Author: James Wilson

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. A long-dormant Polygon whale just made waves by snapping up a rising new token, XYZVerse, fueling speculation that this sports-fueled crypto could be the next breakout to watch. After five years of silence, a major holder of Polygon tokens has resurfaced. This investor is now acquiring a new cryptocurrency linked to POL. The unexpected move has caught the attention of market watchers. The new token is showing signs of significant growth potential. Could this be a signal of shifting…

Crypto.com has opened an office in Washington D.C., capitalizing on a more favorable U.S. regulatory climate after the recent closure of SEC investigation without charges. As originally reported by Crypto in America, Singapore-based crypto exchange Crypto.com has doubled down on its U.S. operations by opening an office in Washington, situated near the White House. “With a maturing regulatory environment under the current Administration’s leadership, building out our presence and workforce in the nation’s capital will support our collective efforts in responsibly advancing our business and the sector.” said Matt David, President of North America and Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. As blockchain meets real-world utility, Lightchain AI is catching serious attention from Ethereum, XRP, and Tron investors looking for the next 100x opportunity in crypto. As the cryptocurrency market evolves, investors are increasingly focusing on projects that combine blockchain technology with practical applications. One standout project gaining attention? Lightchain AI. It’s becoming a top choice for Tron (TRX), XRP, and Ethereum (ETH) enthusiasts, who see massive growth potential in its future. With its presale already surpassing $19.6 million, Lightchain…

Ethereum’s latest update could make DeFi protocol feel like normal apps, and boost ETH in the long run, says P2P.org’s executive. For the past year, Ethereum (ETH) has been steadily losing dominance to other altcoins, as well as Bitcoin. Layer 2 networks are eating into Ethereum’s revenue, causing some traders to question the network’s evolving tokenomics. Rather than give in to the pressure, the Ethereum Foundation has doubled down, launching a new update focused entirely on usability and scalability. Artemiy Parshakov, Vice President of Institutions at staking infrastructure provider P2P.org, explained to crypto.news why this is the correct approach. Instead…

On May 5, 2025, it was revealed that the DOJ was well-informed that the crypto mixer Samourai Wallet didn’t fit the definition of a money transmitter. However, it didn’t stop the prosecution: Samourai co-founders were arrested anyway. A year later, the case may be dropped by the SEC. New details of the case A team of lawyers working for Samourai Wallet made available a letter they sent to the Manhattan federal court on May 5, 2025. The letter reveals that in 2023, the Financial Crime Enforcement Network senior officials informed the Department of Justice that under FinCEN guidance, the crypto…

Hong Kong’s Futu Securities International has announced the launch of its crypto deposit service which facilitates Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Tether deposits and trading for investors. According to the firm’s press release, qualified investors can now make deposits and trade cryptocurrencies on Futu’s all-in-one online trading platform. Hong Kong’s largest online retail brokerage has expanded its suite of cryptocurrencies to include stablecoin deposits for USDT (USDT) as well as major tokens such as Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). Investors can now use the Futu NiuNiu app to trade crypto as well as traditional asset classes including Hong Kong, U.S., and Japanese…

LINE NEXT and stablecoin issuer Tether will bring USDT payments and rewards to new users in Asia through LINE Messenger and Kaia blockchain. Stablecoin giant Tether (USDT) has rolled out its USDT stablecoin on the Kaia blockchain, expanding its reach to users of LINE Messenger, a popular Korean social media platform. According to a Wednesday press release, the partnership enables over 196 million monthly users of LINE to access and use USDT for payments, rewards, and decentralized finance directly within the app. Tether’s CEO Paolo Ardoino says that through LINE NEXT’s blockchain infrastructure, “over 200 million LINE users will now…

Monda, the leading DEX and liquidity incubator on the Monad blockchain, has rebranded to Purps exchange and now offers cross-chain swaps. According to a recent official announcement on X, Monda has officially rebranded to Purps exchange. The platform’s new home is now Purps.xyz, with the old domain Monda.fund fully redirected. In a follow-up post, the company explained the reasons behind the rebrand. First, the former name “Monda” unintentionally clashed with other “Mon-” projects in the Monad ecosystem, leading to confusion and reputational setbacks. The move to Purps also reflects the exchange’s maturation. As the DEX rapidly scaled, the team felt…

Binance has applied the monitoring tag to six additional tokens, most notably including Movement Labs’ MOVE. The token was previously embroiled in a market maker scandal and the project has since relaunched under a new name. According to a recent notice, the crypto exchange has decided to apply the monitoring tag to a number of tokens, including Movement Labs’ native token MOVE (MOVE). This follows the protocol’s recent rebranding announcement that involves changing its name to Move Industries and removing co-founder Rushi Manche. “Tokens with the Monitoring Tag exhibit notably higher volatility and risks compared to other listed tokens,” noted…

Metaplanet’s Bitcoin holdings have reached 5,555 BTC with the latest addition of 555 BTC, as the company reports a year-to-date BTC yield of 136.7% Metaplanet has extended its aggressive Bitcoin (BTC) accumulation strategy with today’s purchase of additional 555 BTC for approximately $54.4 million, acquired at an average price of $96,134 per coin, according to CEO Simon Gerovich, who announced the news on X. Metaplanet has acquired 555 BTC for ~$53.4 million at ~$96,134 per bitcoin and has achieved BTC Yield of 136.7% YTD 2025. As of 5/7/2025, we hold 5555 $BTC acquired for ~$481.5 million at ~$86,672 per bitcoin.…