SINGAPORE, November 12, 2025 — Neutron, a global Bitcoin Lightning infrastructure company, and FinFan, a licensed Vietnamese cross-border payment service provider, have announced a strategic partnership to officially distribute Lightning Network infrastructure for institutions across Vietnam. This collaboration will deliver instant, low-cost payments and settlement rails to banks, payment service providers, and fintech platforms, enabling…
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. BitPinas has no commercial relationship with any mentioned entity unless otherwise stated. 📬 Get the biggest crypto stories in the Philippines and Southeast Asia every week — subscribe to the BitPinas Newsletter. Ralph Recto, the former Finance Secretary who has publicly…
Kraken raises $800 million to accelerate onchain traditional finance, with Citadel Securities investing $200 million at a $20 billion valuation. Kraken announced on November 18, 2025 that it has raised $800 million across two tranches to advance its strategy of bringing traditional financial products onchain, with the primary tranche led by institutional investors including Jane…
Key Takeaways China’s CVERC accuses the U.S. of secretly seizing 127,000 BTC stolen from Chinese miner LuBian in 2020. U.S. DOJ claims it legally confiscated the funds as part of a fraud and money laundering case. The dispute highlights rising digital tensions between the two superpowers over cyber control and digital asset reserves. China and…
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. BitPinas has no commercial relationship with any mentioned entity unless otherwise stated. 📬 Get the biggest crypto stories in the Philippines and Southeast Asia every week — subscribe to the BitPinas Newsletter. The CADENA Act would open government budget data to…
Explosive stablecoin momentum is reshaping cross-border liquidity flows and intensifying pressure on Europe’s policy framework, signaling a pivotal shift as digital-asset demand begins exerting meaningful influence on global monetary conditions. Stablecoin Expansion Collides With Eurozone Policy Outlook Growing adoption of stablecoins is strengthening global payment efficiency, yet their rapid expansion is beginning to intersect with…
Key Takeaways Taiwan is weighing a pilot bitcoin reserve using seized BTC. Lawmakers say outdated policies heighten U.S./China risk. A full reserve review and BTC inventory are due this year. Taiwan is taking real steps toward studying whether bitcoin should be added to the country’s national reserves. The government is responding to rising concerns that…
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. BitPinas has no commercial relationship with any mentioned entity unless otherwise stated. 📬 Get the biggest crypto stories in the Philippines and Southeast Asia every week — subscribe to the BitPinas Newsletter. More than a month since the last one, the…
Regulated solana momentum accelerates as Fidelity and Canary Capital ETFs start trading with staking-enabled designs that broaden investor access to network rewards, strengthen institutional engagement, and highlight rising adoption across blockchain ecosystems amid yield-driven demand. Regulated Solana Products Gain Momentum With ETF Launches, Validator Design, and Rewards Surging demand for yield-enabled crypto exposure is accelerating…
Key Takeaways First online master’s focuses solely on Bitcoin, will be taught entirely in English. Curriculum spans tech, economics, philosophy, energy, and practical applications. Enrollment opens January 2026, with scholarships and industry experts involved. Hesperides University, a private online university based in Spain’s Canary Islands, has launched a new and groundbreaking program: the world’s first…
