The Regional Trial Court in Makati ordered the forfeiture of cash in the amount of ¢189 million, which was seized in a 2023 raid at a cyber scam hub in Mabalacat, Pampanga. This ruling is in favor of the Philippine government and comes after significant legal action stemming from the large-scale operation; the court ruling
Actor and crypto skeptic Ben McKenzie will soon direct a feature— a documentary titled “Everyone Is Lying to You for Money,” which he announced himself on Twitter. Following a Deadline report, we learned the doc is set to screen at SXSW London in June. The film casts McKenzie, who is mostly known from “The O.C.”
Dubai recently hosted the largest cryptocurrency event in the world called Token2049. Hosted between April 30 and May 1 at Madinat Jumeriah Resort, it received a lot of interest from abroad. Over 15,000 delegates from 160 countries attended the event, with more than 200 speakers representing various industries, policymakers, and innovators from the digital asset
Trump Media & Technology Group, owner of the social network ‘Truth Social,’ is purportedly planning to launch a crypto asset and a linked digital wallet. The initiative is expected to accompany its Truth+ streaming service and is aimed at embedding digital currency within the framework of the platform. The stated purpose is to improve the
Crypto Market Update: Cautious Optimism and Strategic Waiting — May 3, 2025 As we move into May, the crypto market is pausing to catch its breath. Following strong movements earlier in the year, the current tone is one of consolidation and anticipation. The global crypto market cap sits at $2.98 trillion, down just 0.75% in
Since the 2024 presidential elections, Bitcoin has been a prominent topic in campaign discussions and Trump’s plans as the BTC 2024 Conference President Trump proposed the creation of the conference during a live session, and appointed Executive Bo Hines as the spokesman. Hines has a pro-crypto lobby persona and supports government policymaking, stating that taking
Bitcoin briefly reached 70-day highs last week, surpassing $97,431 before settling over $96,500. This was due to surging institutional interest, high FOMO, and Saylor’s MicroStrategy pump plans. The weak US labor market data also supports the bullish trend. Bitcoin maintained its bullish guidance as it breached the $95,000 resistance and maintained steady support above 96k.
Crypto Market Pulse: May Begins with Renewed Optimism As May kicks off, the cryptocurrency market is showing signs of strength. Global crypto market capitalization has reclaimed the $3 trillion milestone, sitting around $3.02 trillion, up 0.23% in the last 24 hours. While total trading volume has slightly dipped to $78.7 billion, this price recovery suggests
Crypto Market Snapshot: Signs of Strength Emerge in May As the crypto market kicks off May 2025, signs of cautious recovery are setting the tone. The global market cap has edged up to approximately $3.02 trillion, reflecting a modest 0.23% gain over the past 24 hours. Bitcoin dominance holds steady at 63.81%, underscoring investor reliance
[Vienna, 29.04.2025]— Cryptocurrencies continue to gain traction under the administration of Donald Trump; the White House is crypto-friendly. Private cryptos and stablecoins gained traction after the Trump administration relaxed regulations, along with the January executive order that scrapped plans for a federally controlled “digital dollar CBDC. DAOs, or Decentralized Autonomous Organizations, have been marketed as