Warming up for the Bitcoin 2025 conference in Las Vegas, Strategy founder Michael Saylor was asked to weigh in on the concept of proof-of-reserves. Saylor didn’t mince words, dismissing the idea entirely by stating it “dilutes the security” and calling it a flat-out “bad idea.” Saylor’s ‘Bad Idea’ Comment on Reserve Transparency Ignites Crypto Clash…
5/27/2025, Las Vegas, NV — Sati, a Bitcoin payments app and Lightning infrastructure provider, today announced the launch of its Lightning integration with Xverse, a Bitcoin wallet used by over 1.5 million people worldwide. Thanks to the integration, Xverse users can now send and receive sats (bitcoin’s smallest denomination) instantly over the Lightning Network with…
Is a big altcoin season coming? Crypto expert Rekt Fencer says GRASS, PENDLE, ONDO, ENA, and SEI could grow a lot soon. The crypto market is getting ready for what some people call a “once-in-a-generation chance” for altcoins. Important data and money moving in the market suggest that a big altcoin season might be coming…
Circle Internet Group, Inc., the global financial technology firm and stablecoin market leader, announced the launch of its initial public offering (IPO) of 24 million shares of Class A common stock, priced between $24 and $26 per share, with plans to list on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker “CRCL.” Circle Internet…
The Bitcoin world begins what is considered to be its biggest event yet — Bitcoin 2025, a three-day conference taking place May 27-29 at The Venetian Resort in Las Vegas. With over 30,000 attendees expected, the event will bring together the biggest names in politics, finance, technology and the global Bitcoin community. Hosted by BTC…
Former U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman J. Christopher Giancarlo, known as “Crypto Dad,” has joined Sygnum Bank as Senior Policy Advisor, as announced on May 27, 2025. Giancarlo, who was a strong advocate for open markets and balanced regulatory frameworks during his tenure at the CFTC, will leverage his experience in regulatory matters…
MYEG, a Malaysian e-government and digital services provider, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sgtradex, Singapore’s national digital infrastructure for trade data exchange, to facilitate seamless blockchain-powered trade between Malaysia and Singapore. The agreement, signed at the ASEAN-GCC-China CEO Roundtable, aims to enhance digital connectivity in the ASEAN region by enabling interoperable, cross-border…
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for his role in a fraud scheme involving the misappropriation of customer funds to his hedge fund, Alameda Research. According to a Business Insider report, the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) estimates that he could be released as early as December 14, 2044,…
There is an average of one wrench attack per week. This was just a prediction of cypherpunk and software engineer Jameson Lopp. However, he stressed it appears that this trend is on track this year, as there is a rising number of documented wrench attacks. Increasing Wrench Attacks In a post on X, Lopp highlighted…
Amid swirling speculation, Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG), overseen by Donald Trump’s family, is reportedly exploring a $3 billion fundraising effort aimed at cryptocurrency investments, according to unnamed sources cited by the Financial Times. The plan allegedly includes $2 billion in equity and $1 billion via convertible bonds, though TMTG dismissed the claims, stating:…
