In our latest Africa crypto news, Visa is partnering with Yellow Card as Empowa expands to Nigeria. Crypto players in South Africa are pushing for reforms to unlock tax revenue. Blockchain housing startup Empowa is expanding its presence in the Nigerian market after partnering with local players in the housing sector. Meanwhile, the international card…
A new report from Flashbots has warned that Maximum Extractable Value (MEV) is quietly becoming one of the biggest roadblocks to blockchain scaling. According to the research, rampant “spam auctions” driven by MEV searchers are systematically consuming most of the new capacity on high-throughput chains like Solana and Ethereum Layer-2s (L2s), neutralizing scaling gains and…
Bitcoin Cash price hovered above $470 on June 18, 2025, despite broader profit taking. BCH could break to December 2024 highs around $640. However, a lack of decisive moves above $500 could allow for further declines if bearish momentum accelerates. Bitcoin Cash (BCH) is trading just below $470, marginally in the red for the day,…
Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) has recently released an image featuring its mascot in samurai-style art. The image shows Curtis holding a flaming katana, with Japanese katakana spelling out the project’s name, whilst Jimmy the Monkey looms above the BAYC clubhouse. The post, shared on Wednesday via the official BAYC X account, provided no context…
Ripple is urging the UK to expedite crypto regulation and promote tokenization in financial markets. The company proposes aligning UK rules with global standards and easing access for stablecoins. Ripple has issued a direct call to UK lawmakers to expedite cryptocurrency regulation, proposing a four-part strategy aimed at transforming the country into a global hub…
Funding will accelerate the deployment of high-speed, AI-powered social modules built on Solana’s scalable infrastructure. June 19, 2025 9:35 AM EDT | Source: Kaj Labs Singapore, Singapore–(Newsfile Corp. – June 19, 2025) – Imagen Network, the decentralized AI-driven social platform, announced that its core developer has allocated $43 million to develop and deploy new…
Midjourney’s new AI-generated video tool will produce animated clips featuring copyrighted characters from Disney and Universal, WIRED has found—including video of the beloved Pixar character Wall-E holding a gun. It’s been a busy month for Midjourney. This week, the generative AI startup released its sophisticated new video tool, V1, which lets users make short animated…
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. Amid growing concerns from the crypto community, locally licensed Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) TopJuan Tech has denied any involvement with The Privilege Club and StableSwap, two defunct high-yield…
Tron founder Justin Sun recently met with Bo Hines, the Executive Director of the President’s Council of Advisers on Digital Assets of the White House. The talks between the two centered on the role of the Tron network and blockchain technology in advancing U.S. crypto leadership. Details of The Meet-up Sun shared insights in an…
Aerodrome Finance token AERO is skyrocketing. The AERO price has jumped 20% in 24 hours as it defies broader crypto downturn. Recent Coinbase integration looks to be the key driver. Aerodrome Finance’s native token, $AERO, has surged by 20%, reaching $0.96. The token is surging despite a broader cryptocurrency market downturn, with AERO price up…
