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Argentine President Javier Milei and his sister Karina failed to attend a scheduled session related to the LIBRA meme coin scandal. Interestingly, no legal representatives appeared on their behalf. The virtual hearing was a preliminary step before potential civil litigation surrounding the multi-million dollar crypto scheme. According to a report by the Argentinian newspaper Página/12, the digital conference, arranged with an official mediator, saw attendance from just one attorney who represented defendant Manuel Terrones Godoy. Godoy reportedly had prior involvement with similar financial irregularities. You might also like: Coinbase breach strikes PayPal Mafia royalty, Sequoia Capital boss Federal judge escalates…

Bitcoin price recovery has stalled as focus shifts to the upcoming Federal Open Market Committee interest rate decision. Bitcoin (BTC) was trading between $95,000 and $96,000 at last check Sunday. That’s up by about 30% from its lowest level in April this year. The price movement coincided with President Donald Trumo’s claims that trade talks between the US and other countries, including China, were taking place. In a statement, China’s Commerce Ministry indicated that it was open to talks with the Trump administration, but that tariffs prevented them. Per the Wall Street Journal, China is also planning to make “a…

Tokenized asset platform Centrifuge said it’s expanding services on the Solana blockchain, starting with the $400 million tokenized U.S. Treasury fund managed by Anemoy (JTRSY). The expansion builds on Centrifuge’s token standard — dubbed “deRWA tokens” — that allows token holders to freely transfer and use tokenized instruments across decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols. In this case, the deJTRSY token can be swapped, lent, or used as collateral in, enables Solana users to earn yield from short-term Treasuries natively in Solana DeFi platforms, first on decentralized exchange Raydium, lending platform Kamino, and yield aggregator Lulo. The rollout underlines Solana’s growing momentum…

BeraTone officially launched its NFT avatar mint on OpenSea, offering 6,500 fully rigged 3D characters for in-game and VTuber use. Private playtest access and concrete utilities make BeraToners more than just a collectible. The BeraToners NFT collection from the BeraTone game has officially started minting on OpenSea since May 22. For those who don’t know, BeraTone is a multiplayer farming and crafting game reminiscent of Animal Crossing, but with a blockchain twist. The main character? A cute 3D bear named “Beras” who is fully usable in-game, or even for streaming and virtual meetings. BeraToners — it’s finally time to set…

The SEC is warning against FOMO as crypto mania intensifies, even as institutional adoption skyrockets and U.S. policy shifts cement digital assets as a financial cornerstone. SEC Cautions Against FOMO as Crypto Sees Relentless Institutional Inflows The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reminded investors this week to steer clear of emotional decision-making driven by market hype. In a post shared May 13 on social media platform X, the SEC cautioned about fear of missing out (FOMO), writing: Don’t fall for FOMO! Avoid the fear of missing out by sticking with a long-term saving and investing plan. It may be…

Whale gains $4M+ from BTC and SOL shorts via high-leverage trading on DeFi protocols. SOL short exit in progress after $1.77M profit and $121K in funding earned. ETH short lags with $141K loss despite funding gains, showing mixed strategy results. A high-stakes crypto trader has recorded millions in profits from strong short positions across Solana (SOL), Bitcoin (BTC), and Ethereum (ETH). On-chain activity reveals fast-paced trading behavior on decentralized protocols. The wallet, labeled 0x5b5d5120…F298C060, maintains a leveraged trading strategy totaling $57.66 million in notional value, exclusively allocated to perpetual contracts on the Hyperliquid and HIP-2 protocols. No funds are currently…

The U.K. government is under fire from music legend Elton John, who has branded proposed AI copyright changes as “criminal” and accused officials of “committing theft” from artists. “The danger is for young artists, they haven’t got the resources to keep checking or fight big tech,” John said in a BBC interview on Sunday. “It’s criminal and I feel incredibly betrayed.” John’s statements come in response to a controversial proposal that would ease copyright laws in the country, allowing AI developers to train models on any creative works they have lawful access to. Should the government proceed with the plans…

WORLD3 unfolds its groundbreaking collaboration with Quack AI, marking a major leap in decentralized systems. This partnership is considered a remarkable milestone in Autonomous governance and its evolution. The alliance strives to merge decentralized infrastructure into the strategic AI capabilities to revise the operation of digital governance among all blockchains. 🦆 WORLD3 × Quack AI 🤖⚖️We’re thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with @QuackAI_AI — the first AI protocol for universal on-chain governance!Quack AI is revolutionizing how DAOs operate with AI-powered proposal filtering, autonomous decision-making, and real-time… pic.twitter.com/WAKKxvkQKn — WORLD3 (@WORLD3_AI) May 21, 2025 WORLD3, a protocol for Autonomous world…

Coinbase quietly guards a digital war chest of 2.7 million bitcoin, with Wall Street giants, tech titans, and mining firms all locking their crypto fortunes behind its walls. Digital Fort Knox Onchain data from timechainindex.com shows that San Francisco–based Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN) currently safeguards 13.7% of the bitcoin ( BTC) in circulation. Beyond running a trading venue, the firm stewards sizeable balances for an array of counterparties, ranging from peer exchanges and miners to issuers of exchange‑traded products (ETPs). Coinbase’s trove of customer assets totals 1,045,246 BTC, and the platform likewise custodies reserves for Revolut (28,536  BTC), Bitvavo  (22,695  BTC),…

Get ready for a significant moment in the world of digital assets! A groundbreaking development has just unfolded, showcasing the increasing integration of cryptocurrencies into traditional finance. Mantle mETH, the liquid staking token from the Mantle Network, has achieved a historic first by being included on the balance sheet of a publicly traded company. This move by Beyond Medical Technologies, through its Ethereum treasury managed by Republic Technologies, marks a pivotal step for Liquid Staking Tokens and signals a potential shift in how public companies approach their treasury strategies. What is Mantle mETH and Why is it Making Waves? Before…