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
VOYA Games has raised $5 million from 1kx, Makers Fund, RockawayX, and prominent Web3 founders. The funding will support the launch and growth of Craft World and a broader interconnected gaming network powered by Dyno Coin. Craft World has 240K+ registered users, 50K MAUs, and 1.1M lifetime on-chain trades in its test phase. VOYA is … Read more
Texas’ SB 21 Bitcoin Reserve bill passed its second House reading, receiving significant bipartisan support with a vote of 105-23. The legislation will allow altcoins with a minimum market cap of $500 billion to be included, adhering to a qualification period of 24 months. Backed by bipartisan support and Governor Abbott’s endorsement, SB 21 is … Read more
The U.S. Senate’s recent advancement of the GENIUS Act has energized the digital asset sector, setting the foundation for the first comprehensive regulatory framework governing stablecoins. With a strong bipartisan majority pushing the bill forward, the legislation is poised to bring clarity, compliance, and institutional participation to a $250 billion segment of the crypto economy. … Read more
India’s Supreme Court has intensified pressure on the government to regulate crypto, slamming bitcoin trading as hawala-like and warning of its unchecked impact on the economy. Supreme Court Urges Central Policy With Crypto Labeled as Hawala-Like Activity The Supreme Court of India urged the central government to establish a clear policy on cryptocurrency regulation, citing … Read more
Prediction market platform Kalshi is partnering with Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup, xAI, to provide tailored insights for users making bets on real-world events. The collaboration aims to enhance Kalshi’s event-based derivatives marketplace by integrating xAI’s models, which are trained on data from Musk’s social platform X. These models will help Kalshi synthesize news and … Read more
VeChain has launched its inaugural cross-chain bridge via Wanchain, enabling interoperability with over 40 blockchains, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Avalanche, and BNB Chain. Users can now bridge assets like BTC, ETH, USDC, SOL, and XRP into VeChain and move VET, VTHO, and B3TR to other ecosystems. VeChain Debuts Cross-Chain Bridge via Wanchain Integration, Unlocking Multichain … Read more
SB 21, Texas’s bill to create a state-level Bitcoin Reserve, has passed its second reading in the House with overwhelming support. It now requires one more vote and Governor Greg Abbott’s signature to become law. The bill draws inspiration from successful efforts in other states, notably New Hampshire’s model for adding new tokens to its … Read more