Here’s what happened in crypto today

Today in crypto, Dubai has launched the Middle East’s first tokenized real estate project. Meanwhile, a crypto investor lost $2.6 million after falling victim to two phishing scams. In US politics, House Speaker Mike Johnson dismissed concerns over President Donald Trump’s memecoin dinner. Dubai launches first licensed tokenized real estate project in MENA region Dubai…

Bitcoin, ETH, XRP, SOL, HYPE and DOGE look ready to rally

Key points: Bitcoin ETPs continue to witness solid buying, signaling that the bulls expect the uptrend to continue. Several major altcoins witnessed a pullback, but lower levels continue to attract buyers. Bitcoin (BTC) is attempting to sustain above $109,588, indicating buying on every minor dip. Bitcoin has risen for seven consecutive weeks, and if buyers…

Bitcoin ETFs and stablecoins take center stage in South Korea’s election

Cryptocurrency has emerged as a defining issue in South Korea’s snap presidential election, with candidates vying for support from a growing base of digital asset investors across generations. All three front-runners have rolled out crypto-friendly proposals. These include the legalization of spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and the easing of banking rules that currently…

Solana following Bitcoin? Network activity, chart pattern point to $300 SOL price

Key takeaways: Solana’s $9.4 billion TVL is a 54% increase since April 7. Solana’s memecoin daily trading volume has more than doubled since early April.  A bullish V-shaped recovery pattern projects SOL price to rise toward $300. Solana’s native token, SOL, surged 86% between April 7 and May 26, following a broader altcoin market rally that also…

Weekly Price Overview: Cardano, April 24

The views and opinions expressed here are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Cointelegraph.com. Every investment and trading move involves risk, you should conduct your own research when making a decision. The market data is provided by the HitBTC exchange. Cardano is the seventh largest cryptocurrency in terms…

Sam Bankman-Fried’s Prison Sentence Could be Cut by Over 4 Years: Business Insider

Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder and former CEO of the defunct crypto exchange FTX, could be released from prison in December 2044, more than four years earlier than his original sentence called for, according to Business Insider. Convicted in 2023 on seven counts of fraud and conspiracy, Bankman-Fried received a 25-year sentence in March 2024 for…

Solana following Bitcoin? Network activity, chart pattern point to $300 SOL price

Key takeaways: Solana’s $9.4 billion TVL is a 54% increase since April 7. Solana’s memecoin daily trading volume has more than doubled since early April.  A bullish V-shaped recovery pattern projects SOL price to rise toward $300. Solana’s native token, SOL, surged 86% between April 7 and May 26, following a broader altcoin market rally that also…

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BlackRock Bitcoin warning In a rare move, BlackRock has quietly added a new line to its iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) filing — and it is turning heads. The update, submitted in early May 2025, flags quantum computing as a potential risk to Bitcoin’s long-term security. The filing specifically warns that if quantum tech advances far…

10 Red Flags of a Fake Crypto Airdrop (And How to Avoid Them)

Key takeaways In 2024 and 2025, fake airdrop scams targeting Hamster Kombat, Wall Street Pepe and others led to millions in user losses, contributing to over $9.9 billion in global crypto scam damages. Fake airdrops impersonate legitimate projects, tricking users into revealing private keys, signing malicious contracts or paying upfront fees that lead to irreversible…

Vitalik notes how ETH could fill the gap as Sweden rethinks cashless plans

As Sweden reconsiders its push toward a cashless society, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin highlighted the fragility of centralized digital payments and the opportunity presented by decentralized payment alternatives.  In recent years, Sweden has led the charge toward a cashless future, with digital payment platforms becoming widespread. However, as concerns over cyber-threats, civil defense and instability…