Exclusive: Crypto venture firm dao5 closes $222 million second fund Dao5 is led by Polychain alumni Tekin Salimi and has backed startups like Berachain and Bittensor. Fortune · May 1, 2025
Remember MoviePass? It’s still around—and going all in on crypto “I think that blockchain and virtual reality are going to be an amazing force together,” proclaimed MoviePass’s CEO. Fortune · May 1, 2025
Exclusive: Tokenized asset company Dinari raises $12.7 million from Hack VC and Blockchange Ventures The company will use the money to ensure compliance with local regulations. Fortune · May 1, 2025
As Bitcoin Prices Push Back Above $90K, Analysts Are Touting This 1 ‘Strong Buy’ Crypto Stock Analysts think this stock could more than double over the next 12 months. Barchart · May 1, 2025
Down 20% YTD, Should You Buy the Dip in Coinbase Stock Before May 8? Coinbase stock got clipped this year, down over 20%. But with tailwinds building, is this a buy-the-dip moment investors shouldn’t ignore? Barchart · May 1, 2025
$XRP Retreats Amid News Circle Rebuffed Ripple's Takeover Offer $XRP appeared affected by a new report that revealed Ripple's offer of up to $5 billion to acquire $USDC issuer Circle has been rejected as the crypto token dipped overnight. International Business Times · May 1, 2025
Trump-Backed WLFI's $USD1 Becomes Fastest-Rising Stablecoin From $0 To $1B Market Cap $USD1, World Liberty Financial's stablecoin, has become the fastest-rising stablecoin in terms of market cap, even as concerns remain around the DeFi venture's $WLFI token and listing on major exchanges. International Business Times · May 1, 2025
Americans can finally scan their eyeballs for crypto in return after Sam Altman-backed World launches in U.S. The eyeball-scanning crypto play had originally stayed out of the U.S. market amid a more uncertain regulatory regime. Fortune · May 1, 2025
Robinhood CEO says firm is diversifying away from volatile crypto revenue even as Q1 earnings beat expectations Robinhood reported $927 million in revenue in Q1, up 50% from the same period last year. Fortune · Apr 30, 2025
The U.S. dollar has a long term ally in crypto The spread of stablecoins means millions of people around the world are holding dollars for the first time. Fortune · Apr 30, 2025
Visa launches stablecoin payments in Latin America in major advance for crypto The service will rely on Bridge’s stablecoin tools and will roll out in places like Ecuador, Peru, and Colombia. Fortune · Apr 30, 2025
Eric Trump Says ‘Broken’ Bank System ‘Forced Him into the Crypto World,’ Warns ‘They’ll Be Extinct in 10 Years’ Eric Trump, speaking in Dubai, warned that traditional banks risk extinction within a decade if they fail to adapt to the rise of blockchain and decentralized finance. Barchart · Apr 30, 2025
Fracking-Powered Crypto Mine in Pennsylvania Shuts Down Without Word to Regulators State inspectors find site abandoned, raising concerns about pollution from unplugged wells across Appalachia. Capital & Main · Apr 30, 2025
Trump's Media Company Mulls Utility Crypto Token, Digital Wallet For Truth Social President Trump is once again exploring another crypto venture, and this time, it will be tied to his Truth Social platform, but some crypto holders aren't sure if it's a good idea. International Business Times · Apr 30, 2025
Fortune · Apr 30, 2025 Kraken debuts service that lets fintechs and banks offer crypto trading The white-labeled service will give Kraken access to more users.
International Business Times · Apr 30, 2025 Who Is Peter Turkson? Ghanaian Cardinal Gains Ground Among Crypto Bettors As Papal Favorite Cardinal Peter Turkson is rising as a strong contender to succeed Pope Francis, at least among crypto bettors on Polymarket who believe he will bring a breath of fresh air to the Vatican.
International Business Times · Apr 30, 2025 SEC Delays Decision On $XRP, $DOGE ETFs, Raising Concerns On Paul Atkins Chairmanship The SEC has delayed a decision on proposed $XRP and $DOGE ETFs, triggering comparisons between the former and current SEC Chairs, who were both embraced by the crypto space when they were confirmed.
Fortune · Apr 30, 2025 Trump Media plans launch of ‘utility token' and digital wallet tied to streaming service President Donald Trump’s publicly traded company has already signaled that it wants to dive into crypto.
The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2025 Prosecutors seek 20-year prison term for founder of failed crypto platform Celsius Network Prosecutors say the founder and former CEO of the failed cryptocurrency lending platform Celsius Network should face 20 years behind bars for telling lies and engaging in self-dealing that cost customers billions of dollars in losses
Fortune · Apr 29, 2025 Exclusive: Unto Labs raises $14.4 million from Framework Ventures and Electric Capital The company will use the money raised in this round to expand its team.
Evening Standard · Apr 29, 2025 Reeves unveils plans to regulate crypto after talks with US The Chancellor announced plans to make crypto firms subject to regulation in the same way as traditional finance companies.
Fortune · Apr 29, 2025 Exclusive: Camp Network raises $25 million to help firms collect AI copyright royalties using blockchain 1kx and Blockchain Capital both led the Series A, which valued the startup at up to $400 million.
Fortune · Apr 29, 2025 Andreessen Horowitz leads $25 million bet on Miden, a former Meta engineer's privacy blockchain Miden used to be part of Polygon Labs, one of crypto’s biggest blockchain development firms.
International Business Times · Apr 29, 2025 Are 'Dark Pools' The Reason Why $XRP Price Barely Moves Despite Big News? $XRP prices have been unmoved in recent weeks, despite big news around the XRP Ledger's native crypto token. Amid rising impatience among retailers, an expert provided an explanation into what could be affecting the digital coin's price action.
International Business Times UK · Apr 29, 2025 US Senator David McCormick Invested $1M in Bitcoin ETF Throughout the Crypto Dip Since Late Feb US Senator David McCormick bought a million dollars worth of Bitcoin since 25th February across several trades, which have already reaped double-digit profits since the recent price rebound last week.