Author: James Wilson

Six months ago, the first spot Dogecoin ETF started trading on a major US exchange. The flows have been tiny, the price has gone almost nowhere, and the whole experiment has played out in near-silence. That silence is the story. For an asset built on noise, behaving like a normal investment product is the most surprising thing Dogecoin has ever done. Summary Spot Dogecoin ETFs have remained active six months after launch, with combined assets under management reaching nearly $14.7 million despite muted inflows and limited price movement. Products from REX Osprey, 21Shares, and Grayscale have started giving institutional investors…

LayerZero Labs has released its incident report on the KelpDAO bridge attack, saying about $292 million in rsETH was stolen after attackers poisoned RPC infrastructure used by its verification network and forcing policy changes around single-signer configurations. Summary LayerZero said KelpDAO was exploited for about $290 million, or roughly 116,500 rsETH, in an attack isolated to rsETH’s single-DVN setup. The company said preliminary indicators point to North Korea-linked TraderTraitor and described the exploit as an infrastructure compromise rather than a protocol flaw. LayerZero said it will stop signing messages for applications using 1/1 DVN configurations and is pushing affected integrators…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Prop trading firms weigh building custom technology versus licensing ready-made infrastructure in 2026. Summary Prop trading firms now choose between building custom tech stacks or licensing white-label systems for faster market entry. Custom prop firm platforms offer control but require $500K+ and 6–12 months of development before launch. Licensed prop trading systems enable faster launch, lower risk, and built-in crypto-ready infrastructure for new operators. The proprietary trading industry has gone from a niche segment to a multibillion-dollar industry in…

Qivalis has expanded its European banking alliance to 37 institutions after onboarding 25 additional banks ahead of its planned euro stablecoin launch in the second half of 2026. Summary Qivalis expanded to 37 member institutions after adding 25 banks across 15 European countries. ABN AMRO, Rabobank, Nordea, and Intesa Sanpaolo joined the consortium ahead of its planned 2026 euro stablecoin launch. European banks continue advancing MiCA-compliant euro stablecoin projects even as ECB President Christine Lagarde remains cautious about private stablecoins. According to a May 20 announcement, the Amsterdam-based consortium added new members from 15 countries, including major lenders such as…

Bitcoin price remained under pressure on Wednesday, but crypto analyst Ali Martinez believes the recent correction may actually be setting the stage for another rally toward $95,000 as key on-chain MVRV indicators begin flashing long-term accumulation signals. Summary Analyst Ali Martinez said Bitcoin’s MVRV ratio slipping below its 180-day SMA may signal a long-term accumulation phase, with pricing bands suggesting a potential rally toward $94,850. U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $331 million in net outflows on Tuesday, extending a three-day withdrawal streak that has now totaled nearly $1.27 billion. Bitcoin continued holding above the key $72,960 support region as traders…

Ark Invest bought $4.4 million in Bullish shares after the crypto exchange’s stock fell for five trading days and then posted a small rebound. Summary Ark Invest bought $4.4 million in Bullish shares across ARKK, ARKW, and ARKF this week. Bullish stock rebounded 1.88% after a five-day slide but remains lower over one month overall. Bullish reported a $604.9 million first-quarter loss while adjusted revenue rose to $92.8 million year-over-year. Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest bought Bullish shares across three exchange-traded funds this week. The purchases went into ARK Innovation ETF, ARK Next Generation Internet ETF, and ARK Fintech Innovation ETF.…

The U.S. Senate advanced a measure that could force President Donald Trump to seek congressional approval for the Iran war, while Bitcoin (BTC) remained little changed near $77,200 at press time. Summary Senate advanced Kaine’s resolution 50-47, increasing pressure on Trump over the Iran war powers dispute. Four Republicans backed the measure, while the bill still faces House approval and veto hurdles. Bitcoin stayed near $76,500 as traders weighed oil risks, inflation pressure, and war headlines closely. The procedural vote passed 50-47 on May 19, with four Republicans joining most Democrats. Reuters reported that the measure would end the Iran…

Ethereum’s slide behind Bitcoin is no longer just a price story; JPMorgan says the institutional plumbing now confirms that BTC has pulled decisively ahead on flows, leaving ETH and the wider altcoin complex struggling to keep up. Summary JPMorgan says Ethereum and altcoins may keep lagging Bitcoin without a real rebound in network activity, DeFi and “real‑world” use. Since the October 2025 deleveraging, spot Bitcoin ETFs have clawed back about two‑thirds of their outflows versus only about one‑third for spot ETH ETFs. CME futures data show institutional BTC exposure nearly restored, while ETH futures positioning remains well below prior levels.…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. DOGEBALL presale extension fuels momentum as investors compare next-generation gaming crypto projects. Summary DOGEBALL extends presale at $0.0006, gaining traction with its GameFi and PayFi ecosystem on DOGECHAIN. The project combines gaming and crypto payments, offering zero FX fees and direct crypto-to-fiat bank transfers. DOGEBALL presale tops $292K raised, with investors eyeing strong ROI potential before the projected $0.015 launch. Imagine being at the forefront of a groundbreaking movement that blends gaming and finance in a way never seen…

21Shares said its Hyperliquid ETF drew more than $5 million in inflows within days of its U.S. launch. Summary 21Shares’ Hyperliquid ETF recorded over $5 million in inflows within days of its May 12 U.S. launch. The fund generated roughly $8 million in trading volume on a single day last week, research head Eli Ndinga said. Ndinga argues Hyperliquid demand reflects appetite for 24/7 access to crypto, oil, silver and gold markets. 21Shares said early inflows into its Hyperliquid ETF point to investor demand for around-the-clock access to crypto and traditional markets, with the fund pulling in more than $5…