Centralized Exchange Bitopro Finally Admits to Hot Wallet Exploit – Brave New Coin

Taiwan’s Bitopro exchange confirmed a hot wallet exploit from May 8th, losing $8.5M across multiple chains. Funds were obfuscated via privacy tools, with delayed disclosure sparking user outrage.
Metaplanet’s Bitcoin Bet Just Got Bigger—Here’s What Changed

Metaplanet, a Tokyo-based firm, has increased its Bitcoin purchase target from 21,000 to 100,000 BTC by 2026, aiming for 210,000 BTC by 2027, funded by issuing 555 million new shares.
Coinbase Adds PancakeSwap to Listing Roadmap As the BNB Chain DEX Surges to Record $173,000,000,000 in Monthly Volume – The Daily Hodl

Coinbase adds PancakeSwap (CAKE) to its listing roadmap as the BNB Chain DEX hits $173B monthly volume. CAKE’s price remains down despite the announcement.
From Central Bank Halls to Web3 Frontiers — An Interview With Fastex CEO – Interview Bitcoin News

Bitcoin News interviews Fastex CEO Vakhtang Abrahamyan about the company’s expansion, RWA tokenization, and exchange security at Bitcoin 2025 conference.
Arca unloads Circle shares after scathing IPO letter

Arca sold all its Circle shares after criticizing the stablecoin firm’s IPO allocation. The investment firm received only $135,000 of a $10 million order, prompting backlash and account closures.
Public Keys: Gemini Twinning Circle, Strategy’s ‘Preferred’ Bitcoin Play – Decrypt

Gemini confirms filing to go public following Circle’s successful IPO. Analysts advise waiting 90-180 days before investing in CRCL shares due to lockup periods. Strategy introduces high-yield preferred stock for Bitcoin purchases.
Gemini Confidential IPO Filing in US: What We Know

Gemini crypto exchange has confidentially filed for a US IPO, submitting a draft registration with the SEC. Details like share numbers and price range remain undetermined pending SEC review.
Tigran Gambaryan formally resigns from Binance following return to US
Tigran Gambaryan, former Binance executive detained in Nigeria, resigns to pursue crypto industry work, focusing on law enforcement collaboration and public service.
Has Bitcoin been captured by politics and institutions?

The article discusses Bitcoin’s evolution from an anti-establishment asset to one embraced by politicians and institutions, highlighting trends like Bitcoin treasury companies and institutional adoption.
Elon Musk’s xAI and Shayne Coplan’s Polymarket in Deal

Polymarket partners with Elon Musk’s xAI and X platform to become their official prediction market partner, aiming to combine truth-seeking capabilities.