Opinion by: Ahmad Shadid of O.xyz Semiconductors scored a rare exemption from US President Donald Trump’s aggressive reciprocal tariffs, but the relief is symbolic at best. Most semiconductors enter the US embedded in servers, GPUs, laptops, and smartphones. The finished goods remain heavily tariffed, some with duties reaching up to 49%. The exemption looks good … Read more
Key Takeaways: Binance introduces Huma Finance (HUMA) as its 70th Launchpool project, with a massive 250 million HUMA in token farming rewards. Farming period runs from May 23–25, with users able to lock BNB, FDUSD, or USDC to earn HUMA tokens. HUMA spot trading begins May 26, with pairs including HUMA/USDT, HUMA/BNB, and HUMA/TRY. Binance … Read more
Key Points: Federal Reserve Governor discusses potential 2025 rate cuts linked to tariffs. Waller emphasizes optimism about tariff negotiations. Market anticipates possible shifts in monetary policy. Fed’s Waller Suggests Possible Interest Rate Cuts in 2025 Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller indicated on May 22, 2025, a potential shift in interest rate policy depending on tariff … Read more
Fintech The Cardano Foundation has launched a major delegation initiative aimed at improving developer and builder representation within Cardano’s evolving governance ecosystem. In response to concerns about underrepresentation, the Foundation has delegated 20 million ADA each—a total of 140 million ADA—to seven Delegated Representatives (DReps) selected for their technical contributions, governance integrity, and alignment with … Read more
Fifteen years after Laszlo Hanyecz paid 10,000 bitcoin for two Papa John’s pizzas worth $41, that transaction is now valued at $1.1 billion as the global crypto community celebrates Bitcoin Pizza Day on May 22. From $41 to $1.1B: Bitcoin Pizza Day Marks 15th Anniversary of Historic Crypto Transaction On May 22, 2010, Florida-based programmer … Read more
Today, the Liquid Federation has announced that the Liquid Network has surpassed $3.27 billion in total value locked (TVL), according to a press release shared with Bitcoin Magazine. “Surpassing the $3 billion threshold marks a pivotal moment for both Liquid and Bitcoin, signaling the evolution of Bitcoinʼs ecosystem into a full-fledged platform for global financial … Read more
The U.S.-based Bitcoin and Lightning mobile wallet Zeus recently announced an alpha-release integration of Cashu. The move marks the first integration of ecash into a popular Bitcoin wallet, breaking new ground for potential user adoption to Bitcoin. Cashu is a hot new implementation of Chaumian ecash, a form of digital cash invented by David Chaum … Read more
Key Points: Federal Reserve considers rate cuts contingent on tariff de-escalation. Waller’s optimism reflects potential economic growth with tariff reduction. Markets show steady reactions following Waller’s comments. On May 22, 2025, Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller indicated potential interest rate cuts in the late half of the year, contingent on tariff de-escalation. This announcement suggests … Read more
As the question of stablecoin regulation heats up in the US Senate, so has the issue of which members are personally invested in cryptocurrencies and cryptocurrency firms. On May 19, the Senate voted to invoke cloture and move ahead with the GENIUS Act, which would provide a regulatory framework for stablecoins. The measure passed 66-32, … Read more
Cryptocurrencies and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) can help investors protect their eroding purchasing power during an era of exponential currency debasement, according to analysts and industry leaders. Investing in digital assets is becoming increasingly important in the “world of the exponential age and currency debasement,” according to Raoul Pal, founder and CEO of Global Macro Investor. … Read more