New Hampshire is now the first state in the U.S. to allow its treasury to invest in bitcoin. Governor Kelly Ayotte signed House Bill 302 (HB 302) into law. This is a big step towards mainstreaming bitcoin into public finance. Rep. Keith Ammon on X The bill allows the New Hampshire State Treasurer to invest…
San Francisco, California, May 8th, 2025, Chainwire Microsoft-backed Space and Time is the blockchain for ZK-proven data. Space and Time, the Microsoft-backed blockchain for zero-knowledge (ZK)-proven data, is live on its public, permissionless mainnet. Space and Time is designed to deliver ZK-proven data to smart contracts to power a new generation of data-driven crypto applications….
Alpen Labs has introduced the bitcoin dollar (BTD), a bitcoin-collateralized stablecoin built on zero-knowledge rollup technology, aiming to provide a censorship-resistant alternative to centralized stablecoins. ZK Rollups Power Alpen’s New Bitcoin-Backed Stablecoin The bitcoin dollar (BTD) will operate as an over-collateralized stablecoin pegged to the U.S. dollar, using bitcoin ( BTC) as its sole backing…
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According to reports, Euroclear is set to proceed with the confiscation of $3 billion in Russian assets to compensate Western investors for losses incurred from asset forfeitures in the country. If executed, this move risks jeopardizing the clearance platform that handles trillions. Euroclear to Seize $3 Billion in Russian Assets A move that might put…
The crypto market experienced significant liquidations, totaling around $291 million, or about ₱16.1 billion, in the past 24 hours as Bitcoin returned to the $100,000 mark. $BTC topped the list with $113.9 million in liquidations, followed by $ETH at $64.7 million. The AI-powered Information Finance (InfoFi) token $KAITO also experienced significant liquidations of $12.8 million….
Edwin Rojas Ulo, president of the Central Bank of Bolivia, stated that the institution is currently consulting with international organizations regarding the design of a currency referred to as the “virtual boliviano,” which would facilitate international settlements. Central Bank of Bolivia to Launch Digital Currency With International Settlements in Mind Bolivia, which initially banned the…
In its blog post, web3 company Bitget highlighted that it wrapped up its participation at TOKEN2049 Dubai, by showcasing its growing global influence and strategic direction. Bitget in Token2049 Dubai Gracy Chen, the chief executive officer (CEO) of the web3 company, delivered a keynote address on the first day of the conference outlining Bitget’s performance…
Bhutan has partnered with Binance Pay and DK Bank to launch the world’s first national crypto-based tourism payment system, allowing visitors to use digital assets for everything from hotels to market purchases, boosting financial inclusion and innovation. Bhutan Becomes First Nation to Power Entire Tourism Sector with Crypto In a landmark move blending technology with…
Trump’s explosive foray into crypto faces a blistering Senate probe targeting token profiteering, foreign deals, and alleged presidential pay-to-play schemes that could shatter ethical boundaries. Trump Crypto Empire Dragged Into Probe Over Elite Access and Foreign Cash U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, announced on May…
