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Here’s a quick recap of the crypto landscape for Wednesday (May 21) as of 9:00 p.m. UTC.

Get the latest insights on Bitcoin, Ethereum and altcoins, along with a round-up of key cryptocurrency market news.

Bitcoin and Ethereum price update

Bitcoin (BTC) was priced at US$108,452 as markets closed, up 1.5 percent in 24 hours. The day’s range for the cryptocurrency brought a low of US$106,490 and a new all-time high of US$109,400.

Bitcoin performance, May 21, 2025.

Chart via TradingView.

Bitcoin surpassed its previous record of US$109,228, set on January 20. Following this peak, the price quickly declined to approximately US$106,000 within an hour, but subsequently stabilized around US$107,000.

Ethereum (ETH) finished the trading day at US$2,507.94, a 0.5 percent increase over the past 24 hours. The cryptocurrency reached an intraday low of US$2,473.89 and saw a daily high of US$2,597.51.

Altcoin price update

  • Solana (SOL) closed at US$170.94, up 2 percent over 24 hours. SOL experienced a low of US$167.29 and a high of US$174.24.
  • XRP is trading at US$2.39, reflecting a 0.5 percent increase over 24 hours. The cryptocurrency reached a daily low of US$2.35 and a high of US$2.42.
  • Sui (SUI) is priced at US$3.91, showing an increaseof 0.9 percent over the past 24 hours. It achieved a daily low of US$3.86 and a high of US$4.04.
  • Cardano (ADA) is trading at US$0.7606, up 3 percent over the past 24 hours. Its lowest price of the day was US$0.7487, and it reached a high of US$0.7797.

Today’s crypto news to know

US$300,000 Bitcoin bet gains attention, but remains a long shot

A bold options trade is betting Bitcoin could hit US$300,000 by the end of June.

According to market data, call options at that stratospheric strike price were the second most traded on Deribit on Tuesday (May 20), hinting at a mix of speculative enthusiasm and hedging behavior among traders.

While some analysts remain optimistic — Standard Chartered (LSE:STAN,OTC Pink:SCBFF), for instance, sees Bitcoin possibly reaching US$120,000 by Q2 — no major forecast comes close to US$300,000.

On Tuesday, Bitcoin hovered near US$107,000, not far from its record high of US$109,241 in January.

Still, market experts caution that without a strong catalyst, the current rally may not sustain its upward trajectory. Betting markets like Polymarket place only a 9 percent chance of Bitcoin hitting even US$250,000 this year, underscoring how isolated this US$300,000 wager truly is.

Bitget becomes world’s third top crypto exchange by trading volume

Bitget has officially surged into third place among global crypto exchanges, reporting US$757.6 billion in futures trading volume and US$68.6 billion in spot volume for April of this year.

The Seychelles-based platform has made a name for itself through features like copy trading, which allows users to mimic high-performing traders in real time. Bitget’s April performance stood out despite a broader market correction, expanding its market share to 7.2 percent and pushing its user base above 120 million. The exchange’s rise signals increasing demand for advanced crypto trading products beyond the traditional buy-and-hold strategy.

CME’s XRP futures launch with US$19 million volume

XRP joined the roster of cryptocurrencies traded on CME Group’s (NASDAQ:CME) derivatives exchange as the firm launched futures contracts that pulled in over US$19 million in notional volume on Sunday (May 18).

The first day’s tally easily eclipsed Solana’s March debut of US$12.3 million, putting XRP alongside BTC, ETH and SOL in CME’s crypto futures lineup. Offered in both micro (2,500 XRP) and standard (50,000 XRP) sizes, the cash-settled contracts allow investors to speculate on XRP’s price without owning the token.

The timing is noteworthy, as the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) continues to drag its feet on pending exchange-traded fund applications for XRP and SOL, leaving futures as the most viable institutional gateway.

XRP futures could see broader uptake if regulatory clarity around token classification progresses. The SEC’s recent legal moves against other issuers may also increase demand for regulated products like these.

