Governments are racing to lock in bitcoin reserves—investors now have a narrowing window before sovereign accumulation reshapes the entire crypto landscape. Bitcoin Reserve Momentum Surges as CZ Warns of Disappearing First-Mover Advantage Binance founder and former CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) has warned that the window for investors to buy bitcoin before government entities do is
Markets were flashing green on Thursday as trade tensions eased following confirmation of a trade agreement between Washington and London. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 254 points, or 0.62%, while the S&P 500 lagged slightly with a 0.58% gain. The Nasdaq outperformed, climbing 1.07%. Shares of Alphabet also rose after the company released a
Thanks to President Donald Trump’s tariffs, we’ve seen a lot of price increases in the tech world. And today, some outlets reported that Microsoft is increasing prices on some of its Surface devices. We’re not so sure. Yes, the $999.99 base configurations of Microsoft’s 13.8-inch Surface Laptop 7 and 13-inch Surface Pro 11 disappeared from
As the Philippine National Police (PNP), together with the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC), confirmed that out of the ₱200 million ransom money related to the Anson Que case, which is in cryptocurrency, they have successfully frozen $79,800 in $USDT. Now, questions emerged: Can the PNP enlist Tether’s help to trace and recover more of the
Key Takeaways Ripple and the SEC reached a final settlement to resolve the 2020 lawsuit, requesting to dissolve the court’s injunction and finalize penalties. The deal proposes Ripple pays $50 million to the SEC, with the remaining escrowed funds returned to Ripple. Share this article The SEC and Ripple Labs jointly filed a motion today
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has quietly rescinded several internal policies that were designed to protect some of the most vulnerable people in its custody—including pregnant women, infants, the elderly, and people with serious medical conditions. The decision, outlined in a memo dated May 5 and signed by acting commissioner Pete Flores, eliminates four
The SEC has finally filed its long-awaited settlement agreement with Ripple, signaling a pivotal moment that could unleash XRP’s momentum and reshape crypto regulation forever. SEC and Ripple File Final Settlement in XRP Case—Now All Eyes on Judge Torres The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) published a Litigation Release on May 8 announcing a
In a move raising more eyebrows than sympathy, disgraced Celsius founder Alex Mashinsky has just been granted permission to travel after his sentencing, however, this time not for a business deal, but to walk his daughter down the aisle. The catch? This isn’t your average crypto dad. Mashinsky is awaiting judgment on federal fraud charges
Josh Raffaelli, who has long roots as a Silicon Valley investor and has backed a number of Elon Musk companies, is suing his former employer, the massive trillion-dollar AUM Brookfield Asset Management, reports the New York Times. Much of Raffaelli’s complaint concerns how Brookfield covered pandemic-related real estate losses and alleges the company fired him
Just weeks ago, discussions around tariffs and U.S. President Donald Trump dominated much of the chatter across major crypto forums and social platforms; however, there now seems to be a rapid shift in sentiment. Fresh data from the on-chain analytics platform Santiment has revealed a striking pivot: talk of AI agents and altcoin season is