The US government plans to disclose its cryptocurrency holdings on April 5, following an executive order from President Donald Trump on March 6. Federal agencies, including the Department of the Treasury, received a 30-day deadline to report their digital asset reserves. Consequently, this move aims to clarify the scope of government-owned Bitcoin and other crypto…
KeyTakeaways: Metaplanet increased Bitcoin holdings by 696 BTC, reaching a total of 4,046 BTC in Q1 2025. The company reports ¥770 million in revenue from its Bitcoin income generation business. Metaplanet achieves a 95.6% BTC yield year-to-date through its treasury operations. Metaplanet Inc. announced on April 1 that it recently added 696 Bitcoin to its…
In the growing crypto market, Bitcoin Ordinals have emerged as a fascinating innovation, blending the security of Bitcoin's blockchain with the uniqueness of NFTs. Among the platforms capitalizing on this trend is Ordinal Hive, a marketplace launched to cater to traders of Bitcoin Ordinals. Billed as a hub for trading, sniping, and sweeping these digital…
Key Takeaways: South Carolina dropped its staking lawsuit against Coinbase after Vermont, allowing users to resume staking services. The case dismissal, with no admission of wrongdoing, voids a prior cease-and-desist order. Coinbase continues securing regulatory approvals globally amid ongoing legal challenges in the U.S. South Carolina has officially dropped its lawsuit against Coinbase…
Tether has surpassed 400 million users globally and envisages one billion users soon, according to its CEO.
Ripple and African fintech company Chipper Cash have announced a partnership aimed at streamlining cross-border payments in Africa.
The CFTC Office of Customer Education and Outreach has issued a new advisory, about the rising threat of fraud enabled by generative AI.
The long-running legal battle between Ripple Labs and the U.S. SEC has reached a historic resolution. After years of litigation, the regulatory agency has agreed to drop its appeal, while Ripple will pay a $50 million fine significantly less than the original $125 million penalty. As part of the agreement, Ripple will drop its cross-appeal,…
In keeping with its commitment to Bitcoin as a core asset, Metaplanet Inc. (TSE: 3350) announced today the acquisition of an additional 150 Bitcoin (BTC). For context, this latest purchase further solidifies the firm’s position as one of Japan’s most aggressive corporate adopters of cryptocurrency. The buy, announced by Metaplanet’s CEO, Simon Gerovich in a…
The Bank of Korea (BOK) will begin a large-scale pilot of its central bank digital currency (CBDC) in April, allowing 100,000 participants to conduct real-world transactions using digital tokens. Notably, the three-month trial aims to evaluate the practical use of CBDCs in payments and their potential impact on the financial system. The pilot, named the…
