Panama City Mayor Grants Priority Access To The Panama Canal For Bitcoin-Paying Cargo Ships
Panama's city mayor is allowing cargo ships to access the vital shipping route just by paying in Bitcoin.

Panama's city mayor is allowing cargo ships to access the vital shipping route just by paying in Bitcoin.
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Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht has resurfaced as a polarising crypto figure, raising $1.8 million in Bitcoin by auctioning prison memorabilia. Days later, he received a surprise 300 BTC donation worth $31 million—reigniting debate over whether this support reflects alignment with his ideals or raises ethical concerns in today’s crypto culture.
Bitlayer co-founder Charlie Hu shared the infrastructure construction of Bitcoin Layer 2, the future of Bitcoin native DeFi, and how they can unlock the "sleeping value" of BTC for institutional holders.
In the case of Metaplanet, investors paid five times the price of Bitcoin itself for indirect exposure to Bitcoin.
Two Russian crypto entrepreneurs were kidnapped in Buenos Aires and held for a $43,000 crypto ransom. They were assaulted and released within 24 hours after a friend paid. Interpol has issued a red notice for the suspects, who fled to the UAE.
AUSTRAC has imposed a $3,250 limit on crypto ATM deposits and withdrawals to combat fraud and scams. The agency plans to keep monitoring the sector and may introduce further measures if illicit activity continues.
Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has announced plans for “CryptoCity,” a hub to legalise crypto payments for goods, services, and real estate. The city will act as a regulatory sandbox for digital assets, integrating crypto transactions, digital IDs, and blockchain-based tax systems—advancing Kazakhstan’s digital economy vision.
Magic Eden confirmed a Trump wallet launch with a $1 million TRUMP token airdrop, but Eric and Donald Trump Jr. denied any involvement. The conflicting claims highlight the murky nature of the Trump family’s crypto ties, raising questions: was it a premature leak, a rogue move, or pure fabrication?
Reitar Logtech, a Hong Kong-based logistics tech firm, plans to invest up to $1.5 billion in Bitcoin to support global growth and digital infrastructure. An SEC filing cites Bitcoin as both a financial reserve and strategic asset amidst shifting market conditions.