MetaMask just dropped a crypto payments card—metal, Mastercard-backed, and aimed squarely at turning digital wallets into real-world spending power. Built in partnership with CompoSecure and Baanx, the card links directly to users’ crypto balances, skipping the middlemen while bringing blockchain one step closer to the checkout counter. – Price Market Cap – – – 24h … Read more
The first 100 days of the administration of US President Donald Trump have deeply impacted the crypto industry, starting with his own memecoin and culminating in a Bitcoin reserve and a spate of blockchain policymaking. Trump’s trade war with the entire world has had the largest short-term impact on crypto markets, as crypto prices have … Read more
USDC stablecoin issuer Circle has received in-principle approval (IPA) from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the company announced on April 29. The approval moves Circle closer to obtaining a full Financial Services Permission (FSP) license, allowing it to operate as a regulated money services provider in the … Read more
Enacting a Bitcoin treasury strategy changes more than reserve composition. It redefines capital strategy, risk posture, and market positioning—especially for companies preparing for public markets. For pre-IPO companies considering or building a Bitcoin treasury strategy, the decision between remaining private or transitioning to public life is not simply regulatory. It is a strategic choice that … Read more
Bitcoin mining firm Phoenix Group announced the addition of 52 megawatts (MW) worth of mining capacity to its capabilities in Ethiopia. According to an April 29 announcement, with this latest addition, Phoenix’s Bitcoin mining capacity in Ethiopia reaches 132 MW. The firm’s global capacity now reportedly exceeds 500 MW. Phoenix’s co-founder and CEO, Munaf Ali, … Read more
Oranje, which is receiving advice from Itau BBA, Itau’s investment bank, aims to mimic the moves of Michael Saylor’s Strategy in Brazil and Latin America. The company was founded by crypto industry heavyweights Guilherme Gomes, formerly of Swan Bitcoin, and Guilherme Ferreira, president of Bahema. Oranje Prepared to Acquire Over $200 Million in BTC, Following … Read more
What is digital identity? Your digital identity is the fingerprint you leave across the internet, a living map of who you are. Your digital identity is more than just your name or email; it stretches from your social media profiles and crypto wallet addresses to your device fingerprints and even the rhythms of your daily … Read more
Enacting a Bitcoin treasury strategy changes more than reserve composition. It redefines capital strategy, risk posture, and market positioning—especially for companies preparing for public markets. For pre-IPO companies considering or building a Bitcoin treasury strategy, the decision between remaining private or transitioning to public life is not simply regulatory. It is a strategic choice that … Read more
Dogecoin (DOGE) gained attention as traders monitored a potential breakout toward higher price levels at press time. After months of consolidation, DOGE traded above key moving averages and broke a major resistance trendline. Liquidation data showed reduced leverage, setting the stage for rising volatility. With historical patterns suggesting strong rallies after similar setups, many were … Read more
Bitcoin’s estimated leverage ratio (ELR) across major derivatives exchanges spiked to 0.2709 on Friday, Apr. 25, its highest reading since Jan. 10, 2023. ELR divides open interest by the number of coins sitting on those venues, so a climb means traders are running larger positions against each BTC held as margin. Two years ago, the … Read more