Ethereum Name Service tops NFT charts sales with over US$4.27 million
Ethereum Name Service tops daily NFT sales, followed by significant activity on Ethereum and Bitcoin blockchains.
Friend.tech to leave Base for own blockchain
Friend.tech’s transition to a proprietary blockchain, Friendchain, prompts user concerns and market fluctuations.
The Sandbox raises US$20 mln, achieves unicorn status
The Sandbox secures funding to enhance its metaverse platform and support its creator economy.
Robinhood acquires Bitstamp in US$200 mln deal
Trading platform Robinhood Markets to expand its crypto services with Bitstamp acquisition.
Florida man admits to US$8.4 mln crypto fraud scheme
Florida resident Juan Tacuri pleads guilty to wire fraud, faces two decades behind bars.
Ethereum’s Buterin denounces celebrity memecoins, urges purposeful innovation
Ethereum’s Buterin criticizes superficial celebrity crypto trends, advocating for impactful, long-term projects.
Binance to limit certain stablecoins to comply with EU crypto rules
Binance to limit non-compliant stablecoins under EU’s MiCA regulation.
May NFT sales post worst performance since October
NFT sales slump in May as major blockchains have worst month of the year.
Immutable’s Guild of Guardians knocks off NodeMonkes from top daily NFT sales spot
The NFT market sees a surge led by Guild of Guardians, with other collections showing significant daily changes.
Ripple adds US$25 mln for crypto-friendly PAC
Ripple’s $50 million contribution to Fairshake PAC aims to sway 2024 U.S. elections towards crypto-friendly candidates.
Game NFTs rank in the top 3 for daily sales; Fantasy Top leads with US$831K
The Fantasy Top collection outperformed others in daily NFT sales, signaling a robust market interest.
Bitcoin cracks US$70,000, Ethereum nears US$4,000; JENNER, PEPE and memecoins drive markets
Ethereum’s price surge signals market optimism and hints at growth potential.
House passes bill to limit Fed’s CBDC authority
US House mandates congressional approval for Fed’s digital dollar issuance.
Game NFTs rise as Guild of Guardians Avatars, DMarket and Fantasy Top lead sales
Guild of Guardians avatars see a significant increase in daily sales, topping the NFT market.
Crypto engagement dropped to 7% among US adults in 2023, Fed finds
Fed survey shows a decline in US adult crypto usage to 7% in 2023, with only 1% using it for transactions.
Tech giants team up against online dating scams
Major tech companies form a coalition to tackle the surge romance and crypto scams.
CryptoPunks face backlash while DMarket leads NFT sales
Ethereum’s NFT market sees a significant daily increase, outperforming other blockchains with a notable rise in sales volume.
Alleged owner of Incognito drug market arrested
23-year-old Rui-Siang Lin could face life in prison for running a $100M dark web drug market
Grayscale Investments names Peter Mintzberg as CEO
One of the world’s largest digital currency asset management company has changed CEOs.
Bitcoin rises as inflation eases
Bitcoin’s value climbs after April CPI data suggests a slowdown in inflation, potentially influencing Federal Reserve interest rate decisions.
Tornado Cash crypto mixer developer gets 64 months in prison
Dutch court convicts Tornado Cash creator for aiding in crypto crimes.
Bitcoin Runes etching revenue plummets for miners
Runes etching on Bitcoin network drops drastically, affecting miners’ income.
NodeMonkes leads NFT sales with US$876K in a day, CryptoPunks drops off top 10
NodeMonkes snatches the top spot from CryptoPunks, ending a two-day streak of leading the market.
Chainalysis sets up Dubai HQ, bolsters UAE’s crypto ambitions
Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis has launched its regional headquarters in Dubai, advancing the UAE’s goal to be a top cryptocurrency hub.
CryptoPunks, BAYC lead NFT daily sales, put Ethereum on top
CryptoPunks collection outperformed other NFTs in daily sales, as Ethereum led all blockchains.
DMarket opens week as top NFT in daily sales
DMarket tops daily NFT sales with over US$842,000.
Binance CEO calls for release of executives detained in Nigeria
Binance CEO demands freedom for compliance officer held on illegal transaction charges in Nigeria.
Robinhood to challenge SEC’s notice over crypto operations
Robinhood’s digital assets division becomes the SEC’s latest legal opponent.
Crypto investment hits US$1.02 bln in April
April’s crypto funding surge reflects investor confidence, with $1.02 billion invested in blockchain ventures.
Bitcoin network surpasses 1 billion transactions
Bitcoin marks a historic achievement with over one billion transactions since 2009.
MicroStrategy unveils Bitcoin digital ID solution
MicroStrategy launches a new Bitcoin-based digital identity platform to enhance online security and trust.
Bitcoin slides, Fed keeps interest rates steady
Bitcoin dropped to as low as US$56,600 as Fed holds interest rates.
Azuki NFT sales soar to over US$1.1 million in a day
Azuki leads with a significant sales spike, outperforming other NFT collections in daily transactions.
Bitcoin ‘Jesus’ arrested for US$50 mln tax fraud
Cryptocurrency figure Roger Ver faces extradition to the U.S. on tax evasion and fraud charges.
Binance ex-CEO Changpeng Zhao sentenced for money laundering
Changpeng Zhao receives a 4-month prison term and a $50 million fine for laundering violations.
