Playtron announces plans to launch &#8216;the first stablecoin built for games&#8217; called Game Dollar. The token will be built on Sui Network and powered by M0 and Bridge. According to an announcement by stablecoin platform M0, Game Dollar will be&#8230;

Playtron announces plans to launch ‘the first stablecoin built for games’ called Game Dollar. The token will be built on Sui Network and powered by M0 and Bridge. According to an announcement by stablecoin platform M0, Game Dollar will be…

Playtron has revealed its intention to introduce Game Dollar, a stablecoin specifically designed for gaming, which will be developed on the Sui Network with support from M0 and Bridge. This initiative aims to provide a stable and seamless financial solution for in-game transactions.  

Playtron plans to launch gaming stablecoin Game Dollar on Sui

U.S. stocks rallied Friday as better-than-expected job growth and fresh signals from China about trade negotiations helped investors shake off recent concerns around tariffs.&#160; The S&#38;P 500 extended its winning streak to nine days, which is the longest in 20&#8230;

U.S. stocks rallied Friday as better-than-expected job growth and fresh signals from China about trade negotiations helped investors shake off recent concerns around tariffs.  The S&P 500 extended its winning streak to nine days, which is the longest in 20…

U.S. stocks surged on Friday, driven by stronger-than-anticipated job growth and optimistic signals from China regarding trade talks, easing investor worries about tariffs. The S&P 500 extended its rally to nine consecutive days, marking its longest winning streak in two decades.  

S&P 500 climbs toward historic streak as jobs data, China talks boost sentiment

Google has added Zero-Knowledge Proof (ZKP) technology to its Google Wallet platform to strengthen user privacy in digital identity systems. The company confirmed this feature is active and enables users to verify their age across apps, websites, and devices, without disclosing personal information. According to Google: &#8220;We will use ZKP where appropriate in other Google [&#8230;]
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Google has added Zero-Knowledge Proof (ZKP) technology to its Google Wallet platform to strengthen user privacy in digital identity systems. The company confirmed this feature is active and enables users to verify their age across apps, websites, and devices, without disclosing personal information. According to Google: “We will use ZKP where appropriate in other Google […]
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Google has integrated Zero-Knowledge Proof (ZKP) technology into Google Wallet to enhance privacy in digital identity verification. This allows users to confirm their age across platforms without sharing personal data, with plans to expand ZKP use in other Google services.  

Google embraces zero-knowledge proof tech for enhanced privacy in digital IDs

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This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. May 2, 2025 – BTCC, one of the world’s longest-serving cryptocurrency exchanges, made a spectacular splash on the first day of TOKEN2049 Dubai with its eye-catching basketball-themed booth and widely popular mascot Nakamon, attracting thousands of crypto enthusiasts, traders, and industry professionals. Following the announcement of […]

BTCC Exchange made a memorable debut at TOKEN2049 Dubai with a basketball-themed booth and its viral mascot Nakamon, drawing large crowds of crypto enthusiasts and industry professionals on the event's opening day.  

BTCC Exchange Scores Big on Day One of TOKEN2049 Dubai With Interactive Basketball Experience and Viral Mascot Nakamon

The stablecoin USD1, issued by World Liberty Financial, has been chosen to handle a major $2 billion investment from MGX into Binance, according to reports. This move marks a new chapter for the crypto exchange and adds fresh attention to the stablecoin space. Related Reading: The Bitcoin That Got Away: Docuseries Explores $800 Million Trash [&#8230;]

The stablecoin USD1, issued by World Liberty Financial, has been chosen to handle a major $2 billion investment from MGX into Binance, according to reports. This move marks a new chapter for the crypto exchange and adds fresh attention to the stablecoin space. Related Reading: The Bitcoin That Got Away: Docuseries Explores $800 Million Trash […]

The stablecoin USD1, issued by World Liberty Financial and linked to former President Trump, has been selected to facilitate a $2 billion investment from Abu Dhabi's MGX into Binance. This partnership highlights growing institutional interest in stablecoins and strengthens Binance's position in the crypto market.  

