Stripe Explores Bank Integration for Stablecoins News ETHNews

Stripe is discussing with banks to integrate stablecoins into traditional financial products, following its expansion into stablecoin services and recent acquisition of Bridge for $1.1 billion.
ETH, SOL ‘very rare’ staking ETFs may launch imminently — Analysts

Analysts predict the imminent launch of rare Ethereum and Solana staking ETFs in the U.S., structured as C-corporations with unique regulatory workarounds to bypass SEC delays.
NYC Comptroller: Mayor’s Bitbond Plan Risky, Legally Flawed

NYC Comptroller Brad Lander opposes Mayor Eric Adams’s Bitcoin-backed municipal bond plan, citing legal and fiscal risks. The proposal faces political pushback amid concerns over crypto volatility and investor confidence.
Sharplink Gaming Files $1 Billion Shelf Offering To Purchase Ethereum

Sharplink Gaming files a $1 billion shelf offering to purchase Ethereum, reinforcing its blockchain strategy and making Ether its treasury reserve center instead of cash.
Altcoin Season Odds Grow Strong As Alts Break Free From Bitcoin’s Shadow | Bitcoinist.com

Experts predict an imminent Altcoin Season as altcoins decouple from Bitcoin’s price movements, signaling potential major gains for non-BTC assets in the current market cycle.
XRP’s Institutional Access Expands With Hashkey Exchange Listing – Bitcoin News

Hashkey Exchange, a licensed platform in Hong Kong, has listed XRP, enhancing institutional access and strengthening XRP’s role in the digital economy for professional investors.
Brazilian Fintech Méliuz Seeks Funds to Expand Bitcoin Holdings News ETHNews

Brazilian fintech Méliuz plans to raise $26.4M to expand Bitcoin holdings, following recent purchases. Share sale pricing occurs June 2025, with potential 200% increase if demand is high.
Trump’s Memecoin Dinner Questioned by Top Democrat on House Judiciary Committee

Democrat Jamie Raskin questions Trump’s memecoin dinner attendees and funding sources, citing potential corruption and illegal foreign payments, joining other lawmakers in demanding transparency.
Bitcoin eyes $113K, but why the breakout might lack substance

Bitcoin’s rally is driven by long-term holders rotating positions, not new inflows. Rising Coin Days Destroyed and weak demand suggest potential volatility and limited sustainability for current price levels.
184,000,000 Usernames and Passwords Exposed in Extraordinary Data Breach – Apple, Microsoft, Meta, Google, Netflix, Spotify, Discord, Roblox and PayPal Users Affected: Report – The Daily Hodl

A cybersecurity researcher discovered an unprotected database with 184 million login credentials from major platforms like Apple, Microsoft, and Google, potentially exposing users to cyberattacks.