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Off the Grid items are selling for thousands of dollars as the game is set to expand to Steam—but how will its crypto elements be handled?

Bitcoin price may have reached a short-term top, but this could open the door to a long-awaited altcoin season. Key points: Bitcoin slipped below $109,588, but technical charts suggest traders are buying each dip. Excessive leverage in Bitcoin futures increases the risk of a quick correction. Read more

Analysts are warning of more fiat currency debasement, which is driving a growing appetite for digital assets, including cryptocurrencies and NFTs. Risk appetite across traditional and cryptocurrency markets saw a sharp rise this week, helping United States cryptocurrency funds recover the capital lost to the correction of February and March, amassing over $7.5 billion worth of weekly inflows. Bitcoin (BTC) surpassed its old all-time high on May 21, two days after President Donald Trump confirmed ongoing ceasefire negotiations between Russia and Ukraine in a May 19 X post. Meanwhile, popular analyst and Global Macro Investor CEO Raoul Pal warned of more fiat currency debasement, urging investors to gain more exposure to cryptocurrencies and non-fungible tokens (NFTs), as these assets “will never be this cheap again.” Read more

Thirty-five years after his PhD, Ben Goertzel has witnessed many of his early ideas flourish in the mainstream. It’s been 30 years since computer scientist Ben Goertzel wrote his first line of AI code, already convinced that artificial intelligence should be decentralized. Today, as the world approaches the dawn of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), who leads this breakthrough could have profound consequences for the future of humanity. Speaking with Cointelegraph at the Consensus conference in Toronto, Canada, Goertzel said, “We’re likely to be able to launch AGI that can think and generalize beyond its training and programming within the next one to three years.” His project, SingularityNET, is a decentralized ecosystem building a global marketplace for AI services. Along the way, it has secured partnerships with Mind Network and Filecoin Foundation, invested $53 million in a modular supercomputer dedicated to decentralized AGI, and completed a token merger with Ocean Protocol and Fetch.ai to unify effo...

President Trump's exclusive crypto dinner Thursday became the launchpad for one attendee's meme coin, but it didn't go so well.

VeChain has hired enterprise blockchain strategist Anthony Day as Marketing Director, strengthening outreach beyond crypto. Drawing on posts at IBM, Deloitte, Parity and Midnight, Day now guides promotion of VeBetter, a platform that tokenizes real-world impact and rewards sustainable actions. The post VeChain Appoints Former IBM and Deloitte Blockchain Exec as Marketing Director appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitcoin slumped just modestly from record high levels on Friday, but the carnage in related stocks was far worse.

Rising institutional adoption, record inflows to the spot ETFs and Bitcoin’s strong performance are set to redefine BTC’s role in the modern portfolio. Key takeaways: Bitcoin’s performance in the current bull market and a new cohort of buyers reflect a maturing market and widening adoption. A 50% rise in hashrate and a 63% jump in Realized Cap highlight investors’ confidence in Bitcoin. Read more

Crypto Regulation has shifted sharply this week. Judge Torres has rebuffed the SEC-Ripple bid to settle, citing strict standards. The Senate has moved the GENIUS Act toward a federal stablecoin framework, while Trump’s $150 m meme coin dinner has raised concerns over political funding transparency. The post This Week in Crypto Regulation: Judge Torres Blocks SEC-Ripple Deal, and Trump’s Meme Coin Dinner Sparks Outrage appeared first on Cryptonews.

From headline interviews to a show-stopping R HAUS event, Rug Radio, Decrypt and DASTAN had a busy time at Token2049.

Pepe price prediction: After it has gained nearly 60% in 30 days, PEPE now trades 26.5% lower YTD as futures open interest climbs to a record $700 m. Technicals show a cup-and-handle nearing completion; confirmation could lift the token 64% toward its $0.000024 peak. The post PEPE Price Prediction: Cup & Handle Setup Flashes – $1 Pepe Soon? (MIND) appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitcoin's declining Mean Dollar Age echoes past bull cycles and points to continued strength this week.