Trump-Linked Stablecoin USD1 Fuels $2 Billion Binance–Abu Dhabi Power Move

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/840_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMDUvMDE5NjkyNzUtYWEwZS03ZTBkLTg2N2EtMTU3MTdlZjhkMTcy.jpg"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/840_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMDUvMDE5NjkyNzUtYWEwZS03ZTBkLTg2N2EtMTU3MTdlZjhkMTcy.jpg" alt="Crypto skeptic to release SBF, Mashinsky interviews in documentary">Ben McKenzie, an actor known for his roles on television shows including Gotham and The OC, will make his directorial debut in a scathing documentary about cryptocurrency.According to an April 29 Deadline <a data-ct-non-breakable="null" href="https://deadline.com/2025/04/ben-mckenzie-makes-directing-debut-on-crypto-documentary-1236379778/" rel="null" target="null" text="null" title="null">report</a>, McKenzie wrote, directed, and produced the documentary Everyone Is Lying To You For Money, set to premiere at SXSW London in June. The film features footage from 2022 of former FTX CEO Sam &ldquo;SBF&rdquo; Bankman-Fried and former Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky before their respective companies folded.&nbsp;&ldquo;Why is the false story of crypto still spreading?&rdquo; said McKenzie, according to Deadline. &ldquo;That&rsquo;s the question I set out to answer with this film.&rdquo;<figure><img alt="Movie, Hollywood, Sam Bankman-Fried, FTX, Celsius" src="https://s3.cointelegraph.com/uploads/2025-05/01969257-d918-79c9-9c4d-4925f65ee265" title=""><figcaption style="text-align: center;">Sam Bankman-Fried (left) with Ben McKenzie (right). Source: <a data-ct-non-breakable="null" href="https://www.instagram.com/mrbenmckenzie/p/DJCkz_XJp4Y/?img_index=1" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" text="null" title="https://www.instagram.com/mrbenmckenzie/p/DJCkz_XJp4Y/?img_index=1">Instagram</a></figcaption></figure>Working with The New Republic staff writer Jacob Silverman, McKenzie pivoted from a role in Hollywood to speaking out against many of the issues surrounding cryptocurrency in 2021. After the collapse of FTX in November 2022, the actor <a data-ct-non-breakable="null" href="https://cointelegraph.com/news/who-s-expected-to-testify-before-congressional-hearings-on-ftx" rel="null" target="null" text="null" title="null">testified at a US Senate hearing</a> investigating the downfall of the crypto exchange.&nbsp;In addition to interviews with SBF and Mashinsky, the documentary will reportedly explore El Salvador President Nayib Bukele&rsquo;s connections to crypto. Bukele rose to prominence in the industry after proposing that El Salvador recognize Bitcoin (<a data-ct-non-breakable="null" href="https://cointelegraph.com/bitcoin-price" rel="null" target="null" text="null" title="null">BTC</a>) as legal tender in 2021.<template data-ct-widget="buzzsprout" data-buzzsprout-podcast-id="2040516" data-buzzsprout-episode-id="16834588"></template>Related: <a data-ct-non-breakable="null" href="https://cointelegraph.com/news/peter-todd-forced-hiding-hbo-doc-claims-invented-bitcoin" rel="null" target="null" text="null" title="null">Peter Todd forced into hiding after HBO doc claims he invented Bitcoin</a>It&rsquo;s unclear what, if anything, could be revealed in the Bankman-Fried and Mashinsky interviews. Cointelegraph reached out to McKenzie for comment but did not receive a response at the time of publication.<h2>Bankman-Fried in prison, Mashinsky could soon follow </h2>The former FTX CEO has been the subject of other documentaries, interviews, and a Michael Lewis book. Bankman-Fried was found guilty on seven felony charges related to his role in the collapse of FTX and sentenced to 25 years in prison in 2024.Mashinsky, who <a data-ct-non-breakable="null" href="https://cointelegraph.com/news/alex-mashinsky-celsius-pleads-guilty-plea-deal" rel="null" target="null" text="null" title="null">pleaded guilty to two felony charges</a> as part of a deal with US prosecutors in December 2024, is scheduled to be sentenced on May 8. Authorities requested that a judge <a data-ct-non-breakable="null" href="https://cointelegraph.com/news/celsius-alex-mashinsky-20-year-sentence-doj" rel="null" target="null" text="null" title="null">impose a 20-year sentenc</a>e on the former CEO of Celsius.Magazine: <a data-ct-non-breakable="null" href="https://cointelegraph.com/magazine/2500-film-about-ftx-collapse-amazon-prime-with-help-from-mom/" rel="null" target="null" text="null" title="null">The $2,500 doco about FTX collapse on Amazon Prime&hellip; with help from mom</a><template data-name="subscription_form" data-type="markets_outlook" label="Subscription Form: Markets Outlook"></template>

Ben McKenzie, an actor known for his roles on television shows including Gotham and The OC, will make his directorial debut in a scathing documentary about cryptocurrency.
According to an April 29 Deadline report, McKenzie wrote, directed, and produced the documentary Everyone Is Lying To You For Money, set to premiere at SXSW London in June. The film features footage from 2022 of former FTX CEO Sam “SBF” Bankman-Fried and former Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky before their respective companies folded. 
“Why is the false story of crypto still spreading?” said McKenzie, according to Deadline. “That’s the question I set out to answer with this film.”
Sam Bankman-Fried (left) with Ben McKenzie (right). Source: Instagram
Working with The New Republic staff writer Jacob Silverman, McKenzie pivoted from a role in Hollywood to speaking out against many of the issues surrounding cryptocurrency in 2021. After the collapse of FTX in November 2022, the actor testified at a US Senate hearing investigating the downfall of the crypto exchange. 
In addition to interviews with SBF and Mashinsky, the documentary will reportedly explore El Salvador President Nayib Bukele’s connections to crypto. Bukele rose to prominence in the industry after proposing that El Salvador recognize Bitcoin (BTC) as legal tender in 2021.

Related: Peter Todd forced into hiding after HBO doc claims he invented Bitcoin
It’s unclear what, if anything, could be revealed in the Bankman-Fried and Mashinsky interviews. Cointelegraph reached out to McKenzie for comment but did not receive a response at the time of publication.
Bankman-Fried in prison, Mashinsky could soon follow 
The former FTX CEO has been the subject of other documentaries, interviews, and a Michael Lewis book. Bankman-Fried was found guilty on seven felony charges related to his role in the collapse of FTX and sentenced to 25 years in prison in 2024.
Mashinsky, who pleaded guilty to two felony charges as part of a deal with US prosecutors in December 2024, is scheduled to be sentenced on May 8. Authorities requested that a judge impose a 20-year sentence on the former CEO of Celsius.
Magazine: The $2,500 doco about FTX collapse on Amazon Prime… with help from mom

Actor Ben McKenzie makes his directorial debut with a critical documentary titled *Everyone Is Lying To You For Money*, featuring interviews with disgraced crypto figures Sam Bankman-Fried (FTX) and Alex Mashinsky (Celsius) before their companies collapsed. The film is set to premiere at SXSW London in June.  

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