Bitcoin News and Finance: What You Need to Know

Canada’s Conservative party leader Pierre Poilievre was poised to win the election by a landslide, until U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to annex the country. Mark Carney Assumes Power After Trump Took Center Stage in Canada’s Federal Election Mark Carney, the shadowy former governor of Canada’s central bank, was elected as Prime Minister on Monday […]

World, the biometric cryptocurrency and ID project, has launched Build Latam in Argentina, a program aimed at empowering tech projects to leverage World’s services in their products. Martín Mazza, Tools for Humanity regional manager for Latin America, explained the new security measures the project has implemented to protect user data. World Launches Latam-Focused Incentives, Discusses […]

The government of the UAE has launched what it calls the first AI-based legislative system, allowing synthetic agents to develop laws and monitor their effects through big data analysis. UAE Enables AI Interaction in Lawmaking With New Smart Legislative System Artificial Intelligence (AI) has begun to penetrate all aspects of human life, and governance is […]

Coinbase unleashes a game-changing Bitcoin Yield Fund, offering powerful returns with minimized risk, revolutionizing institutional crypto investing and setting a new gold standard for secure yield. Coinbase Launches Bitcoin Yield Fund, Avoiding High-Risk Loans and Call Selling Crypto exchange Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN) announced on April 28 the launch of the Coinbase Bitcoin Yield Fund (CBYF), […]

The London-based bank released its forecast in a research report published on Monday, predicting a new bitcoin all-time high of $120K by the summer, followed by a $200K price by the end of December. Standard Chartered Sees Bitcoin Soaring to $200K in 2025 Geoffrey Kendrick, head of digital assets research at Standard Chartered, is doubling […]

The Stacks Asia DLT Foundation has officially registered in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), becoming the first Bitcoin-based foundation to establish a presence in the financial center. Bitcoin L2 Projects Get Support Through New ADGM Registration According to the announcement shared with Bitcoin.com News, the foundation’s move aims to support Bitcoin layer two (L2) […]

Tether Holdings has released its first-quarter 2025 attestation for Tether Gold (XAUT), confirming that more than 7.7 tons of physical gold fully back the tokens in circulation. Tether Releases Independent Verification of XAUT Reserves Tether’s attestation report, completed by BDO Italia S.p.A., independently verified that 246,524.33 fine troy ounces of gold were held in custody […]

Crypto markets and investor confidence are poised for explosive growth as new SEC leadership vows to end overreach, restore fairness, and champion clear digital asset regulations. New SEC Leadership Signals Massive Win for Crypto Innovation and Investor Confidence Paul Atkins officially assumed leadership of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) during a swearing-in ceremony […]

Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto and economic news from Latin America over the past week. In this week’s edition, the first XRP ETF debuts in Brazil, Argentina keeps winning the dollar battle, and experts warn about an energy collapse in Paraguay due to bitcoin mining. XRP ETF Launches in […]

DeFi Development Corp. (formerly Janover Inc.), a publicly traded firm focused on optimizing its treasury strategy within the solana ecosystem, has filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to raise up to $1 billion through various securities offerings. The filing, dated April 25, 2025, includes common stock, preferred stock, debt securities, […]

According to recent figures, the total value locked in decentralized finance (DeFi) has once again exceeded the $100 billion threshold, a level not glimpsed since the final week of March. DeFi’s Big Return: TVL Crosses $100B With Aave and Lido Dominating the Pack Data sourced from defillama.com indicates that the current total value locked (TVL) […]

Following the movement of approximately 1,200 BTC from 12 long-dormant bitcoin wallets from 2015 on Friday, the same entity transferred an additional 500 idle BTC valued at $47.4 million on Saturday. 2015 Crypto Whale Shifts 500 Bitcoin A large whale has relocated a substantial trove of bitcoins acquired on Nov. 10, 2015, when BTC was […]

An XRP ETF has launched in Brazil, expanding regulated crypto investment and supporting XRP’s global adoption. Hashdex’s XRP ETF Debuts Global crypto asset manager Hashdex announced on April 25 via social media platform X the launch of XRPH11, which it described as “the world’s first XRP ETF” and “another crypto milestone on the Brazilian stock […]

Coeptis Therapeutics Holdings, Inc. and Z Squared Inc. announced a definitive merger agreement on April 25, 2025, to create the world’s largest publicly traded dogecoin-focused mining company, with Coeptis spinning off its biopharmaceutical operations. Coeptis and Z Squared Aim to Lead Dogecoin Mining Sector via Merger Under the terms of the deal, Z Squared will […]

XRP is currently priced at $2.19 with a market capitalization of $128.16 billion. Over the past 24 hours, the token has seen a trading volume of $2.41 billion and an intraday price range between $2.18 and $2.24, reflecting a market poised for its next major move. XRP The one-hour chart for XRP on April 26, […]

