Major cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, showed limited bullish movement on Monday despite a surge in Asian equities fueled by renewed optimism over U.S.-China trade talks. Bitcoin traded flat-to-negative around $105,650, forming a doji candle—an indicator of market indecision. Data from Blockchain.com indicated a significant slowdown in Bitcoin network activity, with daily on-chain transactions hitting their lowest…
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Circle’s Soaring NYSE Debut Ignites Stablecoin Surge as Big Banks Plot Digital Currency Moves
The stablecoin market witnessed a landmark moment as Circle Internet Group, the issuer behind the USD Coin (USDC), made a powerful debut on the New York Stock Exchange. CEO Jeremy Allaire rang the opening bell with enthusiasm, marking a historic day for crypto adoption. Circle’s shares skyrocketed after listing at $31, closing Thursday at $83—a…
Crypto Regulations Around the World: A 2025 Snapshot
The cryptocurrency regulatory landscape has undergone a dramatic transformation in 2025, marking a pivotal year for digital asset governance worldwide. As governments grapple with balancing innovation and consumer protection, we’re witnessing an unprecedented shift from the “Wild West” era of crypto to structured, comprehensive regulatory frameworks. This evolution represents more than just policy changes—it’s a…
Trump’s Crypto Empire Raises Alarms Over Corruption, Foreign Influence, and Regulatory Manipulation
Former President Donald Trump’s enthusiastic embrace of cryptocurrency has taken center stage in both political and regulatory discussions. His simultaneous efforts to deregulate the crypto industry and expand his own crypto ventures—ventures that have already pulled in billions of dollars—are raising profound ethical, legal, and national security concerns. Watchdog groups, legal scholars, and lawmakers from…
Trump’s Meme Coin Gala Draws Global Elites, Ethical Scrutiny, and Billion-Dollar Investor Divide
On Thursday, high-profile buyers of Donald Trump’s meme coin ($TRUMP) gathered for an exclusive black-tie dinner at Trump National Golf Club, situated just outside Washington, D.C. As Marine One delivered Trump to the event, over a hundred protesters lined the street outside, brandishing signs that decried what they called crypto corruption and demanded transparency. Inside,…
eToro Surges 29% in Nasdaq Debut as IPO Marks Comeback Moment for Public Listings
Stock trading platform eToro made a robust debut on Nasdaq, with its shares surging 34% above their IPO price at opening and closing the day nearly 29% higher at $67. The IPO raised nearly $310 million, with eToro selling close to six million shares at $52 each — higher than the expected range of $46…
Kuwait Bans Crypto Mining to Protect Power Grid Amid Energy Crisis and Summer Demand Surge
Kuwait has officially outlawed cryptocurrency mining, labeling it “illegal and unlicensed” as the nation grapples with a deepening energy crisis. This marks a significant policy shift aimed at reducing pressure on its overburdened power grid, which has been pushed to the brink by soaring summer temperatures and increasing air conditioning demand. Unlike Dubai, which has…