This Week in Crypto Games: 'Raini: The Lords of Light' Shutting Down, 'Eve Frontier' Trial
Avalanche card game Raini: The Lords of Light is closing soon, Eve Frontier launched a free trial period, and more.
https://decrypt.co/327726/this-week-crypto-games-raini-lords-light-eve-frontier
Can China's MiniMax-M1 AI Topple US Rivals? We Put It to the Test
We break down China’s new open-source reasoning model, MiniMax-M1: real benchmarks, hidden tradeoffs, and how it stacks up against competitors.
https://decrypt.co/327569/can-china-minimax-m1-ai-topple-us-rivals-review
Trump Blames Biden for Banks Blocking Crypto: 'There Is a Lot of Debanking'
President Trump unloaded on the issue of crypto debanking Friday, but stopped short of committing to issuing an executive order on the subject.
https://decrypt.co/327531/trump-blames-biden-banks-blocking-crypto-debanking
Bitcoin ETFs Notch 13 Consecutive Days of Inflow—Why It Matters
Most Bitcoin ETF inflows are driven by long-only fundamental investors, not short-term traders, analyst Peter Chung told Decrypt.
https://decrypt.co/327337/bitcoin-etfs-13-consecutive-inflow-days
MrBeast Pulls AI Thumbnail Tool Following Backlash
The YouTube star has made key changes to an AI tool he recently launched, following copyright concerns from content creators.
https://decrypt.co/327338/mrbeast-pulls-ai-thumbnail-tool-backlash
Bitwise Dogecoin, Aptos ETF Filing Updates Suggest Path to Approvals: Analyst
Amended Bitwise prospectuses for Dogecoin and Aptos ETFs are a good sign for their eventual approvals, a Bloomberg analyst told Decrypt.
https://decrypt.co/327189/bitwise-dogecoin-aptos-etf-filing-approvals-analyst
Coinbase Brings Cardano and Litecoin to Base, Joining DOGE and XRP
Crypto exchange Coinbase has added new ways for crypto holders to make use of Cardano and Litecoin on its Base network.
https://decrypt.co/327210/coinbase-brings-cardano-litecoin-base-joining-doge-xrp
Hacker Drains $9.6 Million From DeFi Stablecoin Protocol Resupply
“Users should avoid reUSD vaults and withdraw funds if possible," one security expert told Decrypt.
https://decrypt.co/327148/hacker-drained-9-6-million-from-defi-stablecoin-protocol-resupply
ASX-Listed Biotech Firm Latest to Adopt a Bitcoin Strategy to Stay Afloat
Opyl is betting on the so-called Bitcoin treasury strategy to navigate its financial chop and follow recent examples set by others.
https://decrypt.co/327099/asx-listed-biotech-firm-bitcoin-strategy
Polymarket Nails NYC Democratic Mayoral Primary Upset, Nears $1B Unicorn Valuation
Blockchain-based prediction markets correctly forecast Zohran Mamdani's Democratic NYC mayoral primary victory.
Ledger Deal with NBA Team is Latest Sign of Crypto Sports Partnership Revival
The San Antonio Spurs, a basketball team, debuted their Ledger-branded jerseys at the NBA draft on Tuesday.
Arizona House Clears Bitcoin Reserve Bill Funded by Seized Crypto
The bill directs the first $300,000 from seized crypto to the Attorney General, with the remaining funds split between the state and reserve.
https://decrypt.co/326879/arizona-house-clears-bitcoin-reserve-bill-seized-crypto
How the ‘SparkKitty’ Trojan Is Stealing Crypto Wallet Data From Phones
A trojan known as SparkKitty embeds itself in TikTok mods and crypto apps, targeting users in China and Southeast Asia.
https://decrypt.co/326873/trojan-sparkkitty-stealing-crypto-users-phones
Athena Bitcoin Clears Way For Early Investors to Sell Shares
Athena has filed to register shares previously issued through debt conversions, enabling early investors to exit without raising new capital.
https://decrypt.co/326869/athena-bitcoin-clears-way-early-investors-sell-shares
President Trump Meme Coin Jumps as He Begs Israel Not to Break Ceasefire Deal
Iran and Israel have continued to fire missiles at each other despite a ceasefire agreement that President Trump wants to uphold.
https://decrypt.co/326742/president-trump-meme-coin-israel-ceasefire
Platforms such as Shuangying and Fully Light have surged after the Huione ban, with transactions increasing three to fourfold.
https://decrypt.co/326653/crypto-scam-markets-thrive-telegram
Tech That Could Prove Whether Iran’s Uranium Was Destroyed
Satellite images reveal damage, but experts suggest that new technology may be able to verify what actually happened underground.
Circle Stock in Up Only Mode Even as Bitcoin, Crypto Market Struggle—Why?
Circle stock soared above $298 amid geopolitical chaos as the USDC issuer's market cap eclipsed its own stablecoin for the first time.
https://decrypt.co/326519/circle-stock-in-up-only-mode-bitcoin-crypto-market-struggle-why
Coinbase Target Price Raised After ‘Transformative Week’: Benchmark
The company’s new license in Europe is bullish, along with the GENIUS Act’s passage, Benchmark analysts said.
https://decrypt.co/326522/coinbase-target-price-raised-transformative-week-benchmark
Strategy Scales Back Bitcoin Buys as BTC Dips
The company bought 245 Bitcoin as tensions escalated in the Middle East.
https://decrypt.co/326499/strategy-scales-back-bitcoin-buys-as-btc-dips
Civil Rights Group Gives Elon Musk's xAI 60 Days to Fix Alleged Clean Air Act Violations
The NAACP has threatened xAI with a lawsuit over unpermitted gas turbines at Memphis AI data center, citing pollution concerns.
