Michael Saylor, MicroStrategy’s executive chairman, made a bold prediction: BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) will be the world’s largest ETF in ten years. This sparked a lot of debate in the ETF world. IBIT’s Impressive Start IBIT has already made history. It currently holds over 575,000 Bitcoin, worth around $54.3 billion, making it the most…
Spain’s University of the Hespérides is launching the world’s first Spanish-language Master’s degree program dedicated entirely to Bitcoin. Starting April 28th, this online program is designed for professionals who want a comprehensive understanding of Bitcoin, going way beyond just trading. What You’ll Learn The curriculum covers four main areas: Technical: How Bitcoin actually works under…
Ripple is making big moves after its legal battle with the SEC. Their president, Monica Long, recently outlined their plans, which include a potential IPO, a new stablecoin, and a push into tokenizing real-world assets. Ripple’s IPO: No Rush, But It’s Possible While a public offering has been discussed, Long emphasized that Ripple isn’t in…
A massive cryptocurrency heist targeting ByBit resulted in the theft of $1.4 billion. While ByBit is working to recover the funds, a significant portion – around $280 million – has already vanished, highlighting the risks of custodial exchanges. The ByBit Hack: What Happened? The February 2025 ByBit hack, attributed to the North Korean Lazarus Group,…
Copy trading, where investors mimic the trades of experienced traders, is gaining popularity, especially among younger generations. But is it all it’s cracked up to be? Let’s dive in. The Allure and the Danger Millennials and Gen Z are increasingly turning to online trading as a supplemental income source. This has led to a surge…
A new accelerator program, Tokenize Indonesia, is launching to support startups using blockchain technology to manage real-world assets (RWAs). Saison Capital, BRI Ventures, and Coinvestasi are partnering to bring this initiative to life. Boosting Indonesia’s Blockchain Scene The program aims to supercharge the adoption of tokenized assets in Indonesia. A recent report, “Project Wira,” estimates…
Coinbase, a major US cryptocurrency exchange, and PayPal, a leading digital payments company, have announced a partnership to make using cryptocurrencies easier and more accessible. Fee-Free PYUSD on Coinbase The collaboration focuses on PayPal’s new stablecoin, PYUSD. Coinbase users will be able to buy and convert PYUSD without paying any fees. This move aims to…
Jack Dorsey’s Block is giving its Bitkey Bitcoin wallet a significant boost with several new features coming soon. Enhanced Security and Privacy The company announced plans to improve security and privacy, focusing on transaction verification, easier fingerprint resets, and hiding account balances and purchase information. A new transaction verification system is expected by mid-year, with…
KuCoin, a big name in cryptocurrency, is making a move into Thailand’s crypto market. This expands their presence in Southeast Asia significantly. A New Platform Emerges On April 22nd, KuCoin officially launched its Thai platform. This happened through a rebranding of ERX Company Ltd, a company already licensed by the Thai Securities and Exchange Commission…
Solana, despite being around for over five years, still calls its mainnet a “beta” version. This has recently sparked a public argument on X (formerly Twitter) between Solana supporters and critics. The “Beta” Label: A Point of Contention The debate started when a critic accused Solana’s leadership of dodging important questions: Solana’s ongoing “beta” status,…
