Kanye West, now known as Ye, launched a Solana-based YZY token, sparking a market surge to a $3 billion valuation within 40 minutes. Most of the supply is controlled by insiders, raising concerns about long-term stability despite high trading activity.
AnaisThe SEC has delayed decisions on several crypto ETFs, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, XRP, Litecoin, and Dogecoin, pushing most deadlines into October. Regulators are working on new listing standards that could allow faster approvals of altcoin ETFs once rules are finalised.
WeatherlyBlue Origin now accepts Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and stablecoins for booking space flights through a partnership with Shift4. This move aims to make high-cost space tourism payments easier for digital asset holders using popular crypto wallets.
WeatherlyThe US SEC clarified that certain liquid staking tokens are not securities, allowing these platforms to operate without registering their tokens. This decision opens the door for liquid staking tokens to be included in ETFs, boosting institutional interest in crypto assets.
JoySolana Mobile has started shipping its new crypto smartphone, the Seeker, to over 50 countries after receiving 150,000 pre-orders. The phone features built-in Web3 tools like a secure seed vault and a decentralised app store, offering an alternative to Apple and Google platforms.
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Jason RiggsCollector Crypt launched a digital system on Solana where people can buy NFT packs linked to real graded Pokémon cards. Buyers can either keep the NFT or claim the actual card, bringing together digital collecting and physical items.
AnaisMarti, a Turkish ride-hailing company, has put 20% of its cash into Bitcoin and plans to increase that to 50%. The move is part of a long-term plan to use crypto as a store of value while keeping its main business growing.
AnaisNorth Korea-linked hackers stole $3.2 million in crypto from Solana wallets and moved the funds to Ethereum. They laundered nearly $2 million using Tornado Cash, with over $1 million still sitting in an Ethereum wallet.
AnaisA former Russian energy executive used stolen electricity to mine Bitcoin at home, causing losses to the power grid. Police seized his crypto and uncovered further corruption linked to his role in the energy sector.
WeatherlyMeta has signed a 20-year agreement to source 1.1 gigawatts of nuclear energy from a facility in Illinois, marking a significant step in powering its expansive data centers and energy-intensive AI models.
CatherineA crypto project linked to Donald Trump quietly airdropped 47 USD1 stablecoins to thousands of WLFI token holders without any formal announcement. Some wallets quickly sent the tokens back, raising questions about the purpose and fairness of the distribution.
WeatherlyThe SEC is changing how it regulates crypto by creating clear rules instead of using tough enforcement. Chairman Paul Atkins says the goal is to protect investors while helping crypto and blockchain grow in the UK and beyond.
AnaisThe Singapore High Court rejected WazirX’s restructuring bid over transparency concerns tied to its $234.9 million hack. In response, the India-focused exchange is relocating to Panama and rebranding as Zensui, raising questions amidst Singapore’s tightening crypto regulations.
CatherineMoroccan police have arrested Badiss Mohamed Amide Bajjou in Tangier, a key suspect in France’s crypto kidnapping cases. His arrest follows an Interpol Red Notice and the earlier capture of 25 associates. A second suspected mastermind remains at large.
KikyoReddit has sued AI startup Anthropic for using millions of user comments without permission to train its chatbot, accusing it of ignoring requests to stop and breaking user agreements. This lawsuit is part of a broader legal battle between content creators and AI firms over the use of data without proper consent or payment.
WeatherlyElon Musk, with Rep. John Rose, is urging Americans to oppose Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill,” saying it undoes past spending cuts. The bill passed the House but faces Senate pushback, raising questions about Musk’s shift from ally to critic.
CatherineCircle raised $1.1 billion in its IPO after pricing shares at $31 due to strong investor demand. The listing puts the stablecoin firm on the New York Stock Exchange, with major backing from BlackRock and ARK.
AnaisAuthorities in Zaporizhia have arrested a 35-year-old man suspected of breaching over 5,000 user accounts linked to a major international hosting provider. According to the police, the alleged cyberattack resulted in damages exceeding $4.4 million.
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