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U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis has yet to address public concerns about whether her Bitcoin maximalist son-in-law, Will Cole, might influence her views on crypto policy. These concerns arose after Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse criticized Senator Lummis on X for canceling a meeting. According to Garlinghouse, the Senator has refused to reschedule the meeting. “As a leader in Congress and a Senator from a pro-crypto state, Wyoming, I hope you will reconsider and be a leader for ALL of crypto,” Garlinghouse remarked in the statement issued on May 19. Stakeholders Concerned About Lummis’ Ties to Bitcoin Maxi Son-in-Law Not surprisingly, this…
Payments firm Stripe held early discussions with banks about integrating stablecoins into their core service as digital tokens are gaining traction for global payments, co-founder and president John Collison said in an interview with Bloomberg. “Banks are very interested in how they should be integrated with stablecoins into their product offerings as well,” said Collison. “This is not something that banks are just kind of brushing away or treating as a fad.” His comments underscore the rising interest among traditional financial firms to explore stablecoins, one of the fastest-growing use cases of crypto. Stablecoins, which have become a $240 billion…
Blockchain-powered advertising firm Veraviews has launched the UAE’s first domestically developed advertising exchange and supply-side platform. Veraviews SSP Targets UAE Ad Transparency The Dubai-based blockchain company Veraviews introduced the Ad Exchange and SSP under the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Economy’s NextgenFDI initiative. The platform connects advertisers directly with UAE publishers to sell digital ad space, including video formats, in real-time. The company told Bitcoin.com News that previously, UAE advertisers and publishers relied on global systems with limited control, transparency issues, and high invalid traffic rates. The Veraviews platform uses its proprietary AdTrace technology and Proof of Traffic system…
Acquisition vehicles have successfully driven demand for Bitcoin in recent years, but their aggressive accumulation strategies may be undermining the asset’s long-term institutional appeal. That’s according to the latest analysis from Swiss digital asset bank Sygnum, published on Tuesday. While these vehicles have supported market demand, Sygnum warned that Strategy’s goal of owning 5% of Bitcoin’s supply risks undermining its status as a safe haven and could render it unsuitable as a reserve asset for central banks. On Monday, Strategy purchased another 1,045 Bitcoin, worth approximately $110 million, bringing its current total to 582,000 BTC, equivalent to nearly 3% of…
The Ethereum price today is holding firm near $2,640, continuing its battle against a significant supply wall between $2,660 and $2,745. This level has acted as a historical rejection zone, and despite multiple breakout attempts, buyers are still struggling to close convincingly above it. On June 4, ETH managed a mild intraday gain of around 1.5%, signaling continued interest, but momentum indicators suggest a cautious tone ahead of June 5. ETHUSD price dynamics (Source: TradingView) From a broader perspective, the weekly candle remains constructive, with Ethereum price action holding well above the 38.2% Fibonacci retracement level of $2,424. However, ETH…
CoinFlip, a Chicago-based operator of more than 5,500 cryptocurrency ATMs globally, is exploring a potential sale as merger and acquisition activity heats up across the digital asset sector, according to Bloomberg. The company is working with an advisor to gauge buyer interest, the report said. CoinFlip could seek at least $1 billion in a deal, though the valuation is far from guaranteed. Discussions are still in early stages and may not result in a transaction. CoinFlip’s move follows a wave of high-profile crypto acquisitions in 2025, driven by a rally in bitcoin’s BTC$102,122.19 price. Players like Kraken, Ripple and Coinbase…
Almost 10 years after splitting from Ripple, Jed McCaleb’s Stellar project is drawing a sharper line between itself and its XRP-rooted past. The release of Stellar’s 2025 roadmap shows more than just some minor updates; it points to a bigger shift in ambition, positioning XLM not just as a complementary stablecoin rail but as a competitive blockchain infrastructure that puts developers first. The roadmap introduces a wide-ranging set of upgrades. They are rolling out a new interface, Lab 3.0, to make it easier to deploy and see smart contracts. Tools like Contract Copilot and the AI-powered Stella Assistant are designed…
Pakistan is drafting a crypto regulatory framework despite crypto remaining banned, aiming to build a secure, innovation-friendly system. Top government and finance leaders met in Islamabad to formalize digital assets while still aligning with the existing legal ban. Pakistan is taking a big leap toward regulating the crypto space—despite cryptocurrency still being illegal in the country. On June 2, the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC) held a high-level meeting in Islamabad to draft a regulatory framework for digital and virtual assets, marking a major shift in the nation’s crypto policy direction. Crypto Regulation Draft Underway in Pakistan The meeting was chaired…
In a significant move at the intersection of cryptocurrency and gaming, Crypto.com, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, has announced a strategic partnership with Nexpace, the innovative operator behind the highly anticipated virtual world ecosystem, MapleStory Universe. This collaboration is set to bring seamless cryptocurrency payment options directly into the heart of the gaming experience, leveraging the capabilities of Crypto.com Pay. What Does the Crypto.com and Nexpace Partnership Entail? The core of this exciting partnership lies in the integration of Crypto.com Pay into the MapleStory Universe ecosystem operated by Nexpace. For those unfamiliar, MapleStory Universe is building upon the rich legacy…
The world of blockchain technology is constantly evolving, offering innovative ways to ensure data security, transparency, and permanence. One of the most exciting developments in this space is Bitcoin inscriptions—an emerging method to store data directly on the Bitcoin blockchain. Traditionally, using this technology required significant technical expertise, but Skrybit, a new non-custodial platform, is changing the game. By making data inscription simple and accessible, Skrybit opens the door for individuals and businesses alike to leverage Bitcoin’s immutability and security without needing to write a single line of code. Making Bitcoin Inscriptions Accessible Bitcoin inscriptions have historically been the domain…