This episode covers the latest expansions and strategic moves in the crypto industry, including Ripple's plans in the UAE, Crypto.com's new office in Washington D.C., and DeFi Development Corp's stock split. We also discuss Metaplanet's acquisition of Bitcoin for treasury reserves and Kraken's new trading offerings.

Sources:

https://www.agbi.com/finance/2025/05/crypto-payment-provider-ripple-plans-uae-growth/

https://www.blockhead.co/2025/05/08/crypto-com-plants-flag-in-washington-d-c-signaling-north-america-growth-push/

https://decrypt.co/318460/defi-development-corp-split-stock-crypto-fueled-rally

https://en.cryptonomist.ch/2025/05/07/metaplanet-and-the-purchase-of-bitcoin-how-the-japanese-company-leads-the-digital-bull-run/

https://blockchain.news/flashnews/metaplanet-acquires-additional-555-btc-worth-53m-for-bitcoin-treasury-reserve-impact-on-crypto-market

https://www.prnewswire.com/in/news-releases/cango-inc-maintains-strong-mining-efficiency-and-expands-bitcoin-holdings-amidst-april-production-shift-302448355.html

https://coinfomania.com/kraken-trading-crypto-forex-expansion/