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The crypto exchange Gemini has accused the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) of conducting a lengthy and unfair legal campaign against the company.

In a letter sent on June 13 to CFTC Inspector General Christopher Skinner, Gemini



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claims the agency’s enforcement team spent seven years pushing a case for personal gain rather than public interest.

The letter describes how certain CFTC staff members allegedly used their positions to target the company to advance their careers.

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Instead of focusing on protecting markets or investors, the team allegedly attempted to secure a major case that would garner attention. Gemini noted that this led to unnecessary legal action that wasted time and taxpayer money.

Gemini explained that the case started from a report filed by a former employee who had been let go and wanted revenge. They described the report as false and said it was full of misleading claims, which should not have formed the basis of a government investigation.

At the center of the dispute is a 2022 lawsuit brought by the CFTC. In that case, the agency said Gemini had given incorrect or incomplete information to regulators in 2017. The topic was the company’s Bitcoin
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auction system, which helped set prices used by Cboe for its Bitcoin futures contract.

Gemini disagrees with those accusations but chose to end the case. In January, the company paid a $5 million fine without admitting fault. However, in its letter, Gemini stated that the real problem was not the claims themselves but the way the case was handled.

Meanwhile, Paradigm recently submitted a legal brief supporting Roman Storm, a co-founder of Tornado Cash. What did the document cover? Read the full story.

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Barry Silbert, Bittensor, and AI’s Next Frontier Dominate Headlines in Paris at Proof of Talk 2025
  • Breakthrough announcements by Yuma Group, peaq, Pulsar, Somnia, and Entravel set the tone at Proof of Talk 2025, where visionary discussions, like Silvio Micali’s tokenless Fiat Chain, pushed the boundaries of what’s next for AI and decentralized systems – from infrastructure to finance
  • More than 3,000 leaders from policy, finance, and blockchain gather for powerful conversations, key announcements, and groundbreaking initiatives in the heart of Paris

Returning to the historic Louvre Paris, Proof of Talk 2025 delivered its most impactful edition yet, welcoming over 3,000 attendees from across the globe for two days of high-level dialogue, transformative insights, and real-world action across DeAI, DeFi, tokenization, and beyond.

Proof of Talk once again proved itself as the forum where traditional finance, frontier tech, and decentralized builders converge to shape the future of global systems, with Barry Silbert making a highly anticipated return to the public stage after nearly five years away. In a headline-making panel with Mosaic Venture Partners’ David Lawee and former Forbes Senior Reporter Michael del Castillo, Silbert announced that Yuma Group will launch an asset management business focused on alpha token strategies. The initiative marks Silbert’s entry into the rapidly growing Bittensor ecosystem and is designed to give institutional investors streamlined access to high-potential teams and projects building across its subnets, potentially signaling a pivotal moment in Bittensor’s evolution.

Bittensor also took center stage at Proof of Talk 2025, with Co-founder Jacob Steeves delivering a standout keynote, “Satanic to Sublime: Aligning Human Potential Through Open-Ownership Protocols.” The mainstage was packed to the last seat, with attendees standing to hear his powerful vision for decentralized AI and open-ownership systems.

Some other standout announcements include Somnia, detailing how Sparkball, backed by $2M and developed by industry veterans, will leverage Somnia’s Layer 1 network to introduce on-chain wager mechanics and prize tournaments and transform the esports landscape; and Entravel launching EntravelX, the world’s first Telegram-native hotel booking app, tailored for the growing wave of crypto-savvy travelers.

Unveiled live at Day 2 of Proof of Talk 2025, peaq, the Machine Economy computer, and Pulsar Group, a leading Emirati advisory firm in tech and blockchain, also announced the launch of the world’s first Machine Economy Free Zone (MEFZ), set to roll out in Abu Dhabi and Dubai while legendary MIT professor and Algorand founder Silvio Micali took the main stage to unveil a bold new vision for blockchain: the Fiat Chain, a public, decentralized ledger that operates without a native cryptocurrency.

