In a groundbreaking move that signals a new era for both cryptocurrency adoption and global tourism, Bhutan has become the first country to fully integrate digital currencies into its entire tourism ecosystem
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In a landmark development for the cryptocurrency industry, Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ: COIN) is set to join the prestigious S&P 500 index, effective prior to market opening on Monday, May 19, 2025. This historic inclusion marks the first time a cryptocurrency-focused company will be represented in what is widely considered the most important stock market index in the United States. Coinbase will replace Discover Financial Services (NYSE: DFS), which is being acquired by Capital One Financial Corp. (NYSE: COF).
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Introduction In a recent roundtable discussion on tokenization, SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce made a compelling argument that has caught the
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BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager with over $11.5 trillion in assets under management, has filed an amended S-1 form with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on May 9, 2025, proposing the inclusion of in-kind creation and redemption for its iShares Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHA). This significant development would enable direct purchases of ETH from the market, marking a critical evolution in institutional crypto investment vehicles.
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LazAI has officially launched the Corrupted Alith Mini App, a major leap forward in its meme-agent vision. Built on Telegram, this latest update transforms Alith from a static meme feed into a fully interactive meme experience, where users can engage, contribute, and earn in a Web3-native chaos loop.
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As regulatory oversight intensifies in the cryptocurrency space, a new breed of financial tools may emerge to preserve user privacy and autonomy. CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju predicts that “dark stablecoins” could be the next significant development in digital finance.
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The U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has issued a landmark clarification, officially confirming that national banks and federal savings associations under its supervision can buy and sell cryptocurrency assets on behalf of their customers. This update was detailed in an interpretive letter released on Wednesday, May 8, 2025.
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In a landmark development for the cryptocurrency industry, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially filed for a $50 million settlement with Ripple Labs, potentially ending one of the most significant legal battles in crypto history.
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In a major development for the blockchain space, Sui Network has officially surpassed 10 billion total transactions. This milestone, reached on May 7, 2025, represents a significant achievement for the relatively young layer-1 blockchain platform that has been gaining traction among developers and users alike.
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