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Texas House Approves Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Bill, Awaits Governor’s Signature
21.5.2025
The Texas House passed Senate Bill 21 (SB 21) on Wednesday to create a state-managed bitcoin reserve, advancing it to Governor Greg Abbott’s desk for final approval or veto within 20 days. Cryptocurrency in State Hands: Texas Legislature Passes Bitcoin Reserve Bill The bill, titled the Texas...
MapleStory’s NXPC Surges 4.4% After Exchange Listings
21.5.2025
After getting listed on the major exchanges, MapleStory’s blockchain game governance token, NXPC, has experienced an impressive rally.…
How to handle crypto trading gains and losses on your balance sheet
21.5.2025
Key takeawaysProperly accounting for crypto assets on your balance sheet is essential for accurate tax reporting and financial transparency.Crypto trading activities should be recorded like stock trading, at fair market value on the day of purchase.In some countries, like the US, crypto losses...
Analyst Calls Pi Network ‘Biggest Rug of 2025’ After Token Dump
21.5.2025
Crypto analyst Atlas has labeled Pi Network as 2025’s biggest rug pull after a 12 million-token dump crashed Pi’s price by 50%. The anonymous sell-off occurred days after Pi surged to $1.60 on speculation, sparking allegations of insider manipulation. Speculation Fueled Pi Network’s Recent...
Commerce Secretary Lutnick Divests Cantor Fitzgerald Stake
21.5.2025
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has agreed to transfer his stake in Cantor Fitzgerald to his children and a group of investors, as part of an ethics agreement with the U.S. government. Lutnick Complies With Ethics in Government Act U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has reportedly agreed...
Russia Prepares Bill to Streamline Confiscation of Digital Assets
21.5.2025
Russia is preparing a bill that would specify the requirements and procedures for the confiscation of digital assets, taking into account the specific circumstances surrounding these actions. The Russian Ministry of Justice emphasized that anonymity and the lack of centralized control over these...
India Supreme Court Asks Government Why Crypto Still Isn’t Regulated
21.5.2025
India’s Supreme Court has intensified pressure on the government to regulate crypto, slamming bitcoin trading as hawala-like and warning of its unchecked impact on the economy. Supreme Court Urges Central Policy With Crypto Labeled as Hawala-Like Activity The Supreme Court of India urged...
Dune Expands Beyond Analytics With Real-Time Developer Platform Sim
20.5.2025
Dune has launched Sim, a multichain, real-time developer platform offering scalable APIs for onchain applications, starting with wallet data integration across 60+ blockchains. From Dashboards to APIs: Dune’s Sim Aims to Streamline Onchain Development Dune, a leading blockchain data platform...
Milei Dissolves Argentine Task Force Investigating Alleged Libra Market Manipulation
20.5.2025
The Argentine government dissolved the Investigation Task Unit (UTI), a Justice Ministry body created three months ago to probe alleged market manipulation linked to the LIBRA crypto meme coin promoted by President Javier Milei, according to a Ministry of Justice decree. Investigation Into Libra...
DCG, Barry Silbert Face $3.3 Billion in New Lawsuits From Genesis Creditors
20.5.2025
The Genesis Litigation Oversight Committee has filed two lawsuits against Digital Currency Group in an effort to recover billions of dollars owed to Genesis Global Capital. Claims of Mismanagement and Fraud The Genesis Litigation Oversight Committee (LOC) has filed two lawsuits against Digital...
Bitget Wallet Unveils Brand Update, $1M Incentive Campaign
20.5.2025
Bitget Wallet has introduced a new brand identity and launched a $1 million campaign aimed at encouraging broader use of its crypto wallet services. Bitget Wallet Adds New UI, Campaign Targeting User Engagement The update includes a revised logo and interface changes described as more...
SEC Chair Unleases Plan to Merge Crypto and Securities Under One Roof
20.5.2025
A sweeping regulatory revolution is underway as the SEC unveils bold plans to unify crypto and securities oversight, slashing red tape and embracing market innovation. SEC Chair Declares New Crypto Era With Push for Unified Market Rules U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Paul...
Pioneer Explains Why Crypto Has Not Achieved Its Potential in the Payments Sector
19.5.2025
Wei Dai, a cryptocurrency pioneer known for designing the b-money system, a precursor to bitcoin, criticized the current level of crypto adoption for payments. Dai highlighted that even with the shortcomings of fiat payments, crypto has not managed to make a significant impact in this field....
Major Crypto Firms Spending Millions on Personal Security
19.5.2025
Coinbase, Circle, and Robinhood are spending millions to ensure the security of their top executives as crypto becomes mainstream and criminals begin targeting crypto millionaires. The recent wave of kidnappings in France has heightened the interest of crypto holders in personal security options....
Australian Police Seize Hacker’s Bitcoin, Mansion and Luxury Car
19.5.2025
The Australian police recently seized 25 bitcoins, a luxury car, and a mansion in Beachmere from a man previously convicted of hacking an American gaming company. AFP Targets Illegal Profits of Hacker The Australian Federal Police (AFP) recently seized 25 bitcoins, a luxury car, and a mansion...
Russian Court Orders Detention of Crypto Game Co-Founder on Fraud Charges
19.5.2025
Russian law enforcement has arrested the co-founder of the crypto game Blum in Moscow as part of a criminal investigation into large-scale fraud. Smerkis Steps Down as Blum CMO Russian law enforcement arrested Vladimir Smerkis, co-founder of the crypto game Blum, in Moscow as part of a criminal...
Latam Insights: Meliuz Purchases 274 BTC in Brazil; Argentine Wallets Face Potential Extinction
18.5.2025
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this week’s edition, Meliuz pioneers bitcoin as a corporate reserve asset in Brazil, Argentine crypto wallets face potential extinction, and Ripple launches a pilot to benefit...
Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Could Push Millions to Crypto
18.5.2025
If Trump’s bill is passed as it stands, it would introduce a 5% tax on remittances affecting over 40 million people. Analysts warn that this could spur the use of alternative options, such as crypto, to ensure these funds reach their destination while avoiding the proposed tax. ‘Big...
12 Arrested in HK as Officials Uncover $15M Cash, Crypto Laundering Operation: Report
17.5.2025
Hong Kong police have dismantled a cross-border crime syndicate accused of laundering HK$118 million (US$15 million) through fraudulent bank accounts, arresting a total of 12 individuals in a citywide operation, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) first reported. Crime Syndicate Recruited Mainland...
France to Boost Security for Crypto Entrepreneurs Amid Kidnappings
17.5.2025
In an effort to enhance security for the cryptocurrency industry, the French government said it will provide increased protection for crypto entrepreneurs and their families. Crypto Entrepreneurs to Receive Safety Briefings In a move to protect the crypto industry, the French government said...