The Philippines Sees Rising Crypto Adoption: Top Exchanges Leading the Charge
The Philippines is rapidly emerging as one of Southeast Asia’s most vibrant markets for cryptocurrency adoption, driven by growing user participation, supportive digital infrastructure, and an evolving business landscape. Despite existing regulatory challenges, Filipino interest in crypto, both as an investment tool and a utility for payments, is growing at
Tether Blacklisting Delay Enabled $78M in Illicit USDT Transfers: AMLBot Report
A new report by blockchain compliance firm AMLBot reveals that delays in Tether’s wallet blacklisting mechanism allowed over $78 million worth of illicit USDT to escape freezing on Ethereum and Tron blockchains. Blacklisting Delay Creates Exploitable Window Tether’s process for blacklisting wallet addresses is not instantaneous, resulting in a vulnerability
Crypto Valley Booms: Swiss Blockchain Ecosystem Grows 132% Since 2020
Zug continues to lead Switzerland’s Web3 charge as nearly 1,750 blockchain firms call Crypto Valley home. Switzerland’s Crypto Valley, the renowned blockchain hotspot spanning across the Alpine nation and neighbouring Liechtenstein, has posted an impressive 132% growth in just five years. According to the latest CV VC Crypto Valley Company
South Korean Presidential Candidates Back Legalisation of Bitcoin ETFs
South Korea may soon follow the footsteps of Hong Kong in legalising spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), as all three leading presidential hopefuls have voiced support for institutional investment in cryptocurrencies. However, despite the optimistic rhetoric, previous political promises have left many in the crypto industry cautious about potential regulatory
Gibraltar Sets Global Precedent with Crypto Derivatives Clearing Rules
In a world-first move, the British Overseas Territory is building a dedicated framework for the regulated clearing and settlement of crypto derivatives. Gibraltar is once again setting the pace in crypto regulation, this time by crafting what it says will be the world’s first dedicated rules for the clearing and
Infinite Node Foundation Acquires CryptoPunks IP from Yuga Labs
Yuga Labs Sells CryptoPunks IP to Digital Art Nonprofit The Infinite Node Foundation (NODE), a nonprofit organisation dedicated to preserving internet-native culture, has acquired the intellectual property rights of the iconic CryptoPunks NFT collection from Yuga Labs. The announcement, made on 13 May, did not disclose the financial terms of
History May Repeat: XRP Whale Activity Sparks Fresh Bullish Momentum
XRP’s price rally in 2025 mirrors its historic surge in 2024, with whale flows, technical breakouts, and bullish momentum aligning once again. XRP Surges 55% Since April Bottom XRP has seen an impressive rebound of over 55% since hitting a local low of approximately $1.61 in April 2025. Currently priced
Bitcoin and Altcoins Set to Surge Amid US-China Tariff Deal
Optimism over renewed trade ties and a possible tax relief package fuels hopes of a major market rally. Tariff Truce Sparks Optimism in Risk Markets Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are poised for a significant rally following a fresh trade agreement between the United States and China. The 90-day deal, announced
Moo Deng Surges 530% in a Week as Meme Coins Outperform the Market Amid ‘Macro Hopium’
Solana’s viral meme coin Moo Deng (MOODENG) has skyrocketed over 530% in just seven days, leading a broad surge in meme tokens fueled by improved global economic sentiment and renewed crypto enthusiasm. Meme Coins Take the Spotlight In a remarkable rebound for meme-based cryptocurrencies, Moo Deng has become the standout
Crypto Sleuth Unmasks True Culprit Behind $1M Bored Ape NFT Heist
Cybersecurity researcher ZachXBT challenges prior arrest, pointing to new evidence in high-profile NFT theft. The world of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) has been rocked again after prominent blockchain investigator ZachXBT revealed that law enforcement may have detained the wrong individual in connection with a 2022 theft involving Bored Ape Yacht Club
