Malaysia’s Largest Energy Firm Reports 300% Rise in Crypto-Linked Power Theft
Malaysia’s top energy provider says illegal crypto mining is straining the grid, with electricity thefts tripling since 2018.
https://decrypt.co/318965/malaysias-largest-energy-firm-300-rise-crypto-linked-power-theft
Tokyo’s Beat Holdings Expands Bitcoin ETF Bet, Joins Metaplanet in Crypto Treasury Push
Beat Holdings has raised its Bitcoin investment cap to $34 million, boosting its ETF exposure in a move that echoes Metaplanet's crypto bet.
First American Pope Leo Says AI Poses 'New Challenges' for Humanity
The new pope has drawn parallels between today's AI development and the challenges of the Industrial Revolution.
https://decrypt.co/318955/first-american-pope-leo-says-ai-poses-new-challenges-humanity
US Futures Rise, Crypto Retreats as White House Signals Progress in China Talks
Stock futures rose while crypto prices fell as markets reacted to vague but optimistic signals from U.S.-China trade talks.
https://decrypt.co/318953/us-futures-rise-crypto-falls-white-house-signals-progress-china-talks
These States Have Rejected Bitcoin Reserve Bills
Several states have pushed back against Bitcoin or crypto reserve bills, stalling efforts to integrate digital assets into public finance.
https://decrypt.co/308009/u-s-state-bitcoin-reserve-plans-hit-roadblock-as-multiple-bills-rejected
Bitcoin SV Investors File to Revive 'Loss of Chance' Claim in $13.3 Billion Case With Binance
Bitcoin SV (BSV) investors seek to restore a claim in a UK case that would allow them to seek the highest potential penalty against Binance.
Bigger Brains Lead to Longer Lifespans, Says New Study
Good news for the big brains out there: a new study links mammalian lifespans to immune-related gene expansions across 46 mammal species.
https://decrypt.co/318841/bigger-brains-longer-lifespans-new-study
Square Enix Is Bringing Its NFT Game to Sony’s Ethereum Network
Ahead of its final chapter, Square Enix's Symbiogenesis is expanding to Sony’s Soneium network with exclusive rewards and gaming collabs.
https://decrypt.co/318806/square-enix-nft-game-sony-ethereum-network
Treasury Secretary Bessent Blasts Senate for Blocking GENIUS Stablecoin Bill
Scott Bessent has slammed the Senate for blocking the GENIUS Act, warning it weakens U.S. crypto leadership ahead of the 2026 midterms.
https://decrypt.co/318730/treasury-secretary-bessent-blasts-senate-failing-stablecoin-bill
Zerebro Creator Jeffy Yu Found Alive After Faked Death Fuels Meme Coin Surge
The 22-year-old dev behind $LLJEFFY was discovered alive days after a viral suicide video and obituary drove the token to a $105M market cap.
https://decrypt.co/318710/zerebro-creator-jeffy-yu-found-alive-faked-death-meme-coin-surge
Crypto Miner MARA Holdings Posts $533M Q1 Loss Despite Record Bitcoin Holdings
The Bitcoin mining firm saw its earnings plummet as accounting rules forced it to face unrealized losses for its massive crypto holdings.
Bitcoin Price Hits $100,000 for First Time Since February
The milestone comes as President Trump teased a "major trade deal" and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent prepared for talks with China.
https://decrypt.co/318527/bitcoin-price-100000-first-time-february
G7 to Discuss Crypto Hacks, Tackle North Korean Issue: Report
G7 leaders are expected to address North Korea’s crypto hacks, which have reportedly helped fund its weapons programs over the years.
https://decrypt.co/318518/g7-discuss-crypto-hacks-tackle-north-korean-issue
OCC Says Banks Can Handle Crypto for Customers—And Outsource It Too
The OCC has reaffirmed national banks’ authority to manage and outsource crypto asset services, signaling a broader regulatory shift.
https://decrypt.co/318478/occ-says-banks-can-handle-crypto-for-customers-and-outsource-it-too
Stripe Unveils Stablecoin Payment Accounts, AI Features During Annual User Event
Stripe is rebooting its crypto strategy and deepening AI integration, debuting stablecoin accounts and a fraud-detection model.
https://decrypt.co/318476/stripe-unveils-stablecoin-payment-accounts-ai-features
Senate Nears Deal on Stablecoin Bill as Lawmakers Race Against the Clock
A group of pro-crypto Democrats appears close to supporting the GENIUS Act once more. The stablecoin bill could face a vote as soon as tomorrow.
https://decrypt.co/318452/senate-nears-deal-stablecoin-bill-genius-act
Movement Labs Terminates Co-Founder Rushi Manche Following Chaotic Week
Movement Labs has fired co-founder Rushi Manche and rebranded as Move Industries following a token dumping scandal and market maker backlash.
