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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.
Kazakhstan’s National Bank Rolls Out Crypto Card For Instant Conversion to Fiat
The National Bank of Kazakhstan (NBK) officially launched its crypto card initiative on June 3, aligning with President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s directive to enhance the country’s digital asset ecosystem. The announcement was made during a key meeting with stakeholders, including banks, crypto exchanges, and fintech firms, to assess the development of tokenized financial services and digital …
Qadir AK·6 Jun 20252 min
Short NewsFCA Proposes Lifting Ban on Crypto ETNs for Retail Investors
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has proposed ending its 2021 ban on crypto exchange-traded notes (cETNs) for retail investors. Under the new plan, retail access would be allowed for cETNs listed on FCA-recognized exchanges. The goal is to support the growth of the UK’s crypto market while maintaining investor protections through existing financial promotion …
Qadir AK·6 Jun 20251 min
Japan Passes New Crypto Regulation : Here’s What’s New
On June 6, Japan’s parliament officially revised the Payment Services Act (PSA), introducing a domestic asset holding order aimed at preventing crypto outflows and protecting Japanese investors from the risks of overseas crypto exchange collapses. Why Did Japan Revise Its Payment Services Law? The revision is a direct response to the rising bankruptcy risks among …
Qadir AK·6 Jun 20252 min
Short NewsStrategy Boosts $STRD Offering to $1 Billion to Fund More Bitcoin Buys
Michael Saylor’s Strategy has increased its $STRD offering from $250 million to $1 billion to support additional Bitcoin purchases. On June 5, 2025, the company priced its initial public offering of 11,764,700 shares of 10% Series A Perpetual Stride Preferred Stock at $85 per share. Strategy expects to raise about $979.7 million in net proceeds, …
Qadir AK·6 Jun 20251 min
Short NewsMetaplanet Launches $5.4B Bitcoin Equity Raise
Metaplanet has announced a ¥770.9 billion (~$5.4 billion) equity raise focused on Bitcoin by issuing 555 million moving strike warrants, the first in Japan to be priced above market value. The company plans to hold 100,000 BTC by the end of 2026 and increase to 210,000 BTC by 2027, representing roughly 1% of Bitcoin’s total …
Qadir AK·6 Jun 20251 min
News$31M Bitcoin Gift to Ross Ulbricht Traced to Alphabay Dark Web Wallet
The recent $31 million Bitcoin donation to Ross Ulbricht, the once-imprisoned founder of Silk Road, has stunned the crypto world. Investigators now say the funds are likely tied to Alphabay, another infamous dark web marketplace, reviving concerns over illicit crypto flows. Tracing the Bitcoin: Alphabay Connection According to a June 5 report by WIRED, blockchain …
Qadir AK·6 Jun 20252 min
Short NewsRoss Ulbricht’s $31M Bitcoin Donation Linked to Alphabay
Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis reported that a crypto wallet linked to the defunct dark web marketplace Alphabay was behind a $31 million Bitcoin donation to Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht. The 300 Bitcoin, donated earlier this month, likely came from a major Alphabay vendor with access to significant funds. Alphabay, active from 2014 to 2017, …
Qadir AK·6 Jun 20251 min
Short NewsBinance to Launch Skate ($SKATE) Trading and Futures on June 9
Binance has announced the listing of $SKATE on its Alpha platform, with trading set to begin on June 9, 2025, at 10:00 UTC. Just 30 minutes later, at 10:30 UTC, the exchange will roll out SKATE/USDT perpetual futures, offering up to 50x leverage. This move gives traders access to both spot and leveraged futures trading …
Qadir AK·6 Jun 20251 min
Trump Media Files SEC Registration for $2.3B Bitcoin Deal
Trump Media and Technology Group has filed an S-3 registration statement with the SEC to move forward with its previously announced $2.3 billion Bitcoin treasury deal. This capital was raised through recent debt and equity agreements with about fifty investors, marking one of the largest Bitcoin treasury acquisitions by a public company. The funds will …
Qadir AK·6 Jun 20251 min