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Jupiter Racks Up $470M from Perps Platform on Solana

Jupiter’s PERPS platform saw massive user adoption, driving high trading activity on Solana. The $470M in fees signals strong performance and trust in Jupiter’s perpetual ecosystem. Jupiter Exchange’s derivatives platform, Jupiter PERPS, has earned nearly $470 million in fees since launching on the Solana network. That’s no small amount—especially considering that other big players in the space took much longer to reach that figure. It’s a strong signal that the market is really starting to take notice of Solana, not just because of its speed, but also because its DeFi ecosystem is starting to feel more practical. Fees that high…

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Richard Teng, CEO of Binance, Gives a Special Interview on the Company’s Founding Anniversary: Is the IPO Coming?

Binance CEO Richard Teng held an exclusive interview in Taiwan as part of the company's eighth anniversary. Teng made important statements about the growth of the platform since its establishment, its regulatory compliance efforts, and the institutional acceptance process of cryptocurrencies. Founded in 2017, Binance has now reached approximately 300 million users and a total trading volume of $125 trillion. Its average daily trading volume is $91 billion. According to Richard Teng, interest in crypto has accelerated significantly, especially after 2024. In the past year alone, the number of Binance users has increased from 170 million to 280 million. Teng…

Exchanges

KindlyMD, Nakamoto, and Anchorage Digital Form Strategic Bitcoin Treasury Alliance

Nakamoto Holdings Inc., KindlyMD, Inc., and Anchorage Digital today announced a strategic partnership that will see Anchorage become a trading partner for KindlyMD’s Bitcoin treasury. The partnership will officially take effect upon the close of KindlyMD’s merger with Nakamoto, expected in Q3 2025. NEW! Anchorage Digital @Nakamoto @KindlyMD Today we’re thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with Nakamoto Holdings and $KDLY to accelerate the future of corporate Bitcoin adoption. pic.twitter.com/nQueTyutQH — Anchorage Digital (@Anchorage) May 21, 2025 Anchorage Digital, a U.S. federally chartered digital asset bank, will provide institutional-grade custody, 24/7 trading, and deep liquidity to support the Bitcoin strategy…

Bitcoin

BNK Group’s Revolutionary Step Towards Digital Finance

The financial world is buzzing with news from South Korea, where traditional banking giants are making decisive moves into the digital asset space. Specifically, BNK Financial Group, a prominent financial holding company, has announced a significant stride towards the future of digital currency. Its affiliates, including BNK Financial Holdings, Busan Bank, and Kyongnam Bank, are actively filing trademark applications for Korean won stablecoins. This pivotal development signals a growing confidence in the utility and integration of blockchain technology within mainstream finance, particularly for bank-backed digital currencies. For anyone tracking the evolution of money, this represents a fascinating convergence of established…

Markets

A Bold Leap into Decentralized AI

In a move that’s capturing significant attention across both traditional tech and the burgeoning cryptocurrency space, Oblong (OBLG), a Nasdaq-listed IT solutions company, has announced a substantial Oblong TAO acquisition. This strategic purchase of 5,025 Bittensor TAO tokens for $1.65 million marks a pivotal moment, showcasing a growing convergence between established enterprises and the innovative world of decentralized finance and artificial intelligence. Oblong’s Bold Move: Unpacking the Bittensor TAO Acquisition The news, outlined in a recent press release, confirms Oblong’s commitment to building a significant reserve of Bittensor TAO tokens. With an average price paid of $328.38 per token, this…

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Following the Market Rally, Justin Sun Transfers a Controversial Large Amount of Altcoins to Binance

According to on-chain data, 50,600 Ethereum (approximately $181 million) was transferred from Justin Sun's cryptocurrency exchange HTX to Binance today. These ETH were first withdrawn from the Aave protocol by the HTX Recovery wallet, then transferred to HTX's hot wallet, and finally sent to Binance. A total of 160,600 ETH (approximately $518 million) was transferred from HTX to Binance via this method over the past week. Today also marked a first in cryptocurrency market history: The total market capitalization of all crypto assets surpassed $4 trillion for the first time, breaking a record. Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) accounted for…

Exchanges

Bitcoin Realized Cap Nears $1 Trillion as Institutional Demand Surges

Glassnode shared a chart showing that Bitcoin Realized Capitalization has surpassed $900 billion and is nearing $1 trillion. This metric, which tracks the value of all Bitcoins at the price they were last moved, is widely viewed as a more nuanced indicator of market strength than traditional market cap. Growth Accelerates as Realized Cap Approaches Historic Level Interestingly, it took approximately two years from 2011 to 2013 for the Realized Cap to go from 1$ million to 1$ billion. On the other hand, the leap from $100 billion to $1 trillion has taken nearly six years, indicating that increasing capital…

Bitcoin

DeFi sector has just reclaimed 2022 highs, with Ethereum asserting its dominance

The Ethereum-dominated DeFi sector has been growing by leaps and bounds, and according to data from Defillama, the total value locked (TVL) in the sector has once again reclaimed 2022 highs. The surge coincides with what Kobeissi analysts are calling the “LARGEST short squeezes in crypto history” as ETH continues to inch closer to all-time high levels. DeFi finally recovers from the market crash of 2022 The DeFi sector faced significant challenges in 2022 that have held it down until this year. There was a whopping $3.6 billion lost to hacks, compounded by the market crash that followed the collapse…

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Japan Consumer Index Drops Again—Could Dovish BoJ Lift Bitcoin?

Japan’s consumer index falls for the third month, raising concerns about household spending and economic momentum. Investors are eyeing Bitcoin as weak consumption data could prompt the Bank of Japan to adopt a more cautious policy stance. Japan’s consumer index fell for the third month in May, pointing to weaker household demand and fresh concerns over domestic spending. The latest data has increased speculation that the Bank of Japan (BoJ) might delay further tightening of monetary policy. Notably, as traditional markets weigh this, Bitcoin could benefit if investors turn to crypto as a hedge. Consumer Spending Weakens Amid Sluggish Recovery…

Markets

Will Linea Launch a Token?!

There is so much speculation about whether the Linea network will launch its native token. Currently, the Consensys-backed Ethereum Layer 2 platform has not made any announcement regarding a token launch. Despite earlier reports and community discussions hinting at a potential launch, the absence of a Token Generation Event (TGE) or any tweet from the protocol regarding a token has kept investors and enthusiasts in anticipation. In light of the growing anticipation and speculation, we are providing a clear and comprehensive overview of the latest developments, community sentiment, and what’s next for the platform. Will a LINEA token be launched?…

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