Author: Akinyemi Okedeji Amoo

Anthropic secures $3.5 billion Series E funding, raising its valuation to $61.5 billion amidst employee buyback rumors.

Zcash community votes on development funding model by May 2025, impacting ZEC’s long-term strategy and sustainability.

Ben McKenzie’s new documentary explores interviews with Sam Bankman-Fried and Alex Mashinsky, revealing insights into their crypto empires and controversies.

Stolen $7 million Bitcoin belonging to a long-term holder frozen with Binance’s assistance, revealing cryptocurrency theft scale and laundering tactics.

Movement Labs suspends co-founder Rushi Manche following governance and market maker controversies impacting the MOVE token.

Bybit commits $100K to support scholarships at St. Paul American Scholars in Dubai, reinforcing educational partnerships.

Dusk Network enhances its capabilities by expanding custody services for digital assets, including tokenized securities and commodities, partnering with NPEX and Cordial Systems.

President Trump announces plans to revoke Harvard University’s tax-exempt status, sparking significant financial and academic debate.

Tether to expand into U.S. market with new stablecoin by 2025.

A call for ethics investigation into Trump’s meme coin follows a dinner event announcement amidst financial and political concerns.

Revolut declines a $65 billion valuation offer in secondary share sale amid strong financial results, suggesting potential for further growth.

Dogecoin and XRP ETF news boosts bullish market sentiment with hopeful approval prospects for 2025.

WEMIX token trading support may end on May 2 amid scrutiny of transparency and security issues.

Bithumb, a major Korean cryptocurrency exchange, gains conglomerate status, affecting regulatory obligations and virtual asset market dynamics.

The SEC withdrew its lawsuit against crypto influencer Ian Balina, highlighting industry regulatory challenges.

Sky proposes to finalize transition from Maker to Sky tokens, enhancing governance and staking efficiency.

Kraken’s security team identified a North Korean hacker during a job interview, highlighting sophisticated infiltration tactics targeting the cryptocurrency industry.

PancakeSwap Infinity introduces new pool types, driving market excitement and CAKE token activity.

Judge dismisses some of Elon Musk’s claims against OpenAI, with key disputes proceeding in court.

Elon Musk pursues $20 billion for xAI funding, aiming for $120 billion valuation.

Phala Network partners with NVIDIA for decentralized AI computing, integrating GPU TEE technology to enhance privacy and verifiability.

Tether reports $1B profit while USDT reserve surplus decreases by 21% in Q1 2025.

Canary Capital submits filing for first Sei ETF with staking, highlighting potential cryptocurrency investment developments.

U.S. Treasury’s action against Cambodia’s Huione Group highlights money laundering concerns, impacting USD access and cryptocurrency transactions.

World joins Circle’s USDC and CCTP V2 ecosystem, enabling fast global transfers, reducing transaction times significantly.

Abu Dhabi’s MGX invests $2 billion in Binance using USD1 stablecoin, signaling major crypto market interest.

A Bitcoin investment reportedly sees a dramatic rise, highlighting market volatility.

DOJ takes legal action against U.S. health insurers for alleged Medicare fraud, impacting industry practices.

Ethereum R1 layer-2 solution launched to tackle scaling in Ethereum ecosystem. Potential to reshape ETH value and network efficiency.

Valnet Inc. acquires gaming publication Polygon from Vox Media, expanding its media portfolio further into the gaming industry.

Vitalik Buterin highlights Ethereum upgrades; next innovations likely from grassroots efforts, influencing ETH scalability.

Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev discusses interest in crypto tokenization amid Q1 2025 earnings, emphasizing economic potential.

CGPT enhances chatbot functionality using AI frameworks, altering user engagement dynamics dramatically.

Zcash Foundation demos FROST audit, aiming for threshold signature integration, impacting Zcash protocol development.

Malaysian authorities crack down on unauthorized Bitcoin mining with police raid uncovering numerous mining machines.

Google subpoena scam threatens cryptocurrency users by impersonating legal notices to access digital wallets.

U.S. President Trump announces plans for a national Bitcoin reserve, signaling a shift in cryptocurrency policy.

LBank organized a unique event in Dubai, combining entertainment and crypto networking, highlighting blockchain innovation with major partners.

Fetch.ai and Conflux Network partner to enhance global commerce with AI and blockchain technology.

Ethena integrates USDe with TON for Telegram’s billion users, marking a major step in digital payments.

EDU Hackathon Semester 3 unveils 150 finalists from 9000 builders, spotlighting global youth innovation in technology.

Visa launches stablecoin-linked cards in Latin America, integrating digital currencies with the existing network for seamless transactions.

Trump Media’s CEO Devin Nunes earns $46.9M in 2024, dwarfing the company’s $3.6M revenue, sparking financial community debate.

Fetch.ai’s DF139 completion and DF140 launch ignite market interest, pushing FET prices upward amid AI token surge.

North Carolina’s House Bill 92, allowing up to 5% state fund investment in crypto, passes in the House with a 71 to 44 vote.

The Tesla board is considering replacing Elon Musk as CEO amid investor unease and declining shares. The potential leadership change may impact Tesla’s future direction.

North Carolina’s digital assets bill allows state retirement funds to invest up to 5% in crypto, pending Senate approval.

Ripple’s $5 billion offer to acquire Circle was declined, highlighting strategic and market impacts on both cryptocurrency firms.

EU denounces US embargo’s impact on Cuba’s economy and EU interests at UN Assembly, urging removal from terrorism list.

Robinhood reports strong Q1 2025 earnings with notable growth in crypto revenue and user engagement, led by CEO Vlad Tenev.