Dogecoin (DOGE) might still dominate crypto headlines, but with serious investments moving behind newer projects, some fresh altcoins are starting to pull investor attention. One in particular has secured a major $7.5 million VC injection and could outperform Dogecoin (DOGE) in May 2025. If you’re watching for the next high-potential move in May, these three altcoins should be on your radar, not just because of the hype, but because they’re showing real progress, strong backing, and serious growth potential. Top 3 Cryptos to Watch Closely in May 2025 1. RCO Finance RCO Finance has officially entered Stage 6 of its…
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Some charts are starting to shift, and Internet Computer (ICP) price analysis is one to watch. After dipping midweek, ICP has quietly climbed back above $5, showing early signs of recovery. Over in DeFi, Uniswap (UNI) price has had a strong run, but a sudden 9 million token transfer to Coinbase Prime is now raising questions about what comes next. While these familiar names wrestle with market moves, BlockDAG is taking a different route by gamifying its presale. Its Buyer Battles feature turns daily presale buying into a competition, where the biggest spender gets rewarded with unclaimed tokens from a…
Five US states continue to pursue lawsuits against Coinbase’s staking program, and the firm’s executives argue that this is creating barriers for users who seek to earn rewards through the platform, amounting to over $90 million since 2023. According to Coinbase’s chief legal officer Paul Grewal, California, New Jersey, Maryland, Washington, and Wisconsin are maintaining active legal actions against Coinbase’s staking services as of April 25. Four states, California, New Jersey, Maryland, and Wisconsin, have issued cease-and-desist orders prohibiting Coinbase from offering staking to new users within their jurisdictions. Washington state has an ongoing lawsuit, but no active ban exists.The enforcement actions…
Newly confirmed United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Paul Atkins laid out what his tenure at the federal regulator will look like on Friday while giving opening remarks at the agency’s third-ever crypto roundtable.Atkins Gives First Crypto Roundtable Remarks As SEC ChairIn his April 25 remarks, Atkins reaffirmed his vision to drive forward balanced rulemaking regarding the digital asset industry while taking a swipe at former SEC head Gary Gensler’s regulation-by-enforcement approach to the sector at the agency’s D.C. headquarters.“Market participants engaging with this technology deserve clear regulatory rules of the road,” Atkins said. “Innovation has been stifled…
Newly sworn-in SEC Chairman Paul Atkins called for a comprehensive overhaul of the agency’s regulatory framework for crypto, warning that outdated rules and enforcement-heavy policies have stifled innovation for years.Speaking at the SEC’s third crypto task force roundtable in Washington, D.C., Atkins said the current regulatory environment “badly needs attention,” pointing to the urgent need for a “rational, fit-for-purpose framework” that can foster responsible innovation while safeguarding investors.Atkins said in his opening remarks:“Innovation, unfortunately, has been stifled for the last several years due to market and regulatory uncertainty that unfortunately the SEC has fostered.”Atkins, who officially assumed office earlier this…
The past couple of days have been increasingly volatile for the cryptocurrency market. Several assets were recording notable upticks followed by losses. Amidst this, Dogecoin (DOGE), the OG meme cryptocurrency, was seen making the most of this volatile energy. During the past week, the meme coin recorded a rise of 15.67%. Just earlier this month, the asset was trading at a low of $0.1315. While it is trying to move towards the $0.20 mark, several levels of resistance are putting up a strong hold. The real question is whether DOGE can break past these hurdles and reach $0.50 in the…
The listing of SNEK on Kraken is a massive gain for the wider Cardano ecosystem.With geographical restrictions in place, Kraken announced deposits and withdrawals of Snek are already enabled.SNEK price has consistently closed above a falling daily wedge pattern, signaling further bullish momentum.Kraken Exchange, a veteran U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange with over 10 million global users, announced on Friday, April 25 that it will list Cardano (ADA)-based memecoin Snek (SNEK) next week. According to the announcement, deposits and withdrawals for SNEK on Kraken Exchange have been enabled ahead of the April 28 official listing.Kraken announced that geographical restrictions will apply accordingly…
The post Uniswap (UNI) Price Forecast: Dead Cat Bounce or Momentum Shift Ahead? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News UNI price has largely followed Ethereum price action in the ongoing wider crypto recovery. The Uniswap project has significantly benefited from the pro-crypto stance of the Donald Trump administration. After bleeding profusely YTD, Uniswap (UNI) has experienced a relief rally in the past three weeks. The mid-cap altcoin, with a fully diluted valuation of about $5.8 billion and a 24-hour average trading volume of around $232 million, pumped over 12 percent in the past 7 days to trade about $5.87 on…
In a statement posted on April 24, the $TRUMP token team clarified that holders do not need to spend $300,000 to qualify for its “Dinner with President Trump” contest. The response and excitement over the competition to have "Dinner with President Trump" is amazing! We want to clarify a few things people seem to be confused by on X and in the Media.-You need $300K+ to participate (You Don't)-That we're unlocking into this competition (We're…— TrumpMeme (@GetTrumpMemes) April 24, 2025 The clarification addresses confusion over a leaderboard entry that some community members misinterpreted as a spending threshold. Trump Meme Team Responds to…
Circle, the issuer behind the USDC stablecoin, has firmly denied rumors suggesting it plans to apply for a US banking license.The firm’s Chief Strategy Officer, Dante Disparte, clarified on social media that Circle has no plans to become a bank or any other type of insured depository institution.Disparte emphasized that the firm is focused on aligning with future regulations on payment stablecoins instead. He added that Circle is prepared to register under a state or federal trust charter or operate through a non-bank license if required.Disparte’s statement directly counters circulating reports suggesting that Circle and other major crypto firms like…
