Texas Becomes First U.S. State to Launch Bitcoin Reserve with $10M in Public Funds
Texas has made history by launching a $10 million state-run Bitcoin reserve. The move cements its crypto-friendly stance, but not everyone is applauding.
Public Tools, State Hands: Russia’s Quasi-Governmental Crypto Platforms
Russia’s licensed crypto platforms may look private, but they function as tools of state control. This article examines how Sberbank, Atomyze, and Lighthouse enable blockchain experimentation without decentralization.
Bitcoin Gets Its Next Institutional Backer as Pompliano’s ProCap Debuts on Nasdaq
ProCap Financial, led by Bitcoin advocate Anthony Pompliano, launches with $750M in capital via a $1B SPAC merger. The company aims to build the next major public Bitcoin treasury.
Bitcoin Maximalism on Trial: MicroStrategy Faces $6B Loss and Class Actions
MicroStrategy is under legal fire after a $5.9 billion Bitcoin loss triggered multiple class action lawsuits. Yet Michael Saylor is doubling down with hints of more BTC purchases.
Crypto on Edge After 16B Password Leak — Binance’s CZ Urges Wallet Hygiene Overhaul
A massive leak of 16 billion stolen credentials is triggering global security alerts. Crypto users are especially vulnerable, prompting Binance’s CZ to demand stronger wallet hygiene.
Crypto as a Weapon: Inside the $90M Hack of Iran’s Nobitex Exchange
Iran’s largest crypto exchange, Nobitex, was hit by a $90M hack reportedly orchestrated by Israel-linked group Predatory Sparrow. Beyond financial loss, the attack triggered a national crypto curfew and revealed deep vulnerabilities in Iran’s digital asset infrastructure.
Senate Passes Genius Act: A Milestone for Stablecoin Regulation Amid Political Tensions
The GENIUS Act, the first federal stablecoin regulation in U.S. history, has passed the Senate. While crypto firms celebrate the milestone, concerns over lobbying, foreign access, and algorithmic token legality complicate the path ahead.
Bitget Bets on Education: $10M to Train 300K Young Minds in Blockchain via UNICEF Deal
Bitget’s $10 million partnership with UNICEF aims to provide blockchain education and Web3 skills to 300,000 youth in eight countries, focusing on girls and underserved communities.
Fake Cold Wallet Bought on Douyin Costs Crypto Investor $6.9M
A Chinese crypto investor lost $6.9 million after purchasing a tampered cold wallet via Douyin. The scam exposes serious risks in social commerce and hardware trust.
WebX TOKYO 2025
WebX Tokyo 2025 brought the global Web3 community together in a landmark two-day event blending policy, finance, and technology. From Japan’s renewed regulatory support to major announcements by industry leaders like Binance Japan and Circle, the summit signaled Asia’s strategic ambition to lead the digital asset revolution.
