Cardano is stepping up its game with the launch of an AI-powered testnet. This move is part of its 2025 Leios Research agenda, designed to push the limits of its upgraded Ouroboros Leios protocol. The goal? To make Cardano faster, more secure, and ready for the future.

The long-standing legal fight between Ripple Labs and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) officially came to a close on May 8, 2025, when both parties filed a settlement agreement with the Southern District of New York court.

Meta is preparing to introduce stablecoin payments across its biggest social media platforms-Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. This move aims to let billions of users send and receive stablecoins directly within these apps, making digital payments easier and faster.

Brave Browser has taken a big step in the crypto world by adding native support for the Cardano blockchain to its wallet. This update lets over 70 million Brave users easily send, receive, swap, and manage ADA and Cardano-native tokens like $NIGHT-all without needing extra extensions.

World Liberty Financial (WLFI) has made a significant move in decentralized finance by partnering with Chainlink to enhance the reach and security of its USD1 stablecoin. This partnership enables USD1 to operate smoothly across multiple blockchain networks, solving a major challenge for stablecoins.

Major U.S. banks, including JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Citigroup, and Wells Fargo, are in early talks to create a joint stablecoin —a digital currency pegged to the U.S. dollar and issued collectively by these banks. This initiative aims to speed up payments, especially cross-border transfers, and help banks compete with crypto firms and tech giants entering the payments space.

On May 22, 2025, Donald Trump hosted a private dinner at his National Golf Club near Washington, D.C. , inviting the top 220 investors of his $TRUMP memecoin . The event also included a VIP White House tour for the top 25 investors. This exclusive gathering has sparked serious concerns among members of the U.S. House of Representatives, who are now calling for a Justice Department investigation.

Binance Coin (BNB) is eyeing the $700 mark as a critical milestone in 2025, with growing optimism among traders and analysts that this level could soon be reached and even surpassed.

Coinbase, the leading cryptocurrency exchange, saw its stock price jump nearly 15% following the announcement that it will join the S&P 500 index. This move marks a historic milestone as Coinbase becomes the first crypto-native company to enter this prestigious benchmark.

Ben McKenzie, best known for his roles in Gotham and The O.C., is stepping into a new role-as a documentary filmmaker. His upcoming film, Everyone Is Lying To You For Money, premieres in June 2025 at SXSW London. It dives deep into the world of cryptocurrency, revealing stories of fraud, misinformation, and the real impact on people’s lives.

Coinbase is making a big move in the crypto world by acquiring Deribit, a top crypto derivatives platform. The deal is worth about $2.9 billion, combining $700 million in cash and 11 million shares of Coinbase stock. This is the largest acquisition in Coinbase’s history and one of the biggest in the crypto industry.

The rise of meme coins—cryptocurrencies inspired by internet jokes and viral trends—has sparked a new wave of concerns about corruption and conflicts of interest among U.S. public officials. To address this, lawmakers have proposed the Modern Emoluments and Malfeasance Enforcement Act, or the MEME Act. This law aims to stop federal officials from profiting off meme coins and other digital assets while holding office.

A group of nine Senate Democrats recently withdrew their backing for the GOP-led stablecoin bill, known as the GENIUS Act. This move came just days before a crucial Senate vote, casting doubt on the bill’s future.

In the fast-changing world of cryptocurrency, lobbying plays a crucial role in shaping the rules that govern the industry. Two major players-Ripple and Chainlink, take very different approaches to influencing crypto regulation in the United States. Understanding their strategies reveals how they aim to protect their interests and push the crypto space forward.

Robinhood a leading U.S.-based financial services company, has agreed to acquire WonderFi Technologies Inc., a prominent Canadian crypto asset firm, in an all-cash deal valued at approximately C$250 million (about $179 million USD). The acquisition price is C$0.36 per WonderFi share, representing a 41% premium over its closing price on May 12, 2025, and a 71% premium over its 30-day volume-weighted average price.

The banking world just took a big step into the future. U.S. banks are now officially allowed to hold and manage cryptocurrencies for their customers. This change opens the door for traditional banks to offer crypto services safely and under government oversight.

Shiba Inu (SHIB), one of the most popular meme coins, recently saw a huge 22,662% surge in its token burn rate, with nearly 38 million SHIB tokens destroyed in a single day. This massive burn event shows the community’s strong effort to reduce SHIB’s large circulating supply and build a foundation for long-term price growth.

On May 23, 2025, Mihailo Bjelic, co-founder of Polygon, officially announced his resignation from the Polygon Foundation board and stepped down from day-to-day operations at Polygon Labs. This marks a significant change in leadership for Polygon, a major Ethereum layer-2 scaling platform.

Ethereum’s price action and network data suggest a cautious but potentially bullish phase. Watching the $2,500 level and transaction fee trends will be key to anticipating the next move.

Volatility Shares made a major move in crypto investing by launching the first U.S.-listed XRP futures ETF on May 22, 2025. Trading on Nasdaq under the ticker XRPI, this fund offers investors direct exposure to XRP price movements through regulated futures contracts—without needing to own XRP directly.