Zohair Dehnadi, Co-Founder and CEO of Proof of Talk, said:

“Proof of Talk 2025 has marked a milestone in bringing together visionary leaders and groundbreaking projects in the blockchain space. With announcements like Somnia’s ecosystem expansion and deep discussions on finance and tokenization, it’s clear that this industry is moving beyond innovation to become a core part of our digital future. We’re excited to keep driving this momentum.”

Over 700 industry-leading Web3 companies were present at Proof of Talk 2025, showcasing their latest innovations and thought leadership across one of the space’s most influential and curated exhibitions. Title sponsors included MEXC Ventures, the investment arm of the global cryptocurrency exchange MEXC, Unit Network, a decentralized financial ecosystem enabling trading of real-world and digital assets through tokenization, Somnia, a pioneer in immersive metaverse infrastructure; CertiK, the premier blockchain security firm; and General Tao and Tao Ventures, builders and investors in decentralized AI infrastructure, both recognised as thought leaders within the Bittensor ecosystem.

Wrapping up an inspiring two days of conversations and innovation, Proof of Talk 2025 culminated with the launch of the Top 50 Women in Web3 & AI initiative, in partnership with CoinDesk and TON Foundation, celebrating leading female innovators in blockchain and AI. The winners were recognised at an exclusive gala dinner, honoring excellence, leadership, and the power of representation in tech. Among them were Daniela Amodei, Co-founder and President of Anthropic; Anima Anandkumar, Bren Professor of Computing and Mathematical Sciences at the California Institute of Technology; and Betsabe Botaitis, Chief Financial Officer of Hedera. The launch highlighted the vital need for greater representation and recognition of women in tech’s fastest-growing fields.

With event highlights such as the Investor Dinner and Proof of Pitch Startup Competition and over 140 VCs joining from a16z, Pantera Capital, Arrington, Borderless, Animoca Brands, and Haun Ventures, alongside institutional heavyweights such as BlackRock, J.P. Morgan, and Goldman Sachs, this years event made one thing clear: crypto is here to stay.

Following the success of the 2025 edition, Proof of Talk will return in 2026 with an expanded format and a continued commitment to hosting the most influential conversations in Web3 and beyond. For more information on future editions and partnership opportunities, visit: www.proofoftalk.io.


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A prominent Bitcoin supporter spearheads funding for a Swedish company’s BTC acquisition plans. Meanwhile, Coinbase faces escalating legal troubles after disclosing a significant breach and regulatory fallout. In other news, a Manhattan crypto investor is arrested in connection with a violent Bitcoin-related kidnapping.

More details on these stories ahead.

Adam Back Joins Investors in $2.2M Capital Raise for H100 Bitcoin Push

Blockstream CEO and Bitcoin advocate Adam Back has led a 21 million SEK (approximately $2.2 million) funding round for Sweden-based health tech firm H100 Group AB. The company revealed on May 25 that the funds, which were raised through interest-free convertible loans, would be allocated toward acquiring Bitcoin, following its strategic shift announced on May 22.

Back contributed about $1.4 million, with the rest supplied by firms including Morten Klein, Alundo Invest AS, Race Venture Scandinavia AB, and Crafoord Capital Partners.

With this capital, H100 aims to purchase around 20.18 BTC, adding to the 4.39 BTC it already acquired on May 22. This brings its total holdings to about 24.57 BTC. The zero-interest loans will mature on June 15, 2028.

Coinbase Faces Growing Legal Pressure After Revealing Extortion and Data Breach

A fresh class-action lawsuit has been filed against Coinbase and two of its executives, accusing the company of failing to disclose a serious user data breach and a regulatory issue with the UK’s FCA, which allegedly triggered a steep drop in its stock price.

Filed by investor Brady Nessler on May 22 in a Pennsylvania court, the complaint alleges that the events led to a significant decline in shareholder value. Coinbase had disclosed on May 15 that it could incur up to $400 million in damages after a $20 million extortion attempt and internal system compromise by bribed customer support staff. Shares fell by 7.2% to $244 on the same day.

