• Crypto-linked identity project World, backed by Sam Altman, expands to six US cities (Atlanta, Austin, Los Angeles, Miami, Nashville, San Francisco) with eye scans and crypto rewards. 🆔 #CryptoNews #DigitalIdentity

• Kraken reported $472M Q1 2025 revenue, a 19% jump attributed to Trump-era market volatility. 📈 #CryptoExchange #MarketVolatility

• Japanese firm Metaplanet raised ¥3.6B ($24.7M) via bonds to acquire Bitcoin, targeting 10,000 BTC by end of 2025. 🏦 #Bitcoin #CorporateBTC

• Pi Network users can now spend Pi coins via Zypto App’s reloadable VISA card, enhancing real-world utility. 💳 #PiNetwork #CryptoPayments

• Riot Platforms posted record Q1 2025 revenue of $161.4M (+103.5% YoY) despite a $296.4M net loss; Bitcoin mining costs rose to $43,808 per BTC. ⛏️ #BitcoinMining #CryptoEarnings

• Ethereum’s Pectra upgrade, focusing on staking and wallet improvements, is set for May 7 as ETH tests $1,880 resistance. 🔄 #Ethereum #BlockchainUpgrade

• Freight Technologies plans to acquire $20M in TRUMP tokens via convertible notes, expanding its crypto reserves. 💼 #TRUMP #CryptoInvestments

• JP Morgan’s blockchain solution Kinexys Digital Payments (formerly JPM Coin) adopted by Qatar National Bank and Saudi National Bank among 8 MENA banks. 🌍 #Blockchain #Banking

• SEC approved three XRP-based ETFs in the US, while Nexchain gains traction as an AI-based blockchain investment alternative. 🚀 #XRP #CryptoETFs

• Metaplanet aims to hold 10,000 BTC by end of 2025 after issuing $24.7M bonds, now a top 10 corporate Bitcoin holder. 📊 #Bitcoin #CorporateStrategy