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AI tokens slide as Nvidia jumps 7% — but ‘don’t expect that to last’

AI crypto tokens are “quiet now,” bleeding red across the board, but a crypto trader says that won’t last.

Don't waste $6,400 on random gaming — Spend it on GameFi

Today's gamers are going to spend — on average — more than $6,400 on purchases they can't use outside of the platforms on which they were purchased.

BlackRock adds own Bitcoin ETF to income and bond funds

One of the funds was BlackRock’s Strategic Income Opportunities Fund worth over $37.4 billion.

Judge dismisses Debt Box case, orders SEC to pay $1.8M in fees

The civil lawsuit initially filed by the commission in 2023 ended on May 28, with a judge ordering the SEC to pay attorney and receivership fees.

5 things Ethereum ETFs could mean for altcoins

What will Ethereum ETFs mean for your favorite altcoin projects? Some will clearly benefit, but others — like Solana — may lose.

Binance France changes ownership following regulator warning

Former CEO Changpeng Zhao cannot be Binance's beneficiary if it wants to keep its French license.

Why was Ryan Salame given a sentence longer than prosecutors recommended?

U.S. authorities had requested a judge impose a sentence of five to seven years on the former FTX Digital Markets co-CEO, but one ordered Ryan Salame to spend 90 months in prison.

Bullish Bitcoin options dominate May’s $6.5 billion expiry

Bitcoin bulls have strong incentives to push the BTC price above $70,000 on May 31, but the clock is ticking.

Riot Platforms proposes $950M buyout for Bitfarms amid CEO dispute

The hostile offer comes after a private offer to the board was rejected in April.

WBTC address poisoner was exposed through ‘digital evidence’ — Match Systems

Experts discovered personal information about the attacker by investigating IP addresses and device data connected to the attack.

Bitcoin investment inflows hit $1B as long-term holders accumulate

Inflows to crypto Bitcoin funds top $1 billion as BTC price remains stuck in a range below all-time highs.

Based Doge hit with 'same as Normie’ exploit as 91.4M BOGE is drained

An attacker minted 91 million BOGE tokens and crashed its price, relying on a similar vulnerability as the Normie exploit one day earlier.

ESMA labels MEV as 'market abuse’ in latest consultation paper

The European Union's Securities and Markets Authority has recommended treating miner-extracted value (MEV) as a form of market abuse under the MiCA regulatory framework.

$2.7B worth of electricity spent on US Bitcoin mining in 2024 — analyst

Miners' profitability were slashed after the Bitcoin Halving event in April dropped rewards from 6.25 BTC to 3.125 BTC per block.

Former FTX exec sentenced to 7.5 years in prison after guilty plea

After Sam Bankman-Fried, Ryan Salame is one of the first individuals connected to FTX and Alameda Research to receive prison time.

‘Diamond hands’ SHIB holder nets $1.1M profit after 3-year hodl

The trader made an over 400-fold return on their initial investment, which was worth a little over $2,600.

Semler Scientific shares up 30% after adopting Bitcoin as treasury reserve

As part of the new treasury strategy, Semler Scientific purchased 581 Bitcoin for $40 million.

Torque Drift 2 devs quit after Web3 pivot; game NFTs are not securities: Web3 Gamer

Ten devs quit Torque Drift 2 after studio added blockchain, Saga CEO says in-game assets aren’t securities, MetaFighter review: Web3 Gamer.

Starknet launches $25M token incentive for top projects

This marks the first installment of Starknet’s Catalyst program, aiming to incentivize blockchain development on the network.

Huobi co-founder’s firm recovers 108% of deposits from FTX collapse

The creditors' claims were sold for cash to Delaware-based Ceratosaurus Investors LLC.

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