The latest development adds to the crypto exchange’s increasing legal troubles in the wake of the data breach announcement, as multiple lawsuits accuse the company of failing to properly manage the incident and safeguard user information.

Crypto Investor Arrested for Kidnapping and Torture in Bitcoin Theft Case

John Woeltz, a 37-year-old cryptocurrency investor, was arrested for kidnapping and torturing a man in an upscale Manhattan townhouse. The victim, a 28-year-old who recently arrived from Italy, was allegedly held captive for weeks, beaten, shocked with electric wires, and threatened with death unless he surrendered his Bitcoin password.

Prosecutors revealed that Woeltz and his accomplices drugged the victim and physically assaulted him. The victim managed to escape after agreeing to reveal his password stored on a laptop. When Woeltz turned away, the victim fled and flagged down a police officer for help.

Medical examination confirmed injuries consistent with the victim’s account of being bound and assaulted. Police seized drugs, weapons, body armor, night vision gear, and photos showing the victim with a gun to his head during a search of the residence.

Woeltz faces charges of kidnapping, assault, unlawful imprisonment, and firearm possession. He was denied bail and required to surrender his passport, as prosecutors warned he has access to private aircraft and helicopters, which raises flight risks. Authorities also cited an unidentified accomplice still at large.

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They crypto bull move continued into the weekend thanks to a trio of positive macro developments.

Likely most responsible for the move was a President Trump Truth Social post regarding trade talks being held in Switzerland between the U.S. and China.

“A very good meeting today,” said Trump. “Many things discussed, much agreed to,” he continued. “A total reset negotiated in a friendly, but constructive, manner. We want to see, for the good of both China and the U.S., an opening up of China to American business. GREAT PROGRESS MADE!!!”

Earlier Saturday, Trump also announced a “full and immediate” ceasefire in the brewing war between India and Pakistan.

Completing the trio of good news, Russian President Putin said he was “in the mood for serious talks with Ukraine,” and suggested talks “without preconditions” in Turkey next week.

Bitcoin (BTC) rose to just a few dollars short of $105,000 before pulling back to the current $104,500, ahead 1.5% over the past 24 hours. Ether (ETH) has continued its recent outperformance, up 7.7% over the same time frame.

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These are positive signals indicating more growth in long-term price support for Solana tokens.

The growth in the stablecoin market cap on the Solana ecosystem in 2025 has been absolutely staggering. More details on that are below. But, these are the kind of healthy Web3 indicators that help evaluate network effects and user activity for financial risk assessment.

Solana prices have been trending along with the broad crypto market over the past 12 months. But they may be on a trajectory to outperform many other altcoins in Q2 2025.

Here are five reasons why:

1. Bullish Long Term SOL Cup and Handle Pattern

On Apr. 28, popular Crypto X chart technical analyst Ali Martinez (“Ali Charts”) posted an interesting observation to some 136K followers..

The Solana price chart does certainly form a bullish cup and handle pattern starting around Oct. 2022. The cup completes in Nov. 2024, and the handle forms during market panic after Trump took office.

This chart pattern is a classic technical analysis signal of a bullish reversal about to begin in exchange markets. The fact that the pattern spans some two-and-a-half years does not discredit its usefulness as a price signal for Solana in May.

This classically reliable pattern usually becomes more reliable the longer it takes to form.

Ali added that the Bollinger Bands squeezing the middle on the 4-hour chart for SOL tokens also smelled like something is cooking in Solana markets.

2. Solana Tokenized Stocks Announcement

Tokenized contracts stand to transform the world even more than Bitcoin’s settlement-based finance rocked the system. One of the most abundant use cases for that would be tokenized stocks.

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink said in his annual letter to shareholders in April that tokenizing stocks will revolutionize financial markets. In a powerful statement, Fink wrote:

“Every stock, every bond, every fund—every asset—can be tokenized. If they are, it will revolutionize investing. Markets wouldn’t need to close. Transactions that currently take days would clear in seconds. And billions of dollars currently immobilized by settlement delays could be reinvested immediately back into the economy, generating more growth.”