$200M Crypto Seized as the DoJ’s multinational Operation SpecTor dismantles darknet networks. The sweep has detained 270 suspects, removed fentanyl supplies and firearms, and shown crypto’s double role: payment rail for crime and traceable trail. Kraken’s 68 % volume jump now tests global oversight. The post $200M Crypto Seized as DOJ Nabs 270 Suspects in Record Darknet Takedown appeared first on Cryptonews.

A growing feud between Cardano (ADA) founder Charles Hoskinson and NFT artist Masato Alexander has taken a sharp turn, with new accusations and private messages surfacing amid a $619 million controversy. Alexander alleges Hoskinson covertly rerouted 318 million ADA from presale wallets into Cardano reserves during the 2021 Allegra hard fork—an accusation Hoskinson flatly denies.Hoskinson […] The post Cardano Price Prediction: $600M Controversy Erupts — Will ADA Buckle or Bounce? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Ethereum faced significant headwinds in Q1 2025, from macroeconomic pressure and price underperformance to declining network fees and DeFi TVL. Yet amidst this turbulence, the network demonstrated resilience across its L2 ecosystem, staking infrastructure, and stablecoin economy. Key protocol upgrades like Pectra signal long-term investment in scalability and usability, even as near-term market sentiment remains cautious.

Hyperliquid Price Prediction explores $HYPE’s rally from April lows, climbing 300 % to a record $37 and delivering an $11B payday for airdrop recipients. Record open interest, fees, and TVL place the token in crypto’s top 12, sparking debate over matching Solana’s rise and entering the top five. The post Hyperliquid Rockets 300% to $37 ATH – Is a Solana-Style $250 Breakout Next? appeared first on Cryptonews.

HeyMint is Alchemy’s second acquisition this month, joining the recently announced Solana ecosystem company Dexter Lab. Web3 developer platform Alchemy has acquired HeyMint, a California-based non-fungible token (NFT) launchpad, in a move designed to enhance the company’s smart wallet infrastructure.  The undisclosed funding deal will see HeyMint’s infrastructure embedded within Alchemy as it seeks to simplify user onboarding for Web3 applications, the company disclosed on May 23. HeyMint’s co-founder and chief technology officer, Flor Ronsmans De Vry, joins Alchemy as part of the deal.  While not a household name in crypto, HeyMint attracted more than 1 million users over its first two years of operations. It was the launchpad behind $38 million in NFT sales and supported the Web3 efforts of major brands, including The Sandbox, Universal Music Group and Ubisoft.  Read more

BTC price action becomes "driven by headlines" as US tariff war woes spark a retreat to near $107,000 — where will Bitcoin find support? Key points: Bitcoin joins risk assets in a knee-jerk reaction to the latest instalment of the US trade war, this time focused on the EU. BTC price action dives up to 4% before recovering with $110,000 now a resistance level. Read more

BTC dips from ATH, US banks Consider Stablecoin, HYPE leads L1s again! - FOMO HOUR EP364 BTC OI hits ATH, as it slips below $110k. BTC ETFs see biggest inflows in months. BTC long/short ratio at lowest level in 3 years. Major US banks consider jointly issuing stablecoin. Kraken to offer 50 tokenised stocks and ETFs. US domination in crypto will continue: Trump. Odds of BTC $150k+ in 2025 at 43%. Strategy to raise $2.1bn through stock issuance. Active DeFi loans at ATH, TVL nears pre-tariff levels. ‘Stop TRUMP in Crypto Act’ introduced by Waters. Wormhole brings DOGE natively to Solana. Cetus on SUI hacked for $234m. Crypto perps in US coming soon: CFTC. HYPE hits ATH on news, up 3x over last month. FOMO HOUR brings you the biggest daily news, updates and events from inside and outside of the crypto and macro spheres! Join hosts Farokh, Mando and Tyler as they cover some of the biggest topics at present with some of the biggest names in the ecosystem. Streaming live 5 days per week, Monday to Friday 10:00 AM E...

DeLorean will soon begin manufacturing its first car in more than 40 years—and motoring enthusiasts can now purchase build slots in NFT form.