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Hello and welcome to Crypto Intel, the twice-weekly newsletter covering the latest updates, breaking news, and exciting opportunities in the crypto world.
Not every market signal comes wrapped in hype. Some arrive dressed as footnotes, buried in regulation, disguised as routine.
But look closely—what's being approved, permitted, or clarified today may decide who leads tomorrow. And those reading between the lines aren't waiting to act.
This week's shifts aren't loud. They're foundational.

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Market-Moving News
This isn't about what's rising—it's about what's rerouting.
When permission replaces prohibition, and utility gets the regulatory nod, the shape of crypto starts to change.
Ignore the noise—watch the rulebooks. That's where momentum begins.
Stablecoins
Yield-Bearing Stablecoins Surge to $11B, Grabbing 4.5% of the Market
Yield-bearing stablecoins have exploded from $1.5 billion to $11 billion in 2024, now accounting for 4.5% of the stablecoin market. This jump reflects growing demand for on-chain yield and rising dissatisfaction with zero-interest stablecoins like USDT and USDC.
Pendle is leading the shift, holding nearly $3 billion—or 30%—of the total TVL in yield-bearing stablecoins. Stablecoins now make up 83% of Pendle's TVL, up from less than 20% a year ago.
The surge follows recent US regulatory clarity, including SEC approval treating these assets as "certificates" rather than banning them outright. With the STABLE and GENIUS Acts gaining traction, platforms are preparing for broader adoption.
Pendle expects the stablecoin market to double to $500 billion in the next 18–24 months, with yield-bearing coins capturing up to $75 billion. The shift is also attracting institutional players, with newcomers like Ethena and Open Eden gaining ground.
Pendle, once focused on airdrop farming, now positions itself as core yield infrastructure in DeFi. It plans to expand beyond Ethereum and integrate with major protocols like Aave and the upcoming Converge chain by Ethena.
Yield-bearing stablecoins are becoming the next frontier for passive crypto income. With clear regulatory paths and rising institutional interest, they may reshape DeFi's risk-reward profile, especially for investors tired of idle capital.

Regulation
South Korea Eases Crypto Sale Rules for Non-Profits and Exchanges
South Korea's Financial Services Commission (FSC) will allow non-profits and crypto exchanges to sell digital assets under strict new rules starting in June. The update marks a shift from a 2017 ban that restricted institutional crypto trading.
Non-profits can only accept and liquidate tokens listed on three or more Korean won-based exchanges. They must also have at least five years of audited financials and internal governance structures.
Exchanges will be allowed to sell crypto only to raise operational funds, not via their own platforms. Sales will be capped daily and subject to strict AML compliance.
The FSC is also cracking down on listings, requiring exchanges to delist low-volume "zombie" tokens and apply stricter standards to memecoins. These reforms aim to reduce speculative surges and improve investor protection.
The listing changes will take effect in June, with plans to expand similar oversight to corporations and institutional investors later this year. Only the top 20 coins by market cap will qualify for sale under the new sale permissions.
South Korea is threading the needle between enabling utility and tightening control. The move could increase liquidity for select assets, but also signal growing pressure on memecoins and underperforming tokens.

New World Robotics (Sponsored)
A new generation of AI isn’t just working—it’s talking, caring, and entertaining.
While major players focus on chips and code, one under-the-radar company is building social robots that can interact in real-time.
Already featured on major media and backed by real-world pilot programs, this firm is making moves toward a U.S. exchange uplisting.
The total addressable market? $7 trillion by 2050.
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NFTs
NFT Royalties Don't Make Tokens Securities, Says SEC's Peirce
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce says NFT royalties don't turn tokens into securities, quelling confusion in the digital art world. She likened them to music streaming royalties—creator compensation, not investment contracts.
NFTs that pay artists from resale proceeds do not give holders rights in a profit-generating business. This distinction keeps most royalty-based NFTs outside federal securities laws.
Legal experts say the statement wasn't groundbreaking—it simply clarified existing law. Misreporting made it sound like a shift, but royalties have never been classified as securities.
OpenSea recently escaped an SEC probe, further easing pressure on NFT marketplaces. Its lawyers are pushing for official recognition that NFT platforms aren't brokers or exchanges.
The key legal difference arises when royalties are promised to multiple holders—not just creators—hinting at investment-like features. That's where securities laws could still apply, according to lawyers like Oscar Franklin Tan.
Peirce's comments reinforce that not all crypto assets fall under securities law. For NFT investors and creators, it's a green light to continue building, without fear of sudden enforcement, at least for now

