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Coinpedia Digest: This Week’s Crypto News Highlights

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Last updated: May 3, 2025 10:37 am
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#1 Morgan Stanley Enters the Crypto Ring#2 Nike Faces Lawsuit Over RTFKT Shutdown – The ‘Rug Pull’ That Could Have Been?#3 Vitalik Buterin and Ethereum’s Evolution: Big Changes Ahead!#4 Ripple’s $5 Billion Bid for Circle Rejected#5 World Brings Iris-Scanning “Orbs” to U.S. Cities: Biometric Crypto Wallets Are Here!#6 Tether’s $1 Billion Profit#7 WLFI Partners with Pakistan Crypto Council#8 KiloEX Promises Compensation After $7M Oracle Exploit#9 Whales Scooped Up Altcoins in May#10 USD1 Stablecoin to Power $2B Binance DealIn the Spotlight What’s Next for Crypto?

It’s been a week of jaw-dropping headlines in crypto – it’s true when they say the market never sleeps. 

We’re talking about how investors are riding high on the news of Bitcoin pushing towards $100K, the return of institutional crypto strategies, and some spicy legal drama in the NFT space. Trust me, there’s more than just numbers to watch here – these moves could change the game.

So, have you got your coffee? Buckle up, and let’s break down the wildest stories that you need to know this week. Let’s dive in!

#1 Morgan Stanley Enters the Crypto Ring

It’s official – Morgan Stanley is taking the plunge into crypto trading. The investment giant is gearing up to offer cryptocurrency trading on its E*Trade platform by 2026. This move signals a significant shift for traditional finance as it makes a push into direct crypto markets, taking on platforms like Coinbase and Binance. 

So far, Morgan Stanley’s crypto exposure has been through ETFs and derivatives for high-net-worth clients, but this new strategy? It’s an all-out race to capture the growing retail market. 

Will they manage to outcompete crypto-native exchanges? Hmm.. only time will tell.

#2 Nike Faces Lawsuit Over RTFKT Shutdown – The ‘Rug Pull’ That Could Have Been?

Nike is in hot water after a class-action lawsuit was filed against them for abruptly shutting down RTFKT, the NFT arm they acquired in 2021. The plaintiffs claim Nike misled NFT buyers by selling unregistered securities and then pulling the plug on the project, causing the value of NFTs to plummet. 

It’s the latest in a series of legal headaches for big brands dabbling in Web3. As NFTs continue to grow in popularity, expect more lawsuits like this one – raising questions about accountability, transparency, and whether digital assets should be regulated more like traditional securities.

#3 Vitalik Buterin and Ethereum’s Evolution: Big Changes Ahead!

Vitalik Buterin seems to be done with the criticism over Ethereum. 

The Ethereum co-founder has proposed sweeping changes to the network, including increasing gas limits by a staggering factor of 100 through EIP-9698. This ambitious plan, aiming to raise the block gas limit from 30 million to 3 billion, would dramatically increase transaction throughput without a hard fork. 

The goal is to scale Ethereum without breaking it. Buterin has also floated the idea of replacing Ethereum’s virtual machine with RISC-V, a modern, open-source instruction set that could bring more efficiency and extensibility to the blockchain. 

If realized, these changes could help Ethereum keep pace with the growing demand for scalability in a multichain world.

Also Read: Vitalik Buterin’s Ethereum 2025 Vision: What’s Next for Scalability, Privacy, and Decentralization?

#4 Ripple’s $5 Billion Bid for Circle Rejected

Ripple’s ambitious $5 billion bid for Circle has been rejected – ouch?

Circle, the issuer of USDC, opted to remain independent, leaving Ripple’s stablecoin project (RLUSD) to go head-to-head with USDC in the ongoing battle for dominance in the stablecoin market. 

The story isn’t over though – Ripple’s goal of providing global liquidity via blockchain tech remains a huge part of its long-term strategy. 

It will be interesting to see whether Circle’s decision will pay off, or if Ripple’s moves will leave them in the dust.

#5 World Brings Iris-Scanning “Orbs” to U.S. Cities: Biometric Crypto Wallets Are Here!

Sam Altman’s blockchain project, World, is rolling out eye-scanning “orbs” in U.S. cities to mainstream biometric-secured crypto wallets. These biometric orbs are designed to make crypto transactions more secure and user-friendly, eliminating the need for complex passwords or hardware wallets. 

