TLDR; Crypto investment funds saw $3.29 billion in inflows from May 17–23, the second-largest weekly surge in 2025. Bitcoin dominated with $2.98B in inflows, mostly via U.S. spot ETFs; Ethereum followed with $326M XRP’s 80-week inflow streak ended with a record $37.2M outflow, while Solana and Sui posted modest gains. Long-term holders are still accumulating during these dips, signaling confidence amid short-term volatility. Digital asset investment funds just recorded their second-largest weekly inflow of the year, with a staggering $3.29 billion pouring in between May 17 and 23, according to a Monday report from CoinShares. The surge signals renewed institutional interest…
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TLDR; DDC Enterprise has launched its Bitcoin Accumulation Strategy with an initial purchase of 21 BTC worth $2.21 million. Firm plans to acquire 5,000 BTC over the next three years, including 500 BTC by the end of 2025. CEO Norma Chu sees Bitcoin as a long-term value driver, calling it a hedge against macroeconomic uncertainty. Firm joins a growing wave of public firms adopting Bitcoin, as corporate BTC holdings near 800,000 coins globally. DDC Enterprise Ltd., a Hong Kong-based fast-food conglomerate also known as DayDayCook, has officially joined the growing list of public companies embracing Bitcoin as a treasury asset.…
TLDR; Hoskinson proposed an AI-driven virtual city to simulate and test blockchain-based economic activity. Midnight is positioned to enable private, compliant stablecoins tailored for regulated sectors like healthcare. He called for an executive governance layer to unify Cardano’s roadmap and performance goals. Due to sustained hostility, future AMAs will use AI moderation to ensure constructive engagement. Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has delivered a sweeping and unfiltered update that traversed the future of blockchain, the challenges of governance, and deeply personal reflections on his journey and frustrations in the crypto space. AI City to Test Crypto Speaking during a surprise Ask-Me-Anything…
TLDR; Digital assets are now a top priority for the Trump administration. U.S. Backed stablecoins could add $2 trillion in demand for U.S. Treasuries. Senate supports a Genius Act bill requiring stablecoins to be fully dollar-backed. Over 60,000 supporters urged lawmakers to pass the stablecoin bill. The Trump administration has officially designated digital assets, particularly stablecoins, as a national priority. Trump “Fully” Embraces Digital Assets The announcement came during an interview on Saturday with Scott Bessent, Treasury Secretary and longtime economic advisor to President Trump, who told Bloomberg, “We are going big on digital assets.” This declaration marks a dramatic reversal…
TLDR; By 2045, corporations are projected to hold 50% of all Bitcoin. Bitcoin Treasury Companies like Strategy and Metaplanet are leading this shift. An estimated $318 trillion in bonds may gradually flow into Bitcoin as investors seek higher returns and inflation-resistant assets. Institutional adoption is accelerating, with expectations that 20% of BTC will be held by institutions by the end of 2026. In a bold forecast, Jess Myers, an analyst at 1723.HK “Moon Inc.” , has predicted that corporations will hold 50% of all Bitcoin in circulation by the year 2045, marking a monumental shift in the ownership structure of…
TLDR; Dubai launches real estate tokenization on XRPL, allowing fractional property ownership and lower fees. The initiative enables UAE residents to invest in Dubai real estate with small amounts via blockchain. XRPL’s fast, low-cost transactions power this innovative program, supporting Dubai’s vision as a tech hub. Move follows XRPL’s expanding DeFi features and new euro stablecoin integration, boosting blockchain finance. The Dubai Government, in partnership with the Dubai Land Department (DLD), PRYPCO, and Ctrl Alt, has launched a real estate tokenization initiative using the XRP Ledger (XRPL) blockchain. Dubai Starts Real Estate Tokenization This initiative marks a major milestone for…
TLDR; Hayes believes Bitcoin could hit $200,000 by July due to market uncertainty Fed may resume aggressive money printing similar to Q3 2022 Rising inflation and policy easing expected to boost crypto industry growth Ethereum and Solana projected to follow Bitcoin’s upward trend Bitmex ex-CEO Arthur Hayes is once again doubled down on his bold prediction on Bitcoin, noting that the crypto asset will hit $200,000 by July 2025 and soar to $1 million by 2026. Market Chaos to fuel BTC to $200K Speaking in a Friday interview on the Milk Road Show, the former BitMEX CEO laid out a…
TLDR; The SEC has started reviewing Canary Capital’s TRON spot ETF, which includes staking functionality Staking features in ETFs remain a regulatory challenge due to concerns over investor risks, tax complexities, and settlement processes. Canary Capital is also pursuing ETFs for other altcoins like XRP, Sui, Hedera, and Litecoin Cardano’s ETF proposal is already under SEC review, while the Shiba Inu community awaits any formal ETF filings amid growing market enthusiasm. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has initiated a formal review of Canary Capital’s proposed TRON (TRX) spot ETF, which features staking capabilities,a move that marks another pivotal…
TLDR; Trugard and Webacy launched an AI tool to detect crypto address poisoning scams. The tool analyzes transaction patterns and behavior to flag spoofed wallet addresses in real time. Over $1.2 million was lost to address poisoning attacks in March 2025 alone. It achieved 97% accuracy and adapts to new scam tactics using synthetic training data. In a major stride toward enhancing the security of crypto transactions, cybersecurity innovators Trugard and Webacy have unveiled a pioneering artificial intelligence system designed to identify and prevent the increasingly prevalent scam known as crypto address poisoning. This development comes at a crucial time…
TLDR; Cetus offers $6M to hacker for returning 20,920 ETH stolen in exploit. $162M frozen; vulnerability patched; Cetus resumes operations with Sui network support. Sui validators blocked hacker wallets, sparking centralization concerns in community. Attacker silent; Cetus aims to recover remaining funds without law enforcement involvement. Decentralized exchange (DEX) Cetus has offered a $6 million reward to the hacker responsible for a major exploit that siphoned over 20,920 ETH (valued at approximately $55.3 million) from its platform. Cetus’s $223 Million Hole The breach occurred on May 22, targeting smart contract vulnerabilities in Cetus’ liquidity pools on the Sui blockchain. According…