Crypto News

SecondSwap Launches on Solana Mainnet, Opens Bidding for Locked SOL, JUP, BONK, WIF and More

June 5, 2025 4 mins read

SecondSwap, the pioneering decentralized exchange for trading locked and vesting tokens, announced its official launch on the Solana blockchain during Solana Summit APAC. As part of its “Solana Season” campaign, the platform is now accepting bids for select locked Solana-native tokens, including SOL, Jupiter (JUP), Raydium (RAY), Jito (JTO), and popular memes BONK and WIF. With over $100 billion in locked tokens across the industry, SecondSwap enables a new market

The Billion-Dollar Heist and What It Means for Crypto Security: Bybit’s Security Overhaul After Hack

June 4, 2025 4 mins read

Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has been writing a new page of central exchanges’ (CEX) security playbook in its battle against cyber attacks. Apart from the on-going fund recovery mission, Bybit has revealed a three-dimensional revamp of its safety guardrails: security audits, wallet fortifications, and infosec upgrade. In February, Bybit was subjected to a sophisticated multi-stage attack which turned out to be the largest hack known to

Trump’s Truth Social files for Bitcoin ETF

June 4, 2025 1 min read

Division NYSE Arca of the New York Stock Exchange has filed for an ETF connected to Truth Social, the social networking platform started by former President Donald Trump. Designed to track the price of Bitcoin, the file, Form 19b-4, seeks permission from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to list and trade the Truth Social Bitcoin ETF. Excluding Trust expenditures and liabilities, the registration statement states the ETF aims to

Emirates Coin Investment LLC Obtained the First Virtual Asset License in the UAE from SCAx

June 3, 2025 1 min read

Emirates Coin Investment LLC (EmCoin) has become the first company in the United Arab Emirates to receive a Virtual Asset license from the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA). This license marks the first issuance of its kind by the SCA under the country’s regulatory framework for Virtual Asset service providers. The approval reflects the UAE’s broader efforts to establish comprehensive oversight for digital finance activities. EmCoin’s licensing under the SCA framework

Movemaker and alcove Launch US$200K Open-Source Initiative to Establish Secure Contract Library for Aptos Developers

June 3, 2025 3 mins read

Movemaker, Aptos’ official Chinese-speaking community, and alcove, the first Asia-based Move developer organization, today announced the launch of the Aptos Move Secure & General Purpose Base Library, an open-source initiative to standardize and strengthen the Aptos smart contract ecosystem. The initiative comes in response to growing concerns over on-chain security and fragmented development practices in the Web3 space. Backed by an initial US$200,000 in seed funding from Movemaker, the initiative will create a rigorously audited,

Bitget Lists LABUBU (LABUBU) in the Innovation and Meme Zone

June 3, 2025 3 mins read

Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has announced the listing of LABUBU (LABUBU) in its Innovation and Meme Zone. Trading for the LABUBU/USDT pair commenced on May 30, 2025, at 14:00 UTC, with deposits open and withdrawals available starting May 31, 2025, at 15:00 UTC. LABUBU is a fan-driven meme token built on the Solana blockchain, inspired by the popular Labubu toy. In particular, the bag charm surged

Bitget Lists Pocket Network (POKT) in the Innovation, Public Chain and Web3 Zone

June 3, 2025 3 mins read

Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has announced the listing of Pocket Network (POKT) in its Innovation, Public Chain and Web3 Zone. Trading for the POKT/USDT pair commenced on 30 May 2025, 15:00 (UTC), with deposits open and withdrawals available starting 31 May 2025, 15:00 (UTC). Pocket Network is a decentralized blockchain API built for Web3 apps, relaying data to and from any blockchain through a network of

Bybit Teams Up with Circle, Tether, Solana, and Sui to Launch Ecopedia, the First Collaborative Ecosystem Wiki

June 3, 2025 2 mins read

Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has launched Ecopedia, the world’s first blockchain ecosystem wiki. Developed in collaboration with Circle, Tether, Solana, and Sui, the platform aims to simplify crypto education through a free, open-access hub that is both structured and engaging. All ecosystem links can be found under the Ecopedia section in the dropdown menu on Bybit’s Learn page.  Ecopedia offers in-depth, ecosystem-specific content tailored for beginners and advanced users alike. Each ecosystem page

PrimeXBT expands global reach with FSCA-regulated crypto asset services

June 2, 2025 3 mins read

PrimeXBT, a global multi-asset broker, has expanded its regulated offerings with approval from the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) in South Africa to provide crypto services. This development strengthens PrimeXBT’s presence in one of Africa’s leading financial markets and supports the company’s broader mission to advance regulated crypto access worldwide. With this updated licence in place, PrimeXBT is now offering traders a secure and trusted environment to deposit, withdraw, trade,

Bitget Lists Sophon (SOPH) in the Innovation and Public Chain Zone

June 2, 2025 3 mins read

Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has announced the listing of Sophon (SOPH) in its Innovation and Public Chain Zone. Deposits for SOPH are currently open. Spot trading will begin on May 28, 2025, at 13:00 UTC, with SOPH/USDT and SOPH/USDC pairs available, and withdrawals available May 29, 2025, at 14:00 UTC.  Sophon is a zero-knowledge (ZK) chain that reimagines the on-chain experience. With a focus on real-world utility, simplified user interaction,

SharpLink Gaming announces a $1 billion stock offering to fund a major Ethereum purchase

June 2, 2025 1 min read

Based in the United States, SharpLink Gaming is a sports betting company that has made headlines with its $1 billion stock offering, intended to support a substantial Ethereum (ETH) purchase. With intentions to allocate most of the proceeds towards acquiring Ethereum and creating an Ethereum-based treasury strategy, the company has filed with the SEC offering up to $1 billion in common stock. Following a recent successful private placement in which

Bybit Earnival Unlocks 4 Weeks of Golden Rewards

June 2, 2025 3 mins read

Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, is excited to raise the stakes for Bybit Earn users in a four-week long rewards program, the Bybit Earnival. From now to June 22, eligible Bybit users may sign up for the event for a chance to earn up to 555% APR and Gold Tokens. With paradigm shifts taking place in the global investment landscape, Bybit Earn offers a wide range of yield-bearing products catered to the diverse