Nasdaq has filed to list a spot Sui ETF from 21Shares, starting the SEC review process. If approved, it would be one of the first US ETFs to track a layer-1 altcoin beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum.
WeatherlyThe world’s first humanoid robot combat contest ended on 25 May in Hangzhou, with "AI Strategist" winning. Unitree Robotics used AI and motion capture to train its robots in human combat, marking a leap in AI-driven robotics.
CatherineEl Salvador bought more Bitcoin just after agreeing to loan terms with the IMF, which include stopping public crypto purchases. The government claims its Bitcoin Office is not part of the public sector, allowing it to keep buying despite IMF warnings.
AnaisPavel Durov announced a one-year Grok AI partnership with Telegram, sending Toncoin surging but Elon Musk publicly refuted the claim, stating no such deal had been made. Now, the crypto community is left wondering: was it premature or pure fiction?
CatherineCork Protocol lost over $12 million in wstETH from a malicious smart contract exploit. In response, Cork shut down all contracts. The incident underscores ongoing smart contract risks in crypto, with 2025 seeing a surge in damaging exploits.
KikyoVietnamese police have shut down a massive crypto scam called Matrix Chain, which tricked over 185,000 people and stole nearly \$386 million. The ringleaders used fake tokens, social media, and a pyramid scheme to collect money, leading to arrests and a nationwide ban on Telegram.
AnaisPakistan plans to establish a government-backed Bitcoin reserve, according to Pakistan Crypto Council CEO Bilal Bin Saqib. This marks a major shift from its previous anti-crypto stance.
CatherineDiscord is testing a rewards system called Orbs, giving users points for engaging with ads. These points can unlock digital perks and may help Discord strengthen its business model.
WeatherlyElon Musk is stepping back from his role championing D.O.G.E., citing political distractions and greater-than-expected challenges. He admitted the effort took more time and energy than anticipated, prompting his decision to withdraw.
KikyoExpedia has launched a new AI tool called Trip Matching that turns Instagram Reels into bookable travel plans. By sending a Reel to @Expedia, users receive a full itinerary based on the video’s content, making trip planning easier and faster.
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