North Korean hackers laundered US$200 mln in stolen crypto, says blockchain sleuth
Lazarus Group’s crypto laundering operation exposed by on-chain investigator.
Crypto wallets exit US amid regulatory pressure
Wasabi and Phoenix wallets halt US services due to increasing regulatory scrutiny.
Samourai Wallet co-founder posts US$1 mln bond in laundering case
Keonne Rodriguez, co-founder of Samourai Wallet, was released on bond after denying money laundering charges.
SEC expected to deny Ethereum ETFs: Reuters
The SEC signals a cautious crypto stance, likely rejecting Ethereum ETFs and delaying Bitcoin ETF options.
Samourai Wallet founders arrested for laundering US$100 mln
Samourai Wallet creators face money laundering and illegal business operation charges.
NodeMonkes leads NFT sales with over US$1 million in a day
NodeMonkes NFT collection tops daily sales, with significant transactions and unique buyers contributing to its all-time high volume.
Ethereum leads with over US$7 mln in daily NFT sales
Ethereum tops daily NFT market with significant sales volume and transaction count, outperforming Bitcoin and Solana.
Ex-Binance CEO faces 3-years prison and millions in fines
Changpeng Zhao, the former CEO of Binance, may receive a 3-year sentence and $50M fine for anti-money laundering violations.
Tether Launches on TON Blockchain with USDT, XAUT
Stablecoin issuer Tether has expanded to The Open Network with its USDT and gold-backed XAUT tokens, aiming to enhance liquidity.
Bitcoin miner earnings soar on halving day due to Runes
Bitcoin miners experienced a revenue spike following the introduction of the Runes protocol, although transaction fees have since decreased.
Tether expands into new sectors amid regulatory watch
Tether diversifies into data, finance, power, and education sectors, aiming for innovation and empowerment.
Binance converts US$1 bln fund; eyes India comeback after obtaining Dubai license
Cryptocurrency giant Binance converts $1B safety fund to USDC, signaling a strategic move to enhance transparency and re-enter the Indian market.
EY debuts blockchain tool for private contracts
Ernst & Young launches a blockchain service to improve contract management for private companies, aiming for enhanced privacy and efficiency.
US senators unveil stablecoin regulation bill
New legislation aims to enhance financial stability by imposing strict rules on stablecoin issuers.
PayPal ends NFT purchase protections
PayPal to exclude NFTs from protection programs starting May 20, impacting buyers and sellers.
Hong Kong approves spot Bitcoin ETF
City’s inaugural Bitcoin ETF approval spurs price surge, signaling crypto investment growth.
FTX’s Bankman-Fried appeals 25-year sentence
Disgraced FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried challenges his prison term and seeks New York confinement during the appeal.
BlackRock fund introduces USDC transfers
BlackRock’s BUIDL fund now allows share conversion to stablecoin USDC for enhanced liquidity.
Bitcoin leads with a slight sales uptick in NFT market
Bitcoin sees a marginal increase in sales, outperforming Ethereum and Solana in the NFT space over the past day.
Binance exec refutes Nigeria laundering claims
Binance’s Tigran Gambaryan pleads not guilty to money laundering in Nigeria, faces remand.
Bitcoin leads NFT market with over US$16 mln in sales
Bitcoin tops daily NFT sales, Ethereum and Solana follow with notable changes.
Franklin Templeton shines spotlight on Bitcoin NFTs
Investment firm notes Bitcoin NFTs’ role in crypto innovation and market changes.
Ethereum layer-2 market cap to reach US$1 trillion by 2030, VanEck predicts
VanEck forecasts a $1 trillion market cap for Ethereum Layer-2 networks by 2030, highlighting their scalability and efficiency.
Ethereum leads NFT market with over US$10 million in sales
Ethereum sees a slight increase in NFT transactions, while Bitcoin and Solana experience declines in the past 24 hours.
Tensorians NFTs surge in 24-hour sales on Solana
Solana’s Tensorians NFT collection sees a significant increase in sales and transactions, leading the daily market.
Singapore strengthens crypto oversight
MAS revises PSA to cover crypto custody, aiming to enhance user protection.
BAYC surges to lead NFT sales but Solana dominates the top 10
Three Solana collections placed in Tuesday’s top five.
Tether becomes seventh largest Bitcoin holder
Stablecoin leader Tether acquires 8,889 units of Bitcoin.
Telegram enables Toncoin for ad payments, shares profits with channels
Telegram introduces a new feature allowing channel owners to earn 50% ad revenue in Toncoin.
South Korea’s Upbit trading volume tanks
Upbit’s trading volume falls sharply from March’s peak amid market volatility.
DMarket NFT sales surge, tops daily trade chart
DMarket leads with a significant uptick in NFT transactions, signaling a vibrant market.
Bitcoin leads NFT markets as average price soar to highest mark since May 2022
The average NFT price in March rose to the highest level in almost two years.
KuCoin launches US$10 mln airdrop campaign amid legal woes
KuCoin’s $10 million airdrop aims to retain users despite DOJ and CFTC charges.
Elixir Games nets US$14 mln for Web3 gaming growth
Web3 gaming company Elixir Games secures $14M in seed funding to enhance its ecosystem and introduce a new token.
Dune Analytics expands blockchain data with Tron integration
Dune Analytics partners with TRON, enhancing data access and offering a $650,000 prize for HackaTRON developers.