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This is a segment from the Forward Guidance newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. May has brought more crypto M&A, long-awaited US public listings, a milestone S&P 500 entrance and a bitcoin price surge. And we’re only two-thirds through the month. In this environment, crypto equity diversification is the name of the game.That’s according to Matthew Sigel, who is managing VanEck’s new Onchain Economy ETF (NODE). “Thanks to tailwinds from the bitcoin price and the financial deregulation [from the] Trump administration and SEC, equity capital markets are wide open right now for anything crypto related,” Sigel told me. “That includes…
Chainlink (LINK) is making significant waves due to renewed whale activity that showcases its potential. Today, a whale deposited 200,355 LINK worth $3.27 million into Binance after being dominant for nine months, making a profit of $1.08 million. In the past 2 days, a whale deposited 200,355 $LINK, worth $3.27M into #Binance after being dormant for 9 months, making a profit of $1.08M.9 months ago, the whale accumulated 345,786 $LINK for $4.56M. The wallet still holds 145,430 $LINK, valued at $2.37M.Address:… pic.twitter.com/MXCkVTVhoC — Onchain Lens (@OnchainLens) May 16, 2025 Lesson from this whale’s trading The move to deposit the tokens…
Australia’s corporate regulator is seeking special leave from the High Court to appeal a ruling in favour of crypto firm Block Earner, intensifying a legal dispute over the status of digital asset yield products. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission, or ASIC, is asking the High Court to clarify how interest-earning and asset conversion products should be treated under the Corporations Act. “The definition of financial product was drafted in a broad and technology-neutral way, and ASIC believes it is in the public interest to clarify this,” the agency said in a statement. “This clarification is important as it applies…
Nitro Labs, a well-known venture-powered Solana-centered software development entity, has announced a unique development. As per Nitro Labs, it has formally released Data Anchor, a robust new module to decrease cost of Solana-based data anchoring by 100,000x with cutting-edge 1KB proofs. The platform revealed this initiative in a recent press release. Meet Data Anchor by @Nitro_Labs — making storage on Solana 100,000x cheaper via 1 KB proofs that can be verified onchain 🤏 https://t.co/9XYd2UDsa9 — Solana (@solana) May 20, 2025 Nitro Labs Unveils ‘Data Anchor’ to Decrease Solana-Based On-Chain Storage Fees by 100,000x By launching Data Anchor, Nitro Labs intends…
Crypto veteran Anthony Pompliano has identified a rare buying opportunity for less-experienced crypto investors as the crypto market experiences high volatility today. Pompliano has considered this moment a classic buying opportunity, particularly for small investors, as he urges them to move in contrary directions from professional investors. Golden buy signal as bears take over In an X post shared on May 5, the crypto bull issued an uncommon opinion suggesting that now is the best time to buy crypto as bears are increasingly taking over the crypto market. Pompliano emphasized that bearish sentiments among pro-crypto investors have surged to a…
Tariffs continue to be in focus during today’s trading session, as Walmart and Home Depot shared differing views on their impact. U.S. markets are still assessing the effect of tariffs on consumers. On Tuesday, May 20, the Dow Jones was trading at 42,679.23, down 112.84 points or 0.26%. The S&P 500 was at 5,942.07, down 0.36%, while the Nasdaq stood at 21,353, down 0.44%. Just days after Walmart announced potential price hikes due to U.S. tariffs, Home Depot offered a different perspective. In its first-quarter 2025 earnings report, the home improvement giant stated that it plans to keep prices steady.…
Cardano continues to distinguish itself within the blockchain sector, emphasizing not only its advanced technology but also a core commitment to responsible and principled development, a vision consistently articulated by its founder, Charles Hoskinson. Recent activities underscore this dedication, including the successful audit of Masumi Smart Contracts by NMKR, an effort led by CEO Patrick Tobler and supported by TxPipe. This accomplishment serves as a testament to Cardano’s expanding ecosystem and its ongoing technical maturation. https://twitter.com/IOHK_Charles/status/1923345446614794414 Midnight and Brave Browser Partnership Aims for New Era in Data Privacy However, the bigger story lies in how Cardano’s privacy-focused sidechain, Midnight, is…
Russia is preparing a bill that would specify the requirements and procedures for the confiscation of digital assets, taking into account the specific circumstances surrounding these actions. The Russian Ministry of Justice emphasized that anonymity and the lack of centralized control over these assets have hampered these efforts. Russia to Introduce Bill Specifying Procedures to Confiscate Digital Assets Russia is advancing in the digital assets regulation, preparing a bill that would regulate the confiscation of these assets. At the 13th St. Petersburg International Legal Forum, while examining the impact of new technologies in crime, the Ministry of Justice revealed that…
Sony, the Japanese electronics giant, announced the official launch of its blockchain mainnet, Soneium, on January 14. The platform aims to empower creators, such as artists, by fostering direct connections with their fans. Today is the day. Soneium Mainnet is LIVE! 💿Launched by Sony Block Solutions Labs (Sony BSL), a @Sony Group company, Soneium is a Layer 2 blockchain that empowers creators, fans, and communities to protect their rights, connect globally, and build an open internet that… pic.twitter.com/4pTxYdueHY — Soneium 💿 (@soneium) January 14, 2025 The launch builds on the success of the 2024 testnet, Soneium Minato, which processed over…
Economist and gold advocate Peter Schiff has intensified his criticism of U.S. President Donald Trump’s economic policies, particularly focusing on tariffs, fiscal management, and cryptocurrency initiatives. While he acknowledges that Trump’s presidency may have been preferable to alternatives like Kamala Harris, he argues that the administration’s economic missteps outweigh its accomplishments. Schiff objects to the extension of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, saying that it has led to a big rise in the US debt, which is now exceeding $36 trillion. Yesterday, he also criticized Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent for attributing the recent Moody’s credit downgrade to the…