CRYPTO

Eric Trump Praises China’s Role in Bitcoin, Says U.S. and Beijing Are ‘Leading the Way’
President Donald Trump’s son said he would love for his father and China’s President Xi Jinping to talk about bitcoin at a coming meeting. What to know: HONG KONG — Eric Trump, executive vice president of the Trump Organization, praised China during a panel at BTC Asia in Hong Kong […]

Bitcoin and Crypto Advocates Warn Congress: Protect Developers or Lose Industry Support
Over 110 crypto investors, developers, and advocacy groups have signed a sweeping letter to the U.S. Senate Banking Committee, warning that failure to protect open-source software developers could drive innovation overseas and stall crypto adoption. The DeFi Education Fund has penned a letter to the U.S. Senate Banking Committee with support from […]

Bitcoin Market Projection for the 2nd Half of 2025
Positive policy developments coupled with technical indicators point to bitcoin and the cryptocurrency market being well-placed to explode to new trading highs, writes Biyond’s Nathan Batchelor. What to know: You’re reading Crypto Long & Short, our weekly newsletter featuring insights, news and analysis for the professional investor. Sign up here to get it […]

Japan’s Finance Minister Says Crypto Assets Can be Part of Diversified Portfolio
Kato’s remarks come amid concerns over Japan’s high debt-to-GDP ratio and the potential for financial repression and yen depreciation. What to know: Japan’s Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato said on Monday that cryptocurrencies can be part of a diversified portfolio. “Crypto assets have risks surrounding high volatility, but through building an […]

Philippine Congressman Proposes Bitcoin Reserve to Attack National Debt
Modeled after oil, maple syrup, and grain reserves, the proposed Strategic Bitcoin Reserve positions BTC as a sovereign asset alongside traditional stockpiles. What to know: A bill proposed in the Philippine Congress would create a government-run bitcoin (BTC )reserve that cannot be touched for two decades except to pay down the nation’s […]

An Excerpt From Bitcoin Circular Economies: The Beginning
From violence and migration to hope and innovation, discover how El Zonte, El Salvador became the birthplace of the world’s first Bitcoin circular economy and a model for community transformation. When people picture a tropical beach with volcanic sands, warm waters and dreamy surfing waves, they are describing El Zonte, in […]

Cory Hughes Interview – The Independent Media Token
Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Email | RSS Joining me today is Cory Hughes, here to discuss his new project that aims to fund those in the independent media, called the “Independent Media Token (IMT)”. Most are aware of just how difficult it can be to successfully run a truly independent media platform, […]

U.S. Stablecoin Law Jolts EU Into Rethinking Digital Euro Strategy: FT
The GENIUS Act’s passage caught many in Europe off guard and sparked concerns dollar-backed stablecoins could tighten America’s grip on cross-border payments. What to know: European Union policymakers are discussing ramping up efforts to introduce a digital euro as the U.S.’ new stablecoin law intensifies pressure on the bloc to […]

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Says Bitcoin Could Reach $1M by 2030
Armstrong joins Jack Dorsey and Cathie Wood in calling for explosive BTC growth, with Ark Invest projecting as high as $3.8M by decade’s end. What to know: Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said that bitcoin could hit $1 million per token by the end of the decade, adding his voice to […]
The ‘Great Wealth Transfer’ Could See More Than $200B Flow Into Bitcoin: Xapo Bank
Over the next ten years, trillions of dollars will move from baby boomers to younger heirs, who are more inclined toward digital assets, the report said. What to know: The “great wealth transfer” is underway, and it could be one of the biggest drivers of crypto adoption in history, crypto […]