In March 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order establishing a reserve using Bitcoin seized through criminal and civil forfeitures, alongside a separate digital asset stockpile. Legislators argue that codifying the reserve is essential to ensure continuity...
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has confirmed the arrest and extradition of Xu Zewei, a Chinese national accused of orchestrating cyberattacks during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to FBI Director Kash Patel, Xu was transferred...
Bitcoin’s latest attempt to reclaim the $80,000 level lost momentum after a sudden surge of selling pressure swept through the derivatives market, dragging prices sharply lower within hours. The cryptocurrency dropped roughly 2.5%, slipping back under $78,000 and...
Luxembourg-based financial institution Banking Circle has expanded its digital-asset operations with the launch of regulated stablecoin settlement services. The move follows its approval as a Crypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP) by Luxembourg’s financial regulator on April 15. The new...
Ethereum is entering a fresh phase of market recalibration as leveraged positions unwind across major derivatives platforms. New data from CryptoQuant analyst Amr Taha shows that Ethereum’s 30-day open interest change has declined sharply, returning to levels last...
South Korea’s digital banking giant KBank is taking a major step into blockchain-powered payments through a new partnership with Ripple, as the lender explores faster and more efficient ways to process international remittances. The collaboration, reported by local...
Cross-border business payments are entering a new phase as stablecoins move from crypto trading tools into core financial infrastructure. A new report by Juniper Research projects that cross-border B2B stablecoin transactions could skyrocket to $5 trillion by 2035,...
Bitcoin experienced a sharp, sudden price swing on Monday, briefly climbing toward $80,000 before retreating just as quickly, as geopolitical developments between Iran and the United States rattled global markets. The leading cryptocurrency surged to a 12-week high...
Ripple’s Chief Technology Officer Emeritus, David Schwartz, has addressed renewed criticism over a 2017 discussion about XRP, clarifying that his comments were never intended as a price prediction. The debate resurfaced on X after a user accused Schwartz...
Senior Republican figures reportedly stepped in this week after a crypto-aligned super PAC linked to Howard Lutnick signalled plans to inject $1.75 million into a heated Texas political contest. According to reports, the PAC seeded by financial firm...
