US prosecutors in the criminal case against Tornado Cash co-founder and developer Roman Storm offered testimony from an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) agent as they prepare to rest their case on Thursday. According to reporting from Inner City Press on Wednesday, IRS Criminal Investigation Special Agent Stephan George testified he had reviewed transaction records connected…
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A growing number of traditional companies are beginning to experiment with digital assets as part of their corporate treasury strategies, signaling a shift in how businesses view crypto’s role in financial management. This week alone, companies from sectors as diverse as agriculture, consumer manufacturing and even a nearly 80-year-old Japanese textile company announced allocations to…
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US Republican lawmakers and President Donald Trump were able to overcome inter-party disputes to get three crypto bills passed through the House of Representatives last week, but some of the legislation still has a way to go before it becomes law. After two long sessions in the House last week, on Thursday all but 12…
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Jack Dorsey’s technology company Block joined the Standard & Poor’s 500 (S&P 500) index on Wednesday, marking the third public company with Bitcoin holdings to join the global benchmark. Block holds 8,584 Bitcoin (BTC) worth approximately $1 billion, according to BitcoinTreasuries.NET. That stash makes Block the 13th-largest corporate holder of BTC. The company’s shares on…
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US President Donald Trump released his plan to make the United States the “world capital” of artificial intelligence (AI) on Wednesday, outlining steps to ease data center regulations, revise federal content standards and prioritize government contracts for select AI developers. The report, published by the White House, presents a three-pillar plan, with initiatives to encourage…
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Why crypto ATMs were targeted by New Zealand regulators On July 17, 2025, New Zealand’s government made a defining move in its ongoing battle against financial crime: It announced a nationwide ban on cryptocurrency ATMs. The decision, spearheaded by Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee, is part of a sweeping reform of the country’s Anti-Money Laundering…
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Key points: Bitcoin dives more than 2% from its $120,000 daily high to swipe bid liquidity in an anticipated move. Market projections nonetheless see a deeper retracement coming. “Froth” is starting to appear across crypto as altcoin open interest hits new all-time highs. Bitcoin (BTC) dipped to take bid liquidity at Wednesday’s Wall Street open…
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Mara Holdings, one of the largest publicly traded crypto mining firms, said it intends to offer up to $1 billion worth of convertible senior notes, with a portion of the funds intended for Bitcoin purchases. According to a Wednesday announcement, $850 million of notes will be offered to qualified institutional buyers due in 2032. The…
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Opinion by: Senator Tim Scott and Senator Cynthia Lummis The US Congress recently took a major step toward reclaiming the United States’ leadership in financial innovation. The bipartisan GENIUS Act passed — a landmark bill that establishes the first-ever federal framework for payment stablecoins. It’s a milestone for consumer protection, national security and American competitiveness…
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Key takeaways: Bitcoin (BTC) remains pinned below $120,000 after reaching a fresh all‑time high near $123,000 last week. As BTC price consolidates, numerous market analysts are convinced that the cycle is not over. Here are the reasons why analysts think that the Bitcoin bull market has not peaked yet. Bitcoin fundamentals remain strong Analytics firm…
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