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 […]
Hong Kong Authorizes Staking Services for Crypto Firms and ETFs
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has introduced new guidance that allows licensed Virtual Asset Trading Platforms (VATPs) and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to provide staking services. Under these updated measures, VATPs offering staking and associated DeFi-like yields must follow strict rules to protect client assets and ensure transparent operations. The move reflects the SFC’s […]
Ethereum Rolls Out Instant Finality Roadmap
Ethereum has endured a rocky first quarter in 2025, with Ether seeing its worst performance in seven years. Yet, the platform’s developers continue to push forward. Founder Vitalik Buterin recently introduced a roadmap aimed at solving Ethereum’s biggest challenges—chief among them, scalability and finality. While some skeptics praise competing platforms like Solana, Ethereum remains the […]
How Web3 Gaming Lost Its Way—And Why It Needs to Get Fun Again
Traditional gaming is struggling, with high-profile studios and publishers downsizing in 2024. Rising development costs, a stale approach to innovation, and over-reliance on blockbuster budgets have pushed the industry toward a breaking point. Web3 gaming was supposed to be the saving grace—a decentralized model empowering both developers and players while offering new funding and ownership […]
Bitcoin Gains Strategic Appeal Amid Tariff Tensions
Bitcoin’s role as a neutral, resilient asset is under fresh spotlight after the U.S. imposed sweeping reciprocal tariffs on 180 countries, reigniting trade disputes worldwide. VanEck’s Head of Digital Assets, Matthew Sigel, suggests this environment amplifies Bitcoin’s strategic allure, especially if Federal Reserve policies become more dovish to cushion the slowdown. Tariffs and Bitcoin’s Response […]
PayPal, Venmo Expand Crypto Offerings to Solana and Chainlink
Global payments provider PayPal has unveiled plans to support Chainlink (LINK) and Solana (SOL) within its cryptocurrency services. This expansion grants U.S. users the ability to buy, sell, and transfer both tokens and will also extend to Venmo, a mobile payments platform owned by PayPal. The rollout is scheduled for the coming weeks, further diversifying […]
Alchemy Pay Adds Fiat On-Ramp for Hedera
1. Alchemy Pay Enables Fiat On-Ramp for HBAR and USDC on Hedera Singapore-based payments provider Alchemy Pay has integrated Hedera’s HBAR and USDC (on the Hedera blockchain) into its fiat-to-crypto on-ramp. The newly added functionality allows users to buy these assets seamlessly with credit cards, bank transfers, and local payment solutions, significantly boosting accessibility. Key […]
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