Ohio House Passes Sweeping Crypto Deregulation Bill

Ohio’s House of Representatives has passed a bill that would give a raft of protections for crypto and exempt crypto transactions below $200 from capital gain taxes.  State House lawmakers voted 70-26 on Wednesday to pass House Bill 116, titled the Ohio Blockchain Basics Act, which will now head to the state’s Senate before it … Read more

MIT Study Links ChatGPT Use to Cognitive Decline

Artificial intelligence chatbots such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT could be diminishing cognitive ability, according to a recent study by MIT researchers. In a study by researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Media Lab, 54 participants completed essay writing tasks over three sessions using one of three assigned methods and tools: ChatGPT, search engines and only … Read more

Czech Civic Democratic Party Survives No-Confidence Vote Amid Controversial $45 Million Bitcoin Donation Probe

The Czech Republic’s Civic Democratic Party narrowly survived a no-confidence vote sparked by a $45 million Bitcoin donation scandal involving a convicted criminal. The controversy has intensified scrutiny on government transparency and ethical standards in handling cryptocurrency transactions within public institutions. According to COINOTAG, Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala acknowledged mistakes were made but criticized … Read more

Will Smart Contracts or Smart AI Deliver Bigger 2025 Gains?

Crypto investors are closely comparing legacy giants like Ethereum with emerging projects like Ozak AI. While Ethereum continues to lead the decentralized finance and smart contract ecosystem, Ozak AI is carving a niche of its own by merging predictive artificial intelligence with blockchain-based data analytics.  With Ethereum aiming for long-term boom and Ozak AI presenting … Read more

Iran Launches Missiles at Israel Amid Escalation

Key Points: Iran’s missile launch targets Israel, increasing geopolitical tensions and market volatility. BTC and ETH experience significant short-term price swings. Historically, such tensions affect cryptocurrency market liquidity. Iran launched missiles at Israel on June 19, heightening tensions in the region. Market reactions typically follow such geopolitical events, potentially affecting cryptocurrency volatility. Iran Targets Israel: … Read more

Bitcoin ETFs Record 8 Straight Days Of Inflows

US-based spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds recorded $388.3 million in inflows on Wednesday to make it eight consecutive days of fresh capital, despite initial market panic from the Israel-Iran conflict. BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) and the Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC) led all with $278.9 million and $104.4 million in inflows, respectively, Farside Investors … Read more

Bitcoin ETFs Record 8 Straight Days Of Inflows

US-based spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds recorded $388.3 million in inflows on Wednesday to make it eight consecutive days of fresh capital, despite initial market panic from the Israel-Iran conflict. BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) and the Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC) led all with $278.9 million and $104.4 million in inflows, respectively, Farside Investors … Read more

Crypto Platform Pump.fun Slammed As ‘Disease’—Critics Say It ‘Stole’ $741 Million

Crypto Platform Pump.fun Slammed As ‘Disease’—Critics Say It ‘Stole’ $741 Million Sign Up for Our Newsletter! For updates and exclusive offers enter your email. Christian, a journalist and editor with leadership roles in Philippine and Canadian media, is fueled by his love for writing and cryptocurrency. Off-screen, he’s a cook and cinephile who’s constantly … Read more