The government of the Czech Republic is facing a political crisis with the opposition lawmakers planning a no-confidence motion after the sale of 500 Bitcoins. These digital assets were confiscated from a convicted criminal. The scandal has already cost one cabinet minister, and it poses a greater threat to government
Following Israel’s airstrikes against targets in Iran, the price of Bitcoin fell nearly 4% from $108,500 to $103,500, as per the data from CoinMarketCap. Israel revealed that the strikes were targeted at Iranian military infrastructure near Tehran and Tabriz. The country described it as a preemptive response to increasing threats.
Mercurity Fintech Holding (MFH), a New York cryptocurrency and financial services company, said it is raising $800 million to create a Bitcoin treasury and construct a blockchain-based financial ecosystem. The effort is part of a larger push by the company to become a top player in the new digital financial
Bitcoin-focused media outlet Truth for the Commoner (TFTC) has launched a new browser extension called “Opportunity Cost”, aimed at helping users make more informed economic decisions by displaying online prices in Bitcoin (BTC) and satoshis (sats). The extension went live on Wednesday and is available to users who want to
Video game retailer GameStop has announced a large $1.75 billion convertible senior notes issuing, the latest financial move by the company as it shifts its focus to investing in cryptocurrency. The news arrives a day after the distressed retailer announced its initial Bitcoin purchase, marking a strategic change in how
Connecticut has officially passed the United States’ most restrictive crypto law, barring all state and local governments from holding, purchasing, or accepting cryptocurrencies. House Bill 7082, now enacted as Public Act No. 25-66, received unanimous approval from lawmakers on June 11 and was signed into law on June 10. The
Polygon co-founder Sandeep Nailwal has been appointed as the first CEO of the Polygon Foundation, marking a significant shift away from its decentralized governance model. The decision consolidates executive power under Nailwal, ending years of consensus-led operations. Also, under his leadership, the Foundation aims to fast-track decision-making and refocus the
Following the agreement to restore a truce between the US and Chinese officials, the crypto market saw a rise. The agreement was made after discussions in London in the last two days. Both countries finally agreed to enter the Pre-Liberation status quo. After this deal, the price of Bitcoin once
Ethereum’s derivatives market surged past Bitcoin’s in the last 24 hours, with a trading volume exceeding $107 billion, according to Coinglass data. This 25% daily increase in activity reflects renewed institutional interest, fueled by spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and a revival in decentralized finance (DeFi). In comparison, Bitcoin derivatives
The policymakers of Ukraine have introduced a draft bill permitting the National Bank of Ukraine to add crypto such as BTC to the country’s reserves. The bill was submitted to the parliament of the nation named Bill 13356. The bill focuses on the amendment to the law on the National
