Regulations In a landmark move for cryptocurrency legislation, the South Carolina Senate has passed Bill S.163 by a 38-1 vote. The bill sets out to prohibit the use of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) by state authorities, while simultaneously safeguarding crypto transactions, mining, and wallet usage. S.163 amends the state code to block any requirement … Read more
A Strategic Bitcoin Reserve is a designated accumulation of Bitcoin (BTC) held by a government, institution, or corporation to secure financial stability, hedge against inflation, and reinforce economic sovereignty. Similar in function to gold or foreign exchange reserves, it leverages Bitcoin’s fixed supply, decentralization, and global liquidity to mitigate economic and geopolitical risks. What is … Read more
This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. In a move reminiscent of SoftBank’s legendary 8-minute decision to back Jack Ma, Asia gaming has announced a $50 million strategic investment in WillBet, signaling a major shift in the global betting landscape. This was not a decision made lightly. AG Gaming conducted extensive due diligence … Read more
Arizona has made history by becoming the second state in the U.S. to create a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. On Thursday, Governor Katie Hobbs signed House Bill 2749 into law, officially launching the Arizona Bitcoin & Digital Assets Reserve, a pioneering move that channels profits from unclaimed property into Bitcoin and other top-tier digital assets. The … Read more
Layer 2s have been a great blockchain success story. They’ve reduced congestion on the Ethereum mainnet, driving down gas fees while preserving security. But maybe they’ve become too successful, drawing chain activity and fee income from the parent that spawned them? At least that’s what some are suggesting lately, most recently at Cornell Tech’s blockchain … Read more
An Israel-based cyber intelligence firm is reportedly ordered to pay damages for the security breach of the instant messaging platform WhatsApp six years ago. The NSO Group is behind the zero-click spyware Pegasus, which allows hackers to infiltrate smartphones without requiring user interaction, such as clicking a link or opening a message. In 2019, WhatsApp … Read more
Missouri House Bill 594, a bill that would eliminate capital gains tax in the US state, has passed a vote in the state House of Representatives and now heads to Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe’s desk for signature. According to attorney Aaron Brogan, the bill stipulates a 100% income tax deduction for any capital gains income … Read more
Bitcoin has made a dramatic return to six-figure territory and reclaimed its $100k milestone for the first time since January 2025. On 8 May 2025, BTC surged 4.2% from an intraday low of $95,967. As optimism returns to the crypto landscape, Bitcoin’s recent push towards $100k can be credited to bullish macroeconomic signals, including a … Read more
Avalanche (AVAX) price is showing early signs of a potential breakout, as the token holds steady above key support levels. Despite recent long liquidation pressure, the price has remained resilient. On-chain activity, whale transactions, and network usage are increasing. Market participants are closely watching for a technical breakout above the $27 level, which may lead … Read more
Bitcoin cracked the $100,000 ceiling on Thursday for the first time since February, notching a high-water mark that had traders buzzing. During the morning stretch, it floated near $99,800 before catapulting to an intraday top of $101,454. The breakout rides the wave of buoyancy in U.S. equities after Trump announced that fresh trade agreements with … Read more