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Canada will be left behind in the global crypto race

While other countries move toward integrating crypto into their financial systems, Canada is lagging, costing the country capital, talent and competitiveness. Canada’s direction on digital asset innovation remains uncertain.

What are $300K Bitcoin call options, and why are traders buying them like lottery tickets?

Traders are betting big on Bitcoin soaring to $300,000 by the end of June 2025, but is this bold options strategy a smart move or a high-risk gamble?

South Korea’s new president will bolster crypto, but scandals prevail

President Lee Jae-myung rose from being a child laborer in post-war South Korea to becoming a crypto-friendly leader of one of the world’s largest digital asset markets.

South Korean media firm to raise $500M for Bitcoin treasury

K Wave Media announced a $500 million securities deal to fund a Bitcoin-treasury strategy, aiming to become the “Metaplanet of Korea.”

How to use Chainabuse and Scamwatch to report a Bitcoin scammer

Got scammed or worried about Bitcoin fraud? Learn how sharing your story with Chainabuse and Scamwatch can help protect you and others from falling victim.

Hong Kong to permit crypto derivatives for professional investors: Report

Hong Kong reportedly plans to permit crypto derivatives for professional investors and expand its fintech ecosystem.

WazirX exits Singapore, moves to Panama after court ruling

India-focused crypto exchange WazirX is relocating operations to Panama and rebranding its parent company as Zensui.

BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF futures debut in Moscow as fund hits top 25

Since the IBIT ETF futures are only available to accredited investors, the latest crypto developments in Russia left many retail players unimpressed.

Blockchain and AI could fuel $3.5T DePIN market boom by 2028: WEF

The decentralized physical infrastructure network market could surge to $3.5 trillion by 2028 as AI and blockchain converge, according to a new World Economic Forum report.

Bitcoin trader says $107.5K 'vital' zone for new all-time highs

Bitcoin traders set the stage for a volatile breakout with liquidity amassing above and below the spot price, and eyes are on the road to new all-time highs.

Binance cracks down on bot activity in Alpha token program

Binance is cracking down on bot abuse in its Alpha Points early-access program after detecting coordinated bot farming activity.

Ether poised for 'significant breakout' as ETH price strengthens vs BTC

Ether’s price is up 46% in the past 30 days, and analysts say continued demand for spot Ethereum ETFs and strengthening structure may trigger a breakout.

$2.1B crypto stolen in 2025 as hackers shift focus from code to users: CertiK

Hackers are moving from smart contract vulnerabilities to exploiting human behavioural weaknesses, according to the co-founder of Web3 cybersecurity firm CertiK.

Pump.fun token rumors mount as protocol revenue drops 66%

Pump.fun has yet to confirm or deny rumors of a $1 billion token sale and 10% airdrop, but the community is split on whether the potential launch would help or harm the crypto space.

61 publicly listed companies hold over 3% of total Bitcoin supply

At least 60 Bitcoin strategy adopters among publicly listed companies collectively doubled BTC holdings in the past two months, outstripping the buying speed of Michael Saylor’s Strategy.

Pakistan reveals Bitcoin reserve plan to Trump’s crypto team at White House

Pakistan’s crypto minister met with Trump’s digital asset leadership to promote cross-border cooperation and outline Bitcoin-powered infrastructure plans.

The AI arms race could destroy humanity as we know it

The AI arms race is moving too fast for safety, with companies pushing boundaries and governments lagging. AI-driven dehumanization and the unchecked proliferation of autonomous weapons require responsible leadership before it’s too late.

Bitcoin on ‘very shaky ground’ as new BTC price top nears: Ammous

Corporate Bitcoin buyers should brace for impact or abandon their strategy if they are unprepared for an 80% BTC price drop, Saifedean Ammous said.

Bitcoin’s shrinking supply may trigger price breakout: Sygnum

Bitcoin’s liquid supply has fallen 30% in 18 months as institutional demand and new reserve strategies tighten the market, Sygnum Bank reports.

Blockchain can end the food fraud crisis, but it’s a costly battle

Blockchain has already played a role in protecting consumers against food fraud, but there are lessons to be learned before it starts to truly pay off.

SEC to shape crypto policy with ‘notice and comment,’ says Atkins

Securities and Exchange Commission chair Paul Atkins told a Senate subcommittee that his approach to crypto “will be done through notice and comment rulemaking, not through regulation by enforcement.”

Coinbase wants Oregon’s ‘copycat’ securities case in federal court

Coinbase has argued that a securities lawsuit from Oregon’s attorney general should be heard in federal court because it’s an attempt to “invade the province of federal law.”

South Korea elects pro-crypto candidate Lee Jae-myung as president

Lee Jae-myung has plans to enable the state pension fund to invest in crypto, approve Bitcoin ETFs, and launch a Korean won-backed stablecoin.

South Korea elects pro-crypto candidate Lee Jae-myung as president

Lee Jae-myung has plans to enable the state pension fund to invest in crypto, approve Bitcoin ETFs, and launch a Korean won-backed stablecoin.

Gold’s rally to $3,360 is beneficial for Bitcoin: Here’s why

Bitcoin price eyes a breakout as a weakening dollar, US debt concerns, and gold limits shift investor focus.

California assembly passes bill to allow crypto payments to state

The California State Assembly passed a bill that would allow state agencies to accept crypto for payment in a unanimous 68-0 vote, which will now head to the Senate.

Bitcoin profit-taking underway as ‘big whales’ continue sell-off

The Bitcoin supply held by whale entities has declined by 40% over the past eight years as profit-taking continues.

Trump memecoin wallet in ‘absolute chaos’ as family org unaware of launch

The announcement of a Donald Trump-branded crypto wallet from the team behind his memecoin has been muddled after the president’s sons disavowed it.

Meta signs 20-year nuclear energy deal to power AI

Meta will use nuclear energy to power its data centers and AI models with a 20-year deal to secure 1.1 gigawatts of energy from an Illinois facility.

Bybit reveals security overhaul in response to $1.4B hack

Bybit unveiled a major security overhaul following its $1.4 billion hack in February, with upgrades across audits, wallet protection and information security.

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