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Crypto sleuth ZachXBT has revealed that a suspected threat actor behind Coinbase scams is mocking him on-chain.

Allowing performance-enhancing drugs, the controversial event launches Memorial Day 2026 at Resorts World in Las Vegas.

Bitcoin’s record high has analysts eyeing a potential altcoin rally—if market conditions align and the crypto's dominance hits a key level.

Anthony Pompliano’s fintech-focused SPAC, ProCap Acquisition Corp, rose 7% on its Nasdaq debut after bumping its IPO to $220 million a day before listing. Crypto influencer Anthony Pompliano’s fintech-focused blank-check company, ProCap Acquisition Corp (PCAPU), rose 7% on its debut Nasdaq listing after a last-minute upsizing of its initial public offering. ProCap had boosted its IPO from $200 million to $220 million on May 20, a day before its public launch, pricing its 22 million shares on offer at $10 each. ProCap shares closed the May 21 trading day up 7% at $10.70, which continued with a 1.6% bump after-hours to $10.87, Yahoo Finance data shows. Read more

A Block Earner spokesperson told Cointelegraph that ASIC's case against the firm has escalated to a “broader legal question” around the definition of a financial product. Australia’s financial regulator will seek the High Court’s permission to appeal a lower court’s ruling favoring fintech firm Block Earner, which found the company’s crypto-linked fixed-yield earning service is not a financial product. The Australian Securities and Investment Commission said on May 21 that it wants to ask the High Court of Australia to clarify what the definition of a financial product is and clarify the circumstances when an interest-earning product and the conversion of assets from one form to another are regulated. “The definition of financial product was drafted in a broad and technology-neutral way, and ASIC believes it is in the public interest to clarify this,” the watchdog said. Read more

World Assets, a subsidiary of World Foundation (formerly Worldcoin), has raised $135 million through a strategic sale of WLD tokens to venture firms Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) and Bain Capital Crypto, both early supporters of the fast-growing digital identity initiative. According to the firm, the tokens were sold at prevailing market prices, which proportionately increased the […] The post World Foundation secures $135M via token sales to expand biometric Orb-verified IDs globally appeared first on CryptoSlate.

The SafeMoon CEO faces up to 45 years in prison after a jury convicted him of defrauding investors and misappropriating millions in crypto.

The stock market-listed Brazilian payments firm Méliuz has unveiled plans to spend around $26.5 million on Bitcoin (BTC) purchases. The post Brazil’s Méliuz Announces Plans to Buy Another $26.5M Worth of Bitcoin appeared first on Cryptonews.

Democratic lawmakers, Public Citizen, and other progressive groups have set the Trump protest for May 22 outside Trump National Golf Club, condemning a $TRUMP coin dinner that sells political access. Speakers warn the pay-to-meet scheme threatens ethical standards and may invite overseas influence. The post Lawmakers, Activists Rally to Protest Trump’s Meme Coin Event – Is Crypto Becoming a Political Flashpoint? appeared first on Cryptonews.

The Bitcoin Policy Institute (BPI) released a 21-page policy framework on May 21 to position the US as a global leader in the Bitcoin (BTC) ecosystem.  BPI head of policy Zack Shapiro, the author of the framework, called it his “Bitcoin Policy Manifesto.” The document outlines a comprehensive legislative and regulatory approach that touches on […] The post BPI releases policy manifesto urging US to lead in Bitcoin infrastructure appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Bitcoin set a new price record Wednesday, but analysts and industry bigwigs expect much larger gains ahead. Here are their lofty targets.

MIT researchers have detailed AI’s failure to grasp negation, a basic yet critical human language function that could prove dangerous.

While Justin Sun and other crypto names attend the president's crypto feast that Democrats labeled corrupt, one lawmaker is targeting Trump with a new bill.

SUI Price Prediction has recorded fresh strength as Sui trades at $3.88 after a 2% gain and 71.9% monthly rise. Institutional inflows have doubled those of XRP, and a series of bull flags indicates the token could revisit its $5 peak, though overtaking Solana’s market share may take longer. The post SUI Just Flipped XRP in Institutional Inflows – What Happens Next Might Shock the Market (SUI Price Prediction) appeared first on Cryptonews.

Idle capital will be deployed onchain into real-world asset (RWA) projects, the asset manager said. VanEck plans to launch a private digital assets fund in June targeting tokenized Web3 projects built on the Avalanche blockchain network, the asset manager said in a statement shared with Cointelegraph. The VanEck PurposeBuilt Fund, available only to accredited investors, aims to invest in liquid tokens and venture-backed projects across Web3 sectors, including gaming, financial services, payments, and artificial intelligence.  Idle capital will be deployed into Avalanche (AVAX) real-world asset (RWA) products, including tokenized money market funds, VanEck said. Read more

Ethereum Price Prediction has turned more optimistic after ETH has climbed to $2,535 and held gains post-Pectra. Traders have cited a bull flag on the daily chart and a looming golden cross in the 12-hour timeframe, projecting a possible 45 % rise toward $3,600 in the coming weeks if volume confirms. The post Ethereum Price Prediction: Bull Flag Points to $3,600 – But This One Indicator Could Push It to $5K appeared first on Cryptonews.

Tokenized RWAs should not be treated as derivatives, according to Robinhood.

World Network has raised $135 million by selling WLD tokens at market prices to early supporters a16z and Bain Capital Crypto, expanding the circulating supply. The funding has backed a first U.S. rollout, USDC integration and partnerships such as Razer, as more users seek Orb-verified World IDs. The post World Network Sells $135M in WLD; Token Surges 14% Amid Identity Arms Race appeared first on Cryptonews.

Tech giant Google introduced a suite of powerful generative tools while adding hefty price tags for premium access.

Hong Kong has passed its Stablecoin Bill in a third reading, setting a detailed licensing path for fiat-backed tokens. By clarifying backing rules and interest treatment, the city has positioned itself as a regulated hub and invited banks and crypto firms to file with the HKMA before 2025. The post Hong Kong Passes Stablecoin Bill, Paving Way for Licensing Regime by Year-End appeared first on Cryptonews.