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Stablecoins were built as a bridge between fiat currency and the crypto economy. And for a while, that bridge held. The Stablecoin Power Shift Tether’s USDT became the dominant trading pair across most exchanges, despite years of scrutiny over whether its reserves are truly backed 1:1 by U.S. dollars or equivalent assets like short-term Treasuries. […]View the full article

Over the past three days, the crypto market has taken a hit, shedding $210 billion in value since June 11, when tensions first flared between Israel and Iran. Meanwhile, over the past week, bitcoin has dipped 0.8% and ethereum is down 0.1%, but a handful of altcoins have posted double-digit gains, managing to dodge the […]View the full article

As of June 14, the likelihood of Iran blocking or closing the Strait of Hormuz has risen to 47%, nearly doubling from 24% on June 11. Strait of Hormuz Closure Threatens Global Trade The odds of Iran blocking or closing the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints, briefly rose to […]View the full article

As publicly listed firms continue integrating bitcoin into their balance sheets, crypto communities like Cardano and Polkadot have discussed echoing this strategy, deploying the leading digital currency in their own operations. Altcoin Teams Eye Bitcoin for DeFi Power and Treasury Backing This week, the Polkadot community is weighing a proposal to gradually exchange 500,000 DOT […]View the full article

At block height 901,152 on Friday, the Bitcoin network logged its 12th difficulty adjustment of the year, slipping a slight 0.45%, which lowered the difficulty to 126.41 trillion. The next day, Saturday, miners pushed the network’s computational power to yet another peak, eclipsing the previous high recorded last month. Difficulty Drops, Hashrate Soars, but Miners […]View the full article

Michael Saylor is ultra bullish on bitcoin as institutional adoption explodes, supply tightens, and regulatory clarity fuels his bold 30% annual growth forecast for two decades. Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin Outlook: ‘I’m Very Bullish’ Michael Saylor, executive chairman of software intelligence firm Microstrategy (Nasdaq: MSTR), which now operates under the name Strategy, expressed during a June […]View the full article

Cetus Protocol has relaunched just two weeks after a significant hack that compromised its concentrated liquidity market maker pools. Normal Users’ LP Functions to Resume Cetus Protocol, a leading decentralized exchange (DEX) and concentrated liquidity market maker (CLMM) on the Sui and Aptos blockchains, has relaunched just two weeks after a sophisticated hack severely impacted […]View the full article

Ever since tensions flared between Elon Musk and Donald Trump, markets have seesawed and social media has lit up with fiery takes on the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill.” The clash between the sitting U.S. president and the world’s wealthiest individual has also sent prediction markets into a frenzy. One wager, with $134,277 in action, pegs […]View the full article

Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether, posted several pictures of items priced in USDT in Bolivia, marking an adoption milestone for the dollar-pegged stablecoin. The measure comes amid a climate of unrest due to the scarcity of dollars and gas faced by Bolivians. USDT Used to Establish Prices in Bolivia Stablecoins are becoming increasingly popular in […]View the full article

On Sunday, June 8, bitcoin’s price climbed past the $106,000 mark, though the top crypto token has barely budged over the past seven days, gaining just about 1%. Meanwhile, coins like ravencoin, spx6900, and internet computer have been stealing the spotlight with eye-catching double-digit growth. Crypto Market Fires Up — Double-Digit Gains Collide With Brutal […]View the full article

Over the past three years, bitcoin mining gear has evolved dramatically—from machines cranking out massive terahash to widely available rigs boasting efficiencies under 20 joules per terahash (J/TH). At the World Digital Mining Summit last month, Bitmain pulled back the curtain on a machine delivering over a petahash per second (PH/s) with an energy use […]View the full article

Since late May—spanning the past 17 days—the price gap for bitcoin in South Korea has climbed, topping a 3% difference by month’s end. As of Sunday, June 8, bitcoin is trading in the country at more than $1,500 above the worldwide average. Crypto Prices Break Away in South Korea, Sparking Premium Frenzy Bitcoin is currently […]View the full article

Bitcoin’s hashrate hit a record-setting 943 exahash per second (EH/s) on May 31, but in the days since then, the network’s processing power has dipped by more than 75 EH/s. Bitcoin’s Block Time Slows as Miners Buckle Under Difficulty Spike Bitcoin miners wrapped up May on a high note, notching their best earnings since the […]View the full article

