Michaël van de Poppe Explains

Altcoin stagnation is linked to macroeconomic conditions, not project fundamentals. Market cycles are shifting away from the four-year pattern due to rising institutional influence. Ethereum shows strength amid liquidity recovery, possibly signaling early bull market momentum. Altcoins have been in a prolonged state of stagnation, a situation crypto analyst Michaël van de Poppe addressed in … Read more

Mastercard Ready To Abandon Manual Card Transactions For Tokenized Transactions By 2030

Mastercard has revealed that almost half of its e-commerce transactions in Europe are now tokenised. In its 3 June 2025 press release, the company said that its goal is to support 100% tokenised e-commerce transactions by 2030. Brice van de Walle, Executive Vice President, Core Payments Europe Mastercard, said, “One year into our 100% tokenisation … Read more

South Africa Central Bank Argues ‘Outdated’ Exchange Control Law Still Valid for Crypto Regulation

The South African central bank has appealed a High Court ruling that criticized its use of an outdated exchange control law to regulate cryptocurrencies. Central Bank Says High Court Erred The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has appealed a High Court ruling that criticized the central bank’s reliance on an outdated exchange control law to … Read more

Fund Manager APS Buys $3.4M in Tokenized Real Estate via MetaWealth

Pan-European fund manager APS became the first institutional investor to directly acquire tokenized real estate assets through MetaWealth’s blockchain-based investment platform, according to an announcement shared with Cointelegraph. APS, which manages over 12 billion euros ($13.7 billion) in assets, purchased 3 million euros ($3.4 million) in tokenized bonds tied to two Italian residential properties listed … Read more

operational in all 50 US states

The cryptocurrency payment company MoonPay has received authorization to operate in all 50 states of the United States after obtaining the much-coveted BitLicense in the state of New York, a crucial milestone for expanding its presence in the U.S. market. MoonPay and the importance of the BitLicense of New York On June 4, 2025, MoonPay … Read more

Exciting YZi Labs Investment Boosts Open-Source Hardware Wallet Security

The world of cryptocurrency moves fast, and staying secure is paramount. For many, safeguarding digital assets means using a robust hardware wallet. A significant development recently emerged when YZi Labs, the rebranded venture capital arm of Binance Exchange, announced a strategic investment in OneKey, a prominent provider of open-source hardware wallets. Why the Focus on … Read more

PancakeSwap posted trading record in May, CAKE rallies on upcoming Coinbase listing

PancakeSwap is expanding its footprint in crypto trading, bringing in another BNB Chain Season. The DEX posted record volumes in May, surpassing its performance from 2021.  PancakeSwap posted record trading volumes in May, as BNB Smart Chain turned into a new venue for airdrops, TGE, and token sales. The DEX became central to Binance’s campaigns, … Read more

Hong Kong to Introduce Crypto Derivatives Trading for Professional Investors

Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) is set to introduce virtual asset derivatives trading for professional investors, aiming to enhance product offerings while ensuring robust risk management. This initiative is part of the city’s strategy to strengthen its position in the global digital asset market, according to Christopher Hui Ching-yu, secretary for financial services … Read more