London Uber Driver steals $123k in crypto after drugging American Tourist
A U.S. tourist was drugged and robbed in London by an Uber driver who made off with $123,000 in cryptocurrency. According to local media, the victim, 30-year-old Jacob Irwin-Cline, was visiting the UK on a short layover when the incident…...
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US banks plot joint stablecoin as regulation looms over crypto sector
JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America and other major banks are reportedly exploring a shared stablecoin to keep pace with rising competition. Some of the biggest U.S. banks are exploring a plan to jointly issue a stablecoin as lawmakers move closer…...
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OKX Launches xBTC on Aptos Blockchain to Enhance Bitcoin-Backed DeFi
OKX, a blockchain technology company that also operates one of the largest crypto exchanges globally, is launching xBTC, a wrapped version of bitcoin (BTC) on the layer-1 blockchain Aptos. According to a press release sent to CryptoPotato, the launch will give Aptos users access to wrapped BTC without any...
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Toobit: Unpacking A Full-Service Crypto Exchange For Modern Traders
Although Toobit is a relatively new entrant in crypto trading, it’s already making a great impression in the crypto trading industry. Launched in 2022 and backed by big investors such as Bybit and Huobi Ventures, the platform now has over 3 million active users, 200,000+ community members, and more...
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Uniswap Foundation reports $140M in Q1 revenue, $12.4M committed to new grants
The Uniswap Foundation announced $140.3 million in revenue and $12.4 million in new grant commitments in its Q1 2025 financial report. A report by Uniswap (UNI) Foundation on May 23 stated that the majority of the revenue came from a…...
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TRUMP token faces volatility as Donald Trump hosts private dinner for biggest backers
The Official Trump token is facing new volatility as Donald Trump doubles down on crypto, recently hosting a private dinner for the token’s biggest investors. The token is trading at $14.47 as of press time, down 1.9% over the last…...
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Justin Sun Defends TRUMP After Presidential Dinner, Says ‘Memecoins Have Merit’
The last time Justin Sun set foot in the U.S. he was Grenada’s WTO ambassador and was navigating the rocky waters of former President Biden’s crypto crackdown. Times have changed. Now, he’s dining at an event hosted by President Donald Trump for the largest holders of his TRUMP memecoin...
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Bitcoin Exchange Activity Declines Sharply Since July 2022 – Accumulation Or Apathy?
Bitcoin is trading above all-time highs once again, having surged past the $110,000 mark just hours ago. The breakout signals strong bullish momentum as BTC enters a fresh price discovery phase. Investor sentiment remains upbeat, with many analysts speculating on how far this rally could extend. While some foresee...
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Will $2.8B Bitcoin Options Expiry Keep Markets Moving?
Around 25,400 Bitcoin options contracts will expire on Friday, May 23, and they have a notional value of roughly $2.8 billion. This week’s event is pretty much identical to last week’s, as derivatives crypto trading has stabilized. Spot markets have seen solid growth with Bitcoin notching a new peak...
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XDC Network’s XVC Tech Announces Investment in Laser Digital Carry Fund, Launches Institutional Fund Infrastructure with Libre
[PRESS RELEASE – San Francisco, United States, May 22nd, 2025] XVC Tech, the venture capital arm of the XDC Network, today announced its investment in the Laser Digital Carry Fund (LCF), a market-neutral digital asset strategy managed by Laser Digital, the digital asset subsidiary of Nomura Holdings. As part...
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