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Qadir Ak is the founder of Coinpedia. He has over a decade of experience writing about technology and has been covering the blockchain and cryptocurrency space since 2010. He has also interviewed a few prominent experts within the cryptocurrency space.
Short NewsRumble Set to Challenge Coinbase with New Crypto Wallet
Rumble’s pro-crypto CEO has confirmed the company will launch its own Bitcoin and stablecoin wallet in Q3 this year. The upcoming “Rumble Wallet” is being developed in partnership with Tether, a major stablecoin issuer. This move marks Rumble’s entry into the crypto wallet space and sets it up to directly challenge Coinbase Wallet. The goal …
Qadir AK·9 May 20251 min
Top 10sTop 10 PumpSwap APIs Every Solana Developer Should Know in 2025
The Solana ecosystem has seen a rapid rise in community-driven tokens, especially with platforms like Pumpfun, which makes it easy for anyone to launch a meme coin. As these tokens gain popularity, they often move to Pumpswap, a decentralized exchange where they can be traded more freely. For developers building apps, trading bots, or dashboards …
Qadir AK·9 May 202513 min
Metaplanet Bags $21.25M to Buy More Bitcoin
Tokyo-based Metaplanet has raised $21.25 million by issuing zero-interest bonds to grow its Bitcoin reserves. The company is making a strong move in the crypto space, choosing a cost-effective way to invest more in Bitcoin. With no interest to pay, the bonds help Metaplanet boost its digital asset strategy without taking on extra financial pressure. …
Qadir AK·9 May 20251 min
NewsU.S. Banks Can Now Offer Crypto Services Without Approval—OCC Confirms
On May 7, the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) confirmed that federally chartered banks and savings associations can now offer crypto-related services, like custody and trade execution, without prior regulatory approval, as long as they comply with risk and cybersecurity protocols. This decision, outlined in Interpretive Letter 1184, marks a significant …
Qadir AK·8 May 20252 min
How do Trump Tariffs Impact the FED Interest Rate Decision Today?
The Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates steady this week, with a 95% chance of no changes, as it adopts a cautious “wait and see” approach. Despite a slow economy in Q1, inflation remains slightly above the 2% target, while unemployment stays low, giving the Fed more time to assess market conditions. The …
Qadir AK·7 May 20252 min
Movement Labs Rebrands as Move Industries Amid Leadership Changes
Movement Labs has parted ways with co-founder Rushi Manche and is now under new leadership. The project has rebranded as Move Industries, with two early employees stepping in as the new founders. At the same time, Binance has delayed the next round of HODLer airdrops for MOVE holders. The shake-up marks a fresh chapter for …
Qadir AK·7 May 20251 min
Binance to Delist 3 Altcoins and Suspend Withdrawals on 14 Networks
Binance, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, is making critical adjustments that will impact a large number of users this week. With Ethereum’s upcoming hard fork, Binance has announced it will both delist underperforming trading pairs and temporarily suspend withdrawals and deposits on several networks. Delisting of Spot Trading Pairs on May 9 Binance …
Qadir AK·7 May 20252 min
Short NewsBhutan Goes Crypto: Launches World’s First National Tourism Payment System
Bhutan has partnered with Binance Pay and local digital bank DK Bank to launch the world’s first national cryptocurrency-based tourism payment system. This new system lets travelers using Binance Pay pay for almost every part of their trip, from hotels to restaurants, using crypto. It’s a bold move that positions Bhutan as a leader in …
Qadir AK·7 May 20251 min
Metaplanet Acquires Additional 555 BTC After Raising $25M via Zero-Coupon Bonds
Metaplanet Inc. Purchased additional 555 Bitcoins after raising $25 million by issuing zero-coupon bonds on May 7, 2025. These bonds were sold to EVO FUND and come with no interest. The money raised was fully used to buy more Bitcoin. Metaplanet has acquired 555 BTC for ~$53.4 million at ~$96,134 per bitcoin and has achieved …
Qadir AK·7 May 20252 min