Ukraine Moves Toward Strategic Bitcoin Storage Ukraine is preparing to take a major leap into the world of digital assets with plans to introduce a National Bitcoin Reserve, signaling a deeper integration of cryptocurrency into its financial infrastructure. The initiative arrives as lawmakers work to finalize legislation to support the reserve, indicating a clear pivot…
Big Tech’s Icons May Not Last Forever Once untouchable, Silicon Valley’s most iconic products are beginning to show signs of wear. At recent antitrust trials, executives from Meta, Google, and Apple offered rare and candid admissions: the services and devices that built their empires may be losing their grip on users. In courtrooms that typically…
Big Tech Finds an Open Door in Downing Street When former Google CEO Eric Schmidt shared the UK’s problem was having “so many ways that people can say no,” he was speaking at an October 2024 investment summit, standing beside Keir Starmer. His presence symbolized more than just admiration for British innovation—it highlighted just how…
Taiwan’s Dual Challenge: Trade Tensions and Security Needs Taiwan is navigating a complex diplomatic path as it seeks to strengthen both military and economic cooperation with the United States amid ongoing trade tensions. The recent tariffs imposed by the U.S. under President Donald Trump have unsettled many on the island, yet Taiwan remains committed to…
A Trillion-Dollar Transformation on the Horizon The stablecoin market is on track to overtake the broader crypto trading sector by the end of the decade, according to Citi’s Future Finance think-tank. Backed by increasing adoption, regulatory momentum, and institutional use, Citi estimates that stablecoins could balloon from today’s $240 billion to $1.6 trillion by 2030, with a bullish…
Crypto Market Prepares for a Boom Year Dealmaking in the cryptocurrency sector is heating up across the US and Europe as the market matures and gains political and institutional support. With strong growth trends, relaxed regulation, and rising investor interest, digital currency is entering a new era—one that industry insiders believe will be marked by…
SEC Ends Years-Long Battle with Ripple The Securities and Exchange Commission has reached a controversial settlement with Ripple Labs, ending a legal battle that has stretched over four years. The deal would see Ripple pay $50 million to the SEC while recovering $75 million from a previously imposed $125 million fine, a move that has triggered strong internal backlash from…
OCC Opens Doors for Banks to Handle Crypto In a landmark decision, the US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has officially cleared the path for banks to engage in cryptocurrency-related activities on behalf of their customers. The agency confirmed in a letter dated 7 May 2025 that national banks and federal savings associations can buy and sell…
Bitcoin (BTC) Bitcoin has rebounded strongly and is trading near $102,850 on May 9, briefly surpassing $104,000 earlier in the session. This rally marks the first time BTC has held above $100,000 since February, reflecting renewed momentum. On the charts, Bitcoin’s RSI is in overbought territory, hinting at possible short-term profit-taking. Key support is now…
A Surprising Alliance Over Crypto Legislation In an unexpected turn of events, bipartisan legislation aimed at regulating stablecoins has gained support from both Democrats and Republicans, despite concerns about potential conflicts of interest. The bills, named “Stable” and “Genius,” are designed to allow cryptocurrencies, specifically stablecoins, to be used in government payments. However, some critics…
