The Ministry of Justice of Georgia has formally engaged the Hedera network to overhaul its national public registry, marking a strategic evolution in the country’s decade-long experiment with blockchain governance. ...
BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, has formally delineated its thesis for digital assets, categorizing Bitcoin as a “sovereign store of value” while ceding the payments utility narrative to stablecoins....
Growing retail interest in XRP exchange-traded funds continues to rise as investors search for regulated exposure to the digital asset. The surge in attention follows a wide display of XRP-linked...
The US regulatory landscape is preparing for notable shifts as Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Paul Atkins outlines a new direction for public listings and digital asset oversight just as...
Bitcoin is regaining strong upward momentum as expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut in December intensify across financial markets. Traders now assign nearly an 87% chance of a 25-basis-point...
Visa is moving deeper into blockchain-powered payments announcing a strategic partnership with digital asset infrastructure provider Aquanow to expand stablecoin settlement across CEMEA; that is, Central and Eastern Europe, the...
Ethereum has executed its most significant base-layer scaling maneuver in four years, raising the network’s block gas limit to 60 million. The 33% capacity increase, ratified by validator consensus this...
Thai regulators have ordered Sam Altman’s World project to permanently delete 1.2 million iris scan records. The Personal Data Protection Committee (PDPC) ruled that the company’s data collection practices violated...
XRP is flashing a major “supply shock” signal after on-chain data revealed that exchange balances have plummeted by nearly 430 million tokens in just eight days. This massive withdrawal of...
Bolivia is moving into a new economic phase as the government is seeking over $9 billion in multilateral financing to stabilize its currency and restart growth. This capital injection coincides...
Klarna plans to introduce a U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin as competition intensifies in the digital payments market. The company is preparing its expansion at a time when global regulators strengthen oversight...
Chen Zhi, a Fujian-born Cambodian businessman, is now at the center of an international investigation that ties him to one of the largest financial fraud operations uncovered in recent years....
The United Arab Emirates has introduced a wide regulatory overhaul that reshapes how the Central Bank functions across the national financial system. The new framework expands regulatory tools, sharpens institutional...
A San Francisco resident lost $11 million in crypto after an early-morning home invasion that involved a delivery disguise, a firearm, and forced access to digital wallets. The incident adds...
South Africa’s financial technology landscape is shifting as VALR and Mukuru roll out a USD Coin wallet designed for millions of African users seeking stable savings options. The move brings...
The latest market slump has delivered steep losses to Donald Trump’s growing digital-asset empire. The family expanded heavily into crypto ventures during his second presidential term. However, the sector’s sharp...
Federal officials expanded their scrutiny of China’s technology footprint as they intensified a national security review into Bitmain Technologies, a major supplier of Bitcoin mining hardware. According to reports, the...
Bitcoin’s push toward the digital gold label continues to face strong headwinds despite its rapid ascent in global markets. The asset overtook gold ETFs in late 2024, reaching a level...
Prediction markets are moving from niche curiosity to mainstream financial battleground as major exchanges, venture firms, gambling companies, and political players chase a rapidly expanding industry. The shift gained momentum...
The music industry is entering a turning point as technology firms push to replace slow royalty systems with real-time settlement. Artists have long dealt with delayed earnings because revenue from...
Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth arm has tripled its exposure to Bitcoin. Regulatory filings reveal the Abu Dhabi Investment Council (ADIC) significantly increased its stake in BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT)...
Global banking regulators face rising pressure to update capital rules for cryptocurrency holdings as stablecoin adoption accelerates and major jurisdictions resist earlier proposals. The Basel Committee now sees an urgent...
Kraken has secured one of the largest funding rounds in the current crypto cycle. The exchange raised $800 million, achieving a confirmed valuation of $20 billion. This milestone arrives alongside...
Mastercard has chosen the Polygon blockchain to power a new identity standard for self-custody wallets. The initiative replaces complex wallet addresses with verified usernames. This move aims to simplify digital...
YoungHoon Kim, the record holder for the world’s highest IQ, has issued a staggering Bitcoin forecast. He predicts the asset will hit $220,000 within 45 days. This call arrives as...