Crypto conference attendees fail at “basic situational awareness” and security measures, opening themselves up to exploitation by bad actors hiding in the crowd at events, says crypto exchange Kraken. Kraken’s security team noted a “troubling trend” of laptops and phones owned by popular crypto protocols left unlocked and unguarded on tables at events — as … Read more
Republican lawmakers on the House Financial Services Committee (HFSC) pushed back against concerns that US President Donald Trump could personally profit from his exposure to the crypto industry, dismissing the claims as political “theatrics” amid ongoing debate about digital assets legislation. In a June 6 hearing organized by Democrats, HFSC ranking member Maxine Waters defended … Read more
Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini has taken a major step toward going public after submitting a document to kick-start the initial public offering (IPO) process. According to a June 6 statement, the company has confidentially submitted a draft registration statement on Form S-1 to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). While details such as the number … Read more
Bitcoin is the most well-known cryptocurrency worldwide. However, sending BTC during peak network activity can be frustrating—confirmations take hours, and fees spike. Bitcoin Hyper aims to fix these issues. This project offers a Layer 2 solution that tackles Bitcoin’s main problems: slow transaction times and high costs. Here’s how it works. Source – Alessandro De … Read more
Rihanna’s “Don’t Stop the Music” and “Love the Way You Lie” return to U.K. charts as new single … More “Friend of Mine” quickly fades. TOPSHOT – Barbadian singer and actress Rihanna arrives for the 2025 Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5, 2025, in New York. The Gala raises money … Read more
Growing momentum for United States stablecoin regulation is reportedly pushing major tech firms like Apple, X, and Airbnb to explore digital token integration According to a June 6 report from Fortune, at least four tech companies, including Apple, X, Airbnb and Google, are exploring stablecoins as a means to lower fees and improve cross-border payments. Each … Read more
According to a Friday report by Fortune, tech behemoth Apple is currently discussing stablecoin integration with cryptocurrency firms. Apart from Apple, some other prominent firms, such as Alphabet and Airbnb, are also having similar discussions. Stablecoins are now emerging as the long-awaited “killer app” that could potentially take the industry mainstream. The introduction of dollar-backed … Read more
The U.K. Financial Conduct Authority has proposed lifting a ban on offering crypto exchange-traded notes to retail traders. Normal Financial Promotion Rules to Apply The U.K. financial watchdog, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), has proposed lifting a ban on offering crypto exchange-traded notes (ETNs) to retail traders. If adopted, the proposal would allow pave the … Read more
Tencent has acquired about a 15.75 percent stake in the games studio behind Helldivers 2, Arrowhead Games. The technology conglomerate acquired Arrowhead Games for $80 million. Arrowhead Games co-founder John Pilestedt welcomed Tencent, saying the acquisition would open up gaming opportunities for China as a market. Tencent, a Chinese technology conglomerate, has bought a 15.75 … Read more
Ripple (XRP) has been a leader in the crypto space for a long time, dominating headlines with its innovative blockchain solutions and recent legal wins. Currently priced at $2.15, XRP has dropped 2.40% in the last 24 hours, with a $126.33 billion market cap. While Ripple’s regulatory clarity has boosted investor confidence, its massive market … Read more