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U.S. House Launches Crypto Week to Debate Key Digital Asset Bills

U.S. House Launches "Crypto Week" to Debate Key Digital Asset Bills

The U.S. House of Representatives has announced that the week of July 14–20 will be designated as "Crypto Week", during which three major digital asset bills will be debated: the CLARITY Act, the Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act, and the GENIUS Act (originally from the Senate). According

MicroStrategy halts bitcoin buying; stock dips 2%

MicroStrategy halts bitcoin buying; stock dips 2%

MicroStrategy did not purchase any bitcoin during the week of June 30 – July 6, marking its first pause in nearly three months of consistent acquisitions. Between April 7 and June 29, the company bought 69,140 BTC for approximately $6.77 billion, at an average price of $97,906 per

Zelenskyy’s Suit Controversy Locks $79M on Polymarket

Zelenskyy’s Suit Controversy Locks $79M on Polymarket

A controversy surrounding Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s outfit has led to nearly $79 million being locked on the decentralized betting platform Polymarket. The question was whether Zelenskyy would wear a suit between May 22 and June 30, 2024. On June 24, he appeared at a NATO meeting in the

Three Men Sentenced to 12 Years in Crypto Investor Kidnapping Case

Three Men Sentenced to 12 Years in Crypto Investor Kidnapping Case

Three men were sentenced on Thursday by a criminal court in Brussels to 12 years in prison each for the kidnapping of crypto investor Stephane Winkel's wife. The incident occurred on December 20, 2024, outside the couple’s home, when the victim was forced into a French-registered van.

Bitcoin Beach How a Salvadoran Town Became a Crypto Pioneer

Bitcoin Beach: How a Salvadoran Town Became a Crypto Pioneer

El Zonte, a small coastal town in El Salvador, became the first real-world test for using Bitcoin in a local economy. The project began in 2019, initiated by economist Mike Peterson and community leader Roman Martinez, following an anonymous cryptocurrency donation. The goal was to create a circular economy where

$2 Billion in Bitcoin Moves After 14 Years of Dormancy

$2 Billion in Bitcoin Moves After 14 Years of Dormancy

Two dormant Bitcoin wallets from 2011 have recently transferred a total of 20,000 BTC, valued at over $2 billion, according to monitoring platforms Lookonchain and Whale Alert. These funds were moved to new addresses not linked to exchanges, suggesting a possible security upgrade, with no signs of immediate sale.

Digital Assets Now Most Profitable in Trump Portfolio

Digital Assets Now Most Profitable in Trump Portfolio

According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, former U.S. President Donald Trump has increased his wealth by at least $620 million in recent months through cryptocurrency-related ventures. The analysis shows that digital assets have become the most profitable part of his financial portfolio. Although his total net worth has slightly