By Shiela Bertillo and Michael Mislos With the recent controversy surrounding the $LIBRA memecoin, key figures in the crypto space are weighing in on the broader implications of insider trading. One such figure in the local crypto space is George Asibal, CEO of ZFT, a prominent trading organization, who previously asserted that crypto trading is
China’s holdings of U.S. Treasuries have fallen to a 15-year low, driven by a preference for less visible accounts and a desire to reduce reliance on the U.S. financial system. Geopolitical Tensions Fuel China’s Treasury Shift The amount of U.S. Treasuries held by China has dropped to its lowest level since 2009. The decline is
Crypto firms Bitgo Trust Company, Inc. and Copper have launched a trading model allowing clients to execute spot and derivatives trades on Deribit while assets remain in off-exchange custody, the two companies announced Feb. 20. New Trading Solution Combines Bitgo Custody, Copper Settlement for Deribit Trades The solution enables investors to trade on Deribit, a
Bitcoin miner MARA Holdings Inc. acquired wind farm in Hansford County, Texas, to power its operations with renewable energy, reduce costs, and extend the life of its application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) bitcoin mining hardware. Wind Energy Boosts MARA’s Renewable Bitcoin Mining Operations Located in Hansford County, the wind farm offers 240 megawatts of interconnection capacity
In 2025, onchain fees on Ethereum have significantly dropped, echoing the easing seen in Bitcoin’s transfer fees. According to the latest metrics gathered on Feb. 20, a high priority fee on Ethereum stands at 0.924 gwei or $0.05. Ethereum Transaction Fees Drop to Sub-1 Gwei Levels In August of last year, the popular blockchain explorer
Howard Lutnick, a well-known Bitcoin supporter and former CEO of financial services firm Cantor Fitzgerald, has been confirmed as the new US Secretary of Commerce by the Senate with a 51-45 vote on February 18. Lutnick’s appointment puts a strong pro-Bitcoin voice in Washington. He’s been a Bitcoin and stablecoin supporter for years and believes
Thirty-two-year-old Ho Kai Xin pleaded guilty to stealing $5.7 million worth of cryptocurrencies from the Bybit crypto exchange. For this fraud, she will face 9 years and 11 months of jail imprisonment. Summary Ho Kai Xin was found guilty of stealing $5.7 million from the Bybit exchange. Ho labelled these transactions as a company payment.
Japanese investment firm Metaplanet Inc. has expanded its bitcoin holdings to 2,100 BTC (worth approximately $203 million) after purchasing an additional 68.59 BTC ($6.6 million), reaffirming its commitment to cryptocurrency as a core treasury asset. Metaplanet’s Bitcoin Reserves Hit 2,100 BTC Amid Aggressive Acquisition Strategy Metaplanet disclosed the latest acquisition, executed at an average price
Austin, Texas – March 13, 2025 – PlebLab, a leading Bitcoin startup accelerator, will host its fifth Startup Day to unite top Bitcoin builders, investors, and industry leaders in showcasing the latest innovations emerging from the Bitcoin ecosystem. Since its inception in 2021, PlebLab has prioritized a founder-led, founder-focused community—removing traditional entry barriers and offering
The 2025 Philippine Blockchain Ecosystem Map aims to highlight key industry players, startups, and blockchain-utilizing companies in the country. This initiative provides businesses an opportunity to gain visibility in the growing #CryptoPH ecosystem and be recognized in the Philippine Blockchain Report 2025. What’s the Significance? This ecosystem map serves as a valuable resource for startups