Crypto.com and Kraken secure MiFID licenses for European expansion

Crypto.com and Kraken have both secured Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID) licenses to offer crypto derivatives in Europe. Crypto.com secured its license through the acquisition of A.N. Allnew Investments, a Cyprus-based financial firm. Kraken acquired an unnamed Cypriot investment firm to gain its MiFID license.

A MiFID license allows entities to offer crypto derivatives in the EU. Platforms must meet strict regulations, enabling them to provide complex crypto financial products to more European investors under harmonized EU rules.

The moves underscore the increasing maturity of the cryptocurrency market and the proactive steps exchanges are taking to operate within established legal and financial frameworks in key global jurisdictions.

SEC accuses Unicoin of US$100 million fraud

The SEC has charged crypto firm Unicoin and four top executives with running what it calls a US$100 million securities fraud scheme, alleging the company lied about its assets and sales performance.

According to the complaint, Unicoin misled investors by falsely claiming to own prime real estate in locations like Thailand and Argentina, inflating the value of these assets by over US$1 billion. The company also allegedly exaggerated the sales of its ‘rights certificates,’ stating it had raised US$3 billion when the real figure was just US$110 million.

The SEC is seeking disgorgement and civil penalties, and notes that Unicoin rejected a prior attempt to settle the matter.

CEO Alexander Konanykhin told investors last month that the company had “declined to show up” for an SEC settlement meeting, labeling it an “ultimatum.”

Robinhood proposes tokenized RWA framework

Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ:HOOD) has proposed a 42 page framework to the SEC for national regulation of tokenized real-world assets (RWAs), as reported by Forbes on Tuesday.

The proposal also outlines the creation of the Real World Asset Exchange (RRE), a trading platform that would offer off-chain trade matching and on-chain settlement. To ensure efficiency, transparency and global compliance, the RRE would integrate KYC and AML tools through partnerships with Jumio and Chainalysis.

A central aspect of Robinhood’s proposal is the concept of token-asset equivalence. This would classify tokens representing assets like US Treasury bonds as the underlying asset itself, rather than a derivative.

This approach aims to enable institutions and broker-dealers to manage tokenized RWAs within the current regulatory structure, potentially simplifying custody, trading and settlement procedures.

New Bitcoin accumulation metric

As enterprises continue to build BTC holdings, a new analytical metric, days to cover mNAV, is being used to estimate how long it would take a company to acquire enough BTC to match its market capitalization.

The calculation uses the company’s current multiple of net asset value (mNAV) and its daily BTC yield, incorporating compounding to provide a forward-looking, growth-adjusted valuation.

The formula is: Days to Cover = ln(mNAV) / ln(1 + BTC Yield)

Data from significant Bitcoin-acquiring companies like Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR), Metaplanet (TSE:3350,OTCQX:MTPLF) and Semler Scientific (NASDAQ:SMLR) between October 2024 and May 2025 indicates an increasingly efficient market that facilitates Bitcoin accumulation for large entities.

The formula was proposed by Adam Back on May 9, and gained traction after being reposted by X user @ActuallyClimber on May 14. CoinDesk reported on its increasing adoption within crypto circles on Wednesday.

Securities Disclosure: I, Giann Liguid, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.

Securities Disclosure: I, Meagen Seatter, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.

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TSX Venture Exchange: BSK
Frankfurt Stock Exchange: MAL2
OTCQB Venture Market (OTC): BKUCF

Blue Sky Uranium Corp. (TSX-V: BSK) (FSE: MAL2) (OTC: BKUCF), (‘Blue Sky’ or the ‘Company’) is pleased to announce that it has secured drill contractors and scheduled a start date of June 1 st 2025 for the previously announced drill programs to advance the Ivana Uranium-Vanadium Project (the ‘ Project ‘).  As reported on May 14, 2025 Blue Sky’s joint-venture operating company Ivana Minerales S.A., (‘ JVCO ‘, a partnership with Abatare Spain, S.L.U.) has planned a two-phase drilling campaign. The first phase will focus on infill drilling at the Ivana deposit, while the subsequent second phase will test satellite targets.  The entire campaign is expected to last approximately five months.

