The developers of Realms of Alurya and Wonder Wars on the Ethereum Ronin network are ceasing operations due to funding difficulties. Realms of Alurya will also go offline after an exclusivity contract with Treasure's blockchain was abruptly terminated.

Ross Ulbricht, the Silk Road founder, spoke at the Bitcoin 2025 conference after being released from prison, expressing gratitude to the Bitcoin community for their support during his incarceration. Ulbricht described his release as a 'miracle' and expressed awe at the technological advancements he encountered upon reentering society.

The FCA is seeking feedback on its stablecoins regime to ensure stablecoins maintain value and prevent failures. Regulators are closely monitoring stablecoins after the collapse of terraUSD in 2022.

Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. promoted cryptocurrency and their digital asset ventures at the Bitcoin 2025 conference, emphasizing their involvement in the crypto community despite criticism over potential conflicts of interest. The Trump family's engagement with the industry has raised concerns about personal enrichment.

New York Mayor Eric Adams advocated for a Bitcoin Bond and the removal of BitLicense requirements to attract the crypto community to the city. He emphasized the need for a welcoming environment for crypto businesses and highlighted the potential economic benefits for New York City.

9dcc, a luxury fashion and NFT-linked products company, will cease operations by the end of May due to economic challenges and being potentially ahead of its time in merging physical products with NFTs on the Ethereum blockchain.

William Duplessie and John Woeltz were arrested in New York for allegedly kidnapping and torturing a 28-year-old Italian businessman to access his Bitcoin holdings. Beatrice Folchi, Woeltz's assistant, was also arrested but released pending further investigation. The case is part of a trend of crypto-related violent crimes.

The absence of U.S. President Donald Trump at the Bitcoin conference in Las Vegas is notable, with speakers discussing regulatory changes and the evolution of Bitcoin from its anti-government roots. Industry experts like Adam Back believe that Trump's involvement in the crypto space could accelerate government adoption of Bitcoin.

Google's quantum team discovered that breaking RSA encryption may require 20 times fewer quantum resources than previously thought. This breakthrough is due to better algorithms and smarter error correction, making the threat of quantum attacks on cryptocurrencies more imminent.

At a Trump crypto dinner, attendees awaited the president's arrival, with VIPs spending millions to sit at exclusive tables. Trump praised crypto in a brief speech, and stayed altogether for about an hour. Some attendees found the event underwhelming.