CRYPTO
Hong Kong Sets Out Plan to Regulate Crypto, Encourage Tokenization
In its second policy statement on the subject, the government said it intends to take further steps to regulate digital asset service providers, exchanges and stablecoins. What to know: Hong Kong’s government released its second major policy statement on digital assets, underlining its pledge to set the region up as […]
Bitcoin Takes a Lot of Pressure Off The Dollar, Says Donald Trump
Today, Former President Donald Trump has voiced strong support for Bitcoin and the broader crypto industry, calling it a vital American asset that the US must continue to dominate. “So I became a fan of crypto, and to me it’s an industry,” Trump said. “I view it as an industry and I’m […]
Texas Ready for $10M Bitcoin Purchase After Governor Signs Bill for State Reserve
The Lone Star State appears as if it will be the first in the U.S. to hold bitcoin. Was Sie wissen sollten: Texas has become the first U.S. state to create a publicly funded, stand-alone bitcoin reserve after Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 21 into law over the weekend. The bill directs […]
The Senate Just Passed the GENIUS Act—CBDCs in Sheep’s Clothing
While the state weaponizes compliance, we must weaponize freedom On June 18th, while the country was distracted with headlines about Trump and Iran, the U.S. Senate quietly advanced the GENIUS Act—a bill designed to “legitimize” stablecoins, but in reality, it paves the way for a permissioned, surveilled, and tightly controlled […]
U.S. Housing Regulator Could Let Crypto Be Considered in Mortgage Applications
Director Bill Pulte said that the FHFA will examine whether cryptocurrency holdings should help when it comes to U.S. home loans. What to know: The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) will study whether crypto holdings should count when Americans apply for a mortgage, Director Bill Pulte said on X. The review, will look […]
A Seed Phrase Isn’t Self Custody, It’s A Liability.
Seed phrases were an improvement a decade ago. They’re long overdue for an upgrade. For as long as bitcoin has existed, self-custody–the ability to transact with and hold your own wealth without the need for a third party intermediary like a bank or other financial institution–has been central to the […]
Is the 4-Year Bitcoin Cycle Over? Rational Root Explains Why This Time Might Not Be Different
Rational Root joins Bitcoin Magazine Pro to debate whether the 4-year Bitcoin cycle is breaking down in the age of ETFs, passive flows, and institutions. In a wide-ranging conversation, Bitcoin Magazine Pro’s lead analyst Matt Crosby sat down with on-chain cycle expert Rational Root to explore the pressing question on […]
Decentralized Protocols Are Soft Targets for North Korean Hackers
Oak Security has conducted more than 600 audits across major crypto systems. It consistently sees this vulnerability gap: teams invest heavily in smart contract audits but ignore basic operational security, says Dr. Jan Philipp Fritsche. North Korean hacking groups have been targeting crypto for years. The 2022 $625 million Ronin […]
This Is Why We Bitcoin
Don’t wait until it’s too late. Marty’s Bent The case for a neutral, permissionless monetary protocol has never been stronger. The incumbent financial system is a permissioned wall garden that is susceptible to a tax. When you’re using this system, you don’t own your money. Your money doesn’t really even […]
UK to Propose Restrictions on How Banks Can Deal With Crypto Next Year
The U.K.’s incoming rules will be on the more restrictive end, said David Bailey, the executive director of prudential policy at the Bank of England. What to know: The Bank of England plans to introduce new proposals on banks’ exposure to crypto by 2026 to protect financial stability, a key […]
