Author: Isabella Taylor

Ethereum is doubling down on security as tokenized real-world assets gain traction across global markets. On May 14, the Ethereum (ETH) Foundation announced the launch of an initiative called “One Trillion Security”, which aims to make the network resilient enough to safely support trillions of dollars in assets. The network will benefit all kinds of users from individual savings to corporate treasuries and potentially government-issued instruments. The Foundation stated that as more value flows on-chain, the system needs stronger protection at every level. from user wallets and smart contracts to validators and the base protocol. This push comes as tokenization…

Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. Ethereum’s (ETH) dominance as the foundational layer faces a nuanced challenge. While it focuses on making its underlying tech better and faster, other networks, primarily Solana (SOL) in this case, have seen a huge growth in the number of apps people can use. This makes us wonder whether Ethereum’s current way of doing things is helping or hurting its ability to attract and keep the people who build these apps. New app ideas face many tough questions…

Sygnum Bank is now allowing clients to use staked SOL as collateral for multi-currency loans, as institutional demand drives a doubling in its crypto lending volume. Swiss digital crypto-friendly bank Sygnum has added staked Solana (SOL) to its portfolio of tokens eligible as collateral for Lombard loans, allowing clients to access fiat liquidity while continuing to earn staking rewards. In a Thursday blog announcement, the Swiss bank said the new feature applies to loans in Swiss francs, euros, Singapore dollars, and U.S. dollars. The new update allows Sygnum clients to unlock liquidity from their staked Solana holdings while continuing to…

MetaMask co-founder said the company is still considering a native token launch and revealed how the team would go about announcing it. In a recent interview, the Block’s Head of Growth, Tim Copeland, asked the crypto wallet’s co-founder Dan Finlay if the company was still planning to launch a native token sometime in the future. Finlay simply replied to the question with “maybe.” When asked for more details, Finlay said that there’s still a lot of speculation surrounding whether the company will launch a token or not. It has been hinting at a token launch since as early 2021. At…

Ukraine may soon be reviewing a legislative proposal to create a state Bitcoin reserve with backing from cryptocurrency exchange Binance. According to local media, Ukrainian MP Yaroslav Zhelezniak, who also serves as First Deputy Chairman of the Finance Committee, has confirmed plans to introduce the draft bill in parliament soon. “We will soon submit a draft law from the industry allowing the creation of crypto reserves,” Zhelezniak was quoted as saying. While the final version is still being refined, Zhelezniak has clarified that the initiative will focus exclusively on Bitcoin, shifting from earlier mentions of broader crypto reserves. If the…

Haowang Guarantee, a massive crypto-powered black market that moved over $27 billion in illicit funds, has been shut down following a Telegram crackdown triggered by new investigative findings. As originally reported by WIRED, Haowang Guarantee, the internet’s largest crypto-fueled black market, has been abruptly shut down in a massive account purge by Telegram. The shutdown was announced in a short statement posted on Haowang’s website, citing that their “NFT, Channels and group” were blocked by the messaging platform on May 13. The takedown appears to have been triggered by WIRED’s inquiry into Haowang, prompted by new findings from blockchain analytics…

Franklin Templeton gets the regulatory green light to launch its first tokenized fund in Singapore. The fund boasts a $20 investment minimum for retail investors. According to a report from Tech in Asia, the U.S.-based global investment management firm is gearing up to launch the first tokenized fund available to retail investors in Singapore. The firm has recently received regulatory approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore, the nation’s financial watchdog. Shares from the tokenized fund will be issued and managed through the investment firm’s blockchain-integrated transfer agency platform. The report did not mention exactly when the fund will be…

Data suggests that a significant portion of Bitcoin could be in the hands of a limited number of larger wallets, potentially pointing to rising concentration. As Bitcoin (BTC) adoption grows, ownership continues to concentrate among larger wallets, leaving retail investors with a shrinking share, per new data from Santiment. As of May 13, wallets holding at least 10 BTC — worth about $1 million or more — controlled over 82% of the total mined Bitcoin supply. As Santiment analysts suggest, only around 17.5% of Bitcoin is held by wallets “holding less than $1 million in BTC.” Wallets with 100 BTC…

Hong Kong police are ramping up efforts to secure the city’s web3 space with a new tool to help track illegal crypto flows. Hong Kong’s Cyber Security and Technology Crime Bureau revaled on Wednesday its newly developed crypto tracing tool dubbed CryptoTrace, as part of its efforts to combat growing crypto-related crime. The tool, jointly developed with the University of Hong Kong and was first announced at the Blockchain Security Summit 2025, is designed to provide “advanced intelligence and investigative support” to officers handling virtual asset cases, CSTCB said. The bureau added it had already held training sessions in late…

Authorities in Europe have dismantled a massive cryptocurrency-based money laundering network that moved over €21 million for criminal groups across China and the Middle East. According to a May 14 statement, Europol coordinated with Spanish, Belgian, and Austrian law enforcement in January to arrest 17 suspects accused of running a parallel banking structure. The operation followed earlier investigations into migrant smuggling and drug trafficking rings that reportedly relied on the group’s illicit financial services. The dismantled organization operated a hawala-style money transfer system, allowing clients to bypass formal banking channels. Europol described the network as “one of the most significant…