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Ethereum’s Pectra Upgrade Goes Live
Ethereum’s Pectra upgrade has successfully launched on the mainnet at epoch 364032. This update introduces new smart account wallet features, boosting user experience. It also doubles the Layer 2 blob data capacity, improving scalability. Additionally, validator user experience sees important enhancements. The Ethereum community will keep a close watch on the network over the next …
Zafar Naik·7 May 20251 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
Arizona’s Bitcoin Reserve Bill Moves Forward
Arizona’s second Bitcoin reserve bill, SB 1373, has cleared its final reading with Senate approval. The bill now moves to Governor Hobbs, who recently vetoed the first Bitcoin Reserve Bill, SB 1025. This represents a key step in the state’s ongoing efforts to establish a Bitcoin reserve, despite the previous rejection. The final decision now …
Zafar Naik·7 May 20251 min
Metaplanet Increases Bitcoin Holdings with $53M Purchase
On May 7, 2025, Metaplanet Inc. acquired an additional 555 Bitcoins, utilizing $25 million raised through zero-coupon bonds issued to EVO FUND. The entire raised capital was directed towards purchasing Bitcoin, totaling approximately $53.4 million at an average price of $96,134 per coin. This acquisition has resulted in a 136.7% year-to-date BTC yield for the …
Elena R·7 May 20251 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
UK Rejects U.S. Bitcoin Reserve Strategy, Prefers Current Financial Framework
Emma Reynolds from the UK Treasury announced that the UK will not adopt the U.S. strategy of holding Bitcoin in reserves. Instead, the country will regulate digital assets within its existing financial framework, avoiding the adoption of the EU’s MiCA regulations. This decision highlights the UK’s preference for maintaining a traditional regulatory approach while managing …
Qadir AK·6 May 20251 min
Is Sam Altman’s Vision for Worldcoin in Trouble?
A Kenyan court has ordered Sam Altman’s crypto project, World (formerly Worldcoin), to erase all biometric data gathered in the country. The High Court in Nairobi ruled that the data was collected without valid consent from the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) and through the use of cryptocurrency rewards, violating informed consent principles. …
Elena R·6 May 20251 min
Florida Drops Bitcoin Reserve Plans
Florida’s proposed Bitcoin Reserve Bills, HB 487 and SB 550, have officially failed. The state legislature ended its 2025 session on May 2 without taking a vote on either measure. As a result, both bills were indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from further consideration. The proposals aimed to establish a Bitcoin reserve for the state, but …
Qadir AK·6 May 20251 min
Semler Scientific Buys 167 Bitcoins, Ranks 4th in U.S. Holdings
Semler Scientific has acquired 167 Bitcoins for $16.2 million, bringing its total holdings to 3,634 BTC. This acquisition places Semler as the fourth-largest Bitcoin treasury holder in the United States, demonstrating its growing commitment to the cryptocurrency market. The company’s Bitcoin holdings are now valued at over $240 million, highlighting its strategic use of digital …
Zameer Attar·5 May 20251 min