Ethereum is ready to announce its most sustained upgrade yet, the Pectra hard fork, planned to go live today at 10:05 AM UTC. This upgrade aims to improve scalability, lower transaction charges, improve security, and launch smart accounts. However, creators are on Increased alertness as the first 12 minutes post-upgrade will be critical to guaranteeing
Crypto.com announced plans Wednesday to establish a North America regional office in Washington, D.C., signaling a strategic push to deepen engagement with U.S. policymakers. New Crypto.com Office Near White House Signals Industry’s Regulatory Focus The new office, located near the White House, will focus on public and government affairs for the company’s U.S. operations. Matt
Arizona Bill SB 1025, which passed both chambers of the Arizona legislature, and was sponsored by State Senator Wendy Rogers (R), was vetoed on May 2, 2025, by Governor Katie Hobbs (D). Bitcoin advocate Rogers has previously introduced legal tender legislation in Arizona via Senate Bill 1341. The effort faced too many legal challenges initially
PRESS RELEASE | Traders Fair Manila 2025, set for May 24 at Edsa Shangri-La, Manila, will bring together top global sponsors shaping the trading and investment landscape. This is a unique opportunity for local traders and investors to connect with industry leaders and discover the latest trends in the financial markets. This is a press
While the whole market is concentrated on the upcoming Fed conclusion on May 7, something significantly larger may be developing silently in the background. Since mid-April, billions of dollars have been flowing into Bitcoin ETFs, but that’s not the only thing. Bitcoin whales have also been buying large quantities of BTC, even though the market
KULR Technology Group, Inc. (NYSE: KULR), a Houston-based energy management firm, has announced the acquisition of 42 bitcoin ( BTC) for approximately $4 million, at an average price of about $94,403 per bitcoin. The company reported a year-to-date bitcoin yield of 197.5%. As of May 6, 2025, KULR holds a total of 716.2 BTC, which
The bank’s analysis says that BNB trades like “an unweighted index” of bitcoin and ether “in terms of both returns and volatility.” Standard Chartered Forecasts BNB to Hit $2,800 Within Four Years Standard Chartered Bank, the $800-billion financial institution headquartered in London, England, published a research report on Tuesday predicting that BNB, the cryptocurrency powering
Chainlink has announced the launch of Chainlink Rewards, a new community engagement program aimed at incentivizing participation. In collaboration with Space and Time, a member of the Chainlink Build program, the initiative will make 4% of Space and Time’s total SXT token supply, amounting to 200 million SXT, available to eligible LINK Stakers. The first
India’s top court just ignited a regulatory firestorm, slamming bitcoin trading as refined Hawala and blasting government delays that leave the crypto market in legal limbo. Indian Supreme Court Calls Bitcoin Refined Hawala, Decries Absence of Regulatory Framework The Supreme Court of India compared bitcoin trading to “a refined way of Hawala business” on Monday
In a press briefing held by the Philippine National Police (PNP) on the killing of steel industry magnate Anson Que on May 5, 2025, authorities revealed that they discovered that unlicensed e-wallets linked to two casino junket operators were used to transfer and convert the ransom money to cryptocurrency. With the money flow, they also