The Federal Reserve removed outdated crypto banking restrictions, paving the way for innovation, broader access, and mainstream digital asset adoption. Crypto Banking Unleashed: Fed Joins Regulators in Crushing Old Guard Restrictions The Federal Reserve Board announced Thursday that it has withdrawn previous supervisory guidance related to banks’ crypto-asset and dollar token activities, a move intended […]

The SEC’s new chair is driving a bold shift toward crypto innovation, promising long-overdue regulatory clarity to unlock blockchain transformation. SEC Chair Charts Aggressive New Course for Crypto Regulation at Third Task Force Roundtable U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Paul Atkins delivered his first speech as chair of the agency after being sworn […]

CEO and founder Jack Mallers revealed the numbers on Friday when he posted a copy of a private letter previously sent to the company’s investors. Strike’s Growth Exploded 600% Last Year Perhaps the reason Jack Mallers was picked to lead Twenty One Capital, the new bitcoin treasury firm backed by stablecoin giant Tether and Japanese […]

North Korean cyber operatives reportedly established two fake U.S. businesses using false identities to bypass Treasury sanctions and target cryptocurrency developers with malware. Hackers Target Unsuspecting Job Applicants North Korean cyber operatives reportedly set up two fraudulent businesses in the United States, evading Treasury sanctions to infect cryptocurrency developers with malware. The entities, Blocknovas LLC […]

Robert Kiyosaki unleashes a seismic forecast, predicting a Great Depression while urging bold bets on bitcoin, which he believes will soar to $200K this year and over $1 million by 2035. The Collapse Has Begun: Kiyosaki Warns of a Great Depression Meltdown Robert Kiyosaki, author of the best-selling book Rich Dad Poor Dad, has once […]

New York City is hosting a powerhouse crypto summit to attract investors with $1 trillion in assets and solidify its position as a global leader in digital finance innovation. NYC Crypto Summit Aims to Lure Giants Holding $1 Trillion The City of New York announced on April 23 that Mayor Eric Adams and Chief Technology […]

Trump Administration’s Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent lashed out at the Bretton Woods institutions, stating that the IMF and the World Bank had lost their way. However, Bessent noted that the U.S. would not abandon these institutions, opting to pursue relevant reforms from within instead. Bretton Woods Institutions ‘Knocked off Course:’ Trump Administration Seeks Change The […]

More than 15 crypto firms are storming the gates for banking licenses as U.S. regulators ease restrictions, opening direct access to federal payment systems and legitimacy. Banking Regulators Ease Rules, Trigger Rush From 15+ Crypto Firms More than a dozen crypto firms are reportedly applying for banking licenses with the Office of the Comptroller of […]

A top strategist signals a paradigm shift as bitcoin rockets past $94K, fueled by institutional flows and macro tailwinds, with $200K now a credible near-term target. Strategist Dissects What’s Behind Bitcoin’s Rally—Calls $200K BTC a Real Target in New Regime Matt Mena, crypto research strategist at 21Shares, broke down the forces behind bitcoin’s recent breakout […]

The newly sworn-in SEC chair is set to make his highly anticipated debut with a speech that could ignite sweeping reforms and redefine the future of crypto regulation. Paul Atkins’ First Speech as SEC Chair to Set Stage for Oversight Reform The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced on April 23 via its official […]

Paypal is launching a new rewards program for its stablecoin PYUSD, offering U.S. users a 3.7% annual return to boost adoption in the competitive stablecoin market. Incentivizing Use of PYUSD Paypal Holdings is launching a new rewards program for its stablecoin PYUSD to boost adoption of the digital token within a fiercely competitive market. The […]

On Tuesday evening at approximately 5:45 p.m. ET, bitcoin (BTC) dazzled traders by hitting an intraday peak of $93,928. The flagship cryptocurrency, reigning supreme by market cap, has climbed 6.5% against the greenback and an impressive 10.3% in just the past week. This leap beyond the $90,000 threshold marks its first return to such heights […]

The new network will use stablecoins such as USDC and EURC to help financial institutions facilitate global money movement and settlement. USDC Issuer Circle Debuts Payments Network Stablecoin firm Circle, issuer of USDC which currently has a market capitalization of roughly $61 billion, has launched “Circle Payments Network (CPN),” a collaborative group of financial institutions […]

The funds still require regulatory approval and Trump Media and Technology Group Corp (TMTG) plans on launching the ETFs later this year. Trump-Branded ‘Truth.Fi’ Crypto ETFs Are Coming Soon President Donald Trump’s family is now branching into investment management after the Trump Media and Technology Group (TMTG) announced on Tuesday, the launch of a suite […]

As digital tokens glittered on Tuesday, equities tethered to the sector followed suit, with Coinbase ending the session up 8.57% and Strategy’s common stock advancing 7.95%. Bitcoin Sits Idle While Its Proxies Sprint: Publicly Traded Miners Chalk up Double‑digit Gains Listed firms linked to the crypto economy rallied sharply on April 22, eclipsing bitcoin’s own […]