The art of the deal – Standard Chartered

Our baseline scenario is that US tariffs on China will likely stay around current levels after the 90-day truce. The tit-for-tat tariff war in April and subsequent truce indicate more caution on both sides. Even in case of aggressive tariff re-escalation, exemptions will likely be considered to mitigate business impact, Standard Chartered’s economists note. What … Read more

GameStop buys 4,710 Bitcoin as its first BTC investment.

GameStop, the US video game and consumer electronics retailer, has confirmed its first Bitcoin investment, acquiring 4,710 Bitcoin for $513 million, according to a statement posted May 28 on the company’s X account. The announcement is GameStop’s first publicly acknowledged Bitcoin (BTC) purchase since March, when the company disclosed plans to move into Bitcoin investment. … Read more

GameStop acquires 4,710 Bitcoin in its first-ever BTC purchase

Key Takeaways GameStop acquired 4,710 Bitcoin in a strategic shift to include crypto in its financial strategy. The company raised $1.5 billion through convertible notes for this Bitcoin purchase. GameStop announced Wednesday that it had acquired 4,710 Bitcoin in its first-ever crypto purchase, officially joining a growing list of publicly traded companies embracing digital assets … Read more

Quranium Launches the Convergence Layer

This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. UAE & Switzerland, 28 May, 2025: Quranium, the world’s first infrastructure purpose-built for the convergence of quantum security, AI-native intelligence, and blockchain trust, has today launched its testnet, delivering the long-awaited missing link in Web3: an uncrackable, intelligent, and scalable foundation for the digital era. Supercomputing, … Read more

TON Foundation Hires Former Visa Exec to Lead Global Payments

The Open Network Foundation (TON Foundation) appointed former Visa executive Nikola Plecas as its new vice president of payments. Plecas will be responsible for shaping and executing TON’s payment infrastructure strategy, the company said in a May 28 blog post. He is tasked with expanding the network’s capabilities, managing financial partnerships and ensuring compliance across … Read more

Why XYZVerse (XYZ) Could be the Breakout Altcoin in 2025

The Rise of Niche Narrative Coins As the meme coin market matures, the bar for success is rising. Today’s investors are looking beyond generic dog tokens and gravitating toward narrative-driven projects that blend culture, utility, and strong branding. This is where XYZVerse attracts attention. Positioned as the first all-sports meme coin, XYZVerse leverages the cultural … Read more

AMINA Bank Posts Record $40.4M Revenue in 2024

Swiss crypto bank AMINA Bank AG, formerly SEBA Bank AG, reported record financial results for 2024, with revenue climbing 69% year-over-year to $40.4 million. The bank also saw its assets under management (AUM) rise by 136% to $4.2 billion, driven by institutional demand and strategic expansion, according to a May 28 news release. The Zurich-based … Read more