Coin Leaderboard


Crypto Pulse
Fresh breakouts, repeat contenders, and a headline listing spark. CONX rocketed to the top with a 72% move, PSTAKE kept the fire going with another sharp jump, and HAEDAL rode its Binance buzz into a double-digit rally.
These aren't one-offs—they're pressure points where momentum and narrative collide. 📈
Connex (CONX) $38.02 (+72.11%)
CONX leads this edition of the Crypto Pulse leaderboard, posting a 72.11% gain over the past 24 hours.
pSTAKE Finance (PSTAKE) $0.06800 (+66.59%)
Making a back-to-back appearance, PSTAKE soared another 66.59% in the last 24 hours, extending its rally.
Haedal Protocol (HAEDAL) $0.1974 (+55.42%)
HAEDAL jumped 55.42% following news of its upcoming Binance listing, fueling renewed momentum.

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Future Forward
The strongest signals aren't loud—they move in silence, behind commits, cash flows, and calendar invites. Spot them early, and you're already where the crowd is headed.
Crypto Conferences:
💎 The 4th ICPAC Mediterranean Finance Summit (May 22, 2025 - May 23, 2025)
💎 FinTech Istanbul B2B Connect Summit 2025 (May 22, 2025)
💎 Future World Expo Dubai 2025 (May 22, 2025)
Upcoming Airdrops:
🎁 BADAI Airdrop (May 25, 2025)
🎁 Blockasset (BLOCK) Airdrop (May 31, 2025)
🎁 Shuffle (SHFL) Airdrop (Jun 10, 2025)
Upcoming Token Launches:
🚀 DelNorte Terra Vision (DTV) IDO on Kommunitas (May 22, 2025)
🚀 Intuition (TRUST) IDO on Legion (May 22, 2025)
🚀 FanX (FX) IDO on BSCS (May 23, 2025)
Which event are you most excited for? Let us know!

Crypto Know-How: What's a Blockchain Oracle?
A blockchain oracle is a tool that brings real-world data onto the blockchain. Blockchains can't access external info on their own, so oracles bridge that gap.
They feed smart contracts with data like prices, weather, sports scores, or election results. This allows DeFi apps, prediction markets, and insurance protocols to react to real-world events.
Oracles can be centralized (run by one provider) or decentralized (run by many nodes). Decentralized oracles, like Chainlink, aim to reduce the risk of bad data or manipulation.
For investors, oracles are critical to how DeFi works behind the scenes. Without them, most blockchain applications couldn't interact with the outside world at all.
That's a wrap for now—if something slipped past us, let us know. Thanks for keeping pace with the pulse—until next time.

Everything Else
The SEC delayed decisions on Ether staking and XRP ETFs, with analysts noting the pause was expected and unlikely to resolve before Q4.
Strive is targeting 75,000 Mt. Gox-linked Bitcoin claims to build a discounted BTC treasury ahead of its reverse merger with Asset Entities.
The Texas House passed a bill to establish a state-run Bitcoin reserve fund, potentially making Texas the second US state to hold crypto as a fiscal hedge.
Theta Capital raised $175 million for a fund-of-funds focused on early-stage blockchain startups through top crypto VCs, as digital asset venture funding rebounds.
CME's new XRP futures saw $30 million in early volume, fueling optimism for a US-listed spot XRP ETF as institutional demand strengthens.

That's our coverage for today; thanks for reading! Reply to this email with feedback or any cryptocurrencies you want me to check out.
Best Regards,
—Noah Zelvis
Crypto Intel