Ethereum is capturing market attention once again, with analysts widely forecasting a major breakout that could send ETH soaring to the $5,000 level and beyond.
XingChiBakkt is acquiring nearly 30% of a Japanese textile company to transform it into a bitcoin-focused business called bitcoin.jp. The company aims to integrate digital assets into its operations and corporate treasury.
WeatherlyFrance’s far-right Rassemblement National (RN) has proposed using surplus nuclear energy to mine Bitcoin-a move that is dramatically contradictory to Marine Le Pen's 2016 promise to ban virtual currencies.
XingChiThe Satoshi Nakamoto statue in Lugano was taken from its spot in the park and later found broken in Lake Lugano, showing it was vandalised rather than simply stolen. Despite the damage, the local community and supporters remain committed to celebrating Bitcoin’s creator and the ideas the statue represents.
AnaisA false rumour on social media claimed China had banned crypto again, causing brief market panic. Officials and experts confirmed no new rules were issued, and the 2021 restrictions still apply.
WeatherlyFigma’s share price jumped 250% on its NYSE debut, closing at $115 and rising further after hours. The company also revealed it had put nearly $100 million into Bitcoin and stablecoins as part of its treasury plan.
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Jason RiggsStrategy reported a $10 billion profit in Q2, driven by Bitcoin gains and new fair value accounting rules. It raised over $10.5 billion through stock sales and used most of it to buy more Bitcoin, pushing its holdings above 628,000 BTC.
AnaisBitmain, the world’s leading Bitcoin mining ASIC manufacturer, is preparing to open its first manufacturing facility in the United States—a strategic move set to accelerate production and support for American clients.
XingChiMarti, 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.
AnaisNasdaq has filed to list a spot Sui ETF from 21Shares, starting the SEC review process. If approved, it would be one of the first US ETFs to track a layer-1 altcoin beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum.
WeatherlyThe world’s first humanoid robot combat contest ended on 25 May in Hangzhou, with "AI Strategist" winning. Unitree Robotics used AI and motion capture to train its robots in human combat, marking a leap in AI-driven robotics.
CatherineEl Salvador bought more Bitcoin just after agreeing to loan terms with the IMF, which include stopping public crypto purchases. The government claims its Bitcoin Office is not part of the public sector, allowing it to keep buying despite IMF warnings.
AnaisPavel Durov announced a one-year Grok AI partnership with Telegram, sending Toncoin surging but Elon Musk publicly refuted the claim, stating no such deal had been made. Now, the crypto community is left wondering: was it premature or pure fiction?
CatherineCork Protocol lost over $12 million in wstETH from a malicious smart contract exploit. In response, Cork shut down all contracts. The incident underscores ongoing smart contract risks in crypto, with 2025 seeing a surge in damaging exploits.
KikyoVietnamese police have shut down a massive crypto scam called Matrix Chain, which tricked over 185,000 people and stole nearly \$386 million. The ringleaders used fake tokens, social media, and a pyramid scheme to collect money, leading to arrests and a nationwide ban on Telegram.
AnaisPakistan plans to establish a government-backed Bitcoin reserve, according to Pakistan Crypto Council CEO Bilal Bin Saqib. This marks a major shift from its previous anti-crypto stance.
CatherineDiscord is testing a rewards system called Orbs, giving users points for engaging with ads. These points can unlock digital perks and may help Discord strengthen its business model.
WeatherlyElon Musk is stepping back from his role championing D.O.G.E., citing political distractions and greater-than-expected challenges. He admitted the effort took more time and energy than anticipated, prompting his decision to withdraw.
KikyoExpedia has launched a new AI tool called Trip Matching that turns Instagram Reels into bookable travel plans. By sending a Reel to @Expedia, users receive a full itinerary based on the video’s content, making trip planning easier and faster.
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