Since the official launch of Huobi Selection Station on April 7, this newly created high-quality C2C trading area has quickly become the preferred platform for users to deposit and withdraw funds with the core concept of "buying U is cheaper and selling U is safest".

According to PANews, Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan has highlighted a significant shift in the financial advisory sector concerning crypto investments. After attending a major consulting firm's conference, Hougan expressed his expectation that most large companies will have access to cryptocurrency Exchange-Traded Products (ETPs) by the end of 2025. He noted a growing interest in crypto investments, predicting that new inflows into cryptocurrency ETPs could reach billions of dollars.Hougan also mentioned changes in portfolio allocation norms, suggesting that a 5% allocation to cryptocurrencies might become standard. He explained that institutional investors are increasingly incorporating higher weights of cryptocurrencies into traditional portfolios. Additionally, Hougan observed a rise in inquiries about Ethereum, stating that he has addressed more questions about the asset in recent days than in the past six months.While Bitcoin continues to dominate in terms of scale, Ethereum has emerged as a key area of interest among professionals, according to Hougan.

According to PANews, Cody Carbone, the new CEO of the Digital Chamber, a cryptocurrency advocacy group, has raised concerns about the declining number of community banks in the United States. The number of these banks has dropped from around 10,000 in the mid-1990s to 4,046 today. Carbone highlighted on social media that these banks missed opportunities to create competitive advantages by not adopting innovative technologies such as real-time payment systems, crypto asset custody, and stablecoin channels, leading to their vulnerability to mergers and acquisitions. The Digital Chamber, a leading blockchain industry association in the U.S., is currently advocating for legislation related to stablecoins and market structure to establish a clear regulatory framework. Carbone believes that if community banks swiftly embrace blockchain technology and crypto services, they can avoid being absorbed by larger banks and regain a competitive edge in financial innovation. Analysts have noted that while major banks are gradually enhancing their digital services, small and medium-sized institutions lacking effective digital strategies are facing a survival crisis.

According to Odaily, blockchain technology company BTCS (NASDAQ: BTCS) announced on Wednesday that it has reached an agreement with ATW Partners to raise up to $57.8 million through convertible bonds. The funds will be entirely used for acquiring Ethereum (ETH). An initial $7.8 million in bonds has already been issued, with the remaining $50 million to be released in phases as agreed by both parties. BTCS Chairman and CEO Charles Allen stated, "We are following MicroStrategy's strategy of accumulating Bitcoin by systematically increasing our Ethereum holdings." BTCS primarily focuses on Ethereum/BNB Chain validator node operations, cryptocurrency asset staking, and on-chain data analysis.

According to PANews, South Korean authorities have successfully dismantled several fraud rings that posed as investment experts to lure victims into cryptocurrency schemes with promises of high returns. These operations, active from June 2023 to April 2025, were based in residential-office complexes in Incheon and reportedly stole 730 million Korean won, equivalent to approximately 522,000 USD. The fraudulent activities were carried out by well-organized teams, including a mastermind, team leaders responsible for training and communication, and call center staff who contacted victims. The groups used phone calls and social media platforms to operate scam communities and extract funds from unsuspecting individuals.

According to Odaily, analysts from Deutsche Bank's research center have indicated in a report that the Federal Reserve is likely to keep policy rates unchanged before a potential rate cut in December. The report suggests that further easing of policies may occur next year. The analysts maintain that the next rate cut is anticipated in December, followed by two additional cuts in the first quarter of 2026, each by 25 basis points. They note that easing tensions between China and the United States has reduced the risk of further deterioration in the U.S. labor market. However, other tariff measures could keep inflation at a concerningly high level.

Surge in trading activity signals renewed market confidence in BNB Chain ecosystemThe BNB Chain decentralized exchange (DEX) ecosystem recorded a daily trading volume of $3.22 billion, marking its highest level in three months, according to data reported by ChainCatcher.This sharp rise in volume reflects increasing user activity, liquidity, and confidence in the BNB Chain's DeFi landscape, amid broader bullish momentum in the crypto market.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong threw an open invite to all former members of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), as the agency is sinking with the imminent departure of its leader Elon Musk.

