Day: May 13, 2025

Coinbase shares jump 24% after joining the S&P 500, marking a critical milestone for the crypto industry.

Coinbase set to join S&P 500 on May 19, boosting institutional interest.

Plutus introduces PLUS tokenized loyalty rewards on Base, enhancing its reward system for growth in May 2025.

Altcoins show promising returns as USDT dominance decreases, suggesting potential for an ‘altseason’ in cryptocurrency markets.

DTCC changes its Clearing Agency Securities Valuation Framework, affecting $4 trillion U.S. Treasury transactions daily.

NCSoft plans global release of ‘Aion 2’ in 2025, featuring Unreal Engine 5 with emphasis on PC and mobile platforms, yet no blockchain integration.

Nvidia sees share spike as US considers chip sale to Emirati AI firm G42; Boeing and other major stocks show notable midday movements.

Thailand’s Finance Ministry announces $150 million crypto token issuance for debt management, signaling a bold move into blockchain finance.

Bybit extends its crypto payment service worldwide, supporting 15 major cryptocurrencies through a partnership with Mastercard.

Paris police are searching for suspects involved in an attempted kidnapping targeting a crypto entrepreneur’s family.

Illuvium’s Arena Gauntlet Patch 1.9.0 introduces new systems and enhancements for future gameplay, released on May 6, 2025.

The largest $670M crypto short liquidations this year triggered weekend volatility, heavily involving altcoins on major exchanges.

Crypto markets and equities rise as U.S. inflation prints below expectations, boosting Bitcoin and Ethereum gains.

Morgan Stanley’s Head of Digital Assets, Andrew Peel, leaves to establish a new DeFi fund in Switzerland, signaling potential shifts in the decentralized finance landscape.

Robinhood advances with new trading products and plans for Asian market expansion in 2025, focusing on active traders.

Nexo Inc. re-enters the U.S. market amid analysis revealing bullish Bitcoin conditions.

iTrustCapital enhances its crypto services, offering secure access to digital assets for financial institutions with a $125M funding boost.

GFO-X, UK’s first FCA-regulated crypto derivatives venue, debuts in London with BTC futures and options.

1inch Network integrates with Solana, offering advanced DeFi swaps and features to users amid Solana’s growth, April 2025.

Brave collaborates with Cardano, adding blockchain support to its browser wallet, expanding access for over 60 million users.

Dubai Finance and Crypto.com enable cryptocurrency payments for government services, promoting digital financial innovation.

Bybit updates derivative index pricing, affecting perpetual contracts and client protections. Key details and implications analyzed.

Crypto giant Coinbase enters S&P 500 on May 19, 2025, revolutionizing institutional investment in digital assets with a significant stock surge.

Cointelegraph and TheBlock announce partnership to drive Web3, virtual asset growth in MENA, focusing on Dubai.

Coinbase’s entry into the S&P 500 marks a pivotal moment for crypto legitimacy, influencing market dynamics and investor perceptions.

ChainGPT integrates with Solana, boosting CGPT liquidity and trading activity significantly.

ChainGPT launches utility-focused buyback for $CGPT tokens to boost liquidity on Solana, sparking market interest.

Nasdaq-listed GDC allocates $300 million to Bitcoin and TRUMP memecoin, highlighting institutional interest in crypto assets.

1.5 million WEMIX coins transferred for node replacement, with no effect on total circulation, according to official disclosures.

Animoca Brands considers U.S. listing, citing improved regulatory climate and strategic timing considerations by executive chairman.

GD Culture Group plans to invest in Bitcoin and TRUMP meme coin, signaling fintech integration.

Data Ownership Protocol introduces selective transparency on Ethereum with selective data controls for users.

Binance announces the launch of USDⓈ-Margined ZKJUSDT and SKYAIUSDT perpetual contracts, expanding its futures offerings.

Dubai partners with Crypto.com to allow crypto payments for government services, enhancing its cashless strategy.

Stablecoins face challenges as national payment systems enhance interoperability. Impacts include financial institutions, market dynamics, and regulatory shifts.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams pushes for NYC as crypto hub, emphasizing Bitcoin.

Craig Wright faces a three-year UK legal action ban over Satoshi Nakamoto claims.

Dmail Network advances Web3 communication with cross-chain, multi-chain encrypted services, boosting adoption in the blockchain sector.

Binance offers 35 billion PEPE as APR boost to SOL holder participants from May 13 to May 26, 2025.

Meta rolls out Ray-Ban smart glasses with AI integration in India, expanding their wearable technology offerings.

Dubai’s government collaborates with Crypto.com to enable cryptocurrency payments for public services.

Animoca Brands, a Hong Kong-based crypto investor, plans a U.S. listing as it expands its influence in the blockchain sector.

Caitlyn Jenner faces legal scrutiny over JENNER meme coin lawsuit in California, involving significant financial losses for investors.

Wemade transitions MIR4 NFTs to WEMIX3.0, boosting WEMIX token price by 33%.

Bybit announces zero-fee trading for gold and FX indices on MT5, incentivizing users with an 800,000 USDT prize pool.