Spar supermarket in Switzerland starts accepting Bitcoin payments
18.4.2025
Global grocery giant Spar has rolled out Bitcoin-based payments in Switzerland, marking another step in the growing adoption of cryptocurrency for everyday transactions.A Spar supermarket in Zug, Switzerland, has implemented Bitcoin (BTC) payments via the Lightning Network.The store’s Bitcoin...
How to use a crypto hardware wallet: A step-by-step guide
18.4.2025
TL;DRThis guide shows you how to set up and use a crypto hardware wallet, using the Trezor Safe 3 as an example. You’ll learn to safely store Bitcoin, Ethereum and other assets offline, with clear steps for wallet setup, seed phrase backup, PIN protection and secure transaction signing....
KiloEX exchange exploiter returns $5.5M days after $7.5M hack
18.4.2025
The hacker behind the $7.5 million KiloEx exploit returned $5.5 million worth of cryptocurrency four days after the attack.Decentralized exchange (DEX) KiloEx suspended platform operations after suffering a $7.5 million exploit, Cointelegraph reported on April 15.In a surprising turn of events,...
Modular Blockchain’s Emerging Unicorn: Meta Earth’s Exponential Global Growth
18.4.2025
This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. The cryptocurrency landscape is continually shaped by groundbreaking narratives, and among the most structurally transformative are those centered on public blockchains. From Bitcoin’s genesis, which established the foundation for decentralized...
Hashkey takes aim at XRP ETF in Asia with new fund backed by Ripple
18.4.2025
Hong Kong-based crypto investment firm HashKey Capital announced the launch of an XRP fund, with plans to convert it into an exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the future.According to an April 18 announcement, the fund, officially titled the HashKey XRP Tracker Fund, is reportedly “the first...
Russia Paves Way for Using Digital Ruble in National Budget Disbursements
18.4.2025
According to Russian authorities, the necessary steps for allocating budget funds using the digital ruble have already been completed, enabling the CBDC to be utilized for these disbursements. The Ministry of Finance has also prepared subsidies for an upcoming test. Digital Ruble on the Verge...
Altcoins may rally in Q2 2025 thanks to improved regulations: Sygnum
18.4.2025
Altcoins may see a resurgence in the second quarter of 2025 as regulations for digital assets continue to improve, according to Swiss bank Sygnum.In its Q2 2025 investment outlook, Sygnum said the space has seen “drastically improved” regulations for crypto use cases, creating...
Russian Senator Anticipates Creation of BRICS+, Dozens of Nations Potentially Involved
18.4.2025
Deputy Speaker of the Federation Council Konstantin Kosachev revealed that several countries are set to join the BRICS+ initiative, aiming to include the maximum number of participants. The Russian senator emphasized that this geopolitical group would facilitate direct interaction with dozens...
HashKey Capital to Debut Asian XRP Tracker Fund With Ripple as Anchor Investor
18.4.2025
The fund aims to simplify institutional access to XRP for cross-border payments, crypto investing in Asia
What is Bitcoinlib, and how did hackers target it?
18.4.2025
Bitcoinlib, explained Bitcoinlib is an open-source Python library designed to make Bitcoin development easier. Think of it as a toolbox for programmers who want to create Bitcoin wallets, manage transactions, or build apps that interact with the Bitcoin...
MEXC Ventures Launches $30 Million Initiative to Foster Web3 Talent
18.4.2025
MEXC Ventures has launched IgniteX, a $30 million initiative aimed at nurturing Web3 talent and driving innovation in blockchain, AI, and fintech. The five-year program will support early-stage startups, academic partnerships, and developer communities worldwide. MEXC’s $30 Million IgniteX Program...
Grocery Giant SPAR Dips Toe Into Crypto Payments
18.4.2025
SPAR, a global grocery retailer with a significant presence including over 13,900 stores across 48 countries in Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia, is reportedly testing cryptocurrency payments in Switzerland. A post on Linkedin indicated that a SPAR store in Zug, Switzerland, is accepting bitcoin...