Crypto

Stocks jump in Japan, Taiwan on trade optimism; bitcoin soars

May 12, 2025

Men stand in front of an electronic stock quotation board inside a builidng in Tokyo, Japan April 8, 2025. REUTERS/Issei Kato/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights , opens new tab Summary U.S. deal with UK is first since Trump's tariff pause U.S. officials to meet with Chinese negotiators on Saturday Bitcoin leaps to highest since January; […]

Texas House committee passes Bitcoin reserve bill for full floor vote

May 12, 2025

A Texas House Committee has passed a Republican-backed bill to create a Bitcoin reserve, which now only needs a successful full floor vote before heading to the governor’s desk. The Texas House Committee on Delivery of Government Efficiency passed Senate Bill 21 with no amendments on May 7 in a 9-4 vote along party lines. […]

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 […]

SEC Announces Agenda, Panelists for Roundtable on Tokenization Plus Date Change for Roundtable on DeFi

May 12, 2025

SEC Announces Agenda, Panelists for Roundtable on Tokenization Plus Date Change for Roundtable on DeFi May 05, 2025 9:03 AM EDT | Source: Newsfile SEC Press Digest Washington, D.C.–(Newsfile Corp. – May 5, 2025) – The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Crypto Task Force has announced the agenda and panelists for its May 12 roundtable, “Tokenization […]

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 […]

SEC’s Peirce Says Bitcoin ETF Approval Was ‘Terribly Mismanaged’

May 12, 2025

Regulator Hester Peirce , known to many in the digital-asset industry as “ Crypto Mom ,” has a message for her fans: be more patient. Speaking on Bloomberg’s Trillions podcast, Peirce urged those waiting for another round of approvals on crypto-related exchange-traded products — or for broader regulatory clarity — to realize that, as she […]

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 […]