Latest Cryptocurrency News – May 2025
May 2025 has been a significant month for the cryptocurrency world, with several developments shaping the global financial landscape.
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🇺🇸 Crypto-Friendly Policies in the USA
President Donald Trump's crypto-friendly stance has attracted global cryptocurrency firms to the U.S. market. Companies like Deribit, OKX, Nexo, Wintermute, and DWF Labs are establishing operations in the U.S., encouraged by the administration's decision to drop several legal actions against crypto firms.
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🇦🇪 Token2049 Conference in Dubai
The Token2049 conference in Dubai saw over 15,000 attendees celebrating the industry's resurgence. During the event, the Trump family's crypto venture, World Liberty Financial, announced a $2 billion investment in Binance using their USD1 stablecoin.
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🌐 Worldcoin Launches in the U.S.
Led by Sam Altman and Alex Blania, Worldcoin launched its cryptocurrency in San Francisco, introducing biometric iris scanning for user identification. The project aims to provide a universal basic income on a global scale.
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📈 Bitcoin Price Surge
Bitcoin's price has approached $95,000, marking a 63.8% increase from the previous year. Experts predict further growth by the end of 2025.
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🏦 U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve
In March 2025, President Trump announced the establishment of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, designating government-held Bitcoin as a national reserve asset. This move aims to position the U.S. as a global crypto hub.
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🇬🇧 UK's Regulatory Measures on Crypto
The UK's financial regulators are considering banning the use of borrowed funds, such as credit cards, for purchasing cryptocurrencies to protect consumers from potential risks.
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These developments indicate a dynamic shift in the cryptocurrency landscape, with significant implications for investors and policymakers worldwide.
