The IMF reached a staff-level consensus on El Salvador’s performance in meeting the conditions required to receive a new disbursement. Regarding bitcoin, efforts will be made to ensure that the total amount of the cryptocurrency owned remains unchanged. El Salvador Overcomes IMF Review With a ‘Strong Performance’ The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved the
Luis Arce, the President of Bolivia, signed an executive order prohibiting the use of cryptoassets for energy purchases, aiming to curb speculation surrounding cryptocurrencies and stablecoins on exchanges like Binance. Bolivia Issues Executive Order to Ban Crypto From Energy Settlements Bolivia, a country that has recently shown several positive signs of integrating crypto into its
This article is from Theminermag, a trade publication for the cryptocurrency mining industry, focusing on the latest news and research on institutional bitcoin mining companies. The latest edition of our Bitcoin mining report is now available to download here. This month’s analysis dives into key trends shaping the sector as miners navigate compressed economics despite
An analyst, with a username of @lowstrife, issued a series of warnings on social media platform X regarding the financial health of MicroStrategy, drawing parallels between the company’s capital strategy and the now-defunct structure of the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust. MicroStrategy, now rebranded as Strategy, is a publicly traded company listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange
As physical threats escalate alongside bitcoin’s bull run, Binance is sounding the alarm with a high-impact, five-pronged defense plan to protect crypto holders worldwide. Binance Reveals 5-Step Action Plan as Crypto-Related Attacks Spike Crypto exchange Binance issued a safety advisory on May 27, warning the crypto community about a growing threat that extends beyond the
The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) has urged Filipino regulators to clamp down on unlicensed cryptocurrency platforms, which it claims to have become integral to a growing ecosystem of organized crime in the country. Key Details: ECCP ICT Committee co-chair Reyner Villaseñor described a “digital crime epidemic” driven by unregulated crypto exchanges.
President Donald Trump appealed a federal court ruling that blocked his sweeping “Liberation Day” tariffs, setting up a high-stakes legal battle over presidential emergency powers. Separation of Powers Clash in Tariff Appeal The U.S. Court of International Trade ruled on May 28 that Trump exceeded his authority by using the International Emergency Economic Powers Act
XRP futures just hit the big leagues as Tradestation turbocharges its crypto game with CME-backed contracts, unlocking massive volume potential for institutional-grade digital asset trading. XRP Gets a Futures Makeover—Tradestation’s CME Push Signals High-Volume Play Tradestation Securities Inc., a self-clearing online brokerage firm based in Plantation, Florida, revealed on May 27 its participation in CME
While Strategy founder Michael Saylor dismissed the idea of exposing the firm’s bitcoin wallet addresses as a “bad idea,” Arkham Intelligence appears to have done some digital sleuthing of its own. The firm now claims it has uncovered 87.5% of Strategy’s BTC trove onchain, after linking an additional 70,816 BTC to the company. Arkham Lights
LAS VEGAS, May 28 2025 — Blockstream, the global leader in Bitcoin-powered financial infrastructure, has today revealed its strategic vision to support Bitcoin’s next pivotal phase of growth, building on over a decade of pioneering work at the forefront of Bitcoin innovation. Unveiled in a keynote by Blockstream Co-Founder and CEO Dr. Adam Back at