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Wellgistics Health, a publicly traded healthcare infrastructure firm, plans to accept payments in XRP and will add the token developed by Ripple Labs to its corporate treasury

Germany’s Federal Criminal Police Office and Frankfurt prosecutors have seized €34 million in mixed crypto from eXch and shut its servers, stating the privacy-centric swap service has processed large portions of the Bybit hack’s $1.4 billion haul and other funds linked to Lazarus Group and CSAM networks. The post eXch Crackdown: German Police Seize $38M Linked to $1.4B Bybit Hack appeared first on Cryptonews.

The crypto market soared past $3.27 trillion as Bitcoin reclaimed $100,000, Ether jumped 26% after the Pectra upgrade and Trump’s UK trade deal fueled bullish sentiment. The cryptocurrency market continued to surge this past week as the overall digital asset market capitalization exceeded $3.27 trillion, an 8.6% increase over the previous week. Bitcoin (BTC) reached a high of $103,600 on May 8 after reclaiming $100,000 for the first time since January. Its market dominance also surged above 60%, reflecting more bullish BTC sentiment. This marked the third time BTC has broken through six figures since it reached the milestone on Dec. 5, 2024, and again on Jan. 20, ahead of US President Donald Trump’s inauguration.  The BTC rise coincided with Trump announcing a trade deal with the United Kingdom, which may include removing a 10% blanket tariff on all imports. Read more

Lido’s governance community is reviewing a new proposal to give staked Ethereum (stETH) holders more influence in protocol decisions. The May 8 proposal, dubbed Lido Improvement Proposal 28 (LIP-28), introduces a Dual Governance framework. Presently, only LDO token holders can vote on changes to the Lido protocol. This gives them complete control over decisions that […] The post Lido proposes dual governance upgrade to empower stETH holders in decisions appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Ahead of its final chapter, Square Enix's Symbiogenesis is expanding to Sony’s Soneium network with exclusive rewards and gaming collabs.

Diddy appeared to launch a meme coin amid his sex trafficking trial. One legal expert told said it could worsen his sentencing if he's found guilty.

Incorporating Galaxy Digital in the US state of Delaware is a key step toward obtaining a listing on the US-based Nasdaq stock exchange. Galaxy Digital has been approved by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to redomicile in the United States, setting the stage for the crypto investment company’s listing on the Nasdaq stock exchange. Galaxy anticipates listing on the Nasdaq, a tech-focused US stock exchange, by the middle of May, pending approval from the Toronto Stock Exchange, on which the company is already listed, and shareholder approval at a special shareholders meeting on May 9. Shareholders at the meeting must approve redomiciling Galaxy Digital in the US state of Delaware, known for its business-friendly regulations, before the process can move forward, according to an announcement from the company. Read more

BTC's Bull Score Index went from 20 to 80 as spot demand sparked a $103K breakout, marking one of the most bullish readings in a year.

Cryptocurrency has facilitated terrorism funding through tactics like chain-hopping and mixers. A U.S. court has sentenced an ISIS crypto financier to 30 years, while global regulators expand enforcement and surveillance to dismantle illicit crypto flows. The post 30 Years for Funding ISIS: Crypto Trail Leads to Harsh U.S. Sentence appeared first on Cryptonews.

Metaplanet issued its 14th Series of Ordinary Bonds, raising $21.25 million to fund additional Bitcoin (BTC) purchases as the company deepens its strategic pivot toward digital assets. The bonds were approved at a board meeting on May 9 and fully subscribed by EVO FUND, according to the regulatory filing. The notes will be structured as […] The post Metaplanet issues another $21M in bonds to fuel Bitcoin purchases appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Both Jefferies and H.C. Wainwright analysts said MARA's focus on lowering power cost, that differentiates the miner from its peers.

Data from Chainalysis show the creators of the TRUMP token made $320 million in fees while retail investors lost money.

PLUS: Coinbase's big deal; Pectra upgrade; stablecoins penetrate; bitcoin lending returns.

At most, the late disclosure impacts one of the two charges against Samourai Wallet’s co-founders, prosecutors said in their Friday letter to the judge.

The Metropolitan Police alleges that more than $20 million in stolen funds was laundered through a set of shell companies.

Bitcoin's positive performance in diverse market conditions, strong risk-adjusted returns, and institutional buying pressure could push it past $110,000 in May. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin is driven by its ability to perform well in risk-on and risk-off environments, according to Bitcoin Suisse. Bitcoin’s Sharpe ratio of 1.72, second only to gold, underscores its maturity as an asset, offering superior risk-adjusted returns. Read more

Token unlocks continue to plague Pi Network (PI), creating challenging supply-demand dynamics that threaten its late-week surge. The post Pi Network Price Prediction: May 10 Decision Could Decide Everything as Unlocks Loom  appeared first on Cryptonews.

The crypto exchange's broadening product suite and dominant U.S. market position set it up well for the long term, many analysts said.

You might be eligible to get $20 per Apple device—up to $100 per household—because Siri allegedly listened more than she should have.

Some $777 million worth of shorts have been smashed in the last day, with Ethereum doing the most damage as it rises alongside Bitcoin.