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Democratic members of Congress and organizations have announced two rallies and two press events ahead of a May 22 memecoin event at the US president's golf club. Democratic leaning organizations and members of Congress have announced plans to protest what they describe as the sale of access to the office of the US president, in reference to Donald Trump’s memecoin dinner on May 22. The event’s attendees are said to have collectively spent over $100 million for the chance to meet with the US president. Since Trump’s memecoin project, Official Trump (TRUMP), announced that its top 220 tokenholders would have an opportunity to apply for an exclusive dinner with the president, many leaders in the crypto industry and US lawmakers have criticized the event, saying Trump was opening his office to potential bribery and corruption. The memecoin dinner prompted some Democratic lawmakers to withdraw support for crypto-related legislation in Congress, including the market structure and stablecoin bills. Read more

There’s growing concerns around the anonymity of those attending President Trump’s crypto gala. We identified as many as we could.

Texas lawmakers approved legislation to establish a state-level strategic Bitcoin (BTC) reserve on May 21 after a 101‑42 House vote, according to the House livestream. According to Bitcoin Laws, the SB 21 bill now needs to be approved again in the Senate with the House’s added amendments. The Senate approved the previous iteration of the […] The post Texas House lawmakers pass Bitcoin reserve bill with new amendments, Senate to vote again appeared first on CryptoSlate.

If signed into law, the bill would allow the Texas comptroller to establish a Bitcoin reserve and invest in select cryptocurrencies based on market cap criteria. The Texas House of Representatives has passed the third reading of SB 21, a bill that seeks to establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve in the state. The bill passed in a 101-42 vote and will now go to Texas Governor Greg Abbott to either sign into law or veto. SB 21, authored by state Senator Charles Schwertner, establishes a Bitcoin (BTC) reserve that is managed by the state’s comptroller. The legislation allows the comptroller to invest in any cryptocurrency with a market cap above $500 billion over the previous 12-month period. Currently, the only cryptocurrency fitting the requirement is Bitcoin. Before the vote, state Representative Giovanni Capriglione said to the chamber that the bill was a “pivotal moment in securing Texas’s leadership in the digital age with the passage of our strategic Bitcoin reserve. Now, we embrace a modern asset with trad...

Hong Kong has been working on establishing a stablecoin regime since 2023.

Despite lower user engagement, Ethereum’s Realized Cap has risen by more than $3.8 billion since Pectra went live.

Savvy Bitcoin traders use these five indicators to know when it's time to buy and sell BTC. Key takeaways: Bitcoin market cycle tops are notoriously hard to time, but combining technical and behavioral indicators can offer strong signals. The MVRV-Z Score, Pi Cycle Top indicator, trade volume trends, Puell Multiple, and exchange inflows accurately predict Bitcoin price cycle tops. Read more

Nexchain is leading the next wave of blockchain innovation by integrating artificial intelligence directly into its core architecture. Launched as the world’s first AI-powered blockchain platform, Nexchain aims to solve long-standing challenges in speed, scalability, and decentralization. At the heart of this ecosystem is the NEX token, now in an active presale in stage 14. […]

In a bold show of confidence and Bitcoin and Pepe price maximalism, a high-rolling whale trader on the Hyperliquid exchange has initiated a colossal long position on both projects, amounting to nearly $250 million.Data from Hyperliquid dashboard, HyperDash, reveals that the trader currently holds over $15 million in unrealized gains, with their exposure primarily split […] The post PEPE Price Prediction: Massive Whale Bet Signals Another Meme Coin Breakout Is Brewing appeared first on Cryptonews.

Dogecoin is outpacing Bitcoin's gains over the last 24 hours as investors flood back into the altcoin market.

Quantoz Payments has named ex-Binance legal lead Arjen Van Klaarbergen as General Counsel, deepening its regulatory bench just months after launching MiCA-compliant EURQ and USDQ stablecoins. His two-decade track record in financial law is expected to guide European expansion. The post Former Binance Executive Joins Quantoz Payments as General Counsel appeared first on Cryptonews.

Hong Kong has passed a landmark bill to regulate fiat-backed stablecoins, signaling its continued push to position itself as a global hub for digital finance. On May 21, Hong Kong lawmaker Johnny Ng confirmed that the Legislative Council approved the bill after its third reading. The new law is expected to take effect before the […] The post Hong Kong advances stablecoin legislation introducing new rules for issuers appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Funds from the venture capital giants will be used for the network's expansion.

[PRESS RELEASE – Anjouan, Anjouan, May 21st, 2025] CLAPS, a blockchain-based iGaming platform, has launched a new crypto-native sportsbook, enabling users to place sports bets using digital assets. The sportsbook supports multiple betting types, including singles, parlays, and system bets, and offers pre-match and live betting with odds presented in a variety of international formats. […]

The notice shows that Coinbase has a granular understanding of how its customers are impacted by a recent data breach.

The Trump coin price has surged by 10% today, but could the dinner President Trump is holding tomorrow send it even higher? The post Trump Coin Price Prediction: May 22 Lunch Could Trigger the Most Insane Meme Pump of 2025 appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitcoin rose to a new high of $109,400 on Wednesday before consolidating marginally lower.

Citing sources close to the banking lobby, Austin Campbell says financial institutions are spooked by stablecoins that pay interest. America’s powerful banking lobby is “panicking” over the potential of stablecoins to disrupt their traditional business model, particularly when it comes to yield-bearing stablecoins, according to Austin Campbell, a New York University professor and founder of Zero Knowledge Consulting. In a May 21 social media post that begins with, “The Empire Lobbies Back,” Campbell claimed that the banking industry is especially alarmed by the potential for stablecoins to offer interest or rewards to holders.  In a pointed message aimed at Democratic lawmakers, Campbell wrote that “banks want you to protect their cartel so they can keep screwing your voters.” Read more

UXLINK is a SocialFi infrastructure project that aims to make Web3 more accessible by reducing technical barriers. It simplifies onboarding, identity management, and user interaction across networks. At the core of its system is the Social Growth Layer, which connects Web2 and Web3 through account abstraction and social coordination tools. This includes the UXLINK ONE Chain, the One Account One Gas protocol, and a range of Social Growth protocols. UXLINK also integrates AI agents to help automate tasks such as community engagement and user support.

ETF analyst Seyffart called early SEC approvals for XRP ETFs unlikely, while stating that delays are part of the normal process.