Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency

Arizona becomes the second U.S. state to establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, utilizing unclaimed assets for investment.

The law allows for returns in Bitcoin, promoting fiscal responsibility and innovative treasury management.

Bitcoin surpassed $100,000 for the first time since February due to easing trade tensions between the US and UK.

Strategy purchased Bitcoin at an average of $95,167, increasing its total holdings to 555,450 BTC valued over $52 billion.

UK aims to regulate Bitcoin and crypto differently from the U.S. and EU, avoiding a national Bitcoin reserve.

Corporations need to reassess risk management and capital allocation considering Bitcoin's performance.

Bitcoin is a promising strategic reserve with significant long-term returns.

Alex Mashinsky sentenced to 12 years for fraud impacting billions in customer losses at Celsius.

Alex Mashinsky was sentenced to 12 years in prison for securities and commodities fraud related to Celsius Network.

The lawsuit against celebrities for promoting FTX is not dismissed, focusing on potential legal violations regarding unregistered securities.

Most claims against celebrity endorsers of FTX dismissed due to lack of proof of knowledge about fraud.

OCC allows national banks to provide crypto custody and trading services, emphasizing risk management.

Senate Democrats are introducing a new bill to prevent corruption linked to cryptocurrency holdings by federal officials, particularly targeting Donald Trump's investments.

Flipster partners with TALON, enhancing its presence in esports by renaming TALON's Dota 2 team and focusing on inclusivity and engagement in the crypto space.

Institutional interest in hedge funds is rising, predicting assets over USD 5 trillion by 2028.

Smaller hedge fund managers are becoming preferable as competition for capital intensifies.

The lack of transparency in transaction prioritization and contention on blockchains highlights the need for improved governance and protocols.

MultiBank Group's agreement with MAG Lifestyle Development marks the world's largest real estate tokenization initiative, introducing a new financial paradigm through $MBG.

Dark-fee transactions provide quick confirmations and hide fees during blockchain congestion.

Monero exemplifies privacy in cryptocurrency, shielding transactions effectively from surveillance.

Blockchain's security relies on its tamper-evident and irreversible structure, enhanced by cryptographic hashing and chaining of blocks.

Pepeto aims to transform the meme coin landscape by prioritizing infrastructure and utility over short-term trading.

Riot Platforms produced 463 Bitcoin in April 2025, marking a shift toward selling monthly production for operational funding.

CleanSpark's operational efficiency continues to drive strong bitcoin production, positioning the company for significant growth as it nears a hashrate milestone.

CleanSpark's Q2 2025 revenue surged 62.5% year-over-year, but the company faced a significant net loss of $138.8 million.

Senators Warren and Merkley are urging an investigation into a deal linked to the Trump family and Emirati interests over national security concerns.

Trump's crypto ventures face scrutiny from Democrats amid concerns about corruption and regulatory compliance.

Key Democratic senators withdrew support for legislation that would protect Trump's crypto interests.

The $TRUMP coin has resulted in massive profits for a few while adversely impacting many smaller investors.

The momentum for pro-crypto legislation in Washington is now facing significant challenges, especially from Democrats.

Recent developments show a surge of opposition to the GENIUS Act, complicating its potential passage.

Stablecoins have surpassed $240 billion in market cap, showing resilience and growing significance in both crypto and traditional finance.

Coinbase's x402 initiative aims to integrate stablecoin payments into web interactions, addressing the inadequacies of traditional payment systems.

Cryptocurrency-related kidnappings are increasing, with criminals now directly targeting crypto entrepreneurs and their families.

Building a crypto exchange requires deep understanding of centralized vs decentralized models, focusing on architecture, legality, and operational needs.

Samsung introduces a Tap to Transfer feature for easy peer-to-peer payments within Samsung Wallet.

Samsung's 'Tap to Transfer' feature enables quick person-to-person payments via Galaxy devices, enhancing the Samsung Wallet app's functionality.