Author: Anthony M. Orbison

The Open Network (TON), an independent layer-1 blockchain that has a symbiotic relationship with the Telegram messaging platform, experienced a brief outage that halted block production on June 1 before functionality was restored.TON’s development team announced the issue at 12:51:00 UTC and restored network functionality approximately 40 minutes after the outage was identified. TON developers wrote in an update:”A quick fix was released, and updating only a few master chain validators was sufficient to resume block production. The incident was related to an error in the processing of the masterchain dispatch queue.”The team also assured users that no funds were…

A widely followed crypto analyst says that Bitcoin is primed to print new all-time highs if BTC can reclaim key levels as support. In a new post, crypto trader Michaël van de Poppe tells his 789,400 followers on the social media platform X that if Bitcoin can break through the resistance range between $106,500-$107,000, the flagship crypto asset will likely soar beyond its current all-time high of about $111,800. “Bitcoin has lost the crucial support level. However, the drop isn’t as severe as we might expect. This means, reclaim of $106,500-$107,000, that would be the party trigger sign for new…

In a pivotal shift for U.S. crypto policy, the Securities and Exchange Commission clarified on May 29 that most staking activities on proof-of-stake (PoS) blockchains do not constitute securities transactions—marking a major departure from the agency’s previously aggressive stance under former Chair Gary Gensler. The move, issued in a statement titled “Providing Security is not a ‘Security’,” alleviates legal uncertainty that had long stifled innovation and discouraged American participation in network staking. While the clarification is not a binding rule, it signals a more open regulatory posture under the current administration. It could also unlock significant growth in staking-related infrastructure,…

REX Shares filed an immediately effective prospectus to list two exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that will hold and stake Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL), according to a May 30 filing.Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart highlighted in a social media post that the ETFs introduce a C-corporation structure rarely used in the ETF industry to sidestep the customary 19b-4 review.REX did not disclose seed capital or an official launch date. Still, Seyffart said trading could start “within the next few weeks” if seed shares clear the Depository Trust Company and Nasdaq completes symbol reservation.ETH and SOL staking ETFsAccording to the May 30…

Reason to trust Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality Created by industry experts and meticulously reviewed The highest standards in reporting and publishing Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. ‘No force on earth can stop it’ is what Michael Saylor, Strategy’s founder, had to say about the digital gold during the recently concluded Bitcoin 2025 event in Las Vegas. As the head of possibly the most pro-crypto corporation, Saylor pointed towards the growing interest among…

Reason to trust Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality Created by industry experts and meticulously reviewed The highest standards in reporting and publishing Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. Este artículo también está disponible en español. The price action of Dogecoin in the past 48 hours have seen it finally break below the $0.2 mark after a whole week of bullish investors trying to hold above the $0.22 support level. However, this break below the…

Strategy co-founder Michael Saylor has publicly expressed interest in discussing Bitcoin with podcaster Joe Rogan on the world’s most-listened-to podcast, The Joe Rogan Experience (JRE).“Hey @joerogan, let’s talk about Bitcoin,” Saylor said in a May 31 X post in response to a Joe Rogan fan account asking, “Who’s one guest you’d love to see Joe Rogan interview that he hasn’t had on yet?”Saylor’s post triggered excitement among the Bitcoin community Saylor’s post prompted speculation within the Bitcoin (BTC) community. Popular Bitcoiner, The Bitcoin Therapist, said, “This interview will shatter the internet.”Crypto analyst Kook told their 164,200 X followers that “Saylor is going…

An auction of personal belongings from Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht has brought in more than $1.8 million worth of Bitcoin as collectors vied for pieces of crypto history.Ulbricht, who was pardoned by former President Donald Trump earlier this year, offered a range of items through Bitcoin-only marketplace Scarce City.The collection included personal effects from before his 2013 arrest — such as a sleeping bag, backpack, and drum — as well as prison memorabilia like a lock, notebook, clothing, and several paintings created while incarcerated.“I’ve left Arizona, the state where I was in prison. It’s time to travel. That means…

Czech Justice Minister Pavel Blazek has stepped down following a scandal over his ministry’s sale of nearly $45 million worth of Bitcoin donated by a convicted drug trafficker.The controversy erupted on May 28 after the ministry posted on X that it had raised close to 1 billion Czech koruna (approximately $45 million) by auctioning off nearly 500 Bitcoin (BTC).The funds were earmarked for projects such as digitizing the justice system, combating drug use in prisons, and improving housing for prison staff.However, Czech news outlet Denik N revealed that the cryptocurrency came from Tomas Jirikovsky, a convicted criminal behind Sheep Marketplace,…

In May, the total amount stolen from crypto hacks declined drastically compared to April, with the largest incident making up around 90% of the month’s total, according to a blockchain security firm.The decline comes as the crypto industry has been stepping up its efforts to stay ahead of hackers. “In May 2025, ~20 major crypto hacks were recorded, resulting in total losses of $244.1M — a 39.29% decrease from April,” blockchain security firm PeckShield said in a May 31 X post.The majority of funds from the month’s largest hack were frozenThe most significant hack of the month occurred on the…