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Stablecoins are gaining renewed momentum, as major banks and payment giants enter the market, but questions remain about their stability, regulatory oversight and the risks posed by centralization and fraud. Opinion by: Merav Ozair, PhD Lately, stablecoins are everywhere — this time around, headed by “traditional” financial institutions. Bank of America and Standard Chartered are considering launching their own stablecoin, joining JPMorgan, which launched its stablecoin, JPM Coin — rebranded as Kinexys Digital Payments — to facilitate transactions with their institutional clients on their blockchain platform, Kinexys (formerly Onyx).  Mastercard plans to bring stablecoins to the mainstream, joining Bleap Finance, a crypto startup. The aim is to enable stablecoins to be spent directly onchain — without conversions or intermediaries — seamlessly integrating blockchain assets with Mastercard’s global payment rails.  Read more

The bonds, redeemable in 2025, will be repaid through capital raised from stock acquisition rights.

Ahead of its upcoming game launch, Claynosaurz will drop a new NFT collection on Sui, alongside achievement badges and more.

Artificial general intelligence (AGI) promises to think, adapt and reason like a human — but how close are we really to this sci-fi dream? When the lines blur between man and machine, you’re looking at artificial general intelligence (AGI). Unlike its counterpart, artificial narrow intelligence (ANI), which is the use of AI for solving individual problem statements, AGI represents artificial intelligence that can understand, learn and apply knowledge in a way that is indistinguishable from human cognition. AGI is still theoretical, but the prospect of artificial intelligence being able to holistically replace human input and judgment has naturally attracted plenty of interest, with researchers, technologists and academics alike seeking to bring the concept of AGI to reality.  Read more

Bitcoin's 25% April rebound is gaining steam as miner production costs, a historically reliable indicator, signals a potential market bottom.

Traders grow more optimistic on approval odds as social buzz rebounds across the two majors.

Senate Republicans are moving to fast-track the first U.S. stablecoin framework despite opposition from banks and crypto firms.

Crypto exchange Kraken reported $472 million in revenue for the first quarter of 2025, reflecting a 19% year-over-year increase. The post Kraken Revenue Hits $472M in Q1 2025 Amid Market Volatility Under Trump appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitcoin trades at $96,881 ahead of U.S. jobs data. A weak NFP print could fuel rate cut bets and trigger another breakout above $97K for BTC traders. The post Bitcoin Price Prediction: $97K Breakout Ahead if NFP Disappoints? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Riot Platforms reported a sharp revenue increase in the first quarter of 2025, though the company still posted a sizable net loss. The post Riot Platforms Sees Revenue Surge in Q1 Despite Losses Amid AI Pivot appeared first on Cryptonews.

The Huione Group serves as a “critical node for laundering proceeds of cyber heists” carried out by the infamous North Korean Lazarus Group. The post FinCEN Issues Action to “Sever” Cambodia-Based Huione Group Over Crypto Laundering Ties appeared first on Cryptonews.

Playtron is gearing up to launch a Sui stablecoin custom-built for gaming in its handheld ecosystem, including the SuiPlay0X1.

XRP's chances for an ETF approval have risen to 79% on Polymarket.

The SEC moved to drop its lawsuit against crypto influencer Ian Balina, who was charged in 2022 for promoting unregistered SPRK tokens in an ICO. The post SEC Moves to Drop Case Against Crypto Influencer Ian Balina appeared first on Cryptonews.

Friday has arrived again, and that means another batch of Bitcoin and Ethereum options are due to expire, while spot markets remain mostly sideways.  

Dogecoin, in particular, has seen a notable spike in online discussions as various ETF applications are being considered in the US, says Santiment's Brian Quinlivan. Online discussions about memecoins have hit a year-to-date high, gaining considerable attention after sentiment cooled earlier in the year, according to onchain analytics platform Santiment.  Two weeks ago, discussions around Bitcoin (BTC) and layer-1 protocols peaked during the market volatility brought on by the Trump administration’s sweeping tariffs. However, that’s since shifted to high market cap memecoins, Santiment marketing director Brian Quinlivan said in a May 1 blog post. “Online discussions about these high-risk tokens have proliferated as traders embrace a gamble mindset, rather than a calculated investment approach,” he said. Read more

Bitcoin has reclaimed bullish control after breaking through a major resistance at $95K. However, all eyes are now on the looming psychological barrier at $100K, a critical level that could either trigger profit-taking or act as a springboard toward new all-time highs. Technical Analysis By ShayanMarkets The Daily Chart BTC’s recent breakout above the decisive […]

Movement Labs suspends co-founder after 66M MOVE token dump triggers audit, Binance freeze, and Coinbase delisting.

The XRP (XRP) price could be in trouble, as Franklin Templeton’s XRP ETF application gets delayed, and analysts suggest approval may have to wait until October. The post XRP Price Prediction: Franklin Templeton ETF Hits Worrying Roadblock – What Happens Next? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitcoin miner Riot Platforms posted a loss in Q1 2025 despite reaching a new quarterly revenue record. Bitcoin miner Riot Platforms reported its highest-ever quarterly revenue, but still posted a loss as mining costs have nearly doubled compared to the same period last year amid efforts to expand its facilities. “We achieved a new record for quarterly revenue this quarter, at $161.4 million,” Riot CEO Jason Les said in a May 1 report for its first quarter 2025 earnings. The company just surpassed Wall Street estimates of $159.79 million by 1%. Riot’s Q1 revenue was a 50% jump compared to the same quarter a year ago. Read more