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Alchemy has launched a developer incentive to speed Mini App growth on the World financial and identity network. US builders receive four months of free infrastructure, credits, engineering support and co-marketing, while World still offers up to $25,000 weekly in WLD for high-performing projects.
The post Alchemy Unlocks 4-Month Free Infra, Kick-Starting US World Mini-App Rush appeared first on Cryptonews. …

Citi has unveiled a partnership with SIX Digital Exchange to address private-market frictions. Acting as digital custodian and tokenization agent, it will start tokenizing late-stage pre-IPO shares in Q3 2025, giving eligible investors regulated access while helping issuers manage liquidity.
The post Citi, SDX Set Q3-2025 Launch for Tokenized Pre-IPO Shares – Is Private Capital About to Go Digital? appeared first on Cryptonews. …

Bitwise has filed for a spot NEAR ETF with the SEC, marking a milestone for altcoins and showing growing investor interest in regulated crypto products.
The post Bitwise Submits First-Ever NEAR ETF Application to SEC appeared first on Cryptonews. …

TRUMP Coin (TRUMP) price predictions are mixed in the short-term, but a major event on May 22 could trigger a massive rally in the meme coin’s price.
The post TRUMP Coin Price Prediction: Why May 22 Could Trigger a 10x Rally (Or Total Collapse) appeared first on Cryptonews. …

Hong Kong’s SFC has reinforced its strategy for regulated digital finance by meeting UAE regulators to align rules for virtual assets. Following the talks, the SFC has permitted licensed platforms to run staking programs, demanding full custody of client assets and disclosures on lockups, fees, and risks.
The post Hong Kong’s Crypto Power Play: SFC Lifts Staking Ban and Forges UAE Alliance appeared first on Cryptonews. …

IRS has promoted 18-year veteran Trish Turner to lead the Digital Assets Office, marking continuity for crypto oversight as the agency loses advisers Sulolit “Raj” Mukherjee and Seth Wilks. Their departures reflect DOGE budget cuts that have already reduced tax auditor ranks by a third.
The post Veteran Trish Turner Takes IRS Crypto Helm as Musk’s DOGE Cuts Decimate Agency appeared first on Cryptonews. …

BVNK, a UK stablecoin infrastructure firm processing $12 billion, has secured investment from Visa and is opening offices in San Francisco and New York. The tie-up lets banks, fintechs and merchants settle domestic and cross-border transactions in stablecoins over Visa’s network.
The post BVNK Lands Visa Backing for $12B Stablecoin Expansion in U.S. Payments appeared first on Cryptonews. …

Lee Jae-myung, the frontrunner in the upcoming South Korean presidential elections, has promised to cut crypto transaction fees and approve Bitcoin spot ETFs if he wins June 3’s poll.
The post South Korean Presidential Frontrunner Pledges to Cut Crypto Transaction Fees appeared first on Cryptonews. …