Sharplink Gaming, a leading tech and iGaming company, has officially filed a $1 billion shelf registration with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to purchase Ethereum (ETH). This move follows its earlier $425 million Ethereum acquisition and signals a full commitment to blockchain integration in its treasury and product
May 31, 2025 2 mins read
Alchemy Pay has officially integrated World Liberty Financial’s USD1 stablecoin into its global payment ecosystem, expanding accessibility to one of the fastest-growing dollar-pegged assets in the crypto market. The May 30 announcement confirmed that users in 173 countries can now buy USD1 using traditional payment methods such as Visa, Mastercard,
May 30, 2025 2 mins read
In a major win for the crypto industry, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has voluntarily dismissed its civil lawsuit against Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange. The dismissal, filed in a Washington, D.C. federal court on May 29, 2025, marks a turning point in regulatory enforcement, as the
May 30, 2025 2 mins read
Ripple’s stablecoin, RLUSD, has officially launched on Bitget, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange. Trading began on May 29, 2025, at 10:00 UTC. This marks the fourth centralized exchange (CEX) listing for RLUSD this year, underscoring its accelerating adoption across the crypto ecosystem. The Bitget listing places RLUSD in the platform’s
May 29, 2025 2 mins read
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, known for his pro-crypto stance, is now targeting one of the most controversial regulations in the digital asset space: the BitLicense. Speaking at a recent crypto industry event, Adams questioned the effectiveness of the BitLicense regime and suggested it might be time to phase
May 29, 2025 2 mins read
Large American banks are gingerly venturing into the crypto sector. Even as regulators increasingly give their stamp of approval, these banking behemoths are still hesitant to take the plunge into digital currencies. Rather, they are choosing small-scale pilot projects, alliances, and modest crypto-trading endeavors, according to a number of industry
May 29, 2025 2 mins read
Japanese investment firm Metaplanet Inc. has announced the issuance of $50 million in 0% ordinary bonds to fund its next round of Bitcoin purchases. The company, listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, confirmed the move in an official post, emphasizing its commitment to strengthening its Bitcoin treasury strategy. This 16th
May 28, 2025 2 mins read
Stuart Alderoty, Ripple’s Chief Legal Officer, formally requested the SEC for a clear-cut mention regarding the classification of cryptocurrencies particularly which are traded on secondary markets. In Alderoty’s opinion, not having rules in place stifles innovation and places U.S.-based blockchain companies are at a disadvantage in the worldwide market. The
May 28, 2025 2 mins read
The crypto industry is urging the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to establish clear regulations for perpetual contracts, a type of derivative that allows indefinite position holding without expiration. Industry players argue that current regulatory ambiguity is hindering innovation and placing U.S.-based platforms at a competitive disadvantage globally. Perpetual contracts
May 28, 2025 2 mins read
Africa is emerging as a strategic frontier for global crypto players, and Blockchain.com is positioning itself to capitalize on this shift. As some African nations begin to relax their stance and introduce regulations, crypto wallet and exchange platforms are making plans to expand in key markets such as Nigeria, Ghana,
May 27, 2025 2 mins read