South Korean Presidential Frontrunner Pledges to Cut Crypto Transaction Fees Lee Jae-myung, the frontrunner in South Korea’s upcoming presidential election on June 3, aims to transform the nation’s cryptocurrency landscape with promises to reduce crypto transaction fees and legalize Bitcoin spot ETFs. These pledges are part of a broader strategy to appeal to younger voters, […]
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New Hampshire Leads the Way: First US State to Invest in Bitcoin New Hampshire has taken a pioneering step in the realm of public finance by becoming the first US state to allow its state treasury to invest in Bitcoin. This move, which could set a precedent for other states, reflects a growing interest in […]
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Silk Road’s Dormant Bitcoin Wallets Awaken: 3,421 BTC Moved After Over a Decade On May 5, two Bitcoin wallets linked to the Silk Road, a notorious darknet marketplace, moved 3,421 BTC valued at approximately $322.5 million after being dormant for over a decade. This significant event not only reignites interest in the Silk Road’s legacy […]
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Degens Debate Zerebro Co-Founder’s Death Amid Token Dump and Trader Losses The crypto community is reeling from the controversy surrounding the alleged suicide of Jeffy Yu, co-founder of the Solana-based memecoin project Zerebro. Doubts about Yu’s death have surfaced due to the lack of official confirmation and on-chain activities showing wallets linked to him selling […]
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Trump Ties Ignite New Crypto Regulation Showdown The U.S. Congress is grappling with heightened tensions over cryptocurrency regulation, fueled by former President Donald Trump’s involvement in the crypto industry. House Democrats and Republicans are sharply divided in their approaches, with rival roundtables highlighting their contrasting views on how to regulate digital assets. House Democrats and […]
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Bitcoin Core to Remove OP_RETURN Limit: A Step Forward or a Misstep? Bitcoin Core developers have announced a significant change in the upcoming software release: the removal of the 80-byte limit on OP_RETURN transaction outputs. This decision, made public by Bitcoin developer Gregory Sanders on May 5, has sparked a heated debate within the crypto […]
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All Eyes on Ethereum: Pectra Upgrade Fuels Community Optimism The Ethereum community is gearing up for the Pectra Upgrade on May 7, 2025, a transformative update that merges enhancements from the Prague and Electra projects. This upgrade introduces eight Ethereum Improvement Proposals (EIPs) aimed at boosting scalability, staking efficiency, and user experience. While industry leaders […]
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Bitwise CIO Warns: Failed Crypto Bill Could Trigger Rough Summer for Markets Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise, has raised alarms about the potential failure of the Stablecoin Act in the U.S. Congress, warning that it could lead to a turbulent period for the cryptocurrency markets this summer. Stablecoin Act’s failure could lead to […]
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Tether Mints $8 Billion USDT, Strengthening Market Liquidity and Dominance Tether, the powerhouse behind the USDT stablecoin, has minted an additional $8 billion worth of USDT, pushing the total supply to a new high of $149.4 billion. This strategic move comes amidst heightened volatility in the cryptocurrency market, bolstering Tether’s dominance in the stablecoin sector. […]
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Democrats Walk Out of U.S. Crypto Regulation Hearing Over Trump’s Cryptocurrency Ties During a U.S. House hearing focused on shaping the future of cryptocurrency regulations, Democrats, led by Representative Maxine Waters, staged a dramatic walkout to protest President Donald Trump’s involvement in digital currencies, particularly his ties to the TRUMP coin and the proposed “U.S. […]
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