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UK judges have redrawn the Bitcoin SV Lawsuit, ruling damages must reflect market prices shortly after the 2019 exchange delistings. Claims tied to hypothetical future highs are struck out, leaving only early sellers and locked-out users to seek compensation for verifiable losses. The post UK Judges Slam $11.9B Bitcoin SV Lawsuit – Proof of Losses Now Required appeared first on Cryptonews.

It's nearly all green across the crypto markets Thursday as Bitcoin nears $112,000, propelling the likes of Ethereum, Solana, and Dogecoin.

Sam Altman didn’t specify how the new devices would operate or what they would look like. OpenAI is planning to develop AI “companion” devices that will integrate artificial intelligence capabilities with everyday life, potentially opening the door to a new high-tech innovation used alongside laptops and smartphones. In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said he and designer Jony Ive are developing these secret devices for mass consumption, with plans to ship 100 million units upon launch. Ives joined OpenAI after his startup, io, was acquired by Altman’s company in a $6.5 billion deal, the Journal reported on May 21.  Read more

Solana could be on the verge of a rally to $260, but first, SOL needs to push through a tough overhead resistance level. Key takeaways: Solana’s bull flag pattern projects a rally to $260, but low spot buy volumes have analysts advising caution. After briefly dropping to $160 from $184, Solana (SOL) is attempting to reclaim a position above its key resistance at $180 for a second consecutive week. With Bitcoin (BTC) hitting an all-time high, market speculators are banking on eventual capital rotation, which could pump major altcoins like SOL toward new highs. Read more

Rep. Maxine Waters’ “Stop TRUMP in Crypto Act” would prevent the president and his immediate family from profiting off crypto ventures while he serves in office.

[PRESS RELEASE – Singapore, Singapore, May 22nd, 2025] mETH becomes the first liquid staking token to be held on the balance sheet of a publicly listed company. Mantle, the largest sustainable hub for on-chain finance with over $3 billion in Total Value Locked (TVL), today announced a strategic partnership with Republic Technologies, the Ethereum (“ETH”) […]

[PRESS RELEASE – Zurich, Switzerland, May 22nd, 2025] Brahma, the platform driving autonomous systems for capital management and cross-chain automation, officially launched the Imprint NFT, a first-of-its-kind dynamic NFT that evolves with onchain behavior and unlocks Brahma Rewards for engaged participants. Minted on Berachain, at no cost, Imprint captures a user’s cross-chain footprint and turns […]

[PRESS RELEASE – Canada, Toronto, May 22nd, 2025] The international hedge fund Imrat Group continues its dynamic global expansion. Today, the company operates in over 50 countries across Asia, Europe, the CIS, the Middle East, and Africa, where it is opening new offices, building local teams, and launching partnership programs. “Scaling globally is a natural […]

Coinbase said 69,461 customers were initially impacted by the breach, but fears remain over the threat of real-world robberies.

Back in 2010, a man paid 10,000 BTC to buy two pizzas. With Bitcoin hitting a new all-time high, here's how much those coins are worth now.

Solana is gaining momentum in the fast-growing tokenized real-world asset space as traditional finance and DeFi gets increasingly intertwined.

The XRP Ledger (XRPL) added three stablecoins, EURØP, USDB, and XSGD, to its ecosystem this week. According to the announcements, each of the tokens is backed by fiat currencies and will reinforce XRPL’s role in the fast-evolving global stablecoin market. Notably, XRPL is fast becoming a top choice for stablecoin issuers and institutional players due […] The post XRP Ledger sharpens competitive edge with fresh stablecoin additions of EURØP, USDB, and XSGD appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Kraken, through a partnership with Backed, will offer the product on the Solana blockchain. Crypto exchange Kraken is planning to offer non-US customers the option of trading tokenized US stocks, part of the company’s push to offer more traditional assets via tokenization. The products will be offered through Backed, a new Kraken partner, according to a statement shared with Cointelegraph. Tokens representing the stocks will be stored on the Solana blockchain due to its “unmatched performance, low latency and thriving global ecosystem,” the statement said. “The whole point of crypto is that we're able to see things very transparently,” Kraken co-CEO Arjun Sethi said during Solana's Accelerate event on May 22. ”It's decentralized. It is open-source. You can innovate as quickly as possible, and there's no reason why companies like us can't morph to do that." Read more

The SEC has postponed its decision on Bitwise’s and 21Shares Solana ETF staking proposal now due July 6, 2025, reflecting an approach to staking within regulated funds. More than 70 crypto ETFs—including SOL, XRP and DOGE products—have been queued as regulators scrutinize market risks. The post Bitwise and 21Shares Solana ETF Reviews Delayed as SEC Extends Decision Timeline appeared first on Cryptonews.

Democratic lawmakers went through a flurry of actions to highlight concerns that Donald Trump's memecoin dinner is "corrupt."

On-chain activity shows the Coinbase hacker turning ETH into DAI after mocking blockchain analyst ZachXBT with a cigar-smoking meme.

Texas bitcoin reserve: After decisive House votes, SB 21 has advanced to Gov. Greg Abbott. The measure lets the comptroller hold Bitcoin and any crypto with a $500 bn market cap, positioning Texas to become the second U.S. state, after New Hampshire, to add BTC to its treasury. The post Texas Bitcoin Reserve Wins 105-23 Vote – Could a $2.7T State Ignite Crypto Arms Race? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Kraken is preparing to roll out a new product that will allow users in select countries outside the US to trade tokenized versions of major American stocks and ETFs 24/7. According to the May 22 announcement, the offering will include names such as Apple, Tesla, and Nvidia, with plans to expand the selection over time. […] The post Kraken to launch 24/7 trading for tokenized US stocks via Solana appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Donald Trump is preparing to host up to 220 people at his golf club, with access tied to his memecoin purchases. California Representative Maxine Waters, ranking member of the US House Financial Services Committee, has announced plans to introduce legislation “to block [Donald] Trump’s memecoin and stop his crypto corruption.” In a May 22 notice, Waters said the Stop Trading, Retention, and Unfair Market Payoffs (TRUMP) in Crypto Act of 2025 bill would be aimed at blocking the US president, vice president, members of Congress and their families from engaging in “crypto crime.” The US lawmaker referred to Trump and his wife, Melania, issuing personal memecoins in January, his family launching a stablecoin, USD1, through the crypto platform World Liberty Financial, and the president attempting to establish a national Bitcoin (BTC) reserve as his sons back a BTC mining venture. “Donald Trump is preparing to dine with the top donors of his memecoin who’ve made him, and his family, richer,” said Waters, adding: Re...

The price of Worldcoin has surged by 15% today, but could recent funding news and the news of Jony Ive's partnership with OpenAI send it even higher? The post Worldcoin Surges as Sam Altman Teams With Apple Icon Jony Ive — Is This the Start of the AI Coin Supercycle? appeared first on Cryptonews.