Cardano ETF Odds Hit ATH Ahead of May 29 Deadline: Will SEC Finally Approve? | CoinGape

Cardano ETF approval odds reach 71% as the SEC’s May 29 deadline approaches. ADA’s price rises amid speculation, but uncertainty remains due to potential delays like other crypto ETFs.
Sam Bankman-Fried may get early release, Bureau of Prisons estimates

Sam Bankman-Fried’s 25-year sentence may be reduced to under 21 years due to good behavior and program participation, with potential release by December 2044.
Pakistan appoints special assistant to PM on blockchain and crypto

Pakistan PM appoints Bilal Bin Saqib as special assistant on blockchain and crypto to draft regulations, oversee mining projects, and integrate blockchain in governance.
Hong Kong Passes Stablecoin Bill, Tightens Grip on Digital Dollar Issuers – Brave New Coin

Hong Kong passes a new law requiring stablecoin issuers to obtain licenses, aiming to enhance investor protection and regulatory oversight in the digital asset market.
Florida First to Propose Bill Eliminating State Capital Gains Tax on Bitcoin, XRP, and Stocks

Florida proposes a groundbreaking bill to eliminate state capital gains tax on Bitcoin, XRP, and stocks, setting a precedent for cryptocurrency-friendly legislation.
Australian Senator Slams Bitcoin as ‘Ponzi Scheme’ – Decrypt

Australian Senator Gerard Rennick called Bitcoin a Ponzi scheme, sparking backlash from crypto advocates. Critics warned his misinformed views could lead to harmful policies as Australia prepares new crypto legislation.
Crypto investor loses $2.6M in stablecoins in double phishing scam
A crypto investor lost $2.6M in stablecoins to a double phishing scam involving zero-value transfers, highlighting risks of address poisoning tactics.
Wemix Delisting Sparks Antitrust Probe in South Korea

WeMade files antitrust complaint against South Korean exchanges for delisting WEMIX token, alleging collusion under fair trade laws, while exchanges claim independent decisions led to the delisting.
Florida Becomes First U.S. State to Propose Eliminating Capital Gains Tax on Bitcoin, Boosting Cryptocurrency Adoption

Florida proposes eliminating capital gains tax on Bitcoin, becoming the first U.S. state to do so, aiming to boost cryptocurrency adoption and attract blockchain businesses.
Speaker Mike Johnson Sidesteps Transparency Questions on Trump Meme Coin Dinner Amid DOJ Calls

House Speaker Mike Johnson avoided questions about Trump’s private meme coin dinner, declining to disclose attendees despite Democratic calls for transparency and a DOJ probe into potential corruption.