Crypto Chronicle: Trader Vibes, Market Shakers, & NFT Radar

Dear Readers,

Bitcoin hovered near $99,000 on Thursday after the Federal Reserve kept interest rates steady at 4.25%–4.50%, supporting positive sentiment in the crypto market. Over the past 24 hours, Bitcoin rose 2.82% to $99,747. Altcoins saw upward momentum, with Ethereum up 5.48% to $1,942, XRP rising 3.01% to $2.21, and Solana gaining 3.57%. Notably, REVOX (REX) surged 51.71%, outperforming the broader market. Overall, investor confidence remained strong, keeping the global crypto market cap elevated at $3.09 trillion with the rise of 2.92%. 

Highlights Of The Week

• The U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency now allows banks to trade crypto on behalf of customers and outsource certain crypto activities, reflecting a shift toward integrating crypto within traditional banking frameworks. 

• North Korea’s crypto hacks and cyberattacks may be discussed at the G7 summit in Alberta, Canada, next month, amid growing global concern over its digital threat activities. 

• A Texas House Committee has passed a Republican-supported bill to establish a state Bitcoin reserve, setting it up for a final floor vote before reaching the governor’s desk. 

• Bitcoin miner Core Scientific more than doubled its net income to $580 million in Q1, though revenue fell short of analyst expectations due to reduced mining profitability. 

• Global demand for stablecoins hit a market cap of over $231 billion in May 2025, with Stripe rolling out stablecoin-based accounts to customers across more than 100 countries. 

• Fintech firm Robinhood secured a brokerage license in Lithuania and is developing a blockchain network to enable European retail investors to trade U.S. securities. 

Crypto Fear & Greed Index

The Crypto Fear & Greed Index currently reads 65, signaling a neutral market sentiment—a modest dip from 67 the day before. Despite this steady outlook, cryptocurrency prices are climbing, driven by growing investor interest. However, caution persists among investors following the Federal Reserve’s recent announcement. 

ATH Coins

An all-time high (ATH) represents the highest price a cryptocurrency has ever attained, typically attracting increased attention from investors and the wider financial community. Despite this, the cryptocurrency market's inherent volatility remains a crucial consideration. Investing in assets at their ATH carries substantial risk, making thorough and informed research indispensable. Below are several notable cryptocurrencies that have recently reached new all-time highs. 

Lorenzo Protocol (BANK), an institutional-grade asset management platform offering yield-bearing tokens backed by diverse strategies, reached an ATH of $0.05948 on May 8, 2025, with a current price slightly lower at $0.05593 and a trading volume of $14.77 million. 

Similarly, DIGIKA (DGK), aimed at transforming freelancing and digital payments through blockchain, peaked at $0.1193 today and is now trading at $0.1187 with a daily volume of $419.17K. 

Coding Dino (DINO), a Web3-focused project with strong community contributions in coding and content creation, hit an ATH of $0.0009365 and currently trades at $0.0009148, supported by $723.58K in volume. 

Meanwhile, Obol (OBOL), dedicated to decentralizing digital infrastructure starting with Ethereum, reached its ATH of $0.5022 on May 7, 2025, and now trades at $0.2888, with a volume of $72.19 million. 

Lastly, Moonpig (MOONPIG), a meme-driven community on the Solana blockchain, celebrated its ATH of $0.008761 on May 7, and currently sits at $0.007086 with a trading volume of $1.42 million. 

Top Movers (24H)

As cryptocurrencies continue to establish themselves as legitimate investment options, even former doubters are beginning to include digital assets in their portfolios. At the same time, seasoned investors are boosting their positions, fueling sharp price increases across various digital currencies over the last 24 hours. Here's a closer look at some of the standout performers that have recently seen substantial gains. 

BlackCardCoin (BCCOIN) is quickly gaining attention with a 45.99% surge, now trading at $0.2790 with a trading volume of $1.31 million. BCCOIN stands out as the essential cryptocurrency for those aiming to access the exclusive BlackCard, offering a distinctive way to spend and earn in today’s digital economy. 

Mog Coin (MOG) continues to dominate the spotlight with a 38.79% price increase, currently sitting at $0.069076 and boasting a $77.28 million in volume. More than just a memecoin, Mog Coin is positioning itself as a full-blown crypto revolution, reshaping the landscape with viral momentum and a disruptive spirit. 

Alpaca Finance (ALPACA) is showing strong momentum with a 34.77% uptick, now priced at $0.3447 and $214.08 million in daily volume. As the largest lending protocol enabling leveraged yield farming on Binance Smart Chain, Alpaca Finance is a core player in DeFi innovation and scalability. 

Pixelverse (PIXFI) has seen a 31.31% jump to $0.0007603, with trading volume reaching $4.13 million. PIXFI powers a dynamic cyberpunk-themed gaming ecosystem that seamlessly blends third-party developers, intellectual properties, and original content into an integrated platform. 

Masa (MASA) rounds out the list with a 32.02% gain, currently valued at $0.03106 and a trading volume of $6.37 million. Masa is leading the charge in real-time data infrastructure for Fair AI, empowering developers to build next-gen AI agents and applications using globally accessible data.  

Non-Fungible Tokens – Developments

TreasureDAO will shut down its ZKsync-based Treasure Chain on May 30 following earlier cost-cutting measures and emergency governance actions. 

Malaysia has launched the Malaysia Blockchain Infrastructure (MBI), a national blockchain platform developed by MIMOS Berhad and MyEG to support government Web3 services and drive blockchain adoption. 

Apple has approved the sale of NFTs via the iOS App Store, expanding the potential audience for web3 games from 90 million to 650 million weekly active users and significantly boosting the outlook for blockchain gaming. 

NFTs To Watch (24H)

CryptoPunks maintained its iconic status with a trading volume of 296.89 ETH and a slight volume change of 0.06%, resulting in 4 sales at a floor price of 42.49 ETH. As one of the first and most influential NFT collections, CryptoPunks set the stage for the CryptoArt movement and inspired the ERC-721 standard that now underpins most digital collectibles on Ethereum. 

Meanwhile, Kaito Genesis saw a significant surge in activity, recording a 46.4% increase in volume to 91.20 ETH, with 30 sales and a floor price of 3.66 ETH. Known for indexing hard-to-find Web3 content across social media, governance forums, podcasts, and more, Kaito continues to grow as a powerful Web3 information platform. 

Good Vibes Club also saw notable traction with a volume of 54.38 ETH—up 8.8%—and 67 sales, holding a floor price of 0.74 ETH. Created by the award-winning animation studio Toast in partnership with SuperRare, Good Vibes Club aims to elevate the Web3 space through uplifting, high-quality 3D art and curated storytelling. 

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Crypto Recorder Team

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