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In a groundbreaking move to push boundaries and offer a better experience in the crypto launchpad sector, FloorForge, a $BNB Chain launchpad designed for digital asset issuance, today announced a strategic partnership with Metya.com, a Web3 dating platform. This collaboration enabled FloorForge to combine with Metya’s Web3 social payment platform, aiming to offer a seamless, low-cost, and secure DeFi experience for its crypto launchpad users. FloorForge is a launchpad platform built on the $BNB Chain, allowing businesses to launch their new projects on-chain and connect with investors and customers. By bridging the gap between innovative, early-stage blockchain projects and potential…

Strategy’s CEO has promoted its high-yield STRC stock as a way to cover personal expenses, drawing attention to the risks tied to its dividend structure. According to comments made by Phong Le on Natalie Brunell’s show, the executive described STRC as an income-generating asset that could help investors manage recurring costs such as mortgages, utility bills, and car payments. He said the stock’s variable dividends “almost looks like a paycheck,” while noting that payments arrive regularly. Le disclosed that he had personally purchased $250,000 worth of STRC, explaining the decision through his own financial setup. He said he holds a…

Crypto analyst and trader Ali Martinez has published a post to point out a “strong buying opportunity” presented by $XRP to the community at the moment. This analysis came out after U.S. regulators, the SEC and CFTC, acknowledged $XRP and other cryptocurrencies as nonsecurity assets. “Strong buying opportunity for $XRP” Martinez shared a multiyear $XRP chart, showing that Ripple-affiliated cryptocurrency $XRP has been gradually ascending from lows hit in 2021. This is clearly visible on the chart. The asset has been following a trendline, showing the current $XRP/USD exchange rate near the $1.46 level as potential support. “This trendline could…

Spot trading volume across major centralized cryptocurrency exchanges (CEXs) dropped by 9.96% month-over-month in April, according to data from CoinGecko. The decline marks a notable slowdown in trading activity after several months of elevated volumes driven by market volatility and institutional interest. Broader Market Activity Contracts The pullback was not limited to spot markets. Perpetual futures trading volume, a key indicator of speculative interest, fell by 13.61% during the same period. This suggests that traders are reducing leverage and risk exposure amid a quieter market environment. The data, compiled by CoinGecko from top-tier exchanges including Binance, Coinbase, Kraken, and Bybit,…

President Trump is pushing for another round of tariffs, directing US Trade Representative Greer to ratchet up trade barriers. The move signals a deepening commitment to the protectionist playbook that has defined his economic agenda, and it’s already sending ripples through markets that extend well beyond traditional manufacturing. For the crypto industry, “more tariffs” translates to a very specific problem: the hardware that powers Bitcoin mining and blockchain infrastructure overwhelmingly comes from overseas. And when import costs go up, someone has to eat the difference. What’s actually happening Trump has called for the US to impose additional tariffs, with his…

Mirae Asset Securities’ U.S. subsidiary has joined a tokenization working group spearheaded by the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), the central securities depository and clearinghouse that underpins much of the U.S. capital markets infrastructure. The move, reported by Digital Asset, positions the South Korean brokerage’s American arm among a select group of financial institutions collaborating with the DTCC to develop and standardize a token-based securities market. Who else is in the working group? The DTCC’s tokenization initiative has attracted an elite roster of global financial heavyweights. Current members include JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, BlackRock, Citigroup, UBS, and…

Bitcoin is sitting at a key support area where the next move could shape the short term trend. One chart points to a brief bounce before another drop, while another says support could trigger a relief rally if it holds. Bitcoin Eyes Brief Bounce Before Another Drop, Trader Says A daily Bitcoin chart shared by veteran trader Matthew Dixon showed a possible short term move higher before another leg down. The setup suggested $BTC could rise first to squeeze short sellers, then reverse lower if resistance holds. The chart marked Bitcoin near $66,170 and placed nearby upside levels around the…

OFAC warned that digital asset payments tied to Strait of Hormuz passage can create sanctions exposure. The alert says digital assets do not reduce legal risk for maritime firms, financial institutions, insurers, or counterparties. Key Takeaways: OFAC warned crypto payments tied to Hormuz transit may trigger sanctions exposure. Reports say Iran operates a crypto-based toll system generating about $20 million in daily revenue. Foreign firms risk secondary sanctions and restricted access to U.S. financial system. OFAC Alert Raises Crypto Sanctions Risk for Hormuz Transit The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued a May 1…

The Cardano ecosystem has officially secured a historic milestone, as the total value locked in native tokens has surpassed 520.41 million $ADA, according to DefiLlama. The price is consolidating around $0.27, while the blockchain’s internal liquidity continues to grow methodically. This record is not random luck but the result of the network’s long-term maturation, reinforced by key developments this year. How SEC victory and USDCx fuel surge for Cardano ($ADA) Perhaps the main event was the launch of USDCx, a long-awaited stablecoin that enabled a seamless connection between Cardano and the global crypto market. USDCx already accounts for 36% of…

Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev defended prediction market traders against gambling critics last week, arguing that speculators are essential for any market to work. The comments, delivered at the Wall Street Journal’s Future of Everything conference on May 5, landed in the same week that prediction market operator Kalshi closed a $1 billion funding round at a $22 billion valuation. Singapore Summit: Meet the largest APAC brokers you know (and those you still don’t!) “You can’t have a functional financial market without speculators. If everyone’s just hedging, the market is going to break,” Tenev said, responding to a question about whether…