Dubai to Allow Crypto Payments for Government Services via Crypto.com
Dubai is making a significant move toward integrating cryptocurrencies into public finance, signing a partnership with Crypto.com to enable government service payments in digital assets. The Memorandum of Understanding, signed on May 12 during the Dubai Fintech Summit, outlines the use of the Crypto.com wallet to process transactions.
Coinbase Joins S&P 500: A Major Win for the Crypto Industry
Coinbase Global Inc., one of the largest publicly listed crypto platforms, will be added to the S&P 500 index, marking official recognition of the crypto market within the traditional financial ecosystem. This move is considered a major milestone for the blockchain industry and comes amid a sharp increase
Metaplanet Surpasses El Salvador in Bitcoin Holdings
Japanese investment company Metaplanet has announced that it currently holds 6,796 Bitcoin, with a total value of approximately $707 million, surpassing the Bitcoin reserves of the state of El Salvador. According to a statement released on May 12, the Tokyo-listed firm recently purchased 1,241 Bitcoin at an average
Uniswap becomes first DEX to hit $3 trillion in total volume
Uniswap has become the first decentralized exchange (DEX) to surpass $3 trillion in total trading volume, marking a symbolic milestone for the DeFi ecosystem. The achievement underscores the growing adoption of decentralized infrastructure, although the current total value locked (TVL) remains below the 2021 peak.
Uniswap currently records a daily
Crypto Giants Return to the U.S. as 2025 Brings Regulatory Clarity
In 2025, amid a more favorable political climate and the prospect of clear regulations, eight major crypto companies are expanding or returning to the U.S. market. This move reflects optimism that pending legislative proposals in Congress – such as the STABLE Act and the GENIUS Act – will clarify the status
Revolut Expands Crypto Features with Bitcoin Lightning Integration
Revolut announces a strategic partnership with Lightspark to integrate the Bitcoin Lightning Network into its app, enabling fast and low-cost crypto payments. This initiative marks a significant evolution in Revolut’s crypto strategy, expanding its role beyond simple custody and trading services.
For investors, the move signals increased interest in
U.S. Banks Get Green Light for Crypto Services
The OCC, the U.S. authority overseeing national banks, has issued Interpretive Letter 1184, confirming that these institutions may offer custody and execution services for crypto assets. The decision provides legal clarity in a field where traditional financial institutions have faced uncertainty and unclear regulations.
Through this letter, the OCC
Robinhood to Tokenize U.S. Stocks for Europe via Blockchain
Robinhood plans to launch a blockchain platform that will allow European investors to access U.S. stocks in tokenized form. The project, reported by Bloomberg, is part of a broader trend of real-world asset tokenization and democratization of access to global financial markets.
Using blockchain, Robinhood aims for a more
UK Government Declines Bitcoin National Reserve Strategy
The UK has rejected the idea of creating a national Bitcoin reserve, according to statements made by Emma Reynolds, Economic Secretary to the Treasury, at the Financial Times Digital Asset Summit in London. The official mentioned that while the UK aims to become a hub for digital assets, it will
SEC Delays Dogecoin, XRP ETF Reviews Until June
The SEC has postponed decisions on two major crypto ETFs: Dogecoin and Ripple. This move reflects growing pressure on the regulator to address the flood of applications from major asset managers.
Following the approval of Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, the crypto market has seen a surge of similar proposals focused