Adrienne Harris, the head of the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS), said New York has an “outsized role to play” in the crypto ecosystem, particularly in shaping regulatory frameworks for digital assets. During a panel on May 14 at Consensus 2025 in Toronto, she said the NY estate is frequently asked to … Read more
Tom Schmidt joined Dragonfly Capital after hands-on experience with 0x and Big Tech product roles. He prefers substance over hype, backing DeFi projects solving real-world technical problems. In a world full of technical jargon and token hype, there’s one name that rarely makes a big splash but has a deep footprint: Tom Schmidt. Most people … Read more
TL;DR Shiba Inu (SHIB) is gaining momentum, with analysts pointing to certain catalysts for a potential triple-digit price surge in the current cycle. Cardano (ADA) is described as “built to last,” with some predicting a breakout to $1.60 in the short term and possibly $3 by year-end. SHIB Bull Run on the Way? The popular … Read more
Crypto founders are heading to Washington, DC, to meet with lawmakers ahead of another expected vote on a stablecoin bill that initially failed in the Senate, according to Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong. In a May 14 X post from the US Capitol rotunda, Armstrong said as many as “60 [crypto] founders” had gathered in DC … Read more
Bitcoin In a surprising shift, longtime Bitcoin critic Peter Schiff has acknowledged an unexpected use case for the cryptocurrency—albeit with a touch of irony. In a tweet posted on May 14, Schiff referenced Jim Chanos, the famed short-seller, who reportedly bought Bitcoin to hedge his short position in MicroStrategy ($MSTR), a company known for its … Read more
Cryptocurrencies, precious metals, and equities all slipped today after an energetic rally that carried markets higher over the past week and a half. Signs of fatigue are emerging, with momentum stalling across several asset classes. Meanwhile, bitcoin dropped to a mid-day low of $102,622. Markets Begin to Lose Steam BTC touched $102,622 during Wednesday’s mid-day … Read more
Regulations Three top-ranking House Democrats are calling on the U.S. Treasury to turn over all Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) tied to Donald Trump’s crypto ventures, Elon Musk’s America PAC, and GOP fundraising platform WinRed, citing potential fraud, bribery, and predatory fundraising practices. Reps. Gerald Connolly, Joe Morelle, and Jamie Raskin—ranking members of the House Oversight, … Read more
Pixelmon, the Pokémon-inspired crypto franchise, has made waves by signing an exclusivity deal with Avalanche to launch its new mobile games. This partnership signifies a strategic shift as Pixelmon seeks to expand its reach in the gaming ecosystem while leveraging Avalanche’s robust technology. “Avalanche has demonstrated real gaming traction,” CEO Giulio Xiloyannis noted, highlighting the … Read more
Metaplanet Inc. widely recognized as Japan’s leading Bitcoin treasury company, has reported its strongest quarter to date for Q1 FY2025, marked by record operating profit and a significant expansion of its balance sheet. Metaplanet Q1 Financials released: – Revenue: ¥877M (+8% QoQ) (88% from BTC Income Generation business)– Operating Profit: ¥593M (a new company record)– … Read more
Topline Qatar Airways will buy 210 jets from Boeing, the companies announced Wednesday during President Donald Trump’s visit there, as Trump is expected to accept a $400 million jet from the country, despite bipartisan criticism of security and conflict-of-interest concerns. Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani (R) receives US President Donald Trump in the … Read more