Crypto exchange Bybit has announced that it aims to release its new Solana-based decentralized exchange Byreal in the third quarter, with a testnet version coming out at the end of June. In an X post on Sunday, company chief executive Ben Zhou added that what makes the new exchange special is that it has CEX … Read more
Major Ethereum holders have been scooping up Ether (ETH) over the past month as the cryptocurrency chopped sideways, while retail investors have been cashing out. Ethereum wallets holding between 1,000 ETH (whales) and 100,000 ETH (sharks) have added a net total of 1.49 million ETH (worth $3.79 billion) over the last 30 days, increasing their … Read more
Michael Saylor, Executive Chairman of Strategy, recently engaged in high-level discussions with Pakistan’s Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and Blockchain Minister Bilal Bin Saqib, focusing on the potential integration of Bitcoin as a national reserve asset. This strategic dialogue underscores Pakistan’s evolving stance on digital currencies, reflecting a broader governmental push towards cryptocurrency adoption. In a … Read more
Following the release of the top-tier China’s May activity data, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) expressed its outlook on the economy during its press conference on Monday. Key quotes (via Reuters) Many uncertainties in the international environment, foundation of economic recovery needs to be strengthened. China’s policy toolkit is well-stocked, has the flexibility to adjust macro policies according … Read more
Crime The Pi Network team has released a detailed update on the ongoing .pi Domains Auction, emphasizing a renewed focus on utility and long-term ecosystem value. As interest and bidding activity accelerate, developers are being encouraged to look beyond domain ownership and build real-world use cases around their acquisitions. .pi Domains Auction Becomes Standalone App … Read more
The U.S. Department of Justice has recovered $680,000 tied to a crypto exploit and is in the process of returning funds stolen through a Safemoon smart contract vulnerability. DOJ Recovers Funds Exploited in Safemoon Attack The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on June 12 that it has seized and is in the process of … Read more
Pakistan has secured another big name to support its crypto pivot after Strategy executive chair Michael Saylor met with the country’s Ministry of Finance to laud its crypto efforts. Saylor met with Pakistan Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and the country’s State minister on blockchain and crypto, Bilal Bin Saqib, on Sunday and discussed how Bitcoin … Read more
Key Points: Metaplanet issued a $210 million zero-coupon bond. The bond matures on December 12, 2025. Plans to acquire 210,000 BTC by 2027. Metaplanet Inc., a Tokyo-based public company, recently issued a $210 million zero-coupon bond to EVO FUND. The bond matures on December 12, 2025. This move highlights a strategic shift by Metaplanet to … Read more
XRP has been experiencing an extended period of consolidation, with its price moving sideways for nearly 197 days since early December. This prolonged stagnation has led to growing frustration among investors, especially as other cryptocurrencies have outperformed XRP during the same timeframe. Despite this, the entire crypto market has displayed a similar oscillating pattern, influenced … Read more
Huge waiting lines are seen in front of jewelry retailer stores at Yu Garden in Shanghai, China, on May 17, 2025, as the city offers consumption vouchers to stimulate consumer spending. Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images China’s retail sales growth accelerated in May, data from National Bureau of Statistics showed Monday, in part helped … Read more