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CFTC Chair Michael Selig advocates for blockchain to modernize outdated financial systems and rebuild trust. He emphasizes the need for clear cryptocurrency regulations as the U.S. market exceeds $3 trillion, arguing legacy banks can't compete with blockchain's advantages.

MORPHO saw a 15% rise after launching the pyUSD vault, sparking increased market interest. Derivatives volume surged by 91%, indicating speculation. However, contrasting whale selling and retail buying raises caution.

Ripple's RLUSD is now available on Coinone for direct KRW trading. Ripple partnered with Convera, expanding to 200 countries and 140 currencies. CEO Brad Garlinghouse announced a record Q1, with tripled brokerage revenue and over $95 billion in payment volume.

Ripple plans to transition RLUSD from state oversight to a federal OCC charter, focusing on compliance and trust as stablecoins grow. This move aims to enhance scalability and position Ripple as a key player in global finance.

Nicegram's new NFT Stickers Tab allows users to manage digital collectibles more effectively. Integrated with Elephant Store, it enables the purchase and ownership of NFT stickers via Telegram, enhancing organization and establishing a clearer ownership model for digital assets.

Bitcoin surged past $69,000 following optimistic comments from Trump. After four weeks of decline, ETF inflow turned positive, while Ethereum, Solana, LINK, Cardano, and XRP experienced a 3% to 5% increase in 24 hours.

Bitcoin experiences a rebound after five months of losses, with fees falling below $0.40. However, strong resistance around $69K may dictate its next price movement amid ongoing volatility.

U.S. authorities charged ten foreign nationals for engaging in wash trading and a pump-and-dump scheme involving cryptocurrency. The defendants reportedly faked trading activity and inflated token prices, risking up to 20 years in prison and fines if convicted.

The SEC and CFTC classify Shiba Inu as a digital commodity, but analysts argue its meme-driven nature aligns it more closely with digital collectibles than with established cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum.

Pi Launchpad outlines its token allocation strategy, emphasizing the importance of both staking and spending to access new tokens. Increased user engagement leads to better discounts and larger token allocations, enhancing buying power and rewards for active participants.

Mastercard just launched a Global Crypto Partner Program that brings together more than 85 crypto firms, payment providers, and financial institutions, including Ripple, Solana, and Circle

Jerome Powell's farewell address highlights his leadership during the pandemic, inflation crisis, and current geopolitical uncertainty, emphasizing his reluctance to offer unsolicited advice.

Convera partners with Ripple to enhance cross-border payments by integrating stablecoins, leveraging Ripple's blockchain for faster settlements and improved liquidity in business transactions.

NIGHT’s intraday surge of 20% followed its mainnet launch, accompanied by a derivatives volume of $244.25M and a 27% increase in open interest. Short liquidations reflect strong buyer dominance in the market.

The ZEC price has broken out of a descending triangle, rising 12% and signaling potential gains towards $300. Renewed demand for on-chain privacy is evident with shielded transactions up to 26%, supported by network upgrades and increased utility.

Coinbase is engaged in a legal battle to maintain federal oversight for prediction platforms, positioning it against state gambling regulations. Despite this, retail traders are seeking more profitable opportunities.

Ripple Prime has expanded access for institutional traders to trade gold, silver, and oil on-chain, achieving a daily volume of $2.30 billion with significant involvement from XRP and HYPE in this growth.

Iran's Parliament Speaker cautioned about Trump's Truth Social. Trump's peace signals during the conflict impacted Bitcoin prices, and he may conclude the Iran war regardless of the Strait of Hormuz's status.