Polygon-backed, high-yield blockchain launches for institutional adoption

The Katana Foundation, a nonprofit focused on decentralized finance (DeFi) development, is launching its private mainnet, aiming to unlock greater crypto asset productivity via deeper liquidity and higher yields for users. The Katana Foundation launched a DeFi-optimized, private blockchain, Katana, on May 28, incubated by GSR Markets and Polygon Labs, with the public mainnet launch …

Bitcoin’s physical infrastructure is the industry’s most overlooked asset

Opinion by: Scott Buchanan, chief operating officer of Bitcoin Depot A new proposal to install Bitcoin ATMs in federal buildings highlights an important question: Can crypto truly go mainstream without a stronger physical presence? For years, the industry has focused on software and decentralization, but its reluctance to invest in real-world infrastructure is starting to …

Elderly crypto investors are getting scammed: Teach them these key safety tips

Why are seniors being targeted in crypto scams? Scammers prey on seniors because they view them as financially secure, trusting and less familiar with rapidly evolving technology. Let’s understand why seniors are key targets. Perception of wealth: Many older adults have retirement savings or pensions, making them lucrative targets.Lower tech fluency: Navigating crypto wallets, private …

Bitcoin price will reach $130K or even $1.5M, top bulls say

Top Bitcoin (BTC) bulls in 2025 have updated their price forecasts, and they range from a relatively cautious $130,000 to seven-figure moonshots. Familiar doubters like gold bug Peter Schiff and economist Nouriel Roubini continue to predict a catastrophic ending for the world’s largest cryptocurrency. Meanwhile, Bitcoin spent the year with record-breaking rallies behind renewed institutional …

UK FCA requests public comments on stablecoin, crypto custody regulation

The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has requested public feedback on proposed regulations for stablecoins and cryptocurrency custody. In a May 28 request for comment, the United Kingdom’s financial regulator announced that its regulatory proposals are “the latest milestone on the road to crypto regulation.” The draft rules are based on prior roundtables and …

NFT monthly sales break 2025 downward trend in May: CryptoSlam

Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) caught an uptick in sales in May after months of consistent decline throughout 2025.  Data from CryptoSlam shows that May’s NFT sales climbed to $430 million, up from $373 million in April, a 15% increase. It marks the first monthly sales increase this year, suggesting renewed interest in digital collectibles.  This follows …

SUI price chart hints at 2x rally amid Nasdaq ETF filing

Sui (SUI) is making a strong technical case for a 100% price rally in the coming weeks, helped further by a slew of optimistic updates, such as the recent Nasdaq ETF filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Gooner EMA support raises 40% SUI bounce potential As of May 28, SUI has reclaimed …

Elon Musk’s xAI inks $300M deal with Telegram for Grok integration

Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company xAI has partnered with Telegram to integrate its AI chatbot Grok across the messaging platform, according to Telegram CEO Pavel Durov. Telegram and xAI have agreed to a one-year partnership to distribute Grok to a billion Telegram users and integrate it into its apps, Durov announced on X on May …

Former Chainlink, Two Sigma execs build ‘Moirai’ to uncover crypto gems

Metalayer Ventures, a crypto-focused venture capital firm led by former executives from Chainlink and Two Sigma, has launched a $25 million fund to invest in early-stage blockchain projects with a focus on stablecoins, tokenization and cryptocurrency infrastructure.  Metalayer’s fund has already backed seven companies, the company disclosed to Cointelegraph on May 28. These include AnchorZero, …

XRP price set for 48% jump as spot ETF reality draws closer

Key takeaways: XRP’s falling wedge pattern signals a bullish reversal; 48% price surge potential. SEC’s review of WisdomTree’s XRP ETF could spark investor interest as approval odds jump to 84% on Polymarket.  XRP price is forming a falling wedge pattern on the daily chart, a technical chart formation associated with strong bullish momentum following an …