UK FCA Considers Ban on Borrowing for Crypto Purchases Amid Investor Risk Concerns

Regulations The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is preparing to introduce a fresh wave of regulatory measures targeting the cryptocurrency sector, with a particular focus on protecting retail investors from high-risk financial behavior. According to a recent report by The Guardian, the FCA is evaluating restrictions that could reshape the way everyday consumers interact … Read more

Trump Endorses Senator’s Push for US to Amass Bitcoin Reserves

Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) declared this week she is “particularly pleased” with President Donald Trump’s endorsement of her proposed strategic bitcoin reserve, a plan she claims will tackle the national debt and solidify U.S. dominance in financial innovation. ‘America Must Lead’ on Bitcoin, Says Lummis After Trump Backs Reserve Plan The Boosting Innovation, Technology, and … Read more

Most shops in Cannes to accept crypto by summer this year — Web3 exec

Merchants in Cannes, France, the site of the international Cannes Film Festival, are set to begin accepting crypto payments by summer this year in an effort to attract clientele with high disposable income by modernizing the city’s commercial payment ecosystem. According to Artem Shaginyan, founder and head of strategy of Web3 payment company Lunu Pay, … Read more

Google embraces zero-knowledge proof tech for enhanced privacy in digital IDs

Google has added Zero-Knowledge Proof (ZKP) technology to its Google Wallet platform to strengthen user privacy in digital identity systems. The company confirmed this feature is active and enables users to verify their age across apps, websites, and devices, without disclosing personal information. According to Google: “We will use ZKP where appropriate in other Google … Read more

Las Vegas Bitcoin Conference Extends Invitation To Roswell, New Mexico Mayor And City Council

The Bitcoin Conference 2025 in Las Vegas, scheduled for the last week of May, includes several notable political figures slated as speakers, including returning guest and Bitcoin advocate Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-WY). Also appearing are Trump’s so-called “A.I. and Crypto Czar,” David Sacks, and Bo Hines, the “Executive Director of the President’s Council of Advisors … Read more

BTCC Exchange Scores Big on Day One of TOKEN2049 Dubai With Interactive Basketball Experience and Viral Mascot Nakamon

This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. May 2, 2025 – BTCC, one of the world’s longest-serving cryptocurrency exchanges, made a spectacular splash on the first day of TOKEN2049 Dubai with its eye-catching basketball-themed booth and widely popular mascot Nakamon, attracting thousands of crypto enthusiasts, traders, and industry professionals. Following the announcement of … Read more

Expert Explains How Hidden Dark Pools May Be Absorbing XRP Buy Pressure

A well-known XRP community commentator, posting under the handle “All Things XRP,” recently dismissed claims that dark pools do not exist for XRP. For the uninitiated, dark pools are private, off-exchange trading venues typically used by institutions. Within these hidden markets, whales can accumulate large amounts of crypto assets without alerting retail investors or triggering … Read more