SEC Drops Probe Into PayPal's PYUSD Stablecoin
The U.S. regulator has ended its investigation into PayPal’s stablecoin, as Congress advances efforts to regulate the sector.
https://decrypt.co/317093/sec-drops-probe-into-paypals-pyusd-stablecoin
Bitcoin Community Split Over Key Proposal To Add Data
A proposal to ditch data storage limits sparked heated debate among Bitcoin devs, with some arguing it could alter Bitcoin's core purpose.
https://decrypt.co/317071/bitcoin-community-split-over-key-proposal-to-add-data
OpenAI Rolls Back ChatGPT Update After User Pushback Over ‘Sycophantic’ Behavior
The decision follows days of backlash on Reddit, X, and elsewhere, where users had labeled ChatGPT's tone as disingenuous and manipulative.
https://decrypt.co/317055/openai-chatgpt-update-users-revolt-over-sycophantic-behavior
Libre and TON have launched a $500M tokenized fund for Telegram bonds, giving institutions access to $2.4 billion in debt.
https://decrypt.co/317054/telegram-debt-defi-500-million-on-chain-fund-launch-ton
Ethereum Rollup Scroll Now Lets Users Exit Independently, Becoming 'First' to Hit Decentralization Milestone
Having reached "Stage 1" decentralization status, the scaling solution has become fairer and safer for users, Scroll claims.
https://decrypt.co/317046/ethereum-rollup-scroll-lets-first-decentralization-milestone
Trump's $1B Dubai Tower Project to Accept Crypto Payments for Luxury Apartments
The Trump family continues to lean into crypto, expanding its global footprint with advisory roles, digital asset endorsements, and payments.
https://decrypt.co/317039/trump-dubai-tower-project-crypto-payments
Bank of Italy Warns of Systemic Crypto Risks, Concentration of Power Under Trump
The Bank of Italy has cautioned against crypto’s growing systemic threat and the Trump administration’s cozy relationship with the sector.
https://decrypt.co/317024/bank-italy-warns-systemic-crypto-risks-concentration-power-trump
South Korea's Ruling Party Vows to Approve Spot Crypto ETFs, Scrap Key Banking Rule
South Korea’s People Power Party has pledged crypto reforms, including ETF approval and banking rule repeal, ahead of the June election.
https://decrypt.co/316839/south-koreas-ruling-party-spot-crypto-etfs-key-banking-rule
OpenAI Rolls Out Upgrades for ChatGPT Search, Online Shopping
OpenAI has added shopping, trending search suggestions, and citation improvements to ChatGPT, bumping against Google’s ad-driven business.
https://decrypt.co/316837/openai-upgrades-chatgpt-search-online-shopping
Arizona Lawmakers Approve Complementary Bitcoin, Crypto Bills
If approved by the governor, Arizona could become the first state to solidify the regulation of crypto and digital assets on the frontier.
https://decrypt.co/316830/arizona-lawmakers-approve-complementary-bitcoin-crypto-bills
Amazon Starts Deploying Satellites in Bid to Challenge Elon Musk's Starlink
ULA has launched Amazon’s first Kuiper satellites, stepping up competition with SpaceX's Starlink network.
https://decrypt.co/316833/amazon-satellites-challenge-elon-musks-starlink
Monero Jumps 51% After 'Suspicious Transfer' of $333M in Bitcoin
Monero’s XMR token spiked on Monday, with investigators suspecting the network was used to launder $333 million worth of stolen Bitcoin.
https://decrypt.co/316640/monero-jumps-51-after-suspicious-transfer-of-333m-in-bitcoin
Grayscale Still Tops All Spot Bitcoin ETFs in Revenue
Despite heavy outflows since January 2024, GBTC’s 1.5% fee still generates $268 million a year, outpacing rivals' combined $211 million.
https://decrypt.co/316619/grayscale-still-tops-all-spot-bitcoin-etfs-in-revenue
This Week in Crypto Games: Ubisoft's 'Might & Magic', 'Peaky Blinders' in Development
Looking for the latest on crypto games, including new releases, token launches and airdrops, and more? Here's what you need to know.
https://decrypt.co/315962/this-week-crypto-games-ubisoft-might-magic-peaky-blinders
Why Alabama’s Securities Commissioner Dropped Its Case Against Coinbase
Efforts in Congress to create a legislative framework for crypto were chief among the Commission's reasons for pulling back against Coinbase.
