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Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has raised concerns about the risks of centralized digital payment systems, pointing to Sweden’s shift away from its cashless agenda. The post Vitalik Buterin: Ethereum Can Be a Financial Lifeline Amid Cashless Concerns appeared first on Cryptonews.

Altcoins have started to soar as Hyperliquid breaks its all-time high, amid a $1 billion leveraged Bitcoin bet.

The country plans on utilizing surplus energy from coal-fired power plants that are currently operating at 15% capacity to mine bitcoin.

Michael Saylor’s Strategy continued stacking Bitcoin as the cryptocurrency broke an all-time high above $110,000 last week. Michael Saylor’s Strategy, the world’s largest corporate Bitcoin investor, bagged a fresh stash of BTC as the price briefly surged above $110,000 last week. Strategy acquired 4,020 Bitcoin (BTC) for $427.1 million between May 19 and 23, the company announced on May 26. The latest purchases were made at an average price of $106,237 per coin, with Bitcoin smashing past $110,000 on May 22. Read more

The Hedera Africa Hackathon 2025 will bring together over 10,000 people across more than 20 cities with $1 million in prizes to support blockchain ideas in Africa. The Hashgraph Association and the Exponential Science Foundation have launched the Hedera Africa Hackathon 2025, a global event designed to accelerate Web3 and artificial intelligence adoption across the African continent. With a prize pool of $1 million, the hackathon will run from Aug. 1 to Sept. 30 and aims to attract over 10,000 participants across 15 African countries, according to a news release shared with Cointelegraph. Organized by two nonprofit organizations — the Switzerland-based Hashgraph Association and the tech research-focused Exponential Science Foundation — the event is open to developers, students and entrepreneurs worldwide. Read more

Vitalik Buterin said there are ways Ethereum can function as a financial fallback in times of instability through hardware solutions. As Sweden reconsiders its push toward a cashless society, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin highlighted the fragility of centralized digital payments and the opportunity presented by decentralized payment alternatives.  In recent years, Sweden has led the charge toward a cashless future, with digital payment platforms becoming widespread. However, as concerns over cyber-threats, civil defense and instability have emerged, Swedish authorities are now actively encouraging citizens to keep some cash.  Buterin noted the reversal illustrates that while centralized solutions may be efficient, they may not be reliable during times of crisis.  Read more

The Dubai Land Department (DLD) has selected XRP Ledger (XRPL) to power its landmark real estate tokenization initiative. The announcement, made on May 25, introduces several new partners to the project, including the Dubai Future Foundation, real estate investment platform Prypco, and blockchain infrastructure firm Ctrl Alt. Ctrl Alt will oversee the tokenization framework, ensuring […] The post Dubai chooses XRP Ledger to power new real estate tokenization initative appeared first on CryptoSlate.

26 projects raised a total of $267M last week, led by World Foundation’s $135M public token sale and Catena Labs’ $18M seed round, while DePIN Pulse, Alchemy, and Apex Group drove M&A activity. Theta Capital launched a $175M fund-of-funds to back crypto-native VCs. James Ho positions Pendle as the leading stablecoin yield bet, Emma Cui charts crypto VC’s reset toward long-term fundamentals, and Mads Mathiesen unpacks the scalability and decentralization trade-offs of Multiple Concurrent Proposers.

Bitcoin rebounded above $109,000, eyeing new all-time highs in reaction to President Donald Trump’s decision to extend EU tariffs to July 9. Key points: US President Donald Trump has extended the deadline of a proposed 50% tariff on EU goods to July 9. A temporary easing in trade tensions could help fuel Bitcoin’s rally to new all-time highs. Read more

Bitcoin could surpass $1.5 million by 2030 as macro fears, fiat inflation and institutional demand drive bullish long-term forecasts. Some prominent financial commentators and investment analysts are predicting a long-term Bitcoin rally that may send the asset’s price above $1 million before the end of the decade, driven by rising inflation and mounting global debt. ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood said Bitcoin (BTC) could reach $1.5 million by 2030 in her firm’s “Bull Case” forecast. In a Feb. 11 video, Wood said the price would require BTC to grow at a compound annual rate of 58% over the next five years, largely fueled by increased institutional adoption. Related: Bitcoin hits new all-time high of $109K as trade war tensions ease Read more

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John Woeltz, allegedly held an Italian man captive in a $30K-a-month townhouse to steal his crypto.

The crypto market continues to rally, with analysts arguing that Bitcoin is well on its way to the $150,000 level. The post Why Is Crypto Up Today? – May 26, 2025 appeared first on Cryptonews.

In one of the most alarming phishing scams this year, a crypto trader lost over $2.6 million USDT in two back-to-back transfers within three hours. The post $2.5M Gone in Hours — Victim Hit Twice in Sophisticated Stablecoin Phishing Scam appeared first on Cryptonews.

Chart patterns and onchain trends align to suggest a 25% downside risk for XRP price in the near term. Key takeaways: Over 70% of XRP’s realized cap was accumulated near recent highs, echoing previous market top patterns. XRP’s active address count has plunged over 90% since March 2025, signaling reduced transactional demand. Read more

Bitcoin saw a mild bounce during early trading in Asia, rising 3% to briefly touch $110,256 before settling at $109,652, CryptoSlate data showed. This uptick followed a weekend pullback from recent record highs. Market analysts suggest that BTC’s price trajectory remains solid, backed by favorable regulatory developments and steady institutional participation. Valentin Fournier, Lead Analyst […] The post Bitcoin price rebound to $110,000 wipes out a $1 billion short on Hyperliquid appeared first on CryptoSlate.

“You can’t eat Bitcoin,” Senator Gerard Rennick said after BTC hit $111K, prompting backlash as crypto rules take shape in Australia.

Monero's price has more than doubled this year.

Robert Kiyosaki, author of the best-selling personal finance book Rich Dad Poor Dad, has called Bitcoin the “easiest way to get rich” in today’s economic environment. The post Rich Dad Poor Dad Author: Bitcoin Is the “Easiest Way to Get Rich” – Even 0.01 BTC Could Be Life-Changing appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitcoin is back at $110,000 after a late surge into the weekly close. How will bulls navigate a brewing US bond crisis and the Fed's "preferred" inflation data? Bitcoin (BTC) bounces back to near fresh all-time highs as a testing macro week unfolds for risk-asset traders. BTC price action dipped below $107,000 before rebounding into the weekly close, as some eagerly anticipate new record highs. US inflation data meets bond market woes this week as the Federal Reserve shows no signs of cutting interest rates. Read more

Japan’s Remixpoint boosts its Bitcoin bet with approval of additional $7M Bitcoin purchase, pushing total holdings to $84M as corporate crypto adoption gains momentum. The post Japan’s Remixpoint Announces $7M Bitcoin Purchase, Raising Total Holdings to $84M appeared first on Cryptonews.