Nikolaos Cacos , President & CEO of the Company stated, ‘Our JVCO team has procured agreements with very capable operators that will enable us to advance Ivana quickly and efficiently. We look forward to seeing the drills turning again as we move our pre-feasibility work forward.’

The infill drilling campaign has been awarded to Patagonia Drilling, which will mobilize two reverse circulation (‘ RC ‘) drill rigs in stages to complete the program. This program aims to achieve better definition of the known mineralized bodies and assess the potential extension of zones where mineralization remains open, particularly in the areas of greatest interest as outlined in the most recent Preliminary Economic Assessment . Patagonia Drilling is a well-established company with extensive experience in mineral exploration across Argentina and successfully conducted the most recent drilling campaign at the Project.

The second campaign, scheduled to begin immediately after the first, has been awarded to AGV Falcon Drilling. This phase will employ both RC and diamond drilling methods. AGV Falcon Drilling is a reputable company with a strong presence in Argentina and significant experience in supporting domestic mineral exploration. The objective of this campaign is to further delineate mineralization previously identified in satellite areas surrounding the Ivana Project, many of which have returned encouraging results from earlier drilling and require more detailed definition.

Qualified Persons

The technical contents of this news release have been reviewed and approved by Mr. Ariel Testi , CPG, who works for the Company and is a Qualified Person as defined in National Instrument 43-101.

About Ivana Minerales S.A.

Ivana Minerales S.A. is the operating company for the joint-venture between Blue Sky and its partner Abatare Spain, S.L.U. (‘ COAM ‘) to advance the Ivana Uranium-Vanadium deposit in Rio Negro Province of Argentina . The activities of JVCO are subject to the earn-in transaction (the ‘ Agreement ‘) in which COAM will fund cumulative expenditures of US$35 million to acquire a 49.9% indirect equity interest in the Ivana deposit, and then has the further right to earn up to an 80% equity interest in JVCO by completion of a feasibility study and funding the costs and expenditures up to US$160,000,000 to develop and construct the project to commercial production, subject to the terms and conditions in the Agreement. For additional details, please refer to the News Release dated February 27, 2025 , as well as the Company’s latest Financial Statements and MD&A available at blueskyuranium.com .

About Blue Sky Uranium Corp.

Blue Sky Uranium Corp. is a leader in uranium discovery in Argentina . The Company’s objective is to deliver exceptional returns to shareholders by rapidly advancing a portfolio of surficial uranium deposits into low-cost producers, while respecting the environment, the communities, and the cultures in all the areas in which we work. Blue Sky has the exclusive right to properties in two provinces in Argentina . The Company’s Amarillo Grande Project was an in-house discovery of a new district that has the potential to be both a leading domestic supplier of uranium to the growing Argentine market and a new international market supplier. Blue Sky is advancing its flagship Ivana Uranium-Vanadium Deposit through a joint venture with subsidiaries of Corporación América Group. The Company is a member of the Grosso Group, a resource management group that has pioneered exploration in Argentina since 1993.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD

‘Nikolaos Cacos’
______________________________________
Nikolaos Cacos , President, CEO and Director

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

This news release may contain forward-looking statements and forward-looking information (collectively, the ‘forward-looking statements’) within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking statements address future events and conditions and therefore involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Any statements that are contained in this press release that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are often identified by terms such as ‘may’, ‘should’, ‘anticipate’, ‘will’, ‘estimates’, ‘believes’, ‘intends’ ‘expects’ and similar expressions which are intended to identify forward-looking statements. More particularly and without limitation, this press release contains forward-looking statements that, other than statements of historical fact, address activities, events or developments the Company believes, expects or anticipates will or may occur in the future, including, without limitation, statements about the Company’s planned drilling campaign at the Ivana deposit. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and accordingly undue reliance should not be put on such statements due to the inherent uncertainty therein.

Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that may cause the actual results of the Company to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements and, even if such actual results are realized or substantially realized, there can be no assurance that they will have the expected consequences to, or effects on, the Company. Factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from current expectations include, among other things: uncertainty relating to mineral resources; risks related to heavy metal and transition metal price fluctuations, particularly uranium and vanadium; ri   sks relating to the dependence of the Company on key management personnel and outside parties;   the potential impact of global pandemics; risks and uncertainties related to governmental regulation and the ability to obtain, amend, or maintain licenses, permits, or surface rights; risks associated with technical difficulties in connection with mining activities; and the possibility that future exploration, development or mining results will not be consistent with the Company’s expectations, including in respect of the Company’s planned drilling program described in this news release. Actual results may differ materially from those currently anticipated in such statements. Readers are encouraged to refer to the Company’s public disclosure documents for a more detailed discussion of factors that may impact expected future results. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update publicly or to revise any of the included forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as expressly required by securities law.

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On May 21, Bitcoin (BTC) extended intraday gains to set up a new ATH of $111,903 on the US-based Coinbase exchange. After nearly four months, this push to record highs attracted $607.1 million in spot Bitcoin ETF inflows in the United States. Despite this bullish occasion, here are four reasons investors and traders must be cautious of a potential BTC price crash to $100,000. Here’s Why Bitcoin (BTC) Price May Crash to $100,000 Although the BTC trading above the $110,000 all-time high is bullish, investors must exercise caution as multiple warning signals are flashing, hinting at a short-term correction. Muted Implied Volatility (IV) is the first and most important reason for the lack of confidence in the recent BTC price rally to new highs. CME Open Interest (OI) and annualized basis have remained low, showing a lack of interest from institutional buyers. Daily Active Addresses (DAA) and Network Growth are… Read More at Coingape.com

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XRP News: Ripple cryptocurrency is once again buzzing with activity at the moment amid key market developments of a successful XRP futures ETF launch and a stablecoin bill. XRP price is up 3% today with daily trading volumes surging 45% to $4.33 billion, suggesting strong trader sentiment. Additionally, talks of Ripple acquiring USDC stablecoin issuer Circle, and the passing of the GENIUS Act next week, could have a positive impact on the RLUSD stablecoin. XRP News: Futures ETF Launch Buzzes Market Activity The CME XRP Futures ETF launch earlier this week proved to be successful, with trading volumes reaching nearly $6 million, outpacing giants like Ethereum. This shows that the institutional demand for the Ripple cryptocurrency remains intact despite the recent delays in the SEC lawsuit settlement. In another such development, Volatility Shares XRP Futures ETF will launch on the Nasdaq exchange today. The exchange-traded fund (ETF), managed by the… Read More at Coingape.com

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In a significant development amid growing scrutiny over the crypto industry, a New York judge found former SafeMoon CEO Braden Karony guilty of a $2 billion crypto fraud. The jury convicted Karony of multiple felony charges, including conspiracy, wire fraud, and money laundering. Reportedly, the ex-SafeMoon CEO has defrauded customers and used the funds for personal benefits. Although the sentencing date is pending, Karony potentially faces up to 45 years in prison. SafeMoon Scandal: Ex-CEO Convicted of Massive Fraud Scheme According to the Department of Justice, Braden Karony, the former CEO of the blockchain firm SafeMoon, was identified responsible for a $2 billion crypto fraud scheme. The US District Court for the Eastern District of New York stated, As proven at trial, the SafeMoon digital asset was anything but safe and turned out to be pie in the sky for investors who were deliberately misled by Karony. Karony used his… Read More at Coingape.com

