The MEME Act targets soaring political profits from meme coins like TRUMP, proposing sweeping digital asset restrictions for top officials in a move igniting intense regulatory debate. MEME Act Takes Aim at TRUMP Token Profits and High-Level Political Abuse U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) introduced a new bill on Tuesday targeting financial misconduct among high-ranking […]
Citi Unveils Tokenization Initiative With SDX at Zurich Forum
Citi is catapulting into the future of finance with a game-changing tokenized platform set to revolutionize private market investing globally. Citi and SDX to Launch Global Platform for Tokenized Private Shares Citi announced on May 6 at the Point Zero Forum in Zurich that it will collaborate with SDX to build a first-of-its-kind platform aimed […]
Senate Probe Targets TRUMP Token as Pay-to-Play Allegations Explode
Trump’s explosive foray into crypto faces a blistering Senate probe targeting token profiteering, foreign deals, and alleged presidential pay-to-play schemes that could shatter ethical boundaries. Trump Crypto Empire Dragged Into Probe Over Elite Access and Foreign Cash U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, announced on May […]
Early Morning Market Moves: Bitcoin Edges Closer to $100K, Ether Overcomes $1,900
The cryptocurrency market is booming during Thursday’s early morning hours, with bitcoin poised to recover price levels not seen since February. The leading cryptocurrency experienced an upswing of nearly 3%, reaching prices of over $99,000 on several exchanges. Similarly, ether also rose to levels not seen since April, surpassing the key $1,900 mark. This market […]
Bhutan Goes Fully Crypto for Tourism in Historic Partnership With Binance Pay
Bhutan has partnered with Binance Pay and DK Bank to launch the world’s first national crypto-based tourism payment system, allowing visitors to use digital assets for everything from hotels to market purchases, boosting financial inclusion and innovation. Bhutan Becomes First Nation to Power Entire Tourism Sector with Crypto In a landmark move blending technology with […]
Fill up Your Car With Crypto at Dubai Gas Stations Through New Crypto.com and Emarat Partnership
Emirates Petroleum Company (Emarat) has announced a partnership with Crypto.com to introduce cryptocurrency services at its service stations, pending regulatory approval. The collaboration will initially integrate Crypto.com services at 10 Emarat stations, with plans for further expansion across the company’s network of over 155 locations in the UAE. As part of this initiative, the two […]
De-Dollarization Watch: Bolivia to Launch Digital Currency to Tackle Cross-Border Payments
Edwin Rojas Ulo, president of the Central Bank of Bolivia, stated that the institution is currently consulting with international organizations regarding the design of a currency referred to as the “virtual boliviano,” which would facilitate international settlements. Central Bank of Bolivia to Launch Digital Currency With International Settlements in Mind Bolivia, which initially banned the […]
Revolut to Enhance Bitcoin Lightning Infrastructure in Europe via Lightspark
Lightspark has announced a new partnership with Revolut to enhance payment infrastructure using the bitcoin network in the UK and select European countries. This collaboration aims to eliminate delays and high network fees associated with traditional payment systems, enabling seamless transactions powered by advanced open technology. Revolut will connect to the open Money Grid, joining […]
Bybit Bounces Back: Kaiko Validates Fast Liquidity Recovery Post-$1.5B Hack
Dubai, UAE, May 7th, 2025, Chainwire In the aftermath of the largest hack in crypto history, Bybit has emerged as a case study in market resilience, transparency, and user trust. A new independent report by Kaiko, a leading provider of institutional-grade crypto market data, reveals that Bybit’s liquidity rebounded to pre-incident levels within just 30 […]
Pectra Mainnet Announcement
The Pectra network upgrade is scheduled to activate on the Ethereum mainnet on May 07, 2025 at epoch 364032 (10:05:11 UTC)! Mainnet client releases are listed below….