Crypto News And Market Updates

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Hong Kong Passes Stablecoins Bill, Enforces Licensing for Fiat-Backed Issuers

May 21, 2025 Paulo

Hong Kong mandates licensing for fiat-backed stablecoin issuers, setting tough new standards for compliance, reserve backing, and consumer safety.

Jamie Dimon at JPMorgan investor day discussing Bitcoin investment access

JPMorgan to Let Clients Buy Bitcoin Despite Dimon’s Continued Criticism

May 20, 2025 Paulo

JPMorgan clients will soon gain access to Bitcoin and ETFs, though CEO Jamie Dimon remains skeptical, citing criminal use and lack of utility.

AI startup Succinct launches PROVE token to enhance legal contract review with zero-knowledge proofs

Paradigm-Backed AI Startup Succinct Launches PROVE Token to Revolutionize Contract Verification

May 20, 2025 Paulo

Succinct debuts PROVE token to streamline legal contract reviews using zero-knowledge proofs, aiming to build a decentralized verification network.

Executives from Ripple, Coinbase, and MoonPay attend California Breakthrough Project meeting in San Francisco

Ripple Launches Cross-Border Blockchain Payments in UAE via Zand Bank and Mamo

May 19, 2025 Paulo

Ripple’s new blockchain payment system debuts in the UAE with Zand Bank and Mamo, merging fiat, crypto, and stablecoins for global transfers.

U.S. Senate debates stablecoin legislation with updates targeting Big Tech and crypto-finance links

Senate Plans Second Vote on Stablecoin Bill Amid Renewed Crypto Regulation Push

May 19, 2025 Paulo

Senate revisits the GENIUS Act on stablecoin rules, with updates curbing Big Tech but concerns linger over Trump ties and crypto’s role in finance.

Pavel Durov defends free speech by rejecting EU censorship request on Telegram

Pavel Durov Rejects EU Censorship Pressure Ahead of Romanian Elections

May 18, 2025 Paulo

Durov says a Western EU country pressured Telegram to censor conservatives before Romania’s vote. He refused, citing free speech and democracy concerns.

Nomura’s Laser Digital receives regulatory approval for OTC crypto options desk in Dubai

Web3 Exec: High-Speed Oracles Disrupting $50B Financial Data Industry

May 17, 2025 Paulo

High-speed Web3 oracles like Pyth are disrupting the $50B financial data industry, challenging legacy monopolies with real-time, affordable market feeds.

Paris-based Blockchain Group increases Bitcoin treasury by $68 million

France Boosts Security for Crypto Executives Amid Rising Kidnapping Threats

May 16, 2025 Paulo

France to enhance protection for crypto execs and families following violent kidnapping attempts, including attack on Paymium CEO’s daughter in Paris.

Digital Chamber CEO Cody Carbone speaks about the GENIUS Act and stablecoin regulation at Consensus 2025

US Senate Set to Pass Stablecoin Bill Soon Despite Setback, Says Digital Chamber Chief

May 16, 2025 Paulo

GENIUS Act faces delays but will pass soon, says Digital Chamber CEO Cody Carbone, stressing bipartisan support and U.S. dollar dominance in global markets.

FTX Estate to Distribute Over $5B Starting May 30 in Second Round of Repayments

May 15, 2025 Paulo

FTX will begin distributing over $5B to eligible creditors on May 30 via BitGo and Kraken. Not all users are included in this second round.