows through national currencies, signaling a decisive pivot from the U.S. dollar and reshaping global finance. Russia Says 93% of EAEU Trade Now in National Currencies as Dollar Use Crumbles A rising trend of de-dollarization is reshaping trade across Eurasia, as national currencies increasingly

Robert Kiyosaki predicts bitcoin will soar to $250,000 this year as crashing central banks trigger mass bankruptcies, fueling unstoppable momentum behind hard assets like BTC. Robert Kiyosaki Predicts $250K Bitcoin Surge, Advises ‘Buy More, Do Not Sell’ Robert Kiyosaki, author of the best-selling book Rich Dad Poor Dad, has doubled down on his warning about

XRP is currently trading at $2.35 with a market capitalization of $138.14 billion and a 24-hour trading volume of $58.62 billion. The digital asset experienced an intraday price range between $2.33 and $2.43, reflecting notable intraday volatility amid mixed technical signals. XRP On the 1-hour chart, XRP shows signs of a clear pullback, with the

In an effort to enhance security for the cryptocurrency industry, the French government said it will provide increased protection for crypto entrepreneurs and their families. Crypto Entrepreneurs to Receive Safety Briefings In a move to protect the crypto industry, the French government said it will now provide enhanced security to cryptocurrency entrepreneurs and their families.

Alexander Leishman, CEO of River, a financial company that provides zero-fee bitcoin recurring purchases services, has highlighted how businesses are increasingly adopting bitcoin as part of their corporate treasury strategy. On social media, Leishman revealed that several companies had enrolled River as part of their bitcoin accumulation processes. He noted that just in the last

The DOJ handed down a prison sentence after the SEC’s social media was hacked to falsely announce bitcoin ETF approval, briefly sending crypto markets into overdrive. DOJ Sentences Hacker for SEC X Breach and Bitcoin ETF Hoax The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on May 16 that a resident of Huntsville, Alabama, has been

Crypto is erupting into mainstream finance as major advisory firms embrace digital assets, with billions set to flow and 5% allocations becoming the new norm, Bitwise says. The ‘Big Unlock’ Is Happening—Billions Poised to Shift Across Wealth Portfolios Bitwise Asset Management’s chief investment officer, Matt Hougan, offered a bullish outlook on crypto adoption within traditional

Bitcoin price stood at $103,641 to $104,091 over the last hour on May 16, 2025, with a market capitalization of $2.05 trillion. The 24-hour trading volume totaled $31.98 billion, and prices fluctuated within an intraday range of $101,820 to $104,457 on Bitstamp. Bitcoin has been above the $100K range for a total of nine consecutive

Bitcoin ETFs secured another net inflow of $115 million on Thursday, May 15, driven entirely by a massive injection of $409.72 million into Blackrock’s IBIT. Ether ETFs reversed their recent inflow momentum, logging a $39.79 million net outflow. Crypto Flows Split: Bitcoin ETFs Add $115 Million, Ether ETFs Shed $40 Million Blackrock once again propped

Lyft, a ride-sharing company with over 2 million drivers, will leverage Hivemapper, a Solana-based DePIN application, as a low-level, street-focused mapping solution. Lyft will implement solutions provided by Bee Maps, a company that utilizes Hivemapper-based software. Lyft Partners With Bee Maps to Capture Street-Level Mapping Data Lyft, a ridesharing company with over 2 million drivers

Sonic Labs CEO Michael Kong announced that the Singapore High Court has approved the liquidation of Multichain Foundation, appointing KPMG’s Singapore branch as liquidators. Multichain’s Refusal to Cooperate Forced Sonic Labs’ Hand Sonic Labs CEO Michael Kong said the Singapore High Court has approved his firm’s application to liquidate Multichain Foundation. Kong revealed that the

Franklin Templeton has received approval from Singapore’s central bank to launch a tokenized money market fund, the first of its kind for retail investors in the country. The move marks a significant step in integrating blockchain with traditional finance. Regulatory Greenlight for Blockchain-Based Money Market Fund by Franklin Templeton Franklin Templeton has secured regulatory approval