The price of bitcoin hovered at $105,384 on June 8, 2025, with a market capitalization of $2.09 trillion and a 24-hour trading volume of $15.81 billion. Throughout the session, it moved within a tight intraday range of $105,112 to $105,891, indicating relative short-term stability amid a broader consolidation. Bitcoin The 1-hour chart analysis reveals a […]View the full article

EU might make Bitcoin illegal, XRP and RLUSD aim to replace SWIFT, Elon Musk backs Coinbase warning: Bitcoin could replace Dollar, and more in this Week in Review. Week in Review Europe’s privacy regulators are weighing guidelines that could effectively criminalize Bitcoin transactions. Ripple is pitching XRP and its planned RLUSD stablecoin as a lightning-fast, […]View the full article

Amboss, a solutions provider for the Bitcoin Lightning Network, has launched Rails, a self-custodial bitcoin service aimed at enhancing asset utility for companies, custodians, and high net worth individuals. Rails allows participants, referred to as Liquidity Providers (LPs), to maintain full custody of their bitcoin while generating returns through payment routing and liquidity leases, thereby […]View the full article

A South African judge has slammed the South African central bank for using outdated exchange control laws from the apartheid era to regulate cryptocurrencies. Judge: Apartheid-Era Laws Unfit for Cryptocurrency Regulation A High Court judge has criticized the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) for its continued reliance on outdated exchange control laws to regulate cryptocurrencies. […]View the full article

Ross Ulbricht, the recently freed founder of the Silk Road marketplace, has received a donation of 300 BTC, valued at over $31 million, to his designated donation wallet. The substantial contribution comes as Ulbricht seeks support following his release from prison, where he served a lengthy sentence for his role in operating the dark web […]View the full article

The mayor of Panama City, Mayer Mizrachi, made several announcements at the Bitcoin 2025 conference. Mizrachi revealed that Caja de Ahorros, the second-largest bank in the country, would launch bitcoin-based savings accounts and floated the idea of accepting bitcoin payments for the canal. Panama Prepared to Become Bitcoin Hub: Mayer Mizrachi Made Major Announcements Panama […]View the full article

Irdeto, the African entertainment platform Multichoice’s digital security subsidiary, has partnered with Coinbase to combat cybercriminals using cryptocurrency for piracy and other illicit activities. Irdeto’s intelligence-led investigations have shown an increasing use of cryptocurrency by illicit service providers, rising from 13% in 2022 to 19% in 2024. Through this collaboration, the Multichoice subsidiary provides Coinbase […]View the full article

Ram Kumar believes developers are drawn to on-chain artificial intelligence (AI) for its fresh technical puzzles, sustainable business models, and cultural significance. He advises aspiring builders to approach AI as a research project aimed at solving open challenges. Beyond the Hype Over the past few months, the AI sector has captivated the tech world, drawing […]View the full article

Czech political circles were shaken when Justice Minister Pavel Blažek stepped down following revelations that his ministry received a bitcoin donation valued at one billion crowns from an ex-convict previously charged with narcotics offenses. Although Blažek maintained his innocence, stating he was unaware of the donor’s background or any unlawful aspects of the transaction, he […]View the full article

Global de-dollarization is surging as a leading economist confirms nations are accelerating the shift to local currencies, reshaping global finance with a powerful multi-currency push. Economist Sees Power Shift as Yuan, Rupee, Ruble Eat Into US Dollar’s Dominance Global de-dollarization is accelerating as countries shift to a multi-currency system, using alternatives to the U.S. dollar […]View the full article

XRP is powering Ripple’s bold challenge to SWIFT’s outdated payment system, delivering blazing-fast, low-cost, and transparent cross-border transactions through blockchain and stablecoin innovation. Ripple Unveils XRP Solution While SWIFT Struggles With Outdated Payment Rails Ripple shared in a blog post on May 28 that blockchain technology and the digital asset XRP could help resolve many […]View the full article

XRP futures just hit turbo mode as Coinbase unleashes nonstop U.S. trading, igniting unprecedented access, speed, and firepower for institutions racing into crypto derivatives. New Round-the-Clock XRP Futures Trading on Coinbase Coinbase Institutional announced on May 29 via social media platform X that it will soon provide continuous access to XRP and solana ( SOL) […]View the full article