Several investors of a non-fungible token (NFT) project, Hashling NFT, have accused its founder of misappropriating millions of dollars in profits from the project and a closely tied Bitcoin mining operation. According to the May 14 court filing in Illinois, the plaintiffs allege that their former business partner, Jonathan Mills, lied about transferring assets from Hashling NFT and at least $3 million from the Bitcoin mining project to a holding company — Satoshi Labs LLC (formerly known as Proof of Work Labs LLC), which Mills is the founder and CEO of. The plaintiffs have sued Mills for fraud and breach of fiduciary duty, claiming that they have not received any of the equity returns that he supposedly promised.  They also claim to have raised a combined $1 source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/nft-bitcoin-project-ceo-stole-millions-partners-allege?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

NXPC to list on Binance Spot on May 15; available early on Binance AlphaBinance has unveiled the 18th project on its HODLer Airdrops program — Nexpace (NXPC), a protocol designed to power the economic layer for IP ecosystems and enable next-generation reward experiences. Eligible users who subscribed BNB to Simple Earn (Flexible or Locked) and/or On-Chain Yields between May 6, 00:00 UTC and May 9, 23:59 UTC will receive retroactive NXPC airdrops.Key Details: Nexpace (NXPC) HODLer Airdrop & ListingAirdrop Snapshot Period: May 6–9, 2025 (UTC)Airdrop Allocation: 30,000,000 NXPC (3% of total supply)Total Token Supply: 1,000,000,000 NXPCCirculating Supply at Launch: 169,040,000 NXPC (16.9%)Token Distribution: To eligible users’ Spot Accounts at least 1 hour before tradingSpot Listing Date: May 15, 2025, at 07:30 UTCTrading Pairs: NXPC/USDT, NXPC/USDC, NXPC/BNB, NXPC/FDUSD, NXPC/TRYSeed Tag Applied: YesListing Fee: 0Smart Contract & NetworkBNB Chain: 0xf2b51cc1850fed939658317a22d73d3482767591MSU C-Chain: 0x5E0E90E268BC247Cc850c789A0DB0d5c7621fb59What Is Nexpace (NXPC)?Nexpace is building the infrastructure to facilitate decentralized, scalable, and incentive-driven IP-based ecosystems, offering users gamified and tokenized rewards tied to intellectual property and digital experiences.A full Binance Research Report will be published within 24 hours of this announcement.How to Qualify for Binance HODLer AirdropsHODLer Airdrops reward BNB holders who subscribe to:Simple Earn (Flexible/Locked)On-Chain YieldsThere’s no ongoing action required — users qualify automatically based on historical snapshots of their BNB subscription balances. Tip: BNB holding ratio cap for reward calculation is set at 4% per user.NXPC on Binance AlphaAvailable early on Binance Alpha: May 15, 06:00 UTCNote: NXPC will be removed from Alpha after it launches on Binance Spot

Blockchain analytics firm Elliptic said Haowang processed over $27 billion in USDT transactions that facilitated illegal cyber activities. source: https://www.theblock.co/post/354408/haowang-shuts-down-after-telegram-intervention?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss

The initiative, backed by 10% of the Pi tokens allocated to the nonprofit Pi Foundation, is intended to shift Pi from a widely held asset to one that’s actively used in … source: https://coinpedia.org/news/what-is-pi-network-ventures-exploring-the-100m-fund-and-its-impact-on-pi-coin/

Web 3.0, wallets, NFT, BTC, the "invisible" encryption era is coming: how to plan for the next wave of market dividends? Golden Finance, why do I no longer recommend friends to "learn cryptocurrency first"?

The 94-year-old legendary investor opened up about his decision to hand the top job to Greg Abel: "How do you know the day you're getting old?"

Three masked men in Paris has made the brazen attempt to abduct the daughter and grandson of Pierre Noizat, the co-founder and CEO of French crypto exchange Paymium in broad daylight.

Since May, there have been continuous positive macro factors, inflation data has cooled down beyond expectations, the tariff war has gradually eased, and the Federal Reserve has released net liquidity in stages. Bitcoin has returned above $100,000, and mainstream assets such as ETH and SOL have strengthened simultaneously.

There was only one substantive consensus reached - to cancel the "spiraling" 91% tariffs on each other and suspend the 24% tariffs for 90 days.

JPMorgan has partnered with Ondo Finance and Chainlink to complete a groundbreaking pilot transaction that bridges traditional finance with blockchain.

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