SEC and Everstake Discuss Regulatory Clarity

Everstake stated to the SEC that non-custodial staking should not be grouped as a securities transaction.  It says that non-custodial staking does not consist of assets or the presumption of profits from managerial efforts.  The US Securities and Exchange Commission and Everstake are in discussions to explore clearer regulatory definitions revolving around taking and blockchain … Read more

‘Very Soon, Nothing Will be Holding XRP Back,’ Pundit Insists Judgment Day is Coming

A prominent XRP community commentator says soon, XRP will have nothing holding it back, suggesting the judgment day to reveal all the truth is coming. The latest commentary comes amid what many perceive as persistent pressure suppressing XRP’s price growth. Notably, this sentiment dominated the XRP community last year, particularly as XRP remained stuck around … Read more

CME Leads with $16 Billion

On May 17th, COINOTAG reported that the **total open interest** for Bitcoin futures contracts has reached a significant milestone, now standing at **640,810 BTC**, equivalent to approximately **$66.09 billion**. This robust figure highlights the growing liquidity and interest in the Bitcoin market. Notably, the **CME Bitcoin futures contract** leads the pack, with an open interest … Read more

Cardano About to Explode? Watch $0.80 Closely

Cardano (ADA) price has been consolidating under key resistance levels, but recent technical signals suggest something big may be on the horizon. With price action narrowing and volume dropping, ADA price could be approaching a decisive breakout — but in which direction? Cardano Price Prediction: What’s Happening on the Daily Chart? ADA/USD Daily Chart- TradingView … Read more

A Bitcoiner’s guide to South Africa’s Garden Route

South Africa’s Garden Route, famed for its lush forests, expansive beaches and charming towns, has become a testbed for Bitcoin adoption. From Mossel Bay to Witsand and Plettenberg Bay to Knysna, Bitcoin has become popular among shop owners and travelers alike for a multitude of reasons. “We’re seeing the early signs of a parallel, permissionless … Read more

Coinbase Hack Hits High-Profile Execs Including Sequoia Capital’s Botha

Earlier this week, Coinbase revealed a significant cyberattack and data breach. Being a leading crypto exchange, the breach has put the personal data of influential figures at risk. As per the latest reports, Sequoia Capital’s Managing Partner, Roelof Botha, is also among the high-profile victims, with hackers accessing sensitive information, including phone numbers and addresses. … Read more

Technical Factors Drive Price Action, but Demand Remains Limited

In a recent update from COINOTAG on May 17th, Coinbase Institutional’s Research Director David Duong emphasized the significant factors influencing Ethereum’s price trajectory. He noted that last week’s increase in ETH was largely attributed to technical elements, including the unwinding of numerous misaligned positions and short covering. This momentum has seen ETH aligning more closely … Read more

The DeFi mullet — Fintech needs DeFi in the back

Opinion by: Merlin Egalite, co-founder at Morpho Labs Fintechs in the front, decentralized finance (DeFi) in the back: the DeFi Mullet. Today’s fintech companies offer excellent user experiences but are constrained by traditional financial infrastructure — siloed, slow, expensive and inflexible. Meanwhile, DeFi provides lightning-fast, cost-effective, interoperable infrastructure but lacks mainstream accessibility. The solution? Combine … Read more

Crypto Entrepreneurs In France Now Under Guard After Kidnapping Surge

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure French authorities have announced fresh security steps for crypto entrepreneurs and their families. The move comes after a string of violent attempts to kidnap industry figures. Officials are aiming to curb what they call a worrying spike in attacks. Government Steps Up … Read more

Paraguay deports three undocumented immigrants after crypto mining theft attempt

Paraguayan law enforcement has deported three individuals and arrested another for attempting to steal crypto miners at a facility near the country’s Itaipu hydroelectric dam. According to a May 15 statement from Paraguayan prosecutor Irene Rolón, the men were caught by police soon after breaking into a locked section of Teratech SA’s facility in Coronel … Read more