https://decrypt.co/326005/civil-rights-elon-musks-xai-60-days-fix-alleged-clean-air-act-violations
Solana-Based Pump.Fun Among List of Crypto Trading Platforms Suspended from X
Accounts linked to Pump.fun, GMGN and other Solana-based projects have been taken down without warning, triggering speculation as to why.
https://decrypt.co/325512/solana-pump-fun-crypto-trading-platforms-suspended-x
Polymarket Bets on US Strike Against Iran Spike, Then Fall
The conflict has sparked interest among punters, even as the odds of a U.S. strike against Iran on Polymarket fall.
https://decrypt.co/325506/polymarket-bets-on-us-strike-against-iran-spike-then-fall
Feds Charge Crypto Founder With Evading U.S. Sanctions, Laundering $500M
Evita Pay founder Iurii Gugnin is accused of turning his crypto firms into a "covert pipeline" for sanctioned Russian entities.
https://decrypt.co/324391/feds-charge-crypto-founder-with-evading-u-s-sanctions-laundering-500m
DOJ Seeks $7.7 Million Forfeiture in Crypto From North Korean Hackers Masquerading as IT Workers
DOJ seeking $7.74M in crypto from North Korean IT workers who used fake identities to infiltrate U.S. companies and fund the regime.
https://decrypt.co/324162/doj-forfeiture-7-million-crypto-north-korean-hackers
SuiPlay0X1 Hands-On: A Crypto Handheld Console
The SuiPlay0X1 is a crypto-fueled handheld console set to ship this summer, as it attempts to rival the Steam Deck and other crypto gaming hardware.
https://decrypt.co/videos/interviews/SmRvf6q8/suiplay0x1-hands-on-a-crypto-handheld-console
Chair Paul Atkins Says It's a 'New Day' for the SEC, Calls for 'Rational' Crypto Regulation
Paul Atkins is promising a “rational” approach to rulemaking instead of enforcement, as lawmakers eye sweeping reforms.
https://decrypt.co/323613/paul-atkins-new-day-sec-rational-regulations-crypto
Solana Meme Coin Bonk Launches 'Kill-to-Earn' Shooter Game
Bonk has just launched its very first video game, with Bonk Arcade featuring a pay-to-spawn, win-to-earn economic model.
https://decrypt.co/323296/solana-meme-coin-bonk-kill-to-earn-shooter-game
Elon Musk Says New XChat Is Coming With 'Bitcoin Style' Encryption
Musk says X's upcoming messaging feature will use 'Bitcoin style' encryption, but crypto experts aren't sure what that means.
https://decrypt.co/323257/elon-musk-new-xchat-bitcoin-style-encryption
SEC Flags Compliance Concerns Over Proposed Ethereum and Solana ETFs
The SEC raised concerns over staking-linked ETFs a day after stating that most crypto staking falls outside the scope of securities laws.
https://decrypt.co/323249/sec-flags-compliance-concerns-ethereum-solana-etfs
Bank of Russia Says Qualified Investors Can Now Access Crypto Derivatives
The Bank of Russia has said that qualified investors can have access to crypto derivatives—so long as they are non-deliverable.
https://decrypt.co/322605/bank-of-russia-qualified-investors-crypto-derivatives
‘Crypto Mayor’ Eric Adams Calls for End to New York’s BitLicense
At Bitcoin 2025, Adams urged crypto users to return to New York City and fight restrictive policies.
https://decrypt.co/322572/crypto-mayor-eric-adams-end-new-yorks-bitlicense
The Telegram-linked altcoin surged after The Wall Street Journal reported Telegram is courting investors such as BlackRock as the company looks to raise $1.5 billion.
https://decrypt.co/322462/toncoin-soars-amid-telegram-musk-xai-deal-1-5-billion-bond-sale-report
Bank of Korea Exploring Using 'Stablecoins Issued by the Private Sector'
Bank of Korea’s deputy governor warned the rising stablecoin use could undermine monetary sovereignty and financial stability.
https://decrypt.co/322233/bank-of-korea-stablecoins-private-sector
Meme Coins Are Fueling a Global Wave of New Crypto Investors: Gemini
Meme coins are emerging as a key entry point for new crypto investors, with Gemini’s latest report showing they often lead to deeper ties.
https://decrypt.co/322231/meme-coins-global-wave-new-crypto-investors-gemini
Crypto Investor Charged With Kidnapping, Torturing Man in NYC Over Bitcoin Password
The New York assault is the latest addition in a growing list of violent attempts to steal crypto through physical coercion.
https://decrypt.co/322049/crypto-investor-charged-kidnapping-torturing-man-nyc-bitcoin
Bitcoin Rebounds as Trump Extends EU Tariff Deadline, US Futures Tick Higher
Bitcoin has climbed back above $109,600 as Trump delays EU tariffs, easing trade tensions and fueling renewed optimism across risk assets.
Wall Street Gets Ethereum's 'Digital Oil', Says Etherealize Co-Founder Vivek Raman
Although the phrase is palatable for crypto newbies, there are elements of the analogy that don’t cleanly map onto Ethereum’s qualities.
https://decrypt.co/321861/wall-street-gets-ethereum-digital-oil-etherealize
Inside Rug Radio’s Whirlwind Tour of Dubai
From headline interviews to a show-stopping R HAUS event, Rug Radio, Decrypt and DASTAN had a busy time at Token2049.
https://decrypt.co/321814/inside-rug-radios-whirlwind-tour-of-dubai