Binance founder Changpeng Zhao has recommended that Kyrgyzstan consider Bitcoin and BNB as the first assets in building its National Crypto Reserve. His May 5 suggestion followed an invitation to join the country’s National Crypto Council, marking a notable step in the nation’s engagement with digital assets. Zhao visited Kyrgyzstan at the invitation of President […]
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The Maldives has finalized an $8.8 billion agreement to build a blockchain-first financial hub that reportedly eclipses the nation’s entire economy. The country aims to reposition itself as a global destination for digital assets. Per the Financial Times, Dubai-based MBS Global Investments will finance the Maldives International Financial Centre (MIFC) project. The government signed the […]
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Indonesia’s Ministry of Communication and Digital has temporarily suspended World (formerly Worldcoin) and its digital identity platform, World ID, citing registration issues and possible violations of local electronic system rules. According to a May 4 statement, the ministry confirmed it had suspended the Electronic System Organizer Registration Certificate (TDPSE) for both Worldcoin and World ID. […]
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Bernstein said publicly traded companies would increasingly buy bitcoin for their balance sheets amid regulation changes.
Arizona State Senator Wendy Rogers says she will bring back her proposed Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR) bill in the next legislative session. This comes after Governor Katie Hobbs rejected the initial bill, marking the first time a sitting US governor has formally blocked such a crypto initiative. Senator Rogers shared her plans over the weekend, […]
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Litecoin’s native token, LTC, has posted notable gains amid speculation that the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) may approve a spot Litecoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) proposed by Canary Capital. According to CryptoSlate’s data, the digital asset rose over 4% to reach $89, the highest level seen since March, while most other cryptocurrencies remained flat […]
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Crypto venture funding reached $4.9 billion in the first quarter of 2025, marking a strong comeback for the industry, according to a May 1 report by Galaxy. The total capital raised was 40% higher than the previous quarter and came from 446 deals, which also reflected a 7% growth during the period. This makes the […]
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Brown University has made its first reported foray into Bitcoin (BTC), investing $4.9 million in BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), according to a recent 13F filing submitted to the US Securities and Exchange Commission. The Ivy League institution acquired 105,000 shares of the ETF during the first quarter, making the position approximately 2.3% of its […]
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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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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is preparing to introduce stricter regulations for the UK’s crypto sector as it looks to reduce risks for retail investors, according to a new discussion paper. This push comes as digital assets become increasingly popular among the general public. According to recent data, 93% of UK adults are aware of […]
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Publicly listed companies have bought roughly 157,957 Bitcoin (BTC) as of May 1, accounting for 96% of the 164,250 BTC projected to be mined throughout the year. Bitcoin Treasuries data shows that private companies added another 16,799 BTC to their holdings during the same period, while Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) issuers acquired 34,968 BTC. Combined, […]
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Two of Wall Street’s most established financial firms, Morgan Stanley and Charles Schwab, are reportedly preparing to offer access to crypto trading. Morgan Stanley reportedly plans to roll out spot crypto trading on its E*Trade platform by 2026. To support this integration, the firm is exploring partnerships with crypto-native companies. While Morgan Stanley already offers […]
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Singapore Gulf Bank (SGB) has launched SGB Net, a real-time clearing network designed to power digital asset transactions for businesses across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). According to a May 1 statement, this move marks a significant step toward addressing long-standing issues in cross-border finance, including settlement delays and high transaction fees. Notably, […]
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Japanese Bitcoin investment firm Metaplanet is entering the US market with the launch of Metaplanet Treasury Corp., a wholly-owned arm based in Florida. According to a May 1 statement, the firm said the move signals a major step in its strategy to grow its global presence and deepen its role in the Bitcoin ecosystem. Metaplanet […]
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World, formerly known as Worldcoin, has officially launched its identity verification platform in the United States, according to an April 30 statement. The blockchain-based project enables users to confirm their humanity using a World ID, which can now be verified at dedicated centers in six key cities, including Atlanta, Austin, Los Angeles, Miami, Nashville, and […]
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Investor portfolio allocations to crypto have reached a yearly high of 1.8% as of April 29, according to a recent report published by CoinShares. The report attributed the increase to recent price movements and improving sentiment in the crypto market. Its findings are based on survey data and supporting 13F filings, offering a position snapshot of […]
