Recovered from the SITE123 blog, Aug 2026. Imported as drafts for review.
Binance and Mastercard have partnered to launch a new service in the European Economic Area (EEA) that allows users to instantly convert their cryptocurrencies into euros and withdraw the funds directly to a Mastercard. This innovative service, powered by Mastercard Move, drastically simplifies and speeds up the process of accessing crypto funds. The new feature … Read more
As of January 2025, governments across the globe collectively hold around 471,000 Bitcoin (BTC), valued at over $16.37 billion. This represents 2.5% of the total Bitcoin supply. Governments are acquiring these assets through criminal seizures, strategic purchases, and even public donations, recognizing Bitcoin’s potential as both a financial asset and a tool for economic modernization. … Read more
Malaysia has established itself as a crypto-friendly nation, navigating a unique path where digital assets are legally recognized as securities but not as a form of legal tender. The country’s regulatory bodies, including the Securities Commission Malaysia (SCM) and Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), are actively working to build a robust framework to oversee the crypto … Read more
Michael Saylor, the chairman of Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), is launching a new and audacious financial strategy to fund the company’s Bitcoin acquisitions. Moving away from common stock and convertible bonds, Saylor is now focused on using perpetual preferred stock, which he has named “Stretch,” as his primary funding source. This new funding model, which Saylor … Read more
The blockchain gaming sector is experiencing a significant resurgence, driven by successful new titles, innovative monetization models, and strategic cross-chain expansions. In July 2025, funding for Web3 gaming projects surged by 94% to $60 million, while metaverse trading volume jumped 83%. Gaming Leads the Recovery: The sector saw a 2% increase in daily active wallets, … Read more
Despite a recent 2.85% drop in the last 24 hours and a 13% decline over the past month, Pi (PI) is showing signs of a potential turnaround. Technical analysis of the 4-hour chart reveals a “cup-and-handle” pattern, which is typically a bullish indicator. If Pi’s price breaks above the handle’s resistance level, it could trigger … Read more
REXShares’ new U.S. Solana ETF (SSK) just had a record-breaking day, attracting $13 million in new capital and reaching $66 million in trading volume. This surge in demand coincides with a 33% rally in SOL’s price after it bounced off a key technical support level. On-chain data confirms that this isn’t just retail excitement; large … Read more
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) is proposing stricter rules for how virtual asset trading platforms (VATPs) hold and protect cryptocurrencies. These new regulations are part of the SFC’s ASPIRe strategy and are a direct response to the $3 billion in crypto thefts that occurred in the first half of 2025. The new … Read more
On August 16, a crypto wallet associated with WLFI executed a significant transaction, spending 18.6 million USDC to acquire a large amount of Bitcoin and Ethereum. The address exchanged 8.6 million USD worth of USDC for 1,911 ETH, at an average price of $4,500 per ETH. Simultaneously, it used 10 million USD to purchase 84.5 … Read more
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced a major initiative called “Project Crypto,” which is designed to establish the United States as a global leader in cryptocurrency innovation. This effort, spearheaded by SEC Chairman Paul Atkins, is a direct response to the recently signed GENIUS Act, a law aimed at promoting crypto and … Read more