Bitwise files S-1 for NEAR ETF

Digital asset manager Bitwise has filed to list a spot Near exchange-traded fund with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, adding to a growing list of altcoins currently vying to win regulatory approval. The Bitwise Near (NEAR) ETF will track the price movements of the NEAR token, minus expenses, through a traditional brokerage, Bitwise’s May … Read more

MIND of Pepe Presale Countdown to Launch Day

AI agents are emerging as the next major breakthrough in the crypto industry, with capabilities that far surpass traditional digital tools. Unlike traditional AI models, AI agents are designed to function autonomously—they can make decisions, execute tasks, and interact with their environment without human intervention. This advanced level of autonomy has fueled investor excitement, particularly … Read more

New Hampshire Becomes First State To Pass Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Bill Into Law

Today, New Hampshire officially became the first state to pass a “Strategic Bitcoin Reserve” bill into law. Governor Kelly Ayotte signed HB 302 into law, establishing a forward-thinking policy framework that mirrors Satoshi Action’s model for creating a Bitcoin and digital assets reserve fund. New Hampshire is once again First in the Nation! 🎉 Just … Read more

Jack Maller’s Strike Launches Bitcoin-Backed Loans For Eligible U.S. Customers

Strike has unveiled one of its most powerful and innovative features to date: bitcoin-backed loans. For the first time, eligible users in select U.S. states can now borrow cash against their bitcoin holdings without having to sell their cryptocurrency. This option allows individuals to access liquidity without losing their long-term exposure to bitcoin’s price appreciation. … Read more

US regulator moves to drop appeal against Kalshi

The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is seeking permission from the court to drop an appeal against prediction market Kalshi. The move could allow the platform to offer political event contracts to users without contest. In a May 5 filing in the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, lawyers for … Read more

Sam Altman’s World Ordered to Stop Biometric Data Collection in Kenya

The Kenyan High Court has ordered Sam Altman’s World to cease processing, collecting or dealing in biometric data without conducting a Data Protection Impact Assessment. The order also requires Worldcoin to permanently delete biometric data collected in Kenya without proper assessments within seven days. Worldcoin Activities in Contravention of Data Protection Laws The Kenyan High … Read more