Bitcoin OG Adam Back is used to being asked if he’s Satoshi… and has to laugh at some of the crazy conspiracy theories about Blockstream. For a man who many believe could actually be Satoshi, Blockstream CEO Adam Back is surprisingly understanding on the question of normies buying so-called paper Bitcoin via the ETFs. You...Continue Reading

Security should be transparent, auditable, and accessible to everyone building in this space, a Safeheron spokesperson told Cointelegraph. Safeheron, a digital asset infrastructure provider based in Singapore, has introduced an open-source Trusted Execution Environment (TEE) framework. This solution could bolster security and privacy for Web3 in sectors like decentralized finance (DeFi), payment services, and decentralized...Continue Reading

Visa invests in London-based stablecoin payment startup BVNK through its Visa Ventures arm, marking another step in its growing involvement in crypto. Payments behemoth Visa has invested in BVNK, a London-based startup focused on stablecoin payment infrastructure, signaling continued interest in digital asset innovation. According to a May 7 BVNK announcement, the startup “secured a...Continue Reading

With Bitcoin hovering around $95,000 to $97,000, Xapo Bank CEO Seamus Rocca sees growing investor confidence to borrow using BTC as collateral. Bitcoin holders are becoming more comfortable borrowing against their crypto as market confidence grows, according to Seamus Rocca, CEO of the Gibraltar-based private bank, Xapo Bank.  In an interview at the Token2049 event...Continue Reading

Inter Milan Fan Token’s rally shows a direct link between wins, volume and prices, as all eyes now turn to today’s Arsenal vs Paris Saint-Germain match. Key takeaways: Inter Milan Fan Token jumped 10.5% after beating Barcelona, showing a direct price correlation with match outcomes. PSG and AFC fan tokens signal breakout patterns ahead of...Continue Reading

Hive Digital Technologies president and CEO Aydin Kilic said Hive is not engaging in short-term regional arbitrage but sees Paraguay as a long-term clean energy partner. Several crypto-focused organizations — including Bitcoin (BTC) mining companies — are eyeing a US return, primarily driven by uncertain geopolitical tensions. Still, BTC miner Hive Digital Technologies is doubling...Continue Reading

Bhutan’s tourism department and Binance said the new venture is the “world’s first national-level crypto tourism payment system.” Bhutan, known for investments in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, has launched a tourism crypto payment system in partnership with Binance Pay and DK Bank. The system allows Bhutan travelers with Binance accounts to pay for services like tickets,...Continue Reading

April’s crypto losses surged nearly 1,000% from March, driven by a $330 million Bitcoin theft in a social engineering attack. Despite the $1.4 billion lost in the recent Bybit hack, crypto companies have not changed their approach to cybersecurity, according to Hacken CEO Dyma Budorin.  In an interview with Cointelegraph at the Token2049 event in...Continue Reading

Bitcoin rallied back above $95,000, and the gains could continue even after this week’s FOMC. Key Takeaways: The Fed may pause rates but inject liquidity. Crypto could rally as a recession hedge. The weak US dollar and gold rally signal a shift to scarce assets. Read moreContinue Reading

Ethereum’s Pectra upgrade will bring smart accounts, higher staking limits and improved scalability through key EIPs, simplifying user experience and institutional staking. Ethereum — the network that unleashed smart contracts on the world — moves on to the next chapter with today’s Pectra upgrade, but what does it really mean? Pectra is scheduled to go...Continue Reading