Author: Akinyemi Okedeji Amoo

OKX announces a change in funding rate intervals for ORBSUSDT perpetual futures to enhance trading experience starting May 22, 2025.

Dunamu and Samsung launch the Galaxy S25 Edge Upbit-exclusive for crypto trading, enhancing user engagement through innovative promotions.

Databricks aims for $3.7 billion annualized revenue next month, highlighting AI leadership.

SharpLink Gaming plans a record-sized Ethereum treasury funded by $425M, aiming to influence market trends.

China addresses US stablecoin influence, urging development of yuan-based alternatives to enhance sovereignty.

Ethereum nears resistance at $2,800 amid mixed market sentiment and strong institutional interest.

Chime’s IPO launched at $27 per share, surging 45% on Nasdaq under “CHYM”.

Coinbase projects Bitcoin rally with improved U.S. growth and legislative progress, impacting crypto market dynamics.

Hyperliquid dominates DeFi perps with 80% market share and $248B trading volume in May 2025, showcasing decentralized surge.

NXPC’s Swap&Warp system will update on June 12, enabling token conversions and cross-chain bridging.

Disney and Universal file lawsuit against AI platform Midjourney, alleging copyright infringement of characters.

GameStop proposes a $1.75 billion debt offering, impacting GME stock and Bitcoin strategy.

John Woeltz and William Duplessie plead not guilty in crypto kidnapping and torture case involving Bitcoin theft in Manhattan.

Coinbase lists Fartcoin, Subsquid, and PancakeSwap, sparking strong market interest and reactions.

Cornell Tech reveals a new NFT borrowing method with privacy protections, allowing use without ownership transfer, impacting NFT and crypto markets.

1inch reportedly deprecating Fantom, Kaia, Aurora. No official announcement found in 1inch communications as of June 2025.

tBTC launches on Starknet, expanding Bitcoin’s DeFi presence with new capabilities and integrations on the Layer 2 platform.

Connecticut’s legislature prohibits state cryptocurrency use, affecting government fund management and investments.

Circle’s IPO, led by Jeremy Allaire, sees oversubscription and major institutional investment, impacting stablecoin market dynamics.

WOO X lists Zcash perpetual futures, increasing market participation; traders access 10x leverage starting June 9, 2025.

WEMIX launches PLAY Token with WEMIX PLAY renewal, enhancing blockchain gaming rewards.

Financial Times’ ‘Hotel Crypto’ event lacks concrete evidence or official documentation, raising questions about its authenticity and potential market impact.

Uphold explores IPO prospects after Circle’s market success, targeting a $1.5 billion valuation, amid increased institutional interest in crypto platforms.

Guggenheim partners with Zeconomy to issue digital commercial paper on XRP Ledger, enhancing blockchain’s role in institutional finance.