'Battle of the Three Kingdoms' Oasys Game Based on Sega IP Launching Next Week
Sega's arcade game Sangokushi Taisen is getting its own crypto card game spinoff next week on the Oasys blockchain.
https://decrypt.co/316469/battle-three-kingdoms-oasys-game-sega
Solana Foundation Shifts Validator Strategy to Promote Self-Sufficiency
The new policy will remove long-term validators with minimal external stake, promoting decentralization while addressing certain concerns.
https://decrypt.co/316097/solana-foundation-shifts-validator-strategy
SEC's Crypto Custody Roundtable Begins Tomorrow, Here's What You Should Know
As crypto custody rules face scrutiny, the SEC gathers industry voices to debate the future of safeguarding digital assets.
https://decrypt.co/316092/sec-crypto-custody-roundtable-begins-tomorrow
Elderly Americans Hit Hardest by $9.3B Crypto Scam Wave in 2024: FBI
America's seniors lost nearly $3 billion to crypto fraud despite representing just 17% of the population, with ATM scams now a rising trend.
https://decrypt.co/316090/elderly-americans-hit-hardest-by-9-3b-crypto-scam-wave-in-2024-fbi
Trump Launches AI Education Push With Latest Executive Order
Trump’s executive order will establish a task force and training grants to advance AI learning for students and educators.
https://decrypt.co/316080/trump-launches-ai-education-push-latest-executive-order
Lucky Trader Turns $170 Into $225K By Holding Solana Meme Coin
Troll, which was created on Solana nearly a year ago, has soared 361,500% since December. One trader rode this wave for dizzying profits.
https://decrypt.co/315970/lucky-trader-turns-170-225k-solana-meme-coin
Trump Meme Coin Goes Parabolic as President Touts Dinner for Top Holders
President Trump's Solana meme coin, TRUMP, just jumped 66% on news that top holders will be invited to an exclusive dinner.
https://decrypt.co/315967/president-trump-solana-meme-coin-parabolic
Will the Bitcoin Price Rally Continue?
Bitcoin’s latest surge past $93,000 has traders weighing whether easing macro tensions and rising money supply will sustain the rally.
Nasdaq-Listed Janover Buys More Solana, Changes Name to DeFi Development Corp.
Publicly traded real estate tech firm Janover is going deep on crypto, stacking more Solana and adopting a DeFi-inspired name.
https://decrypt.co/315822/nasdaq-listed-janover-buys-solana-changes-name
Quantum Computers Take Massive Step Forward for Cryptography
Researchers used a 56-qubit system to create truly random numbers that even the most powerful supercomputers couldn't predict or fake.
https://decrypt.co/315824/quantum-computers-massive-step-cryptography
Bitcoin Jumps as US Treasury’s Bessent Hints at ‘Perceived Progress’ on Trade Negotiations
The White House has recently focused its trade war on China.
https://decrypt.co/315821/bitcoin-jumps-as-bessent-hints-at-progress-on-trade-negotiations
Australian Federal Court Backs Crypto Lender in Landmark Win Over ASIC
The court overturned a previous ruling that Block Earner's crypto product required financial licensing, ordering the regulator to pay up.
https://decrypt.co/315726/australian-federal-court-backs-crypto-lender-in-landmark-win-over-asic
Paul Atkins Returns to SEC Helm as Trump Reasserts Influence Over Agency Watchdog
Former SEC Commissioner Atkins returns to shape a "rational" crypto framework, with a $327M net worth, he's the richest SEC chair in decades.