Aptos Foundation, which supports the development and growth of the Aptos blockchain, is funding Hiraya Network, a new initiative in the Philippines to discover local talent and support projects that will eventually build within the Aptos ecosystem. This was revealed by Eli Becislao, co-founder of The BLOKC, the organization leading Aptos Foundation’s Hiraya Network in…
The DOJ has seized crypto tied to Hamas, tracing $1.5 million through global wallets and encrypted chats as part of a crackdown on terror funding via cryptocurrency. DOJ Seizes Crypto Tied to Hamas With $1.5M Trail Across Global Wallets The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on March 27 that it had disrupted an international…
Strategy’s executive chairman, Michael Saylor, sparked debate with a poll suggesting Gamestop must buy over $3 billion in bitcoin to earn BTC legitimacy. Michael Saylor Turns up the Heat With Poll—Can Gamestop Meet BTC Expectations? Michael Saylor, co-founder and executive chairman of software intelligence firm Microstrategy (Nasdaq: MSTR), which recently rebranded as Strategy, launched a…
A recent report by Despread Research reveals that 70% of South Korean crypto investors made a profit in 2024, with BTC, XRP, and ETH being the most popular holdings. Optimism remains high for 2025, with many expecting bitcoin to surpass $100,000 (150 million KRW). Bitcoin Leads South Korean Investor Portfolios as Optimism Grows for 2025…
A bill recently presented to the National Assembly in Panama proposes legalizing the voluntary acceptance of cryptocurrency in commercial transactions. The proposal also encompasses VASP regulation and integrating blockchain for optimizing state processes. Bill Introduced in Panama Proposes Voluntary Cryptocurrency Acceptance, Blockchain Integration More and more countries are starting to appreciate the properties of cryptocurrency…
The layer one (L1) blockchain Sonic has experienced substantial growth, with metrics revealing a 2,951% increase in the project’s total value locked (TVL) since the beginning of the year. L1 Blockchain Sonic’s TVL Climbs 2,951% Since January On March 27, Sonic’s official social media account announced on X that the blockchain had crossed the $1…
Economic experts and institutions are increasingly coalescing around heightened warnings of a U.S. recession in 2025, with some amplifying dire predictions of a dollar crisis and systemic instability. Recession Roulette The possibility of a U.S. recession in 2025 has ignited fierce debate among economists, financial institutions, and policymakers, with forecasts split between warnings of an…
U.S. Reps. Tom Emmer (R-MN) and Darren Soto (D-FL) reintroduced the bipartisan Securities Clarity Act on Tuesday to establish regulatory distinctions between securities and commodities in the digital asset sector, aiming to resolve long-standing legal ambiguities. Securities Clarity Act Aims to Resolve Crypto Regulatory Uncertainty The bill seeks to clarify jurisdictional boundaries for regulators and…
The video game retailer, GameStop, has made a big financial move by announcing plans to put bitcoin in its corporate treasury. The board of directors gave the green light and bitcoin officially became part of the company’s long-term plan. The announcement sent the company’s stock soaring. GameStop plans to invest a portion of its corporate…
The U.S. state of Wyoming has identified nine candidate blockchains to host its upcoming stablecoin, dubbed WYST. The state has selected Layerzero, an omnichain interoperability protocol, as the top-ranked vendor for smart contract development. Wyoming Eyes Multiple Blockchains for Upcoming Stablecoin Launch The U.S. state of Wyoming has identified nine candidate blockchains as potential hosts…
