Binance founder Changpeng Zhao has confirmed that his legal team has applied for him to get a pardon in the US. This comes a few months after the former CEO denied reports of a deal with President Trump’s family that would see him get pardoned. At the time, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) had claimed … Read more
Ethereum activated its long-awaited “Pectra” upgrade on Wednesday, marking the blockchain’s most significant overhaul since the Merge in 2022. The update aims to streamline staking, enhance wallet functionality, and improve overall efficiency. It arrives as Ethereum contends with rising competition and internal debates over its direction. The Pectra upgrade, a “hard fork” in blockchain parlance, … Read more
It’s cup final season across Europe, and the world’s largest crypto casino, Stake, is giving football fans a reason to cheer no matter what happens in extra time! With so many domestic cup trophies about to be lifted, there’s no better time to place your bets, especially with a safety net attached. The biggest of … Read more
Coinbase collaborates with Riot Games, becoming the new exclusive crypto-exchange and official blockchain partner of the global League of Legends and VALORANT eSports events. The goal is to explore opportunities to share insights and enhance the fan experience through Web3 technology. Coinbase collaborates with Riot Games for the League of Legends and VALORANT eSports events … Read more
Ethereum’s Pectra upgrade, combining the Prague and Electra updates, went live at epoch 364032 on May 7, 2025, introducing 11 Ethereum Improvement Proposals (EIPs) to enhance scalability, security, and user experience. Pectra Upgrade Activates With 11 Key Enhancements The upgrade, activated at 6 a.m. Eastern time, focuses on validator efficiency, layer two (L2) scalability, and … Read more
Key Points: Trump repeats demand for Federal Reserve rate cuts. Crypto Fear and Greed Index rises to 67. Institutional confidence in BTC remains strong. Trump has publicly criticized the U.S. Federal Reserve over a dozen times this year, urging for immediate rate cuts. His remarks, known for impacting market sentiment, continue to ripple across financial … Read more
Lee Jae-Myung, the Democratic Party of Korea presidential candidate, has pledged to introduce a virtual asset spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) and introduce crypto reforms in the country. “I will create a safe investment environment so that young people can form assets and plan for the future,” said Lee Jae-Myung. In line with ‘7 major digital … Read more
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Changpeng Zhao, the founder of Binance, has confirmed that his legal team has submitted a formal request for a presidential pardon from the US government. In a May 5 podcast interview with Farokh Sarmad of Rug Radio, Zhao stated that the decision followed increased media speculation about his potential pursuit of clemency. According to him: … Read more
International forex and CFD broker XTB reported $155 million in total revenue for the first quarter of 2025. Based on recent XTB financial results, this is the Polish brokerage’s strongest-ever revenue performance since its launch in 2004. Despite the record-breaking XTB Q1 2025 earnings, the Polish trading platform’s high operational costs, mostly consisting of costs … Read more