A towering golden statue of Donald Trump clutching a Bitcoin appeared in Washington, D.C., drawing crowds and sparking debate over the intersection of politics, art, and cryptocurrency. The installation, which stood about twelve feet tall, was placed near the U.S. Capitol and was visible for much of the day before being removed. It was the… Continue reading Golden Trump Statue Holding Bitcoin Stuns Washington in Daring Crypto Stunt

Nasdaq is making a bold push into the cryptocurrency sector, committing $50 million to the upcoming initial public offering of Gemini, the exchange founded by Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss. The investment, secured through a private placement, is designed to solidify a broader partnership between the two companies as traditional finance continues to move closer to… Continue reading Nasdaq Invests $50 Million in Gemini to Bridge Traditional Finance and Crypto

The Trump family’s long-anticipated cryptocurrency, WLFI, launched for public trading this week under the banner of World Liberty Financial, immediately sparking intense speculation, rapid price swings, and even early security issues. On its opening day, the token surged briefly above $0.33, before tumbling into the $0.20–$0.30 range by market close. Despite the volatility, more than… Continue reading Trump-Backed Cryptocurrency Makes Turbulent Debut with Multi-Billion Dollar Valuation

Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) has entered into a sweeping partnership with Crypto.com, unveiling a new digital-asset venture valued at $6.4 billion that will anchor cryptocurrency deeper into the company’s media platforms. At the center of the deal is the creation of Trump Media Group CRO Strategy, Inc., a digital asset treasury company formed… Continue reading Trump Media Strikes $6.4 Billion Crypto Partnership With Crypto.com

Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, the billionaire twin co-founders of cryptocurrency exchange Gemini, announced on Aug. 20 that they had donated $21 million worth of bitcoin to the Digital Freedom Fund political action committee (PAC). The contribution, equal to 188.4547 BTC, underscores their determination to influence the policy environment around digital assets as Washington ramps up… Continue reading Winklevoss Twins Donate $21 Million in Bitcoin to Pro-Crypto PAC

A sweeping international crackdown has led to the freezing of more than $300 million in stolen cryptocurrency, marking one of the largest coordinated efforts yet against digital asset fraud. The operation brought together law enforcement agencies and private crypto firms in an unprecedented show of cooperation, targeting scams that have drained millions from victims worldwide.… Continue reading Global Crackdown Freezes Over $300 Million in Crypto Stolen Through Scams

In a move that has sent shockwaves through financial markets and energized the cryptocurrency sector, former President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at allowing Americans to invest in alternative assets—including Bitcoin and other digital currencies—through their 401(k) retirement accounts. The announcement triggered a sharp rally in Bitcoin prices and a surge in crypto-related… Continue reading Trump Greenlights Crypto in 401(k)s, Sparking Market Rally

On July 30, 2025, JPMorgan Chase and Coinbase announced a landmark partnership that will allow Chase customers to link their bank accounts directly to Coinbase wallets and, beginning this fall, to fund those wallets using their Chase credit cards. What drove this collaboration was a convergence of factors: an accelerating demand from traditional banking clients… Continue reading Banking on Crypto: JPMorgan and Coinbase Forge Direct Account Link

PayPal’s “Pay with Crypto” feature, officially unveiled on July 28, 2025, represents a significant step in bridging digital assets and mainstream commerce. Designed for U.S.-based merchants (excluding New York), this capability enables retailers to accept more than 100 different cryptocurrencies—ranging from Bitcoin and Ethereum to stablecoins like USDT, USDC, as well as XRP, BNB, and… Continue reading PayPal’s New “Pay with Crypto” Feature

Senegalese-born R&B star Akon (Aliaune Thiam) long cast himself as a champion of African development. In 2018 he announced a $6 billion “Akon City” – a futuristic, solar-powered metropolis along Senegal’s Atlantic coast – to be funded by his own digital token, Akoin. The project was backed at the highest levels: media reports noted that Senegal’s… Continue reading Akon City’s Crypto Dream Collapses in Senegal