Year: 2025

Maldives Turns to Blockchain With $8.8 Billion Investment to Ease Economic Strain

In a bold move to combat rising debt and diversify its economy, the Maldives has announced an $8.8 billion deal to develop a blockchain-centric financial hub. The initiative positions the island nation as a future global destination for digital assets and blockchain innovation. According to the Financial Times, Dubai-based MBS Global Investments will fund the […]

Regulatory Trouble for Worldcoin in Indonesia Due to Compliance Gaps

Worldcoin, now rebranded as World, is facing regulatory trouble in Indonesia due to compliance gaps tied to its digital identity platform, World ID. Indonesia’s Ministry of Communication and Digital has temporarily suspended the operations of Worldcoin and World ID, citing irregularities in registration and potential violations of local electronic system regulations. In an official statement […]

POTUS Clears the Air on Claims of Profiting from Trump (TRUMP) Meme Coin

In a recent interview with NBC News’ Kristen Welker, US President Donald Trump addressed the growing speculation surrounding his involvement with the Official Trump (TRUMP) meme coin, which was launched just days before his inauguration. Trump emphatically denied any profits from the meme coin, stating he hadn’t even paid attention to its development. The TRUMP […]

Tether’s CEO Announces Groundbreaking Decentralized AI Solution with Bitcoin and USDT

On May 5, Paolo Ardoino, the CEO of Tether, revealed plans for the company’s innovative open-source AI runtime solution. This announcement marks a significant step in Tether’s ambition to expand into the rapidly growing artificial intelligence sector. Ardoino shared via Twitter that the upcoming AI solution will be fully decentralized, removing the need for API […]

COTI Named Pioneer Partner in ECB’s Digital Euro Project

While momentum around central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) has slowed in parts of the world—particularly in the U.S., where President Trump has publicly opposed their development—the European Central Bank (ECB) continues to push forward with its Digital Euro initiative. In the latest development, COTI has been named a Pioneer Partner in the ECB’s Digital Euro […]

Vitalik Buterin Pushes for Simpler Ethereum, Inspired by Bitcoin’s Design

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has proposed a major shift in Ethereum’s long-term development goals: simplifying the protocol to mirror the elegance and minimalism of Bitcoin’s design, while retaining Ethereum’s advanced capabilities. In a blog post published on May 3, Buterin emphasized that Bitcoin’s simplicity offers critical benefits—from ease of understanding to improved network resilience—that Ethereum […]

3 Things That Could Rattle Crypto Markets This Week: Key Events to Watch

3 Things That Could Rattle Crypto Markets This Week: Key Events to Watch After a brief period of optimism last week, crypto markets are once again on edge as several key economic and geopolitical events unfold. With macro uncertainty growing, here are 3 things that could rattle crypto markets this week. 1. Federal Reserve Interest […]

Crypto Hacks Surge to $92.5M in April 2025: Immunefi Report Highlights Alarming Trend

The crypto industry suffered significant losses in April 2025, with crypto hacks surging to $92.5 million across 15 separate incidents, according to a new report from blockchain security firm Immunefi. This marks a 27.3% increase compared to the $72.6 million reported in April 2024, and more than double March 2025’s total of $41.4 million. Year-to-Date […]

What You Must Know: Key Things People Want to Learn Before Investing in Forex Trading

What You Must Know: Key Insights Before Investing in Forex Trading Before diving into forex trading, it’s essential to understand the basics. Forex, or foreign exchange, is the global marketplace where currencies are traded. As the largest and most liquid market, over $6 trillion is exchanged daily. In forex trading, currencies are bought and sold […]