$614.9 billion—that’s where blockchain gaming revenue is now forecast to land by 2030 after AI agents began running wallets, cutting trades, and even bluffing at on-chain poker tables this week. Recent data shows that the global blockchain gaming market size was valued at $128.62 billion in 2022.While this growth is impressive, on-chain games still primarily […]
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Month: May 2025
Coinbase’s $2.9B Deribit Buy Unleashes 24/7 U.S.-Regulated BTC & ETH Futures
Coinbase has launched 24/7 CFTC-regulated Bitcoin and Ethereum futures via Coinbase Derivatives LLC, the first such offering in the US. Cleared by Nodal Clear and backed by Virtu, ABN AMRO and Wedbush, the move follows its $2.9bn Deribit purchase and precedes planned perpetual contracts.
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Gemini Bags Malta MiFID License, Eyes EU-Wide Crypto Perps Rollout
Gemini has obtained a MiFID II license from Malta’s regulator, giving it EU-wide access to offer perpetual futures and other crypto derivatives. The exchange has also said it has been pursuing a MiCA license to widen services while competitors Coinbase and Kraken expand through major acquisitions.
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How a park ranger alerted world to Sycamore Gap tree’s fate
Gary Pickles recalls his dismay at finding the felled tree.
Ukraine arrests two over alleged Hungarian spy plot
Ukraine’s security service says the state-backed spy network sought to obtain information about military defences on its border with Hungary.
US confirms plan for private firms to deliver Gaza aid despite UN alarm
UN agencies say they will not co-operate with the proposed system because it appears to “weaponise” aid.
Xi shows he wants to be close to Putin – but not too close
The relationship between China and Russia is no longer one of equals.
South Africa criticises US plan to accept white Afrikaners as refugees
Reports say the first set of white South Africans could arrive in the US next week.
Watch: Steve Rosenberg reports from Russia’s Red Square on Victory Day
Vladimir Putin leads commemorations as Moscow marks its annual parade.
Can Strategy Become a Trillion‑Dollar Unicorn as Bitcoin Price Blasts Past $103K?
Bitcoin’s overnight surge back into six‑figure territory has sent shockwaves through every corner of the crypto economy, including Strategy’s valuation.
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