If successful, this could be a game-changer for crypto adoption, providing a more convenient and secure method for users to access their digital assets. Add in partnerships with Visa and Tinder, and it’s clear that World has big plans for integrating crypto into everyday life.

#6 Tether’s $1 Billion Profit

Tether’s latest quarterly report shows an impressive $1 billion profit, largely driven by its massive holdings in short-dated U.S. Treasury securities. Tether now holds a record $120 billion in these Treasuries, positioning itself as a key player in dollar-backed liquidity. 

#7 WLFI Partners with Pakistan Crypto Council

World Liberty Financial (WLFI), backed by the Trump family, has teamed up with the Pakistan Crypto Council to support the country’s growing crypto ecosystem. This partnership is focused on launching regulatory sandboxes, promoting stablecoin use in remittances, and exploring decentralized finance. 

Pakistan’s growing interest in crypto and blockchain technology is clearly catching the attention of major players. However, the timing amid global tensions certainly raised eyebrows. 

Also Read: India Can Use Crypto to Weaken Pakistan, Avoid 9/11 Mistakes: Balaji Srinivasan

#8 KiloEX Promises Compensation After $7M Oracle Exploit

KiloEX, a decentralized trading platform, has pledged to compensate users affected by a $7 million price oracle exploit on April 14. The exploit disrupted trading activities and caused significant losses for traders. 

KiloEX announced it would fully reimburse users for losses incurred during the downtime. They’re also offering a Special Yield Boost Campaign to encourage deposits before the platform’s full recovery. 

While compensation is a positive step, it showcases the need for stronger security measures.

#9 Whales Scooped Up Altcoins in May

In early May, whale activity surged across several altcoins, signaling a shift in market sentiment. 

Avalanche (AVAX) saw a 380% increase in large holder netflows, potentially driving its price towards $30 if accumulation continues. Ethereum (ETH) also experienced a steady rise, with whales acquiring 280,000 ETH. If momentum continues, this could push ETH above the $2,000 mark. 

It’s clear that whales are positioning themselves for the next big altcoin rally – are you ready for the ride? 

#10 USD1 Stablecoin to Power $2B Binance Deal

Eric Trump confirmed that USD1 – World Liberty Financial’s new dollar-backed stablecoin – will be used to finalize MGX’s $2 billion investment in Binance. The deal links the Trump brand directly to the world’s largest crypto exchange.

Trump also announced USD1 will integrate with the TRON blockchain, with support from Justin Sun. What a beautiful way for political influence, crypto infrastructure, and big money to come together – I guess?

In the Spotlight 

Here’s a few quick hits you shouldn’t miss! 

21Shares files for first U.S. spot SUI ETF: The asset manager just made a bold move to bring SUI into Wall Street portfolios, sending the token up 9%.

FIFA moves NFTs to EVM-compatible chain: FIFA’s digital collectibles are getting cheaper and faster with this smart-chain switch – just in time for the next big football drop.

Nasdaq files for 21Shares spot DOGE ETF: Yes, Dogecoin might soon sit beside Bitcoin on ETF menus. Meme-coin exposure is going institutional.

Texas judge blocks Tornado Cash sanctions: A legal win for open-source advocates. This ruling could reshape how code and sanctions law interact in the U.S.

Robinhood beats revenue forecasts despite crypto volume dip: Q1 came in strong at $927M, but shaky crypto volumes are pushing Robinhood to diversify beyond tokens.

Telegram-backed Libre tokenizes $500M debt on TON: Libre just dropped half a billion in tokenized corporate debt, adding serious utility to TON’s DeFi story.

Kraken Q1 revenue up 29%: Kraken clocked a solid revenue bump, riding higher institutional flows and proving it’s still a major player in crypto’s comeback season.

What’s Next for Crypto?

Big trends and bigger questions up ahead! 

  • With Morgan Stanley and BlackRock taking the lead, we’re likely to see more traditional institutions taking significant steps into the crypto space. Expect to see more ETFs, stablecoin innovations, and tokenization of real-world assets.
  • There is growing scrutiny of digital assets, particularly NFTs and stablecoins. As regulators tighten their grip, we’ll likely see a more defined legal framework emerge – though how that plays out is anyone’s guess.
  • Ethereum is in for a revamp and might see a better quarter going forward 
  • Whale activity in altcoins like AVAX and Ethereum suggests that the next big altcoin rally could be on the horizon. 

As always, it’s an exciting time to be a crypto fan and investor. That’s a wrap for now. Catch you next week with all the action that matters.

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