FIFA taps Avalanche to launch dedicated blockchain for NFT platform

The Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has selected Avalanche to power its dedicated blockchain network for non-fungible tokens and digital fan engagement, the organization announced on May 22. FIFA’s layer-1 (L1) blockchain will be powered by the Avalanche network’s scalability-focused infrastructure for the association’s five billion fans worldwide. The move comes nearly a month …

Bitcoin tops Amazon market cap on ‘Pizza Day’ as price sets new highs

The market cap of the world’s first cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, surpassed that of retail and tech behemoth Amazon on “Bitcoin Pizza Day.” Market data shows that Bitcoin (BTC) had a market cap of $2.205 trillion at the time of writing, $70 billion more than the $2.135 trillion Amazon valuation. “By surpassing Amazon in terms of capitalization, …

Can ChatGPT-powered AI agents really trade crypto for you?

Key takeaways ChatGPT-powered AI agents automate trading tasks using natural language prompts and API integrations, improving speed and consistency. Successes occur when ChatGPT is used as a support tool, not a fully autonomous trading system. Failures happen when traders over-rely on ChatGPT without real-time data, proper risk management or manual oversight. Regulatory focus on AI …

Crypto travelers bring 3x greater lifetime value than fiat users

Travelers using cryptocurrency for booking arrangements spend more than twice as much as regular travelers using fiat money, according to a joint report from Binance Pay and crypto travel platform Travala shared with Cointelegraph. Crypto-based bookings on Travala reached $80 million in 2024, up from $45 million the year before. Crypto travelers are also outspending …

Trump’s crypto czar David Sacks says stablecoin bill is ‘going to pass’

David Sacks, US President Donald Trump’s top adviser on crypto and artificial intelligence, said the administration expects the stablecoin bill to clear the Senate with bipartisan backing. “We have every expectation now that it’s going to pass,” Sacks told CNBC on May 21, following a key procedural vote that saw 15 Democrats join Republicans to …

Dubai regulator clarifies real-world asset tokenization rules: Lawyer

Newly updated guidelines from Dubai’s crypto regulator include provisions on real-world asset (RWA) tokenization and clarify rules for issuers.  On May 19, Dubai’s Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA) released its updated Rulebook for virtual asset service providers (VASPs) operating in the region. The regulator gave market participants until June 19 to comply with the new …

Bitcoin 'looks exhausted' as next bear market yields $69K target

Key points: Bitcoin all-time highs matter little to those seeing a BTC price correction as long overdue. Both the latest surge and the bull market itself are on borrowed time, traders say. Comparisons to previous price cycles remain in use despite the booming institutional investment scene. Bitcoin (BTC) traders are calling for a pullback after …

5 red flags you’re being shilled: Don’t buy the hype

What is shilling in crypto? At its core, shilling is the act of artificially promoting a cryptocurrency or token, often with exaggerated claims, to increase its price or popularity.  But what’s the goal?  Hype it up, get others to buy in, and then cash out, leaving latecomers holding the bag. Shilling can come from anyone: …

Coinbase hacker trolls ZachXBT onchain after $42.5M THORChain swap

The hacker behind the data breach targeting Coinbase users mocked blockchain investigator ZachXBT with an onchain message following a major crypto swap. On May 21, the hacker used Ethereum transaction input data to write “L bozo,” followed by a meme video of NBA player James Worthy smoking a cigar. The message came after the attacker …

Microsoft takes legal action against infostealer Lumma

Tech giant Microsoft says it has taken legal action against the information-stealing malware Lumma Stealer and has blocked thousands of websites related to the software. Microsoft said in a May 21 blog post that a federal court in Georgia allowed the firm’s digital crimes unit to take down, block or suspend nearly 2,300 websites critical …