From State Banks to Bitcoin Reserves: U.S. States Enter Crypto Era
New Hampshire just made history as the first U.S. state to legalize a government-managed Bitcoin reserve. With this bold move, other states like Texas, Wyoming, and Utah are now scrambling to draft their own crypto treasury strategies. New Hampshire Sets…
Bitcoin Hits $111K on Pizza Day Anniversary, Signaling Institutional Confidence Amid Market Volatility
On May 22, 2025, Bitcoin reached a new all-time high of $111,986.44, coinciding with the 15th anniversary of “Bitcoin Pizza Day“—the date marking the first real-world transaction using Bitcoin. In 2010, developer Laszlo Hanyecz paid 10,000 BTC for two pizzas,…
Méliuz Doubles Down on Bitcoin Strategy with New $26.5M Investment Plan
B3-listed fintech Méliuz (CASH3) is accelerating its Bitcoin strategy, announcing a new funding initiative aimed at acquiring an additional R$150 million (~$26.5 million) in BTC. The move follows its historic first purchase earlier this month, cementing its status as Brazil’s…
Texas Set to Make History with State-Backed Bitcoin Reserve
Texas is on the cusp of becoming the first major U.S. economy to actively hold Bitcoin as part of its state reserves, following the passage of the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and Investment Act (SB 21) in the House of Representatives….
KULR Technology Expands Bitcoin Holdings to 800 BTC, Touts 220% BTC Yield Performance
KULR Technology Group, Inc. (NYSE American: KULR), a leader in sustainable energy management solutions, announced a strategic expansion of its Bitcoin treasury holdings on Tuesday. The company has acquired an additional $9 million in Bitcoin, bringing its total reserve to…
Fold Introduces Bitcoin Gift Card for Mainstream Retail Markets
Fold, a Nasdaq-listed Bitcoin financial services firm, has launched the Fold Bitcoin Gift Card, aiming to bring Bitcoin to mainstream retail consumers in a familiar and accessible format. The card, which ranges from $25 to $500, allows users to purchase…
Russia’s Darknet Market ‘Kraken’ Defies Global Decline, Crypto Sales Surge 68%
A new report from Chainalysis has revealed a 15% drop in global cryptocurrency sales across darknet markets in 2024, with Bitcoin transactions bringing in just over $2 billion. Fraud shops dealing in counterfeit goods accounted for $225 million in inflows….
Paraguayan Authorities Foil $15M Crypto Mining Theft Near Itaipu Dam; One Arrested, Three Deported
Paraguayan law enforcement successfully disrupted a significant crypto mining theft operation near the Itaipu hydroelectric dam, resulting in one arrest and the deportation of three foreign nationals. On May 15, prosecutor Irene Rolón confirmed that four individuals had breached a…
Bitcoin Could Hit $250K by End of 2025, Says Analyst Scott Melker
Crypto analyst Scott Melker believes Bitcoin could surge to $250,000 by the end of 2025, driven by institutional demand and a maturing market structure. Melker, who hosts The Wolf of All Streets podcast, shared his outlook in a recent interview,…
Crypto Pullback Deepens as Profit-Taking Sets In – Bitcoin Holds $102K, Institutions Stay Bullish
Crypto markets faced a notable correction on May 15, 2025, with prices sliding across the board. Total market capitalization fell to $3.4 trillion, down 4.4% from the previous day, while daily trading volume held steady at $119 billion. Bitcoin dipped…