Cryptocurrency analyst The DeFi Investor has shared his weekly watchlist highlighting the upcoming major developments. The prominent projects and dates this week are as follows: Ethereum (ETH): Ethereum’s highly anticipated Pectra upgrade will go live on May 7. The upgrade aims to improve the network’s performance and user experience. Sonic (S): The Sonic Summit event … Read more
The Indian Ocean is rarely where you’d expect the next great crypto power play to emerge, but that’s exactly what’s unfolding in the Maldives. Last week, the island nation, better known for honeymooners than hash rates, announced a jaw-dropping $9 billion joint venture to build a Maldives International Financial Centre focused on blockchain and digital … Read more
With Bitcoin holding strong near $94K and spot ETFs pulling in institutional capital, altcoins with strong fundamentals are beginning to see serious momentum. But not all tokens are worth betting on. The real gems? They’re solving pain points, offering scalable infrastructure, and onboarding real users—not just hyping up the next big trend. This is where … Read more
The government of Maldives signed an agreement with MBS Global Investments, a Dubai-based family office, to develop a $9 billion crypto and blockchain hub in Malé, the capital of the South Pacific archipelago nation. According to a report from the Financial Times, the agreement, which was signed on May 4, was done in the hopes … Read more
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has successfully piloted its Electronic Currency Declaration Form (E-CDF) at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, as part of its digital transformation efforts to enhance border security and financial disclosure transparency. The pilot, which began on April 9, 2025, processed 69 transactions, with outbound declarations ($1,200,281.22) making up 51% and … Read more
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has successfully piloted its Electronic Currency Declaration Form (E-CDF) at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, as part of its digital transformation efforts to enhance border security and financial disclosure transparency. The pilot, which began on April 9, 2025, processed 69 transactions, with outbound declarations ($1,200,281.22) making up 51% and … Read more
Key Points: BitMEX co-founder Hayes doubts U.S. government will increase Bitcoin reserves. Debt pressure and stereotypes discourage strategic Bitcoin purchases. U.S. holds approximately 198,000 Bitcoin from seizures, not direct buys. The U.S. government’s potential to increase its Bitcoin reserves is unlikely, according to Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX, who recently discussed the matter in an … Read more
Despite Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse’s earlier confidence in a legal victory, the SEC has yet to formally withdraw its appeal, keeping the Ripple lawsuit alive in the minds of traders. Meanwhile, Ripple CTO David Schwartz stepped in to calm fears after a 10,000 XRP bug triggered community panic. With ETF hopes climbing and market tension … Read more
After a remarkable 70% rally, SUI’s recent 10.77% decline raises questions about market dynamics and potential trend reversals. Despite the pullback, indicators suggest that this might be a healthy cooldown rather than a shift in investors’ sentiment. “A nearing golden cross could signal renewed bullish momentum for SUI,” analysts from COINOTAG noted. This article examines … Read more
Beginning in June, South Korean nonprofit organizations and virtual asset exchanges will be permitted to trade digital assets freely. Exchanges can sell virtual assets under strict regulatory conditions to prevent conflicts of interest and minimize market impact. Promoting a Sound Donation Culture South Korean nonprofit organizations and virtual asset exchanges will be allowed to freely … Read more