CRYPTO
Block kicks off Cash App’s phased stablecoin roll out to its nearly 60 million users
An individual familiar with the matter told CoinDesk the stablecoin feature was rolled out to 25% of users already and by the end of the week, all users will have access. What to know: Block’s Cash App has quietly begun rolling out its highly anticipated stablecoin payment feature, a source […]
The 2036 Issue: What Choices Will You Make On The Way To A Multipolar World?
From The 2036 Issue: How will Bitcoin fare as the world shifts into a state of increasing multipolarity? By Lyn Alden As I write this in 2026, the world is becoming more multipolar, and I expect that trend to continue over the next decade through 2036. In reality, it was […]
The Clarity Act won’t lead to adoption without crypto tax reform
The legislation is being framed as a turning point for U.S. crypto policy, but there’s a major piece of the puzzle being overlooked, argues Singh. Agrowing number of people see the Clarity Act, which intends to establish clear and enforceable guardrails for the U.S. crypto industry, as a sign that […]
Blockchain.com Confidentially Files for U.S. IPO, Joining Wave of Crypto Listings
Blockchain.com, one of the industry’s oldest firms, has confidentially filed a draft Form S-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for a planned initial public offering. Blockchain.com Group Holdings Inc., one of the oldest companies in the crypto industry, has confidentially submitted a draft registration statement on Form S-1 with the […]
U.S. CFTC secures deal with National Hockey League on prediction market safeguards
A new arrangement has been set between the derivatives regulator and professional hockey, following on the heels of a similar baseball agreement. What to know: In the midst of its playoffs surge, the top professional hockey league has agreed to coordinate oversight of betting on popular prediction markets with the U.S. Commodity […]
Strategy made mammoth $2 billion bitcoin purchase last week
Michael Saylor and team added 24,869 BTC last week, bringing total holdings to 843,738 coins. What to know: Strategy made a massive bitcoin purchase last week, adding 24,869 coins for approximately $2.01 billion, or an average price of $80,985 each. The latest acquisition brings Strategy’s total holdings to 843,738 BTC, […]
Bitcoin Depot, North America’s largest bitcoin ATM operator, files for bankruptcy
Bitcoin Depot, the largest bitcoin ATM operator in North America and publicly listed on Nasdaq, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. What to know: Nasdaq-listed Bitcoin Depot, which once operated the largest network of bitcoin ATMs in North America, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and is shutting down. The Atlanta-based […]
Iran Launches Bitcoin-Settled Maritime Insurance for the Strait of Hormuz
Iran launched ‘Hormuz Safe,’ a state-backed maritime insurance platform settling in Bitcoin. Meanwhile, the US 30-year yield hit 5.16%, Japan’s 10Y broke 2.80%, and Ken Griffin admits AI is replacing PhD teams at Citadel. Sup, freaks.Iran just launched a state-backed maritime insurance platform for the Strait of Hormuz that settles […]
Crypto market structure bill clears committee, but concerns abound before Senate vote
Some Democrats in the banking committee attempted to get Republican support on amendments related to ethics, none of which made it to the final bill on Thursday. The US Senate Banking Committee advanced a long-awaited digital asset market structure bill with bipartisan support, but Republicans still need Senate Democrats’ votes […]
Bukele’s Futuristic BINAES Library Blends Books, Bitcoin, and Family Play in Revitalized Capital
Located in the heart of the country’s capital, El Salvador’s BINAES library stands tall as a monument to the love of knowledge, literature, and technology—accessible to the public 24 hours a day, for free. Positioned directly in front of and carefully aligned with the Catedral Metropolitana de San Salvador, BINAES […]
