The resilience of the US economy in recent years was interpreted by many investors as a demonstration of US ‘exceptionalism’, Rabobank’s FX analyst Jane Foley notes. Greenback’s global lead remains intact for now “The surge in US recession fears that followed Trump’s tariff announcements on April 2 sparked a rapid exit from ‘exceptionalism’ trades, which … Read more
The Filecoin Foundation and Lockheed Martin Space have successfully transmitted data in space using a version of the InterPlanetary File System (IPFS) on a satellite orbiting Earth, Marta Belcher, president of the Filecoin Foundation, told Cointelegraph. Filecoin and Lockheed Martin adapted the system for use in space and successfully tested it, Belcher said during the … Read more
France responds with new security measures as a string of crypto kidnappings shakes the nation. With three happening in 2025, authorities believe the events are connected. Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau is working to arrest the perpetrators, protect leading crypto entrepreneurs, and train law enforcement. Still, the father of the most recent victim does not seem … Read more
Coinbase will provide cryptocurrency trading, custody, and staking services to Webull Pay through its Crypto-as-a-Service (CaaS) platform starting in June 2025, the two companies announced Friday. Coinbase to Provide Backend Crypto Services for Webull Pay Under the agreement, Webull Pay gains access to Coinbase’s institutional-grade infrastructure, including custody solutions, advanced trading systems, and support for … Read more
Crypto casinos are online gambling platforms similar to traditional casinos, offering players live dealer games, sports betting, and casino games. They are different from traditional casinos as they have blockchain integration and offer payments in cryptocurrencies. Crypto casinos use blockchain technology to record all transactions, ensuring transparency and security for all players. Another important feature … Read more
Made in USA coins are drawing attention heading into the weekend, with five standout tokens leading the charge: EOS, ONDO, SUI, KAS, and EIGEN. EOS surged nearly 7% following a controversial $3 million purchase by World Liberty Financial, while ONDO remains a major RWA player despite short-term volatility. SUI continues to ride momentum from its … Read more
At least one partner at Sequoia Capital was reportedly impacted by the recent data breach among Coinbase users, suggesting that data from others at the venture capital firm may also have been compromised. According to a May 16 Bloomberg report, Sequoia Capital Managing Partner Roelof Botha’s personal information available through his Coinbase account was stolen … Read more
I recently sat down with Vitor Pomplona, creator of Nostr client Amethyst, to discuss how Nostr in 2025 is a lot like what Bitcoin was like in 2012 — a bit rough around the edges, but exciting to use. Nostr, a decentralized protocol for social media and other forms of communication, is only four years … Read more
U.S. stocks opened mixed on Friday, with the S&P 500 looking to clock a fifth consecutive day of gains. As markets opened for the final trading session of the week, Wall Street saw the S&P 500 rise 0.1% to hover near 5,920. The benchmark index, which has posted four straight days of gains, could notch … Read more
Solv Protocol has launched a yield-bearing Bitcoin token on the Avalanche blockchain, giving institutional investors more exposure to yield opportunities backed by real-world assets, or RWAs. On May 16, the protocol unveiled SolvBTC.AVAX, a token that connects Bitcoin (BTC) to real-world assets like US Treasurys and private credit offered by BlackRock and Hamilton Lane. The … Read more