Day: 4 August 2025

PRNewswire, PRNewswire, 4th August 2025, Chainwire

The European Central Bank (ECB) has confirmed that physical cash will continue to play an essential role alongside the growing use of digital payments in Europe. Despite the rapid increase in electronic payment methods, the ECB reassures the public that cash is not becoming obsolete and will remain a critical ...

In a significant move towards embracing digital innovation, Qatar is calling for a global initiative to promote the tokenization of assets, offering a transformative vision for international financial markets. This appeal was made during the recent Global Blockchain Forum held in Doha, where key policymakers and industry leaders convened to ...

South Korean banks are rapidly developing their crypto business strategies in anticipation of a new regulatory era. With the upcoming enforcement of the Virtual Asset User Protection Act in July 2024, traditional financial institutions are eager to capture opportunities in digital assets even as they brace for increased compliance demands. ...

Metaplanet Inc. has strengthened its Bitcoin Treasury Operations with the purchase of an additional 463 BTC for approximately ¥7.995 billion, at an average price of ¥17,268,320 per Bitcoin. This acquisition increases the company’s total Bitcoin holdings to 17,595 BTC, with a cumulative cost basis of ¥261.277 billion and an average ...

Former UK Chancellor George Osborne has warned that Britain risks becoming irrelevant in the global crypto economy unless it urgently reforms its regulatory approach. In an op-ed for the Financial Times, Osborne criticized the Labour government and the Bank of England for what he described as a slow and indecisive ...

In a landmark achievement for both the blockchain and space industries, Justin Sun, founder of the Tron blockchain network, has successfully completed Blue Origin’s NS-34 suborbital mission, marking him as the youngest Chinese astronaut in history. Sun’s participation underscores a new era where leaders in digital innovation are venturing beyond ...

SharpLink Gaming has significantly increased its Ethereum (ETH) holdings to an estimated $1.65 billion. Over the past days, SharpLink executed multiple purchases amounting to $54 million in ETH, raising its total Ether balance to approximately 480,031 coins, according to blockchain data analytics from Arkham Intelligence. Notably, one of the largest ...

Dr. Xiao Feng, Chairman and CEO of HashKey Group, has stated that mainland China is poised to re-enter the global crypto market—starting with stablecoins—amid growing monetary competition worldwide. His comments came during a recent interview with industry expert Liu Feng, where he warned that cryptocurrency hype in Asia, especially around ...

Helsinki, Finland, 4th August 2025, Chainwire