The government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan established diplomatic ties with the Republic of El Salvador in a recent meeting, discussing an information-sharing agreement on bitcoin. The two countries are currently seeking to embrace the cryptocurrency while under IMF restrictions. Bitcoin Unites: Pakistan Establishes Diplomatic Ties With El Salvador Bitcoin is becoming a global […]

Australian fintech startup Block Earner has launched what it calls the first bitcoin-backed home loan, allowing Australians to use their bitcoin ( BTC) as collateral for a home deposit without selling it. The firm offers up to 50% of a property’s value as a deposit loan, secured by the borrower’s bitcoin, which is held in […]

Global interest in de-dollarization has grown, but tangible progress remains limited due to political and strategic constraints. VALR co-founder Badi Sudhakaran argues that USD-based stablecoins may prove more effective than the AU initiative known as PAPSS for cross-border payments. Dollar’s Enduring Appeal Challenges De-Dollarization Efforts In recent years, the discourse surrounding de-dollarization has intensified, capturing […]

Gamesquare has completed a $70 million public offering to boost its ethereum holdings, aligning with its strategic partnership with crypto investment firm Dialectic. $70 Million Public Offering to Fund Big Bet on ETH by Gamesquare Gamesquare Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: GAME) has completed a $70 million underwritten public offering, selling 46.7 million shares at $1.50 each. […]

The latest report issued by the IMF on the compliance of El Salvador’s actions with the guidelines established in the $1.4 billion credit facility deal approved in February revealed that Chivo Wallet led the nation to miss the bitcoin non-accumulation quotas. Bitcoin Non-Accumulation Compliance Goals Missed: IMF Fingers Chivo Wallet El Salvador is facing one […]

Crypto ethics reform is accelerating as sweeping legislation gains traction to block federal officials from cashing in on digital assets, igniting major momentum in Washington’s crackdown. Momentum Builds for Crypto Ethics Reform as Lawmakers Target Official Conflicts Efforts to restrict crypto involvement by federal officials are gaining steam, as lawmakers expand support for ethics-focused legislation […]

A massive ransomware ring is collapsing as U.S. authorities track 1,610 BTC in ransom payments, leveraging bitcoin trails to identify and charge global cybercriminals. Bitcoin Ransom Plot Crashes as US Closes in on Ryuk Mastermind The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on July 16 that a ransomware suspect extradited from Ukraine has been charged […]