On May 7, 2025, Senate Democrats withdrew their support for the bipartisan GENIUS Act, a proposed stablecoin regulation bill, citing concerns over potential conflicts of interest involving former President Donald Trump and his family's cryptocurrency ventures. The Trump family's firm, World Liberty Financial, recently secured a
Bitcoin (BTC) surged past the $97,000 mark on May 7, 2025, buoyed by renewed optimism surrounding U.S.-China trade negotiations. The announcement of upcoming high-level talks in Switzerland between U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng signaled a potential easing of trade tensions,
BitFuFu Inc., a global leader in Bitcoin mining and comprehensive mining services, has announced its sponsorship and participation in the upcoming Bitcoin 2025 Conference, scheduled for May 27–29 in Las Vegas. This premier event is expected to gather industry leaders, innovators, and enthusiasts to discuss the future of Bitcoin
On May 7, 2025, Tokyo-based investment firm Metaplanet announced the acquisition of an additional 555 Bitcoin (BTC) for approximately ¥7.6 billion ($53.5 million), bringing its total holdings to 5,555 BTC. This purchase solidifies Metaplanet's position as the largest public corporate holder of Bitcoin in Asia,
On April 29, 2025, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) released its final guidelines under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) to assist national regulators in preventing and detecting market abuse in the crypto sector. These guidelines aim to harmonize supervisory practices across EU Member States, ensuring a consistent
The UK Treasury has firmly stated that it has no plans to establish a national Bitcoin reserve, citing the cryptocurrency's inherent volatility as a primary concern. A Treasury spokesperson emphasized that Bitcoin and other crypto assets have historically exhibited significant price fluctuations compared to stable fiat currencies like
On May 6, 2025, the cryptocurrency market experienced a period of consolidation, with Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) maintaining relatively stable positions amid a broader market pullback. Bitcoin hovered near the $94,000 mark, reflecting investor caution ahead of anticipated signals from the Federal Reserve. Ethereum, meanwhile, dipped below the
New Hampshire has made headlines by becoming the first U.S. state to approve the creation of a strategic Bitcoin reserve. This move, finalized through recent legislation, signals a pioneering approach to integrating cryptocurrency into public financial policy. The bill allows the state to allocate a portion of its surplus
Tower Research Capital, a prominent quantitative trading firm, has significantly increased its investments in the cryptocurrency sector in 2025. This move aligns with a broader trend among institutional investors, as a recent report indicates that 83% of such investors plan to boost their crypto holdings by 2025 . Tower Research Capital&
Strategy World 2025, held from May 5–8 in Orlando, Florida, showcased the convergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and Bitcoin in enterprise technology. The event featured keynotes from Executive Chairman Michael Saylor and CEO Phong Le, who discussed how AI and Bitcoin are transforming business intelligence. Saylor emphasized Bitcoin'
The U.S. Treasury is approaching a pivotal deadline today, May 5, 2025, to submit its formal assessment on the feasibility and implications of creating a strategic Bitcoin reserve. This mandate stems from an executive order signed by former President Donald Trump in late 2024, which directed the Treasury, in
Google has introduced zero-knowledge proof (ZKP) technology into its Wallet service, enabling users to verify their age without disclosing personal information such as birthdates. This cryptographic method allows individuals to prove they meet age requirements for services like dating apps or online purchases without revealing additional data. The implementation is