Day: 28 May 2025

David Sacks, the White House’s top official on AI and cryptocurrency, has floated the possibility of the U.S. government increasing its Bitcoin holdings — but only under strict fiscal conditions. Speaking at the Bitcoin 2025 conference during a fireside chat with Gemini co-founders Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, Sacks explained that ...

Japanese investment firm Metaplanet is set to deepen its commitment to Bitcoin with a $50 million capital raise through a private placement of zero-interest bonds. The move is part of the company’s ongoing treasury strategy to increase its Bitcoin exposure, bucking traditional fiat-based financial models. According to the firm’s May ...

The Open Network Foundation (TON Foundation) has appointed former Visa executive Nikola Plecas as its new Vice President of Payments, marking a major move in its ambition to reshape digital payments for Telegram’s massive user base. In an announcement made on May 28, the TON Foundation revealed that Plecas will ...

Block, Inc., the financial services firm led by Jack Dorsey, is bringing Bitcoin payments to its widely used Square platform, with initial rollout set for late 2025 and full deployment by 2026, pending regulatory approvals. Announced during the Bitcoin 2025 conference in Las Vegas on May 27, the feature was ...

Ethereum is evolving beyond its traditional role centered around NFTs and decentralized finance enthusiasts. According to a recent analysis by Bitwise Europe, the network’s base layer is increasingly becoming a major settlement platform for institutional investors, even as retail users shift their activity to other networks. ???????????? ???????????? ???????????????????? We ...

MEXC, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, has introduced its new Futures Grid Bot, designed to enhance trading efficiency and profitability across a wide range of market conditions. The bot features a low entry threshold of just 10 USDT and supports high leverage, enabling traders to maximize their capital efficiency. Operating ...

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Australia’s financial watchdog has launched civil proceedings against Liang “Allan” Guo, the former director of the defunct crypto firm Blockchain Global, over serious allegations linked to his role in the collapse of the ACX Exchange. In a press release dated May 28, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) accused ...

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has agreed to disburse $120 million to El Salvador following a successful first review of the country’s $1.4 billion loan arrangement. The payout, however, is contingent upon the Central American nation fulfilling strict conditions—chief among them, scaling back its involvement in Bitcoin-related activities. According to ...

U.S. crypto exchange Coinbase is strengthening its footprint in Canada through newly announced multi-year sponsorship deals with Toronto FC and the Toronto Argonauts. The strategic move is aimed at tapping into the country’s expanding base of crypto investors and sports fans, as the company simultaneously works to restore trust in ...