The Solana Policy Institute and three other organizations announced on Apr. 30 a proposal submitted to the SEC called “Project Open.” The proposal is for a product that allows Solana to issue tokens for stocks that users can trade on the blockchain.

3. Bloomberg SOL ETF Approval Odds Jump to 90%

Meanwhile, on Apr. 29, Eric Balchunas, senior ETF analyst for Bloomberg, posted the latest approval odds from Bloomberg Intelligence for active crypto ETF applications at the SEC.

Bloomberg’s forecast for a Solana ETF approval from the SEC in 2025 jumped to 90%. Although there are currently more Ripple ETF applications than Solana, Bloomberg’s odds for a SOL ETF were higher, with XRP at 85%.

Solana tops the odds among altcoins at 90%, but Avalanche and Cardano have a 75% chance of approval, according to Bloomberg’s current estimation. When Bitcoin’s ETFs went live in Q1 2024, its price went on a 12-month historic rally.

4. Solana Stablecoin Market Cap Is Spacewalking

In addition to the technical and derivatives market signals, and Solana ecosystem development with more use cases, data from DeFiLlama shows an utterly significant increase in such stablecoins from under $5 billion a year ago to above $13 billion in May.

Web3 users like stablecoins for making currency swaps convenient and sheltering their money from market volatility while having it ready to deploy to take advantage of opportunities.

Having that much liquidity suddenly available for trading in under 12 months is an item of fundamental analysis for the bullish column for Solana this quarter.

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ECC is excited to announce the new Zashi-Coinbase integration, offering Zashi users a faster, simpler way to buy and self-custody ZEC. This new onramp reflects our commitment to building a user-friendly interface for Zcash, where privacy and security meet convenience. Here’s how this new feature benefits Zcashers:

Buy or transfer with Coinbase

Top up your ZEC: Coinbase is widely recognized as one of the most trusted and popular exchanges, used by many Zcashers. If you already have a Coinbase account, you can now enjoy the convenience of topping up your Zashi ZEC balance right from the wallet. The “Buy or transfer with Coinbase” feature allows you to log into your Coinbase account and complete the purchase or transfer in minutes, all without leaving the Zashi app. 

 

Buy with debit card (United States only)

Skip the registration: For Zashi users in the U.S. without a Coinbase account, the “Buy with debit card” option introduces an unprecedented level of accessibility, enabling users to purchase up to $500 of ZEC per week with just a U.S. phone number and a debit card. This feature eliminates the need for creating a Coinbase account (or any exchange account) to acquire ZEC.

Onboard Zcash newbies: Perhaps the most transformative is the integration’s impact on individuals new to Zcash or new to cryptocurrencies in general. This new feature bypasses the complexities that often discourage the crypto-curious, making it easier to onboard friends to Zcash. With the Coinbase Onramp, new users can own ZEC in minutes, without being overwhelmed by the long process of creating an account on an exchange, going through KYC, connecting a payment method, waiting for the funds to become available, and then transferring ZEC to their wallet.

Self-custody ZEC in minutes 

Best of all, both buying options offered by Zashi’s Coinbase Onramp seamlessly facilitate self-custody of ZEC, which is crucial to realizing the full potential of Zcash. In addition to that, ZEC stored in Zashi must be shielded in order to be spent. This ensures the highest level of privacy for every outgoing transaction. Zashi users can shield the transparent ZEC they receive from Coinbase with a click of a button inside the wallet. Just go to your Balances screen and tap the Shield and Consolidate Funds button.

For now, the Coinbase feature lives in the Advanced Settings, but will soon find a new home along with other Zashi integrations. Stay tuned. 

Also in Zashi 1.2: Server selection upgrade

We wanted to improve the user experience of selecting the server that has the best performance. So, we’ve implemented a server ping test, which is triggered when you navigate to the Choose a Server screen in the Advanced Settings. One or more top performing servers will be displayed at the top of the list. 

 

We are constantly working to add new features to Zashi and expand the utility of ZEC. Keep an eye out for more updates and features that will make using your favorite private digital asset easier than ever!

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