Exodus Launches XO Pay, An In-App Bitcoin And Crypto Purchase Solution

Exodus launches XO Pay, enabling in-app Bitcoin and crypto purchases within its mobile wallet in the U.S., powered by Coinme’s CaaS API for a seamless, self-custody experience.
Hashgraph Association Launches Hackathon to Empower 10,000 African Developers, Drive Innovation – Blockchain Bitcoin News

The Hashgraph Association and Exponential Science Foundation launched the Hedera Africa Hackathon 2025 to empower 10,000 African Web3 developers, fostering decentralized solutions on the Hedera network.
Mango Markets Attacker Has Conviction Overturned—Why? – Decrypt

A judge overturned Avraham Eisenberg’s conviction for exploiting Mango Markets, a Solana-based DEX, citing vague platform rules and lack of evidence supporting fraud charges.
Institutions Send $3,300,000,000 of Inflows Into Crypto Products, According to CoinShares – The Daily Hodl

Institutional investors injected $3.3 billion into crypto products last week, setting a record. Bitcoin dominated inflows, while Ethereum and Solana also saw gains. XRP experienced outflows.
Ethereum’s (ETH) Quiet Rally: Where Are the Retail Investors?

Ethereum’s price has risen 8% recently, but retail investor activity remains low compared to past cycles. Institutional demand is strong, with spot Ethereum ETFs seeing $248M in inflows.
SEC Crypto Task Force discusses securities tokenization with Nasdaq, DeFi startups

The SEC’s Crypto Task Force met with Nasdaq and DeFi startups to discuss tokenized securities, regulatory sandboxes, and blockchain-based market infrastructure, aiming to balance innovation with investor protection.
U.S House speaker downplays ‘conflict of interest’ from Trump’s crypto dinner

U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson dismissed concerns over Trump’s crypto dinner, praising his support for the sector. Democrats allege corruption, citing Trump’s memecoin ties and stalled stablecoin bill.
Satoshi Nakamoto Becomes 11th Richest Person As Bitcoin Holdings Surge To $120B

Satoshi Nakamoto’s Bitcoin holdings surge to $120B, making him the 11th richest person globally. Bitcoin’s price rally and market cap growth highlight institutional interest and ETF impact.
Dubai launches first licensed tokenized real estate project in MENA region

Dubai launches the first licensed tokenized real estate project in the MENA region, enabling investors to buy shares in properties via the Prypco Mint platform, with plans for global expansion.
Sui Reveals Cause Of Cetus Hack, Commits $10M To Boost Network’s Security

Sui network identified a math bug as the cause of the $260M Cetus hack, not a vulnerability in Sui or Move. They committed $10M to enhance security via audits and bug bounties.