Coinbase will make history as the first crypto company to join the S&P 500 index, effective 19 May 2025. The announcement led to a surge in its stock price, highlighting the growing recognition of digital assets in mainstream finance.
JoyDubai’s Department of Finance has partnered with Crypto.com to enable crypto payments for government services, signalling the city’s push toward digital asset integration and cashless innovation.
CatherineAmerican Bitcoin, co-founded by Eric Trump, will go public through a merger with Gryphon Digital Mining, expected to close by Q3 2025. The newly formed company will be listed on the Nasdaq under the ticker "ABTC" and aims to expand Bitcoin mining in the US.
WeatherlyThe hacker behind the SEC’s X account breach tried to cover his tracks—while Googling if the FBI was onto him. A would-be mastermind undone by his own paranoia?
KikyoFrank DeGods has stepped down as CEO of the DeGods NFT project after three years. The change in leadership comes as sales for DeGods NFTs rose sharply on both Solana and Ethereum.
AnaisA judge recently accepted AI-generated "testimony" from a deceased victim in a sentencing hearing, emphasizing AI's increasing role in the justice system. As technology evolves, it's vital to establish ethical boundaries to prevent dangerous precedents in legal cases.
CatherineNew York City will host its first-ever Crypto Summit on 20 May as Mayor Eric Adams pushes to make the city a global leader in blockchain and digital assets. The event comes as Adams doubles down on crypto-friendly policies ahead of his 2025 re-election campaign.
WeatherlyPump.fun has launched a revenue-sharing scheme that pays token creators 50% of trading fees through its PumpSwap exchange. The move rewards ongoing trading activity but has raised concerns it could encourage more rug pulls.
AnaisArmed men attempted to kidnap a crypto tycoon’s daughter and grandchild in Paris but fled after a struggle. Authorities suspect financial motives linked to the family’s crypto ties and have launched a manhunt. As crypto-related kidnappings rise, the case raises urgent questions about law enforcement’s readiness in a digital-first world.
CatherineCurve Finance faced its second DNS hijack in a week, redirecting users to a malicious clone site. The platform quickly moved to a new domain to address ongoing DNS vulnerabilities. CRV dropped over 8% to $0.7274 but has since rebounded.
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