Bitcoin

Circle and Sasai Fintech, a business of Cassava Technologies, launched an initiative to integrate internet-native stablecoin payments into the regional economy. The partnership focuses on reducing costs and settlement times for cross-border commerce and mobile-first consumers across several high-growth payment corridors. The collaboration leverages Circle’s regulated stablecoin and full-stack platform to connect African businesses and…

Bitpanda announced the launch of Vision Chain as a dedicated infrastructure to facilitate the scaling of tokenized assets. Built using the Optimism OP Stack, this Ethereum Layer 2 network enables banks and developers to issue and manage assets while remaining compliant with European regulations like the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) and MiFID II. The new…

The Multi-Billion Dollar Legal Dispute Top cryptocurrency exchange Binance has reportedly initiated talks with Nigerian authorities to resolve its ongoing tax evasion case through an out-of-court settlement. At a hearing before High Court Judge Emeka Nwite in Abuja, the company’s counsel, Sunday Agaji, confirmed that discussions were underway with the Nigeria Revenue Service. According to…

US Debanking Fight Ignites as FTC Targets Visa, Mastercard, Paypal, and Stripe Practices Access to financial services has become a focal policy concern as federal regulators scrutinize industry practices. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson issued warning letters on March 26 to Paypal, Stripe, Visa, and Mastercard, addressing customer access and compliance with…

In a chance interview with BitPinas, Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) Executive Director, Undersecretary Renato “Aboy” Paraiso, laid out the government’s non-negotiable conditions for Roblox to avert an impending nationwide ban: fix the platform’s systemic safety flaws and establish a physical office in the Philippines. Key Details The exclusive details of the government’s demands…

Gamestop Fiscal 2025 Annual Report The Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on March 24, 2026, covers the period ended January 31, 2026. It details how Gamestop transferred its entire bitcoin stack to Coinbase Prime on or around January 16, 2026, a move that had triggered widespread rumors about an exit from the crypto asset….

Wall Street Loses $1 Trillion in Single Session The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 1.01% to close at 45,960.11. The S&P 500 dropped 1.74% to 6,477.16. The Nasdaq Composite led the decline, shedding 2.38% to close at 21,408.08. All three indices reversed gains posted Wednesday, when the Dow gained 0.66%, the S&P 500 rose 0.54%,…

Metaplanet Addresses Investors as Digital Asset Treasury Company’s BTC per Share Reaches New High The event was held at Yokohama’s Pia Arena MM, a modern venue with great scale, and Metaplanet described the event as part of a broader effort to move the conversation from a single company case study toward Japan’s place in the…

Goldman Sachs Analyst Note Says Crypto Prices May Have Bottomed The $3.6 trillion asset manager’s note, reported by CNBC on Thursday, marks a measured but notable shift in tone from one of Wall Street’s most closely watched institutions. Bitcoin hit an all-time high of over $126,000 in October 2025 and has since traded in the…

Ripple Deploys AI Security Push as XRP Scales for Institutional Demand Rising complexity in blockchain infrastructure is driving stronger security requirements, as Ripple shared insights on May 26 detailing AI-driven safeguards for the XRP Ledger (XRPL). The approach centers on proactive vulnerability discovery, stricter development thresholds, and long-term resilience for global financial operations. The strategy…