Stellar ranks third in RWA tokenisation market by value. Exchange balances on Binance grow to 1 billion XLM. Active wallets reach 9.5 million, growing by 5,000 daily. Stellar (XLM) is navigating a complex landscape in 2025. While the blockchain network continues to gain traction as a real-world asset (RWA) hub, concerns around centralisation and potential market manipulation are also intensifying. Stellar has recorded an 84% rise in RWA-linked value this year, surpassing $500 million. However, with nearly 80% of XLM supply controlled by just ten wallets, analysts warn of volatility risks if large holders move to sell. Meanwhile, daily wallet…
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On May 7, U.S. President Donald Trump once again aimed at the country’s judicial system for not letting him do the job for which he was elected. He pointed out court’s interference is holding back key reforms, possibly including his administration’s efforts to regulate the crypto industry. While Trump did not mention cryptocurrency directly, his complaint that “activist judges” are preventing his administration from doing the job it was “elected to do” is raising concerns about whether crucial policy initiatives and reforms like crypto regulation. Trump stated in the post, “Activist judges must let the Trump Administration deport murderers, and…
The crypto market has become more unpredictable as investors wait for the Federal Reserve’s decision on interest rates. Recently, the price of SOL went up and got close to $150, but it couldn’t break through and was pushed back down. This caused a drop in some key on-chain metrics, as investors started diverting their investment. Experts believe that if the Fed lowers interest rates, it could help the market recover and reduce the current selling pressure for SOL.Solana’s Network Activity Plunges HardSolana has been going through a period of high price swings in the last several hours. After failing to…
ETF is the new magical world that is currently taking over the cryptocurrency world. ETFs, or exchange-traded funds, are traditional trading instruments, enabling investors to safely access a cryptocurrency. Several crypto giants, like ProShares and Grayscale, have already filed for XRP and SOL ETFs, taking the market by storm. However, a SHIB ETF is yet to hit the markets, a development that is capable of turning the fortunes of SHIB around.Investors have lately been wondering how a potential Shiba Inu ETF can bring about a radical change in the SHIB price prospects, shaking the token out of its recent slumber.…
South Korean presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung has pledged to legalize spot Bitcoin ETFs and implement crypto-friendly policies upon election. The ruling People Power Party has also proposed legalizing spot crypto ETFs, revising restrictive banking rules, and introducing a stablecoin framework. The US Bitcoin ETFs have skyrocketed since mid-April by once again attracting institutional interest worldwide. Interestingly, the South Korean presidential candidates are now using them as an election tool in order to lure voters during the upcoming election, as mentioned in our previous story. Lee Jae-myung, the leader of South Korea’s Democratic Party leader, has assured his voters the approval…
Senate Democrats have introduced new legislation aimed at curbing financial gains by federal official, including former President Donald Trump and his family, through cryptocurrency ventures.The move comes amid growing scrutiny over Trump-linked digital asset projects, including a meme coin that has drawn significant public attention.The proposed legislation, titled the Modern Emoluments and Malfeasance Enforcement (MEME) Act, was unveiled on May 6 by Senator Chris Murphy.New Bill Aims to Ban Top US Officials from Promoting or Issuing CryptoThe bill seeks to bar the president, vice president, members of Congress, senior executive officials, as well as their spouses and children, from issuing,…
Key Highlights:HYPE has reclaimed the $20 zone, surging 105% this month and reigniting bullish momentum with strong daily gains of 5.39%.Recent technicals show a well-formed ascending triangle pattern, with resistance at $26–28 and a breakout target around $33–35.On-chain volume has rebounded with a sharp rise to $5.27B on May 6, reflecting renewed trader participation and liquidity inflow.Heavy long liquidation zones around $50K–$82K and short squeeze risk building above $103K, hinting at possible volatility spikes.With the current momentum and pattern strength, HYPE looks positioned to retest its ATH of $35 within the next 4–6 weeks if resistance flips support.Hyperliquid (HYPE) has…
PBOC cuts rates, trims mortgage costs. Trade talks between US and China scheduled. Markets await FOMC guidance on policy shift. Bitcoin surged past $97,000 on Wednesday before settling above $96,000, as a confluence of global monetary moves stirred markets ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy announcement. The cryptocurrency’s rally came hours after China injected $138 billion into its economy through a broad stimulus package and the US central bank made back-to-back Treasury purchases totalling $34.8 billion. These developments, combined with renewed China-US trade talks, have raised speculation of a return to quantitative easing, shifting global investor sentiment towards risk-on assets…
Stablecoin issuer Tether has announced that it has deployed its native USDT stablecoin on Kaia blockchain, a Layer 1 network, launched in August 2024.Announced Wednesday, USDT will be integrated into Japanese messaging app LINE’s Mini Dapp platform and self-custodial wallet.“Tether’s stablecoin will power Mini Dapps and more, unlocking a new era of digital dollar utility across Asia,” Tether wrote on X. USD₮ is coming to Kaia — and with it, seamless digital dollar payments inside the LINE ecosystem.Tether’s stablecoin will power Mini Dapps and more, unlocking a new era of digital dollar utility across Asia. https://t.co/5qK2Y2yFyJ pic.twitter.com/7clHMlWNwg— Tether (@Tether_to) May…
Apex Group has become the first official listing sponsor for 21X, Europe’s first licensed blockchain-based trading and settlement system. The partnership is set to accelerate the adoption of tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) in regulated financial markets, opening new access to institutional investors.Under the deal, Apex will help facilitate the listing of tokenized funds and securities on 21X’s distributed ledger technology (DLT) platform, expected to launch later this spring. The move marks a milestone in Europe’s efforts to bridge blockchain and traditional finance, offering regulated pathways for trading digital versions of conventional financial instruments. In a statement shared with Cryptonews, Max…
