Blockchain

Should You Invest in a Company That Only Invests in Bitcoin?

May 12, 2025

Or, just as easily, they could invest in a variety of different Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The most popular of these are the spot Bitcoin ETFs , which offer investors 1-to-1 tracking with the spot price of Bitcoin. If you're feeling a little frisky, you could just as easily invest in other Bitcoin ETFs that […]

Visa Doubles Down on Stablecoins With Investment in Blockchain Payments Firm BVNK

May 12, 2025

Global payments service provider Visa's (V) venture capital arm made a strategic investment in BVNK, a startup building stablecoin-based payment infrastructure, in a move that reflects legacy financial financial firms' push into blockchain-powered money movement. "Visa’s deep expertise in building global payment networks, combined with our stablecoin infrastructure, creates powerful possibilities for redefining how businesses […]

DigitalX Increases Solana Holdings for Yield

May 12, 2025

DigitalX Limited (ASX:DCC) has strategically increased its Solana (SOL) holdings, allocating proceeds from the recently closed DigitalX Fund (DXF) to acquire 18,944 SOL, valued at approximately $4.36 million. This acquisition brings DigitalX’s total Solana holdings to 83,150 SOL. The company intends to stake these tokens through BitGo, its custody provider, projecting annualised returns between 7% […]

Senate stablecoin bill fails to advance after Democrats balk at Trump’s crypto ‘conflicts’

May 12, 2025

The Senate rejected a motion moving the Genius Act to the next stage of potential approval. Republicans failed to overcome Democratic resistance. President Donald Trump's crypto ventures loomed over Capitol Hill drama. In a major setback for crypto, the US Senate voted on Thursday to not advance a landmark stablecoin bill to potential passage after […]

Crypto surge clobbers shorts in $873m liquidation frenzy

May 12, 2025

The crypto market added $130 billion to its value in the last day. Bitcoin crossed $100,000 for the first time in two months. Ethereum soared 20%. Crypto bears got steamrolled over the last 24 hours with $873 million worth of short positions liquidated. That’s according to Coinglass, which noted the wipe-out as crypto prices ripped […]

Securing the vote: How blockchain technology can transform Philippine elections

May 12, 2025

As the Philippines approaches its midterm elections, concerns about electoral fraud, vote manipulation, and the lack of transparency continue to dominate public discourse. Despite the implementation of automated voting systems in recent years, trust in the integrity of our elections remains fragile. In a time when technology is rapidly reshaping every aspect of society, blockchain […]

7 Best AI Cryptocurrencies To Buy in 2025

May 12, 2025

The convergence of AI and crypto has seasoned investors and novices alike excited for its potential popularity. The best AI crypto has seen crazy heights in the past few years, and some have already attained market caps exceeding $1 billion. In 2025, it continues to be one of the biggest investment trends for the crypto […]

Decentralized finance is booming − and so are the security risks. My team surveyed nearly 500 crypto investors and uncovered the most common mistakes

May 12, 2025

When the first cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, was proposed in 2008, the goal was simple: to create a digital currency free from banks and governments. Over time, that idea evolved into something much bigger: “decentralized finance,” or “DeFi.” With decentralized finance, people trade, borrow and earn interest on crypto assets without relying on traditional intermediaries. DeFi services […]

UAE Seeks AI Deal After Investing in Trump-Linked Crypto

May 12, 2025

Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Months after the United Arab Emirates poured billions into a cryptocurrency linked to Donald Trump's family, the investment may be poised to pay […]

Binance inks crypto development MoU with Kyrgyz Republic

May 12, 2025

Binance, the global blockchain ecosystem behind the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, and the National Agency for Investments under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at creating a long-term, sustainable foundation for collaboration in advancing the rapidly growing digital-asset sector in the Kyrgyz Republic. 1 This content is […]