OKX Global General Counsel Is Latest Legal Exec to Leave the Exchange

The restructuring of leading legal and compliance roles at cryptocurrency exchange OKX continues with the departure of the firm’s global general counsel, Melissa Muehlfeld. Muehlfeld joined OKcoin, the U.S. arm of OKX, back in May of 2022 as deputy general counsel. She was promoted to global general counsel in August 2024. Since OKX paid half…

Zero-knowledge proofs offer a cryptographic solution that keeps your sensitive data safe.

Opinion by: Andre Omietanski, General Counsel, and Amal Ibraymi, Legal Counsel at Aztec Labs What if you could prove you’re over 18, without revealing your birthday, name, or anything else at all? Zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs) make this hypothetical a reality and solve one of the key challenges online: verifying age without sacrificing privacy.  The need…

Bitcoin soars as Trump Media, corporations plan to buy BTC

Key takeaways: Bitcoin could turn parabolic if prices move above $115,000 to liquidate more than $7 billion in short positions. Onchain indicators enter overheated territory, suggesting prolonged profit-taking from BTC investors. Bitcoin (BTC) showed strength on May 27, briefly tagging $110,700 after a strong US equities market open and the Trump Media and Technology Group’s…

Is XRP price going to drop again?

Key points: XRP derivatives markets turn bearish amid reducing institutional demand, suggesting further downside for XRP price. XRP’s descending triangle breakout could lead to a decline toward $1.96. XRP (XRP) has rebounded by more than 45% since April 7 lows to trade at $2.31 on May 27. But the price remains 31% below its January…

Cointelegraph Bitcoin & Ethereum Blockchain News

How much Bitcoin is left to mine? Bitcoin’s total supply is hardcoded at 21 million BTC, a fixed upper limit that cannot be altered without a consensus-breaking change to the protocol. This finite cap is enforced at the protocol level and is central to Bitcoin’s value proposition as a deflationary asset. As of May 2025,…

Cointelegraph Bitcoin & Ethereum Blockchain News

How much Bitcoin is left to mine? Bitcoin’s total supply is hardcoded at 21 million BTC, a fixed upper limit that cannot be altered without a consensus-breaking change to the protocol. This finite cap is enforced at the protocol level and is central to Bitcoin’s value proposition as a deflationary asset. As of May 2025,…

Altcoin market cap could surge toward $15 trillion if Bitcoin dominance repeats its post-halving drop.

Key takeaways: Ethereum has reclaimed a key level that preceded 100%+ rallies and triggered past altseasons. Altcoin market cap could surge toward $15 trillion if Bitcoin dominance repeats its post-halving drop. Despite bullish signals, ETH remains fragile, with $123B in supply near cost basis at risk of flipping into a loss. Ethereum’s native token, Ether…

Luxemburg flags crypto service providers as high risk

Luxembourg classified virtual asset service providers (VASPs) as high-risk entities for money laundering in its 2025 National Risk Assessment (NRA), highlighting concerns over the crypto industry’s exposure to financial crime. According to the report, the inherent risk level of VASPs is deemed “High,” driven by factors including transaction volume, client reach, distribution channels, legal structures…

Bitcoin shows signs of ‘easing momentum’ but traders still expect $150K

Key takeaways: Bitcoin’s RSI has dropped 15% and is now below the overbought threshold. Bitcoin futures flip bearish with a 43% decline in perpetual CVD. Analysts predict Bitcoin could reach $150,000 as long as a key support level holds. Bitcoin’s (BTC) price hit fresh all-time highs of nearly $112,000 on May 23, gaining 50% from…

Exodus Movement and Baanx Unveil Crypto Debit Card

U.S.-listed Exodus Movement (EXOD), a self-custody wallet firm specializing in bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, has unveiled an Exodus debit card in partnership with Baanx, a crypto card enabler that works with Mastercard and Visa. Through the Baanx partnership, Exodus users can spend their crypto on everyday purchases such as travel, online shopping, and anywhere Mastercard…