Author: James Wilson

Blockchain-focused privacy protocol COTI will collaborate with the ECB to implement its privacy technology for the upcoming digital euro. COTI, a privacy-centric layer-2 solution on Ethereum, has been selected as one of the pioneer partners in the European Central Bank’s project to develop the digital euro. In a Monday blog announcement, COTI said its involvement comes after its success in the Bank of Israel’s digital shekel project, highlighting its growing role in central bank digital currency solutions. As part of the ECB’s project, COTI will contribute its privacy-focused technology to support “conditional payments,” a system that ensures asset provenance is…

bitFlyer is a popular Japanese cryptocurrency exchange. In addition, bitFlyer provides a beginner-friendly and safe service to buy and sell crypto. Hence, in this bitFlyer review, we aim to provide you with accurate and the latest information on its features, security, trading fees, and more. Summary (TL; DR): The Luxembourg Ministry of Finance has licensed bitFlyer. Ernst & Young has fully audited bitFlyer.Furthermore, bitFlyer is the first Luxembourg-based company to have received the Virtual Asset Service Provider registered with the CSSF. Separate exchange platforms for Japan, US, and EU residents (bitFlyer Japan, bitFlyer US, and bitFlyer EU). bitFlyer provides an API for traders. No deposition…

Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. Solana (SOL) has emerged from one of its most turbulent periods to date. Stress-tested in Q1 2025 by an unprecedented wave of memecoin launches on platforms like Pump.fun, the network faced both extraordinary transaction volume and congestion. It saw tens of thousands of new token launches in just a few months, bringing billions of dollars on-chain through millions of transactions. It was a real test of how Solana would perform under pressure. Yet, rather than faltering, the…

Indonesia’s digital ministry has frozen World Network’s local operating license after authorities found the project was operating under a registration belonging to a different legal entity. Indonesia’s Ministry of Communication and Digital — also known as Komdigi — has temporarily suspended the registration certificate of World Network, formerly Worldcoin, and WorldID services in Indonesia amid public complaints about suspicious activities related to the platforms. In a Sunday press release, Komdigi said it will summon PT. Terang Bulan Abadi and PT. Sandina Abadi Nusantara, two local companies linked to the operation of World Network and WorldID in Indonesia, as a measure…

Bybit is gearing up to offer more than just crypto, with plans to roll out U.S. stocks, commodities, and indices by the end of the current quarter. During a May 3 livestream, Bybit CEO Ben Zhou announced that the exchange plans to roll out trading for U.S. stocks, commodities like gold and oil, and stock indices by the end of the second quarter of 2025. Soon, Bybit users will be able to trade popular U.S. stocks like Apple, Microsoft, and MicroStrategy, alongside commodities and indices, all within Bybit’s existing system. These new products will connect with the platform’s current infrastructure,…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. XYZVerse is the first memecoin built for sports fans and crypto degens alike, blending decentralized betting perks with viral, community-driven hype. XYZVerse (XYZ) is the first all-sports memecoin designed to capture the momentum of crypto hype while tapping into the massive appeal of global sports fandom. Backed by a partnership with BookMaker, XYZ is a fully on-chain decentralized sportsbook with no bans or limits. XYZVerse gives holders access to exclusive perks like betting bonuses, weekly competitions, and ecosystem giveaways.…

The MANTRA protocol’s token, OM, has once again fallen below the $0.40 mark, raising concerns among traders as technical indicators suggest strong selling pressure. The MANTRA price dip follows weeks of volatility. MANTRA (OM) is down 6.2% in the past 24 hours and nearly 94% over the past month. After a strong Q1 performance, the Apr. 13 MANTRA token crash saw the token drop from around $6.30 to $0.37 in a matter of hours. The market capitalization of MANTRA fell from $6 billion to less than $700 million.  The project attributed the collapse to forced liquidations that occurred during weekend…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. As altcoin season heats up and Pepe’s momentum cools, Pepeto emerges as the next memecoin contender, blending viral appeal with real utility and a presale price too low to ignore. Altcoin season appears to be gaining momentum, with the Altcoin Season Index signaling that altcoins are starting to outperform Bitcoin. Meanwhile, the Fear and Greed Index remains in the fear zone, historically seen as an ideal window for accumulation before a potential market rebound. Pepe, the well-known frog-themed memecoin,…

Binance has partnered with Kyrgyzstan’s National Agency for Investments to implement crypto payment infrastructure and launch blockchain education programs. On May 4, during the inaugural meeting of the Council for the Development of Digital Assets, the Kyrgyz government reaffirmed its strategic partnership with Binance, building on the Memorandum of Understanding signed on April 3. “I was pleased to meet Changpeng Zhao (CZ), the founder of Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, in Cholpon-Ata. I’m grateful for the opportunity to discuss the development of blockchain technologies and digital assets in Kyrgyzstan. I’m confident that our cooperation will open new horizons not…

Despite its public shutdown, crypto mixer eXch appears to be still involved in laundering operations, with analysts identifying its mixed-pool model as a key risk for compliance. Crypto mixing service eXch, which gained a reputation for its involvement in laundering millions in stolen funds from Bybit, seems to remain active behind the scenes despite its public shutdown in late April. Analysts at a blockchain forensic firm TRM Labs explained in a recent report that eXch continues to provide application programming interface access to its business partners, including mixers and privacy services. TRM has observed on-chain activity that suggests ongoing laundering…