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FIFA, the international football governing body, is taking a significant step in its Web3 journey by announcing a new blockchain network compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM). The update, published on April 30 via the FIFA Collect FAQ, outlines plans to migrate the football body’s NFT collection platform, FIFA Collect, from the Algorand network […]
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The Open Network (TON) Foundation has partnered with Libre, a decentralized infrastructure firm specializing in real-world assets (RWAs), to introduce a $500 million tokenized bond fund tied to Telegram. An April 30 statement stated that the Telegram Bond Fund (TBF) will offer blockchain-based access to institutional-grade yield opportunities. The TBF signals TON’s official entry into […]
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BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, has made additional moves to incorporate blockchain technology into its traditional finance operations. According to an April 28 filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the firm seeks approval to introduce a blockchain-enabled share class, referred to as “DLT Shares,” tied to its $150 billion money market […]
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Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick said the US is embracing Bitcoin (BTC) businesses, signaling a sharp policy shift from the Biden administration’s more adversarial stance. In a recent interview with Bitcoin Magazine at the White House, Lutnick laid out a vision that includes regulatory clarity, energy autonomy for miners, and official recognition of Bitcoin in […]
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World Liberty Financial’s (WLFI) USD1 stablecoin has officially surpassed $1 billion in market capitalization on BNB Chain following a series of high-volume mints executed within a single hour. The surge solidifies USD1’s standing as one of the fastest-growing decentralized stablecoins in the crypto ecosystem and marks a major milestone for the Trump family-backed protocol. On-chain […]
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Nasdaq has filed a 19b-4 form with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to support the listing of a new 21Shares Spot Dogecoin (DOGE) Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF), according to an April 29 filing. The proposed fund would offer investors passive exposure to Dogecoin’s price without engaging in speculative trading activities like leverage, derivatives, or […]
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Arizona became the first state in the nation to pass legislation creating a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve after both chambers of the legislature approved the measure in votes that broke largely along party lines on April 28. The legislation, sponsored by Republican Senator Wendy Rogers, authorizes the state treasury to invest a portion of public funds […]
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Bitcoin (BTC) could surge to a new all-time high of $120,000 in the second quarter of 2025, driven by strategic asset reallocations and shifting investment flows, according to a new forecast from Standard Chartered. In a research note published on April 28, the bank’s head of digital assets research, Geoffrey Kendrick, said several factors are […]
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Coinbase Asset Management is preparing to introduce the Coinbase Bitcoin Yield Fund (CBYF) on May 1. According to an April 28 statement, Coinbase described CBYF as a conservative investment strategy that seeks to generate annual net returns between 4% and 8% over a typical market cycle. The fund is designed to offer international institutional investors […]
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Tether’s tokenized gold product, XAUT, has released its first official attestation, showing that its total backing amounts to 246,523.33 ounces, equivalent to more than 7.7 tons of gold. According to an April 28 statement, XAUT is priced at $3,123.57 per token and has a total market capitalization of $770 million. The token reached an all-time […]
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World Liberty Financial (WLFI), the crypto project backed by the Donald Trump family, is accelerating its international expansion plans amid meetings with industry expert Changpeng Zhao, the founder and former CEO of Binance. On April 27, WLFI founders Zach Witkoff, Zak Folkman, and Chase Hero held a high-profile meeting with Zhao in Abu Dhabi. According […]
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It’s a debate as old as Bitcoin itself: How can the world’s first cryptocurrency achieve true mass adoption? While the Bitcoin community focuses on improving user experience (UX), rolling out custody solutions, battling legislators, and onboarding institutions, core Bitcoin developer and CEO of Synonym John Carvalho has proposed a simpler solution: deprecate satoshis and remove […]
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The Swiss National Bank rejected growing calls to adopt Bitcoin (BTC) as part of its foreign currency reserves, saying cryptocurrencies fail to meet its requirements for liquidity and stability. Speaking at the central bank’s annual shareholder meeting in Bern, SNB Chairman Martin Schlegel said the institution needs assets it can reliably buy and sell, and […]
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Bitcoin-native crowdfunding platform Geyser introduced a Bitcoin Launchpad, a new mechanism designed to gate campaign access through community engagement thresholds rather than immediate fundraising. The update was announced on April 25 via X, targeting early-stage Bitcoin projects seeking visibility prior to launch. Community attention as a new gate to capital The Launchpad mechanism modifies how […]
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