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Neo just took a major step toward real-world adoption. In a new partnership with AEON, the Neo blockchain is bringing $NEO payments to millions of merchants across Southeast Asia and other emerging markets. —AEON is building a next-generation Web3 payments ecosystem that bridges crypto with mainstream commerce. Their new payment framework is designed for seamless interoperability across multiple blockchain networks, dramatically lowering the barrier between digital assets and real-world spending. From retail shopping to dining out, AEON is making it possible to use crypto as effortlessly as cash. NEO Now Live Across Thousands of Merchants via AEON Pay As part…

Sui is partnering with xMoney and xPortal to launch a virtual Mastercard for European users, allowing them to spend crypto like cash. Sui is expanding into everyday payments through a new partnership with financial platform xMoney and crypto super-app xPortal. Together, they are launching a virtual Mastercard that allows European users to spend crypto like cash. The partnership introduces a full-stack payment solution: a custom Sui (SUI) wallet experience integrated into xPortal’s app, already used by 2.5 million people. Sui is going full lifestyle chain 🌊We’ve partnered with @xPortalApp + @xMoney_com to bring you:💳 A virtual Sui Mastercard, with Tap…

Recent data from Binance, the largest retail spot exchange by market share, is showing key shifts in Bitcoin trading behavior. Between April 19 and April 23, over 15,000 BTC were withdrawn from Binance, following a prior period where inflows had reached similar levels. The change in flow direction is notable, especially as Bitcoin’s price moved from the $85,000–$87,000 range to above $93,000. Since April 18, exchange reserves have also been in steady decline. A lower reserve level generally points to fewer BTC available for immediate selling on the exchange. This tends to happen when investors remove assets to their self…

The Long-Term Favourites Still Rule Despite the influx of new coins, Indian investors still lean heavily on the classics. Bitcoin remains the most held cryptocurrency across Indian portfolios, making up 6.9% of holdings, followed closely by Dogecoin at 6.6% and Ethereum at 5.2%. These figures, pulled from the Q1 2025 Crypto Investment Trends report by CoinSwitch, reflect a long-standing trust in proven blockchain assets. Coins like Shiba Inu and Ripple (XRP) also feature prominently among India’s top five most-held assets. Their presence shows Indian investors still prioritize familiarity and reputation over hype. Shiba Inu holds 4.2%, and Ripple accounts for…

A new report from Coinbase shows a growing number of corporations investing heavily in Solana. This mirrors the Bitcoin accumulation program from MicroStrategy and other firms. The report identified two non-crypto firms (and one crypto one) that made substantial Solana investments in 2025. Coinbase Notices New Solana Trend After earlier volatility, Solana is ending April 2025 with bullish momentum. Most recently, it surpassed Ethereum’s staking market cap, as transaction volume is soaring on the blockchain. Coinbase’s latest report primarily focuses on the market comparison between Bitcoin and Ethereum. However, it still points out a major Solana trend that could have…

Roger Ver, the crypto investor once known as “Bitcoin Jesus,” has handed Roger Stone a check for $600,000 to lobby for him in Washington, after being hit with criminal tax and fraud charges in the United States, according to a report from the New York Times. Stone filed official paperwork last month confirming the payment and his new role, following Ver’s arrest in Spain in 2024. The filings show Stone has been paid since February 2025 to push back against the exact tax rules that landed Ver in trouble. Ver, who gave up his US citizenship in 2014, is accused…

Bitcoin has reclaimed the $90,000 mark, fueling renewed optimism across the crypto market. With sentiment shifting and bullish calls returning, many investors are once again eyeing a move toward six figures. However, not everything is as it seems beneath the surface. Despite the impressive price surge, risks remain, particularly as global tensions between the United States and China escalate. The ongoing trade war and geopolitical friction are injecting volatility into markets, creating a fragile backdrop for risk assets like Bitcoin. Top analyst Maartunn shared a stark view of the current state of the Bitcoin network, revealing on-chain metrics that paint…

Bitcoin (BTC) has recently made headlines by breaking past the $90,000 threshold, marking a notable recovery from its low in April. This surge is seen as a potential shift in its trading pattern, moving away from its previous correlation with US tech stocks. The cryptocurrency’s rise comes amidst economic uncertainties fueled by US President Donald Trump’s tariff policies and his public critiques of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Additionally, anticipation is building around the upcoming evaluation of Trump’s Strategic Bitcoin Reserve plan, which could significantly influence the market. Meanwhile, HOOD stock (Robinhood Markets) has also shown positive movement, with its…

A significant amount of XRP, the digital currency linked to Ripple Labs, has been moved from the leading cryptocurrency exchange, Bitstamp, to a digital wallet with an unknown owner. Popular crypto tracking service Whale Alert spotted the transaction, which involved 57,304,617 XRP, worth nearly $126.79 million based on the price of XRP at the time of transfer. Massive XRP transfer sparks speculation Moving such a large amount of XRP from this top exchange suggests that the holder could be planning to hold onto the asset for a long period. Hence, they’re moving it to a more secure storage solution, such…

Hundreds of investors asked a federal judge to impose a life sentence on Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky for his role in the crypto lender’s 2022 collapse. Celsius Network investors are calling for a life sentence for co-founder and former chief executive Alex Mashinsky, who pleaded guilty to fraud charges after the crypto lender collapsed in 2022. In a court filing this week, prosecutors submitted more than 200 victim impact statements ahead of Mashinsky’s May 8 sentencing, Bloomberg has learned, adding that most urged the court to impose the harshest sentence allowed by law. “The very essence of cryptocurrency, along with…