Kristin Smith, one of Washington’s most influential crypto advocates, is stepping down as CEO of the Blockchain Association after five years at the helm. Her last day will be May 16. Three days later, she will start her new role as President of the Solana Policy Institute. The institute is a newly formed group focused…
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Metaplanet Adds Another 160 BTC to Treasury, Pushing Holdings to 4,206 BTC
Metaplanet said Wednesday that it has added another 160 Bitcoin to its corporate treasury, continuing its aggressive accumulation strategy and bringing its total holdings to 4,206 BTC. The Tokyo-listed firm disclosed the latest purchase on Wednesday, noting the acquisition cost approximately 1.998b yen—roughly $13.2m—at an average price of 12.4m yen($82,680) per Bitcoin. This latest buy…
South Korean Police Launch International Manhunt for ‘OTC USDT Thieves’
South Korean police are hunting for three foreign nationals accused of fleeing the country after stealing 240 million won ($163,000) in cash as part of an OTC USDT trade. Officers in Incheon said one of the suspects is a Russian national, while the other two are from Kazakhstan, News1 and TV Chosun reported. Incheon Seobu…
South Korean 7-Eleven Branches to Accept CBDC Payments from June
The convenience store giant 7-Eleven has announced that all of its South Korean branches will begin accepting the nation’s CBDC as payment starting in June. Per Enews Today, the firm is the latest to step up its involvement in the Bank of Korea (BOK)’s digital won pilot. 7-Eleven: CBDC Adoption Expands The retail giant is…
Apple (AAPL) Gains Momentum with 5 Swing Rally, Upside Likely
Apple Inc. ($AAPL) is showing signs of strength as it builds momentum in a classic Elliott Wave structure. Today’s chart highlights a 5-swing rally from 208.4 low that has propelled the stock higher, signaling potential for further upside in the near term. After establishing a solid base, $AAPL has completed a 5-swing sequence—a bullish pattern…
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Advocates For Onchain Interest-Based Stablecoin Legislation
Key Takeaways: Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong argues that stablecoin holders should be allowed to earn interest, similar to traditional savings accounts. With major stablecoin bills moving through Congress and a pro-crypto administration in place, Armstrong sees this as a crucial moment to shape consumer-friendly policies in the U.S. The discussion comes as World Liberty Financial,…
Neo Foundation Denies Token Sales, Probes Binance Transfers After 35% Drop
Key Takeaways: Large transfers into centralized exchanges might be a calculated risk management step by whale investors. Rather than immediate selling pressure, these moves could indicate a strategy to consolidate holdings during volatile times. The concentration of tokens in fewer hands may alter future network governance and influence. Improved tracking and clearer communication of such…
US Treasury and Federal Agencies to Disclose Crypto Holdings
Key Takeaways: The U.S. Treasury is set to disclose its crypto holdings, which could transform digital assets into strategic national reserves and shift government policy toward legitimizing cryptocurrencies. The establishment of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve as a “digital Fort Knox” is part of Bitcoin’s growing role as a long-term store of value in federal financial…
Australian Crypto Investor Andre Rebelo Sentenced to 25 Years for Murdering His Mother
Key Takeaways: A crypto investor’s hidden financial strain fuels an unthinkable act against a close family member. The case challenges our assumptions about wealth and exposes risky behavior behind online allure. It sparks debate on how financial pressures can distort personal values and family ties. Andre Rebelo, an Australian crypto investor and former partner of…
How Low Can Pi Network Go? All-Time Low Looms as Bearish Pressure Builds
Pi (PI) is one of the few losers today during what is a positive session for cryptocurrencies. The native asset of the Pi Network has gone down by 3% already in the past 24 hours while most altcoins like Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL) have booked gains of 3.5% and 0.5% respectively. A few days…