In brief Genesis has filed two lawsuits accusing DCG and key executives of orchestrating fraudulent transfers and misleading creditors as it neared collapse. The complaints accuse DCG of using Genesis as a corporate “alter ego” to enrich affiliates and conceal mounting losses from creditors. The lawsuits seek over $3.1B, including a $1.1B promissory note and … Read more
On May 21, COINOTAG reported that the Texas Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Bill (SB 21) has successfully passed its second reading in the House. This significant development signals a growing legislative acknowledgment of Bitcoin as a vital asset in finance. Following this pivotal second reading, the bill will undergo a third reading and subsequent vote for … Read more
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has initiated legal action against New York-based Unicoin and its three key executives, including CEO Alex Konanykhin. The SEC’s lawsuit, filed on May 21, alleges that these individuals engaged in the dissemination of misleading statements regarding the sale of controversial equity certificates and common stock linked to Unicoin. … Read more
Sonic SVM, the first SVM chain extension on Solana, has announced the introduction of a new SONIC burn program aimed at enhancing the token’s value accrual mechanism. This strategic redesign replaces the previous burning model with a buy-and-lock system, where 50% of all transaction fees will be used to purchase SONIC tokens from the open … Read more
Haliey Welch, better known as the “Hawk tuah girl,” says the Federal Bureau of Investigation briefly probed her after her “memecoin disaster” — the failed launch of a token in her image that she promoted. Welch said in a May 21 episode of her “Talk Tuah” podcast that the FBI showed up at her grandmother’s … Read more
In brief Spain is embracing AI in filmmaking, debuting its first fully AI-generated feature, The Great Reset, at the 2025 Berlin Film Festival. New legislation aligns with the EU AI Act, mandating clear labelling of AI-generated content and imposing fines for misuse. Spanish-developed tools like Magnific are already in use in Hollywood, signaling broader adoption … Read more
In brief Microsoft announced that GitHub Copilot is evolving into a full AI coding agent. The update reflects a broader trend of “vibe coding” using artificial intelligence. Copilot’s new capabilities aim to streamline development while maintaining existing security protocols. GitHub Copilot is no longer just an autocomplete tool. At Microsoft Build 2025 on Monday, the … Read more
Reporting by Fortune says the stablecoin issuer is currently in talks with Coinbase about a potential acquisition even as it gears up for an initial public offering (IPO). Could a Coinbase-Circle Deal Reshape Crypto’s Stablecoin Landscape? It’s no secret that Circle, the giant stablecoin issuer behind USDC, recently filed paperwork with regulators in April as … Read more
Trump claims economic success citing strong March job numbers amid criticism over tariffs and inflation. April tariffs triggered global market losses and sharp price increases in US consumer goods. Core inflation eased slightly, but financial analysts and lawmakers warn of long-term economic risks. President Donald Trump claimed the U.S. economy is “roaring,” citing March’s addition … Read more
XRP price climbed above the $2.35 level on Tuesday May 20, posting 1% gains on the 24-hour candle. On-chain data shows that positive social media comments surrounding XRP surged to 3-months peak after Ripple inked a payment deal with a Dubai bank on Monday. Is this precursor to a major breakout ahead? Ripple (XRP) Price … Read more