BitVM smart contract system is now supported by Bitcoin mining pools controlling 31.5% of the network’s hashrate. Bitlayer’s Bitcoin smart-contract system is being implemented by mining pools behind 31.5% of the network’s hashrate, a development that will help ensure that its system will operate on the Bitcoin blockchain, the company said. According to a May...Continue Reading

Solana price is 86% higher than its $95 lows reached on April 7, as onchain data and a classic pattern suggest that SOL may continue climbing to new all-time highs. Key takeaways: Solana’s $9.4 billion TVL is a 54% increase since April 7. Solana’s memecoin daily trading volume has more than doubled since early April. ...Continue Reading

Presidential hopefuls in South Korea are turning to crypto to win younger voters, with older generations now joining the conversation. Cryptocurrency has emerged as a defining issue in South Korea’s snap presidential election, with candidates vying for support from a growing base of digital asset investors across generations. All three front-runners have rolled out crypto-friendly...Continue Reading

Bitcoin’s rally takes a pause pending US inflation data, but institutional investor demand remains strong. Key takeaways: Bitcoin is stuck below $110,000 due to macroeconomic uncertainty and Nvidia’s earnings cap risk appetite. Strong spot BTC ETF inflows and Bitcoin options data are hints that US economic clarity could unlock BTC highs. Read moreContinue Reading

The US regulator has issued guidance on several crypto-related activities, but has yet to clarify rules on staking. Cryptocurrency industry groups are urging the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to issue formal guidance on staking, citing continued regulatory uncertainty for Web3 infrastructure providers, according to Allison Muehr, head of staking policy for the Crypto...Continue Reading

The project expands on the Dubai Land Department’s other RWA tokenization initiatives, including one involving the real estate registry. Dubai has launched the first licensed tokenized real estate project in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, previewing appetite for real-world tokenization in one of the world’s burgeoning crypto hubs. Partners in the project...Continue Reading