Michigan is taking a big leap into the world of cryptocurrency. A new bill proposes creating a state-level Bitcoin reserve, making it one of many US states exploring this strategy. The Proposal: HB 4087 Representatives Bryan Posthumus and Ron Robinson introduced HB 4087, which would amend the state’s budget act to allow for a Bitcoin…
Arthur Hayes, the former BitMEX CEO, predicts a wild future for politics: by 2026, meme coins will be huge in political advertising. Sounds crazy, right? But he thinks these digital assets will become essential for politicians wanting to connect with voters. We might even see “PolitiFi” coins – cryptocurrencies specifically designed for political campaigns. The…
A Binance executive, Tigran Gambaryan, recently detailed his eight-month ordeal involving detention by Nigerian authorities. He alleges a massive bribery scheme and accuses officials of incompetence and greed. The Arrest and the $150 Million Bribe Gambaryan, Binance’s VP of Global Intelligence and Investigations, and his colleague Nadeem Anjarwalla (regional manager based in Kenya) were detained…
Ethereum’s staked supply has dipped, raising questions about its future appeal. Let’s dive in. Staking Percentage Takes a Dip The percentage of Ethereum (ETH) locked in staking has fallen to 27.6%, a level not seen since July 2024. This is down from a peak of 29% in November 2024. Currently, about 33.5 million ETH is…
The crypto world is changing rapidly in 2025. We’re seeing clearer regulations, more big companies getting involved, and new technologies shaking up finance. But there are still challenges, like getting countries to agree on rules, protecting everyday users, and building better infrastructure. Entering the Compliance Era A big focus in 2025 is following the rules….
A huge data breach at NorthBay Healthcare Corporation has exposed the personal information of over half a million Americans. The California-based non-profit’s systems were compromised between January 11th and April 1st, 2024. What Information Was Stolen? The breach exposed a wide range of sensitive data, including: Names and birthdates Social Security numbers and passport numbers…
A Houston woman, Heather Sanders, lost her life savings to a sophisticated phone scam, and Wells Fargo initially refused to help. But after a news report, the bank changed its mind. The Scam Sanders received a convincing phone call appearing to be from Wells Fargo. The caller convinced her that her account was compromised and…
Coinbase, a major US cryptocurrency exchange, has added support for a new cryptocurrency, the native token of a blockchain project called Story. Story aims to revolutionize how intellectual property (IP) is managed and monetized. Story’s Blockchain Solution Story’s blockchain is designed to let IP owners easily upload their work, set usage terms, and profit from…
A major Canadian bank just made a splash in the crypto world. The National Bank of Canada, the country’s sixth-largest, invested $2 million in Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). This move shows how traditional finance is starting to embrace digital assets. Why ETFs? A Safer Bet on Bitcoin? Instead of buying Bitcoin directly, the bank chose…
Zoom, once a pandemic darling, is now facing some serious headwinds. Its stock has plummeted, and despite a massive cash reserve, the company’s future looks uncertain. One expert thinks he has the solution: Bitcoin. Zoom: From Pandemic Star to Zombie Company? Remember when Zoom was the app? Those days seem a distant memory. The company’s…
