Africa is emerging as a strategic frontier for global crypto players, and Blockchain.com is positioning itself to capitalize on this shift. As some African nations begin to relax their stance and introduce regulations, crypto wallet and exchange platforms are making plans to expand in key markets such as Nigeria, Ghana,
May 27, 2025 2 mins read
USDC stablecoin issuer Circle has decisively shut down rumors of a potential acquisition by either Ripple or Coinbase, stating clearly that the company is “not for sale.” This clarification follows recent speculation in the crypto space that suggested Ripple had made a takeover offer in the range of $4 to
May 27, 2025 2 mins read
The Blockchain Group S.A., a leading European blockchain firm, has taken another bold step toward cementing its position as a major corporate Bitcoin holder. On May 27, 2025, the firm announced a successful issuance of €63.3 million in convertible bonds that were issued exclusively to buy more Bitcoin. This move
May 27, 2025 2 mins read
In a significant move toward crypto adoption in Europe, Spain’s Cecabank has partnered with Bitstamp, one of the world’s oldest cryptocurrency exchanges, to provide crypto trading and custody services for financial institutions. The collaboration marks a milestone in the integration of digital assets into traditional banking infrastructures in Spain. This
May 26, 2025 2 mins read
In a bold step toward digital transformation, Pakistan has announced the allocation of 2,000 megawatts (MW) of surplus electricity to Bitcoin mining and artificial intelligence (AI) data centers. The movement is spearheaded by the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC) and supported by the Finance Ministry of the country. The move is
May 26, 2025 2 mins read
As institutional demand for XRP continues to rise, expectations for a U.S.-approved XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) have climbed significantly. According to decentralized prediction platform Polymarket, the odds of a spot XRP ETF receiving regulatory approval now stand at 83%, up from 70% earlier this week despite ongoing delays by the
May 26, 2025 2 mins read
The United Kingdom is set to implement stringent regulations requiring cryptocurrency firms to collect and report detailed personal data from users, starting January 1, 2026. This move by Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) aims to curb tax evasion in the rapidly growing digital asset sector. According to the upcoming
May 24, 2025 2 mins read
Wall Street has officially caught Bitcoin fever. And at the center of the frenzy stands BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), which has now taken the crypto investment narrative to a whole new level. On Thursday, as Bitcoin surged to an all-time high of $111,807, IBIT soared to the top of
May 24, 2025 2 mins read
As a bold step against cryptocurrency fraud, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has declared that it has forfeited around $2.5 million in cryptocurrency, all of which is tied to fraudulent investment scams that took advantage of growing public interest in the crypto sector. The DOJ’s May 23 announcement is
May 24, 2025 2 mins read
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has again postponed its decision-making on several major crypto ETF applications, adding further uncertainty to the future of regulated digital asset products. But even in the midst of regulatory freeze, there is one product, a staking ETF tied to TRX (TRON) that is
May 23, 2025 2 mins read
