Author: Alice Monroe

Brazil Crypto adoption went one step further. On May 15, 2025, Méliuz was the first Brazilian listed company to embrace Bitcoin in its treasury policy. After approval by the shareholders, the fintech company bought 274.52 BTC, equivalent to approximately $28.4 million. This step makes Méliuz a pioneering figure among Latin America’s corporate crypto adoption. Chairman Israel Salmen referred to it as a “historic day,” with the company’s overall Bitcoin holdings reaching 320.2 BTC. These reserves are now worth over $33 million. The average purchase price was $103,604 per Bitcoin. Interestingly, this comes after an earlier bitcoin buy of 45.73 BTC…

The FBI has sounded an alarm over deepfake phishing attacks menacing American officials. The scams rely on AI-generated synthetic voice messages to impersonate familiar figures. In particular, deepfake phishing attacks pose a significant risk to the integrity of government communications. The campaign, which was released in April 2025, is an imitation of senior federal and state administrators. Victims are sent voice or SMS messages, which tend to demand immediate action. The perpetrators then persuade them into transferring conversations to closed platforms, perfecting their tactics in deepfake phishing. After building rapport, targets are given malicious links presented as secure portals. These…

Eric Trump, co-founder of American Bitcoin, created a splash at Consensus 2025 by stating that, “Everyone is hoarding Bitcoin now.”This was during his keynote presentation in Toronto, sparking controversy in cryptocurrency and political communities. Trump’s statement is a dramatic shift from the prevailing narrative of trading to accumulation as institutions attempt to buy Bitcoin as a hedge. For him, two races now define the future of Bitcoin: accumulation and mining. MicroStrategy controls the former, holding more than 568,000 BTC. Trump, however, tries to capture the latter with forceful mining tactics using American Bitcoin. Thanks to a merger with Gryphon Digital…

Ethereum stablecoin value surged to an all-time high of $908 billion in April 2025. The reign of Ethereum as a digital dollar settlement system is reflected in the growth unmistakably. Corporate adoption, large players, and innovation within the system are catalysing the shift. Ethereum Stablecoin Leads With USDC Surge USDC led Ethereum stablecoin activity last month with $500 billion in turnover. That’s nearly 55% of total turnover. USDS and DAI trailed behind, showing market diversification. Turnover was up 11% from March 2025, showing solid momentum despite cryptocurrency market volatility. The trend is robust at present. July 2024 saw the highest…

Nasdaq-listed holding company GDC, part of GD Culture Group, announced a bold and contentious proposal to raise up to $300 million by selling common stock. It will use the funds to buy Bitcoin and OFFICIAL TRUMP ($TRUMP) memecoin. This marks a drastic shift in its capital strategy in the battle to meet Nasdaq’s regulations. GD Culture Group’s Bold Move into Cryptocurrency Under the common stock procurement agreement with a British Virgin Islands-based investor, GD Culture has access to $300 million through a series of equity sales. The fund will be allocated to Bitcoin and Trump tokens. However, the specific allocation…

NYC Mayor Eric Adams is taking formidable steps to position the city as the global leader in cryptocurrency and blockchain innovation. On May 12, 2025, he unveiled an in depth strategy geared toward embedding blockchain generation within the town’s infrastructure. It emphasizes long-term price over fleeting developments. The metropolis’s inaugural Crypto Summit, set for May 20 at Gracie Mansion, is a cornerstone of this vision. It highlights key partnerships with economic companies, regulatory reforms, and projects for underbanked groups. NYC Mayor Eric Adams Pushes for Crypto Innovation Mayor Adams has been very much outspoken on his view that blockchain and…

Etoro shares made a dramatic front onto the Nasdaq, following the organisation’s especially expected $620 million IPO. The social trading platform priced its stocks at $52, surpassing expectations and highlighting strong investor self assurance. This debut positions Etoro as a first-rate fintech force. It marks a go back to public market aims after preceding IPO delays and a failed SPAC merger. Despite in advance setbacks, Etoro shares have now gained a fresh wave of momentum. Highlight Strong IPO Demand Etoro shares had been in high call for, leading to an upsized imparting. Originally planning to promote 10 million shares, the…

SOL Strategies Inc. recently added to its portfolio of SOL tokens. These were funded by a $20 million draw down from a $500 million convertible note facility. This news, put out on May 2, 2025, reports that the company is not only a large holder of Solana coins. It is also a key player in institutional staking and blockchain infrastructure. Also, with plans for a Nasdaq listing in the pipeline, SOL Strategies is putting in place a strategic direction. This aligns with the growing Solana ecosystem. It is a sign of the company’s confidence in the tech and in its…

Spot Bitcoin ETF launches which has opened the door for altcoin ETFs. Bitwise’s recent filing for a NEAR ETF is a large step in that direction. We see this as an effort to give investors access to NEAR Protocol through the use of traditional financial tools. The filing comes after Bitwise put in place a Delaware statutory trust for the NEAR ETF in late April. This plays into the increasing interest in regulated crypto investment options, alongside the broader acceptance of Bitcoin ETFs. Key Information from the Bitwise NEAR ETF filing. Proposed ETF will hold real NEAR tokens. This setup…

Market volatility indicators become stronger due to a tight ETH/BTC Bollinger Bands squeeze that will occur on May 7, 2025 during the Ethereum Pectra update. This investigation studies Ethereum’s technological advances together with market dynamics while examining how modifications in the protocol influence price movements. The Ethereum Pectra upgrade may cause significant changes in market behavior. A Technological Breakthrough A comprehensive set of vital changes within the Ethereum Pectra platform appears during its May 7, 2025 release. EIP-7251 significantly raises validator balance limits from 32 ETH to 2,048 ETH, which optimizes staking while reducing network resource consumption. The implementation of…