HKMA Unveils Stablecoin Framework to Launch in August 2025
Hong Kong sets August 2025 launch for stablecoin license rules to boost oversight. New regime may curb U.S. stablecoin dominance and promote local digital alternatives. HKMA warns public against false license claims amid growing global regulatory push. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has formalized its regulatory regime for stablecoin issuers. The framework will come […]
CoinDCX Acquisition By Coinbase Reportedly In Final Stages At Sub $1B Valuation
CoinDCX Acquisition by Coinbase is reportedly in advanced discussions, coming just a few weeks after the exchange was targeted in a $44 million crypto heist. A local publication, citing unknown sources, published an article on 29 July 2025, revealing that the deal would value CoinDCX below $900 million, a steep decline from its $2.2 billion […]
South Korea’s Political Heavyweights Square Off Over Stablecoin Bills
South Korea’s two largest political parties have taken center stage, unveiling rival stablecoin bills in the country. The prohibition of interest payments on stablecoins has become the most contentious issue in the stablecoin bills. Lawmakers from both the ruling Democratic Party (DP) and the opposition People Power Party (PPP) introduced legislation in late July 2025 […]
Blockchain for Good Alliance Leads Global Digital Cooperation at UN IGF 2025
DUBAI, UAE, July 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Blockchain for Good Alliance (BGA), a flagship non-profit founded by Bybit and championing responsible innovation, took center stage at the 20th anniversary of the United Nations Internet Governance Forum (UN IGF) in Oslo. In collaboration with the Singapore Internet Governance Forum (SGIGF), BGA co-hosted an exclusive, high-level […]
Crypto Has a Comms Issue
Earlier this month, NPR ran a headline, “Why there’s so much excitement around a cryptocurrency called stablecoin.” If you want to understand where crypto stands with legacy media in 2025, start there. The piece was a basic primer on a decade-old innovation that settles nearly $27 trillion annually, surpassing the combined annual transaction volume of […]
NEAR Protocol Retreats 3% Amid Liquidation Cascade
NEAR Protocol registered a 3% decline from $2.84 to $2.75 throughout the 24-hour period, with valuations consolidating within a $0.18 bandwidth before pronounced terminal-hour liquidation catalysed a breach through established support parameters. Market Analysis: Consolidation Transitions to Decline NEAR Protocol demonstrated a consolidation pattern throughout the preceding 24-hour session from 28 July 15:00 to 29 […]
Dalio’s 15% Portfolio Allocation: Gold and Bitcoin’s Role in a Financial Crisis
Dalio recommends a 15% allocation to Bitcoin or gold to hedge against U.S. debt risks. U.S. fiscal deficit requires $12 trillion in new debt, worsening the country’s financial path. U.S. to borrow an extra $1T in Q3, Dalio warns of debt doom loop and currency decline. Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, has recommended a […]
BONK Drops 14% as Institutional Selling Accelerates in Risk-Off Environment
BONK, a Solana-based meme token, slid 14% in the last 24 hours, falling from $0.000035 to $0.00003096. The token experienced elevated volatility, with trading volume exceeding 2.39 trillion BONK, suggesting aggressive repositioning among institutional participants. Market resistance was established early around the $0.000036 level, where sell-side pressure surged, coinciding with order book data showing institutional […]
Bitcoin Long-Term Holders Begin Distribution: Mirroring Fall 2024 Cycle
Bitcoin trades at a critical level, holding steady above $118,000 but failing to gain momentum for a breakout. Price action has continued to tighten over the past several days, and analysts now anticipate a major move once either key supply zones are absorbed or demand breaks below. The market sits on edge, waiting for confirmation […]
Bitcoin Faces Pressure as Long-Term Holders Shift to Selling at $118K
Bitcoin’s recent record-setting rally has triggered a notable shift in investor behavior, with long-term holders (LTHs) now offloading their stash, marking a potential inflection point in the market. On-chain data shows that LTHs, who typically hold Bitcoin for more than 155 days, have shed 52,000 BTC since the price reached its latest peak. Long-Term Holders […]
Twenty One Capital’s Bitcoin stash is bigger than initially expected
Backed by Cantor Fitzgerald, Tether and SoftBank, Twenty One Capital now holds over 43,500 BTC, surpassing early projections, according to Bloomberg.
RAKBANK Launches Crypto Trading in AED with Bitpanda
RAKBANK now lets customers trade crypto straight from their bank app using local money. Bitpanda’s system helps users buy coins without moving funds to other crypto platforms. The UAE plans to lead in digital coins as more banks and rules support crypto growth. In a milestone move, RAKBANK has become the UAE’s first conventional bank […]