Imagine walking into a federal building, perhaps to renew a passport or handle official business, and seeing a machine that lets you buy or sell Bitcoin or Ethereum. This isn’t science fiction; it’s a real proposal put forward by U.S. Congressman Lance Gooden. This move signals a growing push for integrating cryptocurrencies into more mainstream, … Read more
Tezos (XTZ) activates its Rio upgrade: What changes? New validator inactivity thresholds for more robust blockchain Veteran blockchain network Tezos (XTZ) shared the details of its newly activated upgrade, Rio. The 18th update of Tezos (XTZ) introduces a better user experience, more flexible staking and enhanced validator selection rules. Tezos (XTZ) activates its Rio upgrade: … Read more
Tether, the company behind the world’s largest stablecoin by market capitalization, has released its financials for the first quarter of 2025, disclosing nearly $120 billion in exposure to US Treasurys and over $1 billion in operating profit. According to Tether’s Q1 2025 financial report, the company’s assets include $98.5 billion in direct US Treasury bills, … Read more
Key takeaways: Despite weak US manufacturing data, Federal Reserve liquidity plans and strong corporate earnings keep equities and crypto afloat. The total crypto market capitalization rose 8.5% since March. Cryptocurrency traders have frequently zoomed in on the need for crypto to show a clear “decoupling” from the stock market, and over the past 10 days, … Read more
Crypto News Troller Cat Whitelist Nears Close as GOHOME and Pepe Surge What if the next meme coin success story isn’t just another overhyped meme? Imagine a new player stepping up to the plate, ready to shake things up in the world of meme coins. While GOHOME and Pepe Coin continue their runs, there’s a … Read more
Sachs explained that the Trump administration’s emphasis on applying tariffs on rival governments would not impact the growth of China and Russia if international trade continues to follow WTO rules. Jeffrey Sachs Labels Tariffs as a Mistake, Disregards Effects in Global Trade The Trump administration’s tariff move and its subsequent effects on global trade continue … Read more
Stellar (XLM) has shown frailty in the crypto market as it registers only 2.8% monthly gains, indicating weak trader conviction. XLM’s trading volume has dropped significantly from early 2025 peaks, suggesting diminishing market interest. As XLM approaches the critical $0.26 support, bearish indications point towards potential declines toward $0.239 and $0.20. Stellar struggles to gain … Read more
Today, Strategy delivered its Q1 2025 earnings report, announcing a 13.7% year-to-date “BTC Yield” and a $5.8 billion “BTC $ Gain.” The company now holds 553,555 bitcoins at a total cost of $37.9 billion—an average of $68,459 per coin—making it the undisputed leader in corporate Bitcoin reserves. Strategy announces BTC Yield of 13.7% and BTC … Read more
Animoca Brands is looking at trends in real-world tokenized assets, AI projects, and the gaming sector to invest in and develop, according to Omar Elissar, the company’s managing director for the Middle East and the head of Global Strategic Partnerships. In an interview with Cointelegraph’s Sam Bourgi at Token2049, Elissar said that stablecoins, real-world asset … Read more
Despite reports in February suggesting that 2 million pro-crypto voters could decide the outcome of this week’s Australian Federal Election, crypto has barely rated a mention during the campaign. “I think it’s a missed opportunity,” Independent Reserve founder Adrian Przelozny told Cointelegraph. “Neither side has made crypto a headline issue because they’re wary of polarizing … Read more