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US Government Backs Down in Tornado Cash Lawsuit
8.7.2025
The U.S. government has backed away from its lawsuit against crypto mixer Tornado Cash after both the Department of the Treasury, crypto advocacy group Coin Center, and others, all agreed to have the suit declared moot, effective June 28, 2025, court documents show. Lawsuits are considered moot...
Two Sentenced to 12 Years for $2.1 Million Cryptocurrency Fraud in UK
7.7.2025
Two individuals from the UK, Raymondip Bedi and Patrick Mavanga, have been sentenced to a combined total of 12 years in prison for their involvement in a $2.1 million cryptocurrency fraud, following a prosecution by the FCA. Between February 2017 and June 2019, the pair cold-called victims, selling...
Inventor of Bollinger Bands Signals Potential Upside Breakout for Bitcoin
7.7.2025
John Bollinger, the inventor of Bollinger Bands, has indicated that bitcoin may be poised for an upside breakout, as noted in a recent social media post. Bollinger, an American author and financial analyst who developed this technical analysis tool in the early 1980s, stated, “Bitcoin looks...
Metaplanet Acquires Additional 2,205 Bitcoin, Boosting Total Holdings to 15,555 BTC
7.7.2025
Metaplanet Inc. (Tokyo Stock Exchange: 3350 / OTCQX: MTPLF), a publicly listed bitcoin treasury company based in Japan, has announced the acquisition of an additional 2,205 bitcoin, increasing its total holdings to 15,555 BTC. The latest purchase was made at an average price of 15,640,253 yen...
TON Launches UAE Golden Visa Initiative for Toncoin Holders
6.7.2025
Max Crown, CEO of the TON Foundation, announced the launch of an initiative allowing Toncoin holders to secure a 10-year Golden Visa in the UAE. Participants can obtain the visa by staking 100,000 in TON for three years and paying a one-time processing fee of $35,000. The process promises fast...
Rap Mogul Drake Name-Drops Bitcoin in New Diss Track
5.7.2025
Hip hop and rap star Drake referenced bitcoin in his newly released song amid his ongoing feud with fellow rapper Kendrick Lamar. The Canadian superstar unexpectedly dropped the track “What Did I Miss” during a July 4 Youtube stream titled “ICEMAN EPISODE ONE,” where he portrayed a worker on break....
US Congress Passes Invest America Act
5.7.2025
Exactly a year from today, on the country’s 250th birthday, July 4, 2026, every American child will receive a $1,000 investment account at birth funded by the federal government. Thanks to the Invest America Act which was passed by Congress earlier today. The act was introduced by Texas Republican...
Ancient Whale Isn’t Done Yet: Another 50,000 BTC From 2011 Moved After $3B Transfer
4.7.2025
Following the recent transfer of 30,000 bitcoin by a long-dormant whale from 2011, the same entity has now shuffled an additional 50,009 BTC across blocks 903974 and 903985. On July 4, 2025, Bitcoin.com News detailed how this old-school whale had awakened to move bitcoin originally acquired...
US House Announces July ‘Crypto Week’
4.7.2025
On the same day the U.S. House of Representatives passed President Donald Trump’s flagship piece of legislation, the so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill,” Republican House leaders also declared the week of July 14, “Crypto Week,” according to a press release published by Arkansas House Republican...
South Africa’s First NFT Marketplace, Momint, Shuts Down Amid Market Pressures
3.7.2025
Momint, a South African Web3 and crypto startup, has announced its closure due to rising operational costs, limited user growth, and a challenging funding environment. Founded in 2021, it was recognized as the country’s first NFT marketplace supporting local currency transactions and gained...
Palmer Luckey and Peter Thiel Back New Bank Erebor to Fill Gap Left by Silicon Valley Bank
3.7.2025
A group of tech billionaires, led by Palmer Luckey, co-founder of military contractor Anduril, is preparing to launch a new bank named Erebor, aimed at filling the gap left by Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) for start-ups, including those in the cryptocurrency sector. Backed by high-profile investors...
Digital Wealth Platform Nexo to Sponsor Golf Championship in Partnership With DP World Tour
2.7.2025
Nexo has announced a three-year partnership with the DP World Tour, becoming the Tour’s Official Digital Asset and Wealth Partner through 2027. This collaboration will kick off with six premier tournaments in 2025, including the Genesis Scottish Open and the BMW PGA Championship, featuring...
Wallet of Satoshi Launches Self-Custodial Lightning Wallet on Spark, Returns to the US Market
2.7.2025
Wallet of Satoshi has announced the launch of its self-custodial Lightning wallet on the Spark platform, marking a significant advancement in making Lightning Network payments more scalable and accessible, particularly in the U.S. market. This integration allows users to have full control over...
Openpayd and Ripple Partner to Enhance Fiat and Stablecoin Infrastructure for Streamlined Cross-Border Payments
2.7.2025
Openpayd, a prominent provider of financial infrastructure, has announced a strategic partnership with Ripple aimed at delivering compliant and scalable payment solutions for enterprise clients. This collaboration will integrate Openpayd’s global fiat infrastructure, including real-time payment...
Cardone Capital Adds 1,000 BTC to Balance Sheet
2.7.2025
Real estate tycoon Grant Cardone’s private equity firm Cardone Capital announced a 1,000 BTC acquisition on Friday, June 27. The bitcoin ( BTC) is worth more than $100 million at current prices and is part of Cardone’s foray into implementing a bitcoin treasury strategy after a curious meeting...
Deutsche Bank to Launch Crypto Custody Platform in 2026
2.7.2025
Deutsche Bank is preparing to enter the crypto custody arena in 2026, joining forces with Bitpanda and Taurus as the digital asset race accelerates across global finance. Germany’s largest lender is reportedly advancing its move into the crypto sector by establishing a digital custody...
Strategy Set to Book $14B Bitcoin Gain as Saylor’s Bet Shakes Wall Street
2.7.2025
Michael Saylor’s Strategy is set to deliver a staggering $14 billion unrealized profit in Q2, propelled by bitcoin’s surge and a pivotal accounting change that could cement his company’s place alongside Wall Street powerhouses like JPMorgan and Amazon. What began as a struggling software firm...
Circle Announces Circle Gateway: No More Bridging USDC Across Multiple Chains?
1.7.2025
Stablecoin issuer Circle (NYSE: CRCL) announced on Tuesday that its flagship stablecoin asset USDC which currently has a market capitalization of roughly $62 billion, will soon have crosschain access via a tool dubbed “Circle Gateway,” as early as July. USDC is currently supported on...
Katana Mainnet Launches, Promising Higher DeFi Yields With Incentives for Users
1.7.2025
The Katana mainnet has officially launched, introducing a new decentralized finance (DeFi) platform designed to enhance liquidity and yield opportunities in the sector. With over $240 million in pre-deposits within weeks of its announcement, Katana is now live, offering users the chance to earn...
The Smarter Web Company Increases Bitcoin Holdings to 773.58 BTC
1.7.2025
On July 1, 2025, The Smarter Web Company PLC, a London-listed technology firm, announced the acquisition of an additional 230.05 BTC as part of its ongoing bitcoin treasury policy outlined in “The 10 Year Plan.” The company purchased the bitcoin at an average price of £78,103 ($107,126)...