Blockchain Industry Updates & Privacy News
The ASST token surged 61% over 30 days, with its Bitcoin holdings growing 9.17%. Compared to a benchmark strategy, this growth rate is equivalent to acquiring over 70,000 BTC monthly, highlighting aggressive crypto asset accumulation.
Read MoreBinance's Secure Asset Fund for Users (SAFU) purchased 15,000 BTC in February at an average price of ~$69,244. With Bitcoin's recent price surge, this strategic investment has generated an unrealized profit of approximately $177 million, highlighting the fund's robust growth and risk management.
Read MoreCoinbase has made a strategic seven-figure investment in tokenization infrastructure firm Centrifuge, naming it the primary RWA partner for its Base ecosystem. The collaboration focuses on bringing traditional assets like ETFs and credit funds on-chain.
Read MoreAnimoca Brands unveils a $10 million investment initiative to support early-stage developers building on its Minds AI agent platform. The program targets diverse sectors like gaming and DeFi, providing funding and resources to accelerate the growth of the "Agentic Web" ecosystem.
Read MoreIran's Supreme Leader advisor declares the Strait of Hormuz closed, stating reopening requires Iran's national will. He asserts ongoing war status with the US, rejects American missile capability claims, and vows continued resistance, escalating regional tensions.
Read MoreA veteran marketing leader is transitioning to an advisory role, marking the end of a major brand-building phase. His tenure oversaw billions in high-profile partnerships that propelled the platform to global prominence. The move signals a strategic shift for the company's next chapter.
Read MoreBitcoin mining firm IREN has signed a definitive agreement to acquire cloud infrastructure provider Mirantis for approximately $6.25 billion in stock. The deal aims to significantly bolster IREN's capabilities in deploying and managing AI cloud services. Mirantis will operate as an independent subsidiary post-acquisition, pending regulatory approvals.
Read MoreNova Intelligence's AI agent platform has raised $31.5M in Series A funding led by Chemistry. The platform analyzes, modernizes, and auto-generates custom code for Fortune 500 core systems like payroll, supply chain, and finance.
Read MoreA venture capital fund has successfully raised $100 million, targeting investment opportunities in cutting-edge sectors like artificial intelligence and decentralized finance. The strategy focuses on mid-sized companies valued between $5 and $20 billion.
Read MoreOn May 5th, U.S. stocks opened strong with all three major indices rising. The tech-heavy Nasdaq led the charge, surging 0.8% to set a new intraday record high. Semiconductor and storage stocks were in focus, with major players like Micron and Intel posting significant gains, fueling optimism across the tech sector.
Read MoreOn May 5th, PayPal's stock experienced a sharp decline, with pre-market losses widening to 10%. This significant drop has raised immediate concerns among investors regarding the near-term outlook for the digital payments sector.
Read MoreMay 5 saw significant crypto developments. Coinbase announced layoffs while a16z launched a massive $2.2B fund. Poland revived crypto legislation, and Ethereal Ventures disclosed $150M in assets, highlighting the industry's dynamic evolution amid market adjustments.
Read MoreGalaxy Digital and State Street have launched SWEEP, a tokenized cash management fund on Solana. This innovative fund brings traditional cash management on-chain, enabling 24/7 liquidity and marking a significant step for institutional digital assets.
Read MoreThe DSJ Exchange Ponzi scheme has collapsed, involving $150M with over $92M laundered cross-chain. Tether, Binance, OKX, and US authorities have frozen approximately $41.5M. The scheme promised high daily returns and operated since 2025.
Read MoreUniswap DAO is voting on a proposal to reclaim approximately 12.5 million UNI tokens (worth ~$42M) previously delegated to representatives and its foundation. The move aims to address incentive misalignment where some delegates hold significant voting power without personal economic stake. Voting concludes May 8, with ~53% support currently.
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