Month: May 2025

Crypto exchange Gemini has hired Brad Vopni as head of institutional, the company told CoinDesk in an exclusive interview. Vopni will be responsible for overseeing and executing the firm’s institutional strategy. Gemini is already working with exchange-traded fund (ETF) providers such as VanEck, Purpose, Evolve, 7RCC, and Monochrome, the...

Former White House Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci has expressed concern over U.S. President Donald Trump‘s expanding involvement in the cryptocurrency industry, warning it could jeopardize bipartisan efforts to establish sound digital asset policies. What Happened: Speaking at the Financial Times Digital Asset Summit, Scaramucci criticized what he described as...

The Pectra upgrade enhances Ethereum’s scalability and usability, paving the way for more efficient staking and broader adoption of smart contracts. The post Ethereum completes Pectra upgrade, enabling ‘smart account’ wallet functionality and staking flexibility appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

Gloria AI launches $GLORIA token and beta for its agent-native AI news ecosystem, offering customizable data feeds and advanced features. The post Gloria AI unveils beta and token to power its agent-native news ecosystem appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), has surpassed the SPDR Gold Trust (GLD) in year-to-date (YTD) inflows for the first time, marking a pivotal moment in institutional portfolio preferences. This milestone has come even as the price of gold hit historic highs and accumulated...

Bitcoin is facing strong resistance at the $97K level, highlighting an ongoing battle between buyers and sellers. However, current price action suggests a potential corrective phase before any decisive breakout. Technical Analysis The Daily Chart Bitcoin has continued its impulsive surge after breaking above the crucial $90K threshold, reaching...

Ethereum’s Pectra upgrade is bringing much-needed upgrades that will help the network win in the long run, says P2P.org executive....

On May 5, 2025, it was revealed that the DOJ was well-informed that the crypto mixer Samourai Wallet didn’t fit the definition of a money transmitter. However, it didn’t stop the prosecution: Samourai co-founders were arrested anyway. A year later,…...

Major cryptocurrencies are seeing a green start to the week, buoyed by improving macro sentiment as markets await today’s FOMC decision and ongoing U.S.-China trade developments. Notably, Scott Bessent is scheduled to meet with Chinese officials in Geneva this weekend for high-stakes trade talks. Cryptocurrency Price    24-hour Gains +/-...

Today, a new cryptocurrency bill was introduced in the US, which aims to ‘keep America at the forefront of financial innovation and global competition, while protecting consumers from fraud.’ The new US crypto bill is being hailed as the most comprehensive attempt to regulate digital assets yet  – and this...