South Korea has clinched the title of Asia’s top-performing stock market in the first half of 2025, a remarkable rally propelled by an aggressive embrace of digital assets. Under the new leadership of President Lee Jae-myung, the nation’s economic policies have undergone a dramatic transformation. This surge is largely attributed to Lee’s pro-crypto stance and…
A controversial battle is unfolding in rural Stanton County, Nebraska, where landowners are clashing with the Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) over its use of eminent domain. The utility is condemning land for a new transmission line, a project primarily driven by the escalating electricity demands of a local Bitcoin mining company, Jigowatt. This dispute…
Coinbase, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, has earned a coveted spot on TIME’s 2025 list of the 100 most influential companies, recognized as a top disruptor. This honor signifies a major evolution for the company, transforming it from merely an exchange into a symbol of Web3’s normalization within global economic circles. Coinbase’s inclusion in the prestigious…
World Liberty Financial Inc., the decentralized finance platform affiliated with the Trump family, is significantly expanding its international reach through a new partnership with Re7 Labs, an innovation arm of London-based decentralized-finance hedge fund Re7 Capital. This collaboration signals a strategic move to bolster World Liberty’s USD1 stablecoin presence on Binance’s BNB Chain. The announcement…
Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) has put forth a sweeping proposal for the reclassification of cryptocurrencies, a move poised to fundamentally reshape the nation’s digital asset landscape. This initiative is designed to pave the way for the launch of crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and introduce a more favorable flat 20% tax on digital asset income.…
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has vocalized his support for cryptocurrency legislation before Congress, signaling that the United States stands to significantly benefit from increased regulatory clarity in the digital asset space. This endorsement from the nation’s top financial regulator marks a pivotal moment, suggesting a growing consensus on the need for a defined legal…
A recent hearing by the US Senate Banking Committee’s subcommittee on digital assets, intended to discuss a bipartisan legislative framework for crypto market structure, saw notably low attendance. Only five out of the 11 typical members of the subcommittee were present to question former regulators and industry experts. This limited participation, noted by subcommittee chair…
Texas has dramatically rewritten the narrative of state-level cryptocurrency engagement, becoming the inaugural U.S. state to establish a publicly funded Bitcoin reserve. Over the weekend, Governor Greg Abbott cemented this historic move by signing Senate Bill 21 into law, officially dedicating $10 million for the state’s Bitcoin acquisition. This decisive action transcends mere legislative interest,…
The recent Iran-Israel ceasefire has delivered a much-needed stabilization to world markets and injected new life into cryptocurrencies, with Bitcoin notably rising back over $105,000 after a temporary dip below $100,000 last week. Confirmed by US President Donald Trump on June 24, this agreement brought an end to 12 days of escalating tensions that had…
The United States Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) is embarking on a significant study to determine if cryptocurrency holdings can be considered in mortgage qualification assessments. This initiative, announced by FHFA Director William Pulte, marks a potential turning point for integrating digital assets into traditional financial systems. If approved, allowing borrowers to list Bitcoin, stablecoins,…
