Day: May 20, 2025

German government sells Bitcoin prematurely, missing $2.3 billion potential gains. Market reacts negatively as BTC value surges post-sale.

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov alleges French intelligence sought to restrict Romanian election channels, sparking a diplomatic row.

Justin Sun, Tron founder, attends Trump’s exclusive gala as the top $TRUMP holder, highlighting a crypto-political intersection.

RULEMATCH and Talos collaborate to improve institutional access to crypto markets, focusing on BTC, ETH, and USDC trading.

NEXPACE’s NXPC token debuts on Binance, Upbit, and more, driving trading frenzy and exceeding $1 billion in initial activity.

SEC Chair Paul Atkins faces congressional scrutiny over Trump-linked memecoin and ties to Justin Sun in May 2025.

Coinbase addresses a significant insider data breach, reinforcing customer protection and regulatory scrutiny on crypto platforms.

SEC’s Crypto Task Force, led by Commissioner Hester Peirce, plans to release its initial report, impacting crypto regulatory frameworks and market confidence.

Liquity adopts Chainlink for BOLD stablecoin cross-chain integration across major EVM networks.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong addresses a $20M ransom demand linked to a May 2025 data breach affecting less than 1% of users.

FBI, DHS investigate drone footage of U.S. military bases with no current security risk identified.

Bancor sues Uniswap over alleged unlicensed use of DEX smart contract technology in a patent infringement case.

Kraken introduces MiFID II-compliant crypto derivatives in Europe, enhancing its market presence with perpetual and fixed maturity futures.

NBA’s Tristan Thompson missed a $31.75B opportunity by opting for cash over Bitcoin for his 2015 contract.

Binance dismisses accusations of triggering FTX’s downfall after critical tweet by Changpeng Zhao.

Kraken launches Europe’s largest regulated crypto derivatives through a Cyprus-based license, enhancing trading access across the EU.

Binance Wallet’s market share in the DEX sector skyrockets, capturing 95% with unprecedented trading volumes.

Brickken enhances its RWA tokenization platform by integrating with Polygon, focusing on liquidity and multi-chain strategies for institutional growth.

Concordium’s ZKP identity solution emerges as critical for Coinbase’s compliance and privacy challenges following recent data breaches.

India’s Supreme Court calls for clear cryptocurrency regulations amid existing fiscal policies and market uncertainties.

Bybit announces tiered collateral value ratio updates for UTA borrowing affecting major cryptocurrencies, effective March 27, 2025.

Scroll’s blockchain initiatives amplify expansion in Southeast Asia, focusing on DeFi and developer engagement.

Peter Thiel and Eliezer Yudkowsky’s collaboration influences AI safety focus, impacting technological revolution.

Core Scientific partners with CoreWeave for a Texas site expansion to boost AI infrastructure, supporting OpenAI’s growing demands.

Binance files motion to dismiss FTX’s $1.76 billion lawsuit over crypto asset transfers.

Circle considers $5 billion sale to Coinbase or Ripple instead of IPO amid market uncertainties.

OKX to delist several margin trading pairs and perpetual futures, impacting market liquidity and user experience.

DigiAsia Corp announces a $100 million raise to establish a Bitcoin treasury reserve, influencing stock performance and market strategies.

Quant Network introduces Quant Flow, enhancing programmable money in banking.

Genesis sues DCG and Barry Silbert, seeking $3.3 billion recovery from alleged fraudulent transfers and mismanagement.

Senate clears a key procedural vote on the GENIUS Act, moving stablecoin regulation forward with bipartisan support.

Circle explores sale as Coinbase and Ripple express acquisition interest, aiming to enhance their stablecoin market impact.

NEXPACE (NXPC) token sees a 115% surge post-listing on major exchanges like Binance and HTX.

JP Morgan shifts policy to permit Bitcoin purchases, reflecting growing institutional acceptance in the cryptocurrency market.

HEXY Token debuts its presale, raising over $400,000, integrating real-world pet applications and charity support.

DigiAsia Corp plans to raise $100 million for Bitcoin purchases, committing 50% of net profits to BTC reserves.

South Korean actress Hwang Jung-eum admits to embezzling $3 million to invest in cryptocurrency, sparking public backlash.

Hwang Jung-eum acknowledged embezzling $3M from Y.One Entertainment for crypto investment, amid legal scrutiny in South Korea.

CME Group launched XRP futures with an initial $1.5M volume, marking a milestone for institutional cryptocurrency trading.

CME launches XRP futures, seeing $1.5M in initial trading volumes, impacting institutional interest.

Trump signs bipartisan law combatting deepfake and AI-driven online abuse, impacting social platforms but not crypto markets.