SEC Overhauls Crypto Enforcement, Deploying New Cyber Unit
The SEC’s new unit aims to crack down on crypto fraud, targeting scams and unauthorized account takeovers while promoting responsible digital asset growth. SEC Introduces Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit to Tackle Crypto Fraud The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission…
“Crypto Is an Insider’s Game”—ZFT’s George Asibal Stands by His Statement Amid $LIBRA Controversy
By Shiela Bertillo and Michael Mislos With the recent controversy surrounding the $LIBRA memecoin, key figures in the crypto space are weighing in on the broader implications of insider trading. One such figure in the local crypto space is George…
China’s US Treasury Holdings Drop to 14-Year Low Amid Geopolitical Tensions
China’s holdings of U.S. Treasuries have fallen to a 15-year low, driven by a preference for less visible accounts and a desire to reduce reliance on the U.S. financial system. Geopolitical Tensions Fuel China’s Treasury Shift The amount of U.S….
Bitgo and Copper Introduce Off-Exchange Settlement Model With Deribit Integration
Crypto firms Bitgo Trust Company, Inc. and Copper have launched a trading model allowing clients to execute spot and derivatives trades on Deribit while assets remain in off-exchange custody, the two companies announced Feb. 20. New Trading Solution Combines Bitgo…
MARA Holdings Acquires Texas Wind Farm to Power Bitcoin Mining
Bitcoin miner MARA Holdings Inc. acquired wind farm in Hansford County, Texas, to power its operations with renewable energy, reduce costs, and extend the life of its application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) bitcoin mining hardware. Wind Energy Boosts MARA’s Renewable Bitcoin…
Pro-Bitcoin Howard Lutnick | US Commerce Secretary
Howard Lutnick, a well-known Bitcoin supporter and former CEO of financial services firm Cantor Fitzgerald, has been confirmed as the new US Secretary of Commerce by the Senate with a 51-45 vote on February 18. Lutnick’s appointment puts a strong…
Former Bybit Payroll Chief Jailed For Stealing $5.7m In Public Crypto Funds
Thirty-two-year-old Ho Kai Xin pleaded guilty to stealing $5.7 million worth of cryptocurrencies from the Bybit crypto exchange. For this fraud, she will face 9 years and 11 months of jail imprisonment. Summary Ho Kai Xin was found guilty of…
Japan’s Metaplanet Boosts Bitcoin Holdings to 2,100 BTC With $6.6 Million Purchase
Japanese investment firm Metaplanet Inc. has expanded its bitcoin holdings to 2,100 BTC (worth approximately $203 million) after purchasing an additional 68.59 BTC ($6.6 million), reaffirming its commitment to cryptocurrency as a core treasury asset. Metaplanet’s Bitcoin Reserves Hit 2,100…
Fifth Startup Day on March 13
Austin, Texas – March 13, 2025 – PlebLab, a leading Bitcoin startup accelerator, will host its fifth Startup Day to unite top Bitcoin builders, investors, and industry leaders in showcasing the latest innovations emerging from the Bitcoin ecosystem. Since its…
2025 Philippine Blockchain Ecosystem Map: How to Get Your Company Featured
The 2025 Philippine Blockchain Ecosystem Map aims to highlight key industry players, startups, and blockchain-utilizing companies in the country. This initiative provides businesses an opportunity to gain visibility in the growing #CryptoPH ecosystem and be recognized in the Philippine Blockchain…