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Dogecoin (DOGE) has a history of tracking Bitcoin (BTC) price, and with the latter forming a fresh all-time high, the meme coin’s breakout is inevitable. Moreover, technical analysis and on-chain data show that if Dogecoin price follows historical patterns, a record high may be formed soon. Here are three reasons that support this bullish thesis and explain why DOGE may be in the early stages of a bull run. Here’s Why Dogecoin Price Breakout is Imminent At press time, Dogecoin price trades at a weekly high of $0.24 with a 7.5% gain in 24 hours. Trading volumes were up by 68% in 24 hours according to data from CoinMarketCap, highlighting high market interest. As the market sentiment turns positive, the three reasons why a breakout to the upside is inevitable include: Dogecoin is in the last stage of its bull cycle Mean Dollar Invested Age surges Spike in Age Consumed… Read More at Coingape.com

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Cetus Protocol, SUI network’s largest decentralized exchange (DEX) and liquidity provider, has suffered a massive $260 million hack. The SUI price is down nearly 15% and is currently trading at $3.81. Binance founder CZ has promised his support and assured investors he is doing all he can. SUI’s Cetus Hit by $260M Hack: Details As revealed by Lookonchain, Sui’s Cetus DEX has been exploited by a hacker, whose wallet address is identified as “0xe28b50.” Reportedly, the attacker holds over 12.9 million SUI, valued at about $54 million. Lookonchain further uncovered that the attacker is laundering the stolen funds by converting them to USDC. Later, they transferred approximately $60 million worth of USDC to the Ethereum blockchain, where they’re being exchanged for ETH. Analyst Ted also confirmed that the hacker has already bought $60 million worth of ETH tokens. Following the incident, the Cetus team has paused its smart contracts and… Read More at Coingape.com

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Sports giant Fanatics is pitting fans against greats Tom Brady, Kevin Durant and Alex Rodriguez at an upcoming marketing event.

The company announced Tuesday it is introducing a skills-based competition at Fanatics Fest 2025, taking place June 20-22 in New York City. Fanatics says more than $2 million will be given away in prizes, including a $1 million cash prize for first place, a Ferrari 812 GTS for second place and a Lebron James collectors card worth $250,000 for third place. If no fans finish in the top three, falling short of the celebrity competitors, the highest-scoring fan will receive $100,000.

If a celebrity competitor comes in first, they take home the seven-figure prize.

“I think the thinking was, how do we create even more of an insane environment where fans and athletes and streamers are all running around, in this case, quite literally, having a great time and showcasing all of that,” said Lance Fensterman, CEO of Fanatics Events.

It’s the second Fanatics Fest after the inaugural event last year drew more than 70,000 fans and brought together major sports leagues and hundreds of current and former athletes. The offerings last year included league activations, autograph sessions and a trading cards and collectibles show.

This year, Fanatics is hoping to go even bigger — with a goal of bringing in 100,000 attendees — as the company continues to broaden its reach in sports marketing.

Michael Rubin acquired Fanatics in 2011 after merging it with his company, GSI Commerce. What began as a sports e-commerce platform has evolved in recent years into a diverse sports platform offering trading cards and sports memorabilia, live shopping, betting and gaming, as well as an events business.

Fifty fans will be selected to compete at Fanatics Fest 2025 against top talent that also includes comedian Kevin Hart, former New England Patriot Rob Gronkowski, Los Angeles Clippers shooting guard James Harden and Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles.

The competition will include Major League Baseball pitching accuracy, National Hockey League slapshot accuracy, National Football League passing accuracy, a National Basketball Association shooting competition, a FIFA goal scoring challenge and a golfing contest. Fans can apply to participate by submitting a short video in the Fanatics app.

While Fanatics’ events business represents just a small fraction of business — last valued at $25 billion, according to a person familiar with the company — Fensterman said Fanatics Fest creates a lot of positive sentiment around the company.

“It’s incredibly impactful in terms of bringing the entire ecosystem together for the sole focus of delighting,” he said.

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