https://decrypt.co/318292/movement-labs-terminates-co-founder-rushi-manche
Bitcoin, Gold Rise as Investors Await Fed Decision Amid Global Tensions
Gold advanced and Bitcoin held firm Tuesday as investors braced for the Fed’s policy decision and weighed geopolitical and trade tensions.
https://decrypt.co/318246/bitcoin-gold-rise-investors-fed-decision-global-tensions
Bitcoin Stalls as Trump Vents Trade Frustrations Before Fed Decision
The president appeared bothered by investors’ rising angst about trade deals.
https://decrypt.co/318177/bitcoin-stalls-trump-vents-trade-frustrations-before-fed-decision
Trump to Host Two Crypto Dinners This Month Amid Growing Ethics Concerns
President Trump will host a gala for the largest holders of his meme coin later this month, as lawmakers flag potential conflicts of interest.
https://decrypt.co/318031/trump-host-two-crypto-dinners-this-month-amid-growing-ethics-concerns
Kenyan Court Orders Sam Altman's Crypto Project to Delete Biometric User Data
The Sam Altman startup faces rising global scrutiny as Kenya joins Indonesia in clamping down on the company this month.
https://decrypt.co/318029/kenyan-court-orders-sam-altmans-crypto-project-delete-biometric-user-data
OpenAI Ends Profit Cap in Restructure, Microsoft Yet to Sign Off
OpenAI lifts its profit cap and restructures as a public benefit company, but Microsoft approval remains uncertain.
https://decrypt.co/318026/openai-ends-profit-cap-restructure-microsoft-yet-to-sign-off
'It's Not Fun': Binance Founder CZ Recounts Prison Experience
Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, founder of Binance, reflected on his prison experience and how it brought him closer to his family.
https://decrypt.co/317874/binance-founder-cz-recounts-prison-experience
Indonesia Suspends Sam Altman’s Eye-Scanning World Project
Indonesian regulators have clamped down on World over license concerns, days after the project rolled out to users in the U.S.
https://decrypt.co/317830/indonesia-suspends-sam-altmans-eye-scanning-world-project
Vitalik Wants To Speed Up Ethereum By 100x, Make it as 'Simple as Bitcoin'
The proposed shift in architecture could simplify Ethereum while enhancing its zero-knowledge capabilities.
https://decrypt.co/317816/vitalik-speed-up-ethereum-100x-simple-as-bitcoin
Dubai Family Office to Invest $8.8B to Turn the Maldives Into a Blockchain Hub
Gulf investors are betting on digital assets in a tourism-reliant island nation, as the Maldives seeks to diversify its economy.
https://decrypt.co/317812/dubai-family-office-invest-8-8b-the-maldives-blockchain-hub
French Police Rescue Kidnapped Father of Crypto Millionaire: Reports
Five suspects were arrested after severing a victim's finger in the latest "wrench attack" involving attempts at crypto extortion.
https://decrypt.co/317809/french-police-rescue-kidnapped-father-crypto-millionaire
Arizona Governor Nixes Bitcoin Bill, Companion Crypto Fund Still in Limbo
Arizona’s Governor has vetoed a bill that would have allowed public retirement funds to invest up to 10% in Bitcoin.
https://decrypt.co/317807/arizona-governor-nixes-bitcoin-bill
This Week in Crypto Games: Gala Kills 'Walking Dead', 'Flappy Bird' Flaps Away From Crypto
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/317551/this-week-crypto-games-walking-dead-flappy-bird
Texas Lawmaker Urges US Government to Put Crypto ATMs in Federal Buildings
A Texas Republican pushes to install crypto ATMs in federal buildings, aiming to align with what they describe as part of "Trump’s vision."
https://decrypt.co/317519/texas-lawmaker-government-crypto-atms-federal-buildings
Movement Plunges to All-Time Low After Coinbase Says It Will Delist Ethereum L2 Token
The MOVE token suddenly dropped 14% on Wednesday following word from Coinbase that it will suspend the Movement token for trading.
https://decrypt.co/317365/movement-all-time-low-coinbase-delist
$364 Million Lost in April to Crypto Hacks, Scams: CertiK
Most of these losses relate to a single incident—with 3,520 BTC stolen from an elderly U.S. citizen following a phishing attack.
https://decrypt.co/317262/364-million-lost-in-april-to-crypto-hacks-scams-certik
Crypto Industry Pushes SEC for Clarity on Staking Rules
An industry coalition wants the U.S. securities regulator to issue clear, principles-based guidance on the status of staking.
https://decrypt.co/317254/crypto-industry-pushes-sec-for-clarity-on-staking-rules
FIFA Collect NFT Platform Will Dump Algorand for Its Own Chain
FIFA’s official digital collectibles will soon migrate to a new EVM-compatible blockchain, ditching Algorand in the process.