Citigroup plans to offer custody services for assets backing stablecoins and cryptocurrency ETFs, aiming to meet new US rules. The bank is also developing stablecoin payment solutions for faster cross-border transactions.
WeatherlyMetaplanet bought 518 more bitcoins for about $61.4 million, bringing its total holdings to 18,113 BTC. The company uses creative financing methods to keep buying and aims to hold 210,000 BTC by 2027.
WeatherlyEthereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin’s on-chain portfolio has surged past the $1 billion mark, fueled by Ether’s recent price rally, according to blockchain intelligence firm Arkham.
XingChiBlue Origin now accepts Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and stablecoins for booking space flights through a partnership with Shift4. This move aims to make high-cost space tourism payments easier for digital asset holders using popular crypto wallets.
WeatherlyEl Salvador has just approved it new Investment Banking Law, which allows investment banks to not only hold Bitcoin and other digital assets but also to offer full crypto services, but only to "sophisticated investors."
XingChiHarvard Management Company purchased around $117 million in BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF as part of its public portfolio. This investment highlights increased institutional involvement in regulated cryptocurrency funds.
WeatherlyJust as the United States is entering into a new chapter of its crypto policy, a crucial member of this revolution has just announced his sudden resignation from the Trump administration.
XingChiPhysical attacks on crypto holders, known as “wrench attacks,” are rising worldwide in 2025, with criminals targeting victims to steal their private keys. Data leaks from exchanges have made it easier for attackers to find and threaten people, leading to more kidnappings and assaults.
AnaisEthereum is capturing market attention once again, with analysts widely forecasting a major breakout that could send ETH soaring to the $5,000 level and beyond.
XingChiBakkt is acquiring nearly 30% of a Japanese textile company to transform it into a bitcoin-focused business called bitcoin.jp. The company aims to integrate digital assets into its operations and corporate treasury.
WeatherlyKraken’s Mastercard crypto debit cards are set to launch in the coming weeks, with clients now able to join a waitlist for early access to the highly anticipated product.
KikyoPolice in Gwangju uncovered an illegal gambling operation disguised as a cryptocurrency mining farm, seizing 50 gaming machines and $95,000 in illicit profits. The operator used fake crypto wallets to disguise gambling payments, charging players $34 per hour with cash prizes for top performers.
JoyAfter a year-long probe, the FBI arrested Anurag Pramod Murarka—aka ElonMuskWHM—for laundering over $24 million from Dark Web crimes. Despite criticism of surveillance tactics, the case highlights the rising global threat of crypto-fuelled cybercrime.
CatherineWFP USA is now accepting over 80 cryptocurrencies for donations to support its Emergency Hunger Relief Fund, targeting $25 million to aid 58 million people facing starvation. This move aims to modernise fundraising, reduce transaction fees, and speed up donations to tackle the global hunger crisis.
WeatherlyElon Musk sued OpenAI last year, claiming it abandoned its nonprofit mission after partnering with Microsoft in 2019, a year after he left the board. OpenAI countersued, accusing Musk of harassment and asking a judge to block further “unlawful and unfair” actions as the dispute over its future structure continues.
KikyoVirgil Griffith, an Ethereum developer, was arrested in 2019 for giving a lecture in North Korea on blockchain technology, violating US sanctions. After serving over three years, he was released in April 2025 and is now transitioning to parole while facing post-prison restrictions.
AnaisThe EU will impose 25% tariffs on US goods, including poultry, motorcycles, and fruit, in response to US steel and aluminum duties. The measures, affecting $23 billion in US exports, will take effect on 15 April. The European Commission announced the tariffs last month, with further actions under review.
CatherineOpenSea sent a letter to the SEC asking not to be treated like a securities exchange or broker. They argue NFT platforms are just marketplaces and want clear rules to avoid confusion.
AnaisPakistan is planning to use its surplus electricity for Bitcoin mining and AI data centres to boost economic growth. Binance's Changpeng Zhao has been appointed as an advisor to help guide the country's crypto development and regulatory framework.
AnaisBeijing's move to block TikTok’s US divestiture in response to Trump’s tariff hike has intensified US-China tensions. As legal deadlines near and security concerns grow, pressure mounts on the Trump administration. With China mirroring Trump-style tactics, TikTok has become a flashpoint—raising the question: is compromise still possible, or will the standoff escalate?
Catherine