Cetus, a decentralized crypto exchange (DEX) built atop the Sui blockchain network, said $162 million of over $220 million stolen in a May 22 hack has been frozen. According to the Cetus team, the DEX is working with the Sui Foundation and other entities within the ecosystem to recover the remainder of the funds. The … Read more
Bitcoin futures and options markets have shattered records this week, with open interest surging to unprecedented levels as traders amplify bullish bets—including speculative calls for prices to hit $300,000. Traders Flood Bitcoin Derivatives as Futures, Options Volumes Shatter Records The total open interest in bitcoin futures reached an all-time high of $80.73 billion, representing 723,990 … Read more
Two new fiat-backed stablecoins, EURØP and USDB, have launched on the XRP Ledger (XRPL). Their arrival follows the U.S. Senate’s advancement of the GENIUS Act, a bill focused on stablecoin regulation. Both digital assets aim to provide compliant, cross-border transaction solutions at a time of increasing scrutiny and regulatory clarity. MiCA-Compliant EURØP Introduced by Schuman … Read more
The cryptocurrency has entered uncharted territory, but a Standard Chartered Bank digital assets researcher says this is exactly what he predicted. BTC Breaches $112K; Is $120K the Next Stop? Bitcoin surged to an all-time peak of $112K on Bitstamp this afternoon and has been hovering around $111.7K as it gradually advances to the $120K target … Read more
Ripple’s acquisition of Circle could position it as a leader in blockchain finance by integrating stablecoins into its payment systems and strengthening its market presence. AI predictions suggest that Ripple’s XRP token could experience significant price growth if the Circle acquisition succeeds. Ripple is reportedly discussing a move to buy Circle, the company responsible for … Read more
XRP traded at $2.43 today with a market capitalization of $142 billion and a 24-hour trading volume of $3.754 billion. The intraday price range fluctuated between $2.35 and $2.45, positioning the asset near local highs and prompting close attention from technical analysts. XRP Short-term chart analysis of the 1-hour timeframe reveals XRP is currently undergoing … Read more
OpenAI is planning to develop AI “companion” devices that will integrate artificial intelligence capabilities with everyday life, potentially opening the door to a new high-tech innovation used alongside laptops and smartphones. In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said he and designer Jony Ive are developing these secret devices for … Read more
Key takeaways: After briefly dropping to $160 from $184, Solana (SOL) is attempting to reclaim a position above its key resistance at $180 for a second consecutive week. With Bitcoin (BTC) hitting an all-time high, market speculators are banking on eventual capital rotation, which could pump major altcoins like SOL toward new highs. Solana shows … Read more
Zug, Switzerland, May 20th, 2025, Chainwire Validation Cloud today announced the launch of Mavrik-1, its next-generation AI engine now live on the Hedera Network. Mavrik powers Validation Cloud’s Data x AI platform, enabling users and developers to interact with DeFi through natural language queries, transforming complex blockchain data into instantly accessible insights and actions. Bridging … Read more
MARA Holdings, Inc., the fifth-largest bitcoin mining pool by hashrate, has allocated 500 BTC to Two Prime’s managed yield strategies, expanding a partnership aimed at generating risk-adjusted returns from its corporate treasury. Two Prime, MARA Deepen Bitcoin Yield Strategy Collaboration MARA Holdings, Inc., the fifth-largest bitcoin mining pool globally by hashrate, has allocated 500 BTC … Read more