Wei Dai, a cryptocurrency pioneer known for designing the b-money system, a precursor to bitcoin, criticized the current level of crypto adoption for payments. Dai highlighted that even with the shortcomings of fiat payments, crypto has not managed to make a significant impact in this field. B-Money Pioneer Wei Dai Laments State of Crypto Adoption […]
Read MoreFireblocks Reveals 90% of Industry Participants Are Actively Engaging With Stablecoins
Blockchain infrastructure provider Fireblocks has released its ‘State of Stablecoins 2025’ report, highlighting the growing importance of stablecoins in modern payment systems. The report indicates that stablecoins accounted for nearly half of the transaction volume on the Fireblocks platform in 2024, demonstrating their essential role in the modernization of global payments. With over 300 banks […]
Read MoreMajor Crypto Firms Spending Millions on Personal Security
Coinbase, Circle, and Robinhood are spending millions to ensure the security of their top executives as crypto becomes mainstream and criminals begin targeting crypto millionaires. The recent wave of kidnappings in France has heightened the interest of crypto holders in personal security options. Crypto Firms Increase Personal Security Spending Amid Kidnapping Wave The cryptocurrency ecosystem […]
Read MoreSolana Treasury Company DeFi Development Corp. Partners With BONK Memecoin to Launch Validator Node
DeFi Development Corp. (Nasdaq: DFDV), a public company with a crypto treasury strategy focused on accumulating solana ( SOL), has announced a strategic partnership with BONK, a popular community memecoin in the Solana ecosystem. As part of the collaboration, the two entities will jointly operate and manage a validator node, with both contributing to the […]
Read MoreAustralian Police Seize Hacker’s Bitcoin, Mansion and Luxury Car
The Australian police recently seized 25 bitcoins, a luxury car, and a mansion in Beachmere from a man previously convicted of hacking an American gaming company. AFP Targets Illegal Profits of Hacker The Australian Federal Police (AFP) recently seized 25 bitcoins, a luxury car, and a mansion in Beachmere from a man previously convicted of […]
Read MoreMetaplanet Expands Bitcoin Holdings to 7,800 With Acquisition of 1,004 BTC
Metaplanet Inc. (Tokyo Stock Exchange: 3350 / OTCQX: MTPLF), a publicly listed bitcoin treasury company based in Japan, has announced the acquisition of an additional 1,004 bitcoin, increasing its total holdings to 7,800 BTC. The latest purchase was made at an average price of 15,134,304 yen per bitcoin, amounting to a total investment of approximately […]
Read MoreRussian Court Orders Detention of Crypto Game Co-Founder on Fraud Charges
Russian law enforcement has arrested the co-founder of the crypto game Blum in Moscow as part of a criminal investigation into large-scale fraud. Smerkis Steps Down as Blum CMO Russian law enforcement arrested Vladimir Smerkis, co-founder of the crypto game Blum, in Moscow as part of a criminal investigation into large-scale fraud. The announcement of […]
Read MoreRipple Hails Dubai’s Crypto Vision at Fintech Summit
Ripple reaffirmed its commitment to the global crypto ecosystem during the Dubai Fintech Summit, where Ripple President Monica Long engaged with Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum. Praising Dubai’s role in the digital economy, Long stated: “We continue to be impressed with the leadership demonstrated by Dubai as it establishes itself as one of the […]
Read MoreBitcoin Treasuries May Reshape Corporate Finance Models, Advocate Says
Corporate treasuries could spark an economic revolution as bitcoin accumulation strategies reshape capital allocation and production profitability worldwide. From Holding BTC to Selling Operations, a Corporate Strategy Path Outlined by Bitcoin Advocate Bitcoin advocate Pierre Rochard, CEO of the Bitcoin Bond Company, outlined a vision for corporate treasury strategy on Saturday via social media platform […]
Read MoreBitcoin Poised for 20-Year Outperformance, Says Analyst
Bitcoin is entering a pivotal 15–20 year phase of dominance, poised to outperform traditional assets as it matures into the most investable macro store of value globally, a top analyst explained. Bitcoin’s Long Arc Is Set—And Almost No Public Asset Will Keep Up Analyst Willy Woo shared an analysis of bitcoin’s growth prospects on Sunday, […]
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