DOJ Disbands Crypto Enforcement Unit Amid Regulatory Shift

In a significant policy shift, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has disbanded its National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team (NCET), signaling a move toward a more lenient regulatory approach to digital assets. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche stated, “The Department of Justice is not a digital assets regulator,” emphasising the administration’s intent to reduce regulatory burdens on the cryptocurrency industry

Bitcoin’s Rally Pauses Amid U.S.-China Trade Tensions; Yuan Depreciation May Signal Future Gains

Bitcoin (BTC) experienced a temporary surge to $80,000 before retracting to $76,500, stabilizing just below $78,000. This 1.2% decline over the past 24 hours mirrors broader market trends, with Ether (ETH) dropping nearly 4% to below $1,500. The CoinDesk 20 index, representing the top 20 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization (excluding stablecoins, memecoins, and exchange tokens), […]

The growth of blockchain technology and its impact on social and financial inclusion

Social and financial inclusion isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a lifeline for over a billion people shut out of traditional systems. Blockchain and Web3 have the tools to change that. From giving the unbanked access to digital wallets, to enabling transparent aid distribution and decentralised identity, these technologies offer more than decentralisation—they offer dignity. Yet in […]