Bolivia to use crypto for energy imports amid U.S. dollar shortage: report
Bolivia’s state-owned energy firm YPFB will begin using crypto to pay for fuel imports as the country grapples with a severe shortage of U.S. dollars and dwindling natural gas production. The decision follows government approval to use digital assets for…
Russia’s central bank considers allowing crypto purchases for qualified investors
Key Takeaways Russia’s central bank seeks to enable crypto purchases for highly qualified investors only. The experimental legal regime excludes crypto as a means of payment between residents. Share this article The Bank of Russia is considering allowing crypto purchases…
Is The EU Going to War With Crypto? EU Threatens to Pull OKX License Over Bybit Hack
An ongoing EU crypto investigation into OKX for allegedly laundering $100 million from the Bybit hack in February 2025, has seen the European bloc threatening to remove OKX MiCA license. European regulators are reportedly probing OKX’s decentralized trading and self-custody…
Need for Speed – Only Ultra-Fast Blockchains Will Win the Adoption Race (Opinion)
Speed isn’t just a challenge for blockchain – it’s the deciding factor between adoption and obsolescence. If Web3 can’t match the seamless experience users expect, it won’t matter how decentralized or innovative it is. The current state of development speaks…
South Korea sets timeline to finalize path for institutional crypto deals
South Korea’s financial watchdog has committed to issuing clear rules for institutional crypto investment, with a phased rollout starting in April. South Korea‘s Financial Services Commission is moving forward with plans to allow institutional investors into the crypto market, with…
Sony’s Soneium teams up with LINE to integrate mini-apps into blockchain
Key Takeaways Soneium, supported by Sony, is partnering with LINE to integrate blockchain-enabled mini-apps onto LINE’s platform. The collaboration aims to boost engagement by bringing popular mini-apps to LINE’s 200 million active users. Share this article Soneium, Sony’s public blockchain,…
Who is Sam Lee Crypto? Where is Multi-Billion Crypto Fraudster Now?
Who is Sam Lee Crypto? Sam Lee is taking refuge in Dubai as he faces mounting charges from the SEC after $1.89bn crypto fraud accusation. Sam Lee, an Australian blockchain entrepreneur, has been charged with conspiracy to commit fraud in…
Bitcoing Bashing Fiesta as Price Dips to $77K
Earlier in the week, Bitcoin (BTC) briefly plunged to a four-month low of under $77,000, giving gold advocate Peter Schiff another opportunity to ridicule crypto holders. With Ethereum (ETH) also hitting a 17-month low, slipping below $1,800, the outspoken economist…
Starknet to bridge Bitcoin and Ethereum on layer 2
Starknet plans to use Bitcoin as a settlement layer alongside Ethereum, aiming to connect the two largest blockchains on a single layer 2 network. The Starknet Foundation’s Bitcoin roadmap, published on Mar. 11, outlined how the network could scale Bitcoin…
Senator Lummis reintroduces BITCOIN Act, proposing 1 million BTC purchase
Key Takeaways Senator Cynthia Lummis will announce developments on the US strategic Bitcoin reserve. President Trump signed an executive order for a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve managing seized assets. Share this article Senator Cynthia Lummis reintroduced the BITCOIN Act today while…
