Cryptocurrency

The world’s first DePIN grand event — DePIN Expo 2025 — successfully concluded at Hong Kong Cyberport! The expo brought together global industry leaders, scholars, and developers, focusing on decentralized physical infrastructure (DePIN), AI, and Web3 frontier applications. With over 20 innovative projects showcased, it highlighted Hong Kong’s strategic position as an international DePIN hub and opened a new chapter for real-world infrastructure and economic models.

SWIFT CIO Tom Zschach says resilience isn’t about surviving lawsuits. Banks prioritize trust, compliance, and governance over legal wins.

El Salvador has just scattered the bulk of its Bitcoin reserve across 14 new addresses, with a ceiling of about 500 BTC per wallet. The goal: to reduce the attack surface if quantum computing targeted the public keys revealed during on-chain spending tomorrow.

Coinfest Asia 2025 transformed Bali’s Nuanu Creative City into the world’s largest crypto festival, attracting over 10,000 participants from 90+ countries. Across two days, the event combined 300+ speakers, 100+ sessions, and 100+ side events with immersive activities, live music, Balinese cultural showcases, and many more. More than a conference, Coinfest Asia felt like a crypto celebration—where innovation meets adoption and Web3 came alive on the island.

Coinfest Asia 2025, the world’s largest crypto festival, officially opened at Nuanu Creative City in Bali, bringing together 10,000 attendees from more than 90 countries. With 300 speakers and 100 side events, the opening day underscored Southeast Asia’s role as a key driver of Web3 adoption, blending industry insights, culture, and community into one immersive experience.

Institutional-grade technology will enhance the integrity of the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange. The surveillance platform combines advanced pattern analytics with comprehensive market data to meet MiCAR obligations.

Bitcoin (BTC) has witnessed heightened price volatility over the past days, a trend that has stirred several questions among market observers. Some crypto commentators believe that the asset’s recent uneven movement is down to the activities of early BTC investors, often called “OG whales.”

Nasdaq-listed SharpLink Gaming (SBET) has adopted a unique approach to maximize its shareholder value through a newly approved repurchase program. In a Friday statement, the Minneapolis-based firm outlined plans that would enable it to repurchase up to $1.5 billion worth of common stock to boost its Ethereum holdings.

A high-ranking U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) official has sparked fresh crypto regulatory chatter after stating that the department will not prosecute blockchain software developers who do not hold criminal intentions. As expected, this statement has triggered mixed reactions from different corners of the cryptosphere.

Bitcoin (BTC) is once again at a crucial crossroads after dropping below the $120,000 price mark, intensified by strong capital exits. For now, the OG crypto is hovering within the $120K rejection point and other key support regions. With the market currently consolidating, market participants are observing these levels as BTC appears to lose steam following multiple rejections at cycle highs.

Bitcoin in free fall, "hidden hands" at work, and the Fed lying in ambush: who is manipulating the market while traders play prophets?

The broader crypto market took a tumble overnight, sending top assets including Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) below key price levels. Market observation tools have linked this sudden price action to profit-taking activities by large asset holders.

Digital assets have transcended the corridors of financing, entering the realm of space exploration. In a recent update, Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin has joined forces with American firm Shift4 Payments to offer crypto payment services for expeditions to outer space.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) statement regarding liquid staking has, as expected, drawn different views and opinions across all corners of the crypto space. Although some believe that this nonbinding guidance could help drive institutional and retail adoption, others have raised concerns over the risk, potential challenges and key legal hurdles.

Metaplanet has made yet another landmark acquisition as it doubles down on its goal of becoming the largest corporate Bitcoin holder. Following its transition to a BTC treasury firm, the Tokyo-listed firm has become one of the largest publicly listed holders of Bitcoin in Asia.

Spot crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are currently on a smooth sail, posting strong inflow records week-on-week. Although these investment products struggled during the early parts of the year following the broader market drop, their performances have picked up in this quarter—particularly in the U.S. market

Ever since crypto assets entered the financial circles, many industry participants, including stakeholders, have called for a clear classification of these blockchain assets. Strategy’s (formerly MicroStrategy) CEO, Michael Saylor, has also lent his voice, calling on the U.S. government to give a set definition to digital securities and commodities.

The NFT market has just recorded its second-best month of the year, reaching $574 million in sales in July—a nearly unexpected rebound. While the number of buyers is declining, the average transaction value is rising, and Ethereum-based collections are surging. Is this just a temporary rebound—or the start of a more selective new cycle?

Bitcoin has gone from a routine decentralized medium of exchange to become one of the most valuable assets in the world. And as with any apex asset, the OG coin has witnessed massive global interest from both corporate bodies and regional powers. Top industry stakeholders are now calling for an increased portfolio inclusion of the first-born crypto, highlighting it as a store of value amid the rising U.S. debt profile.

Ethereum is attracting strong interest from corporate treasuries and institutional investors. A new report from Standard Chartered revealed that companies have bought 1.26 million ETH in just two months. That amount equals roughly 1% of the total ETH supply. This pace nearly matches the 2 million ETH acquired by ETFs over the same period. Analysts called it the strongest buying wave ever seen for Ethereum ETFs. Geoffrey Kendrick, the bank’s global head of digital assets research, expects this trend to intensify.

Bitcoin’s computational power has recorded an uptick in the previous day, surging close to previous levels—a trend that is viewed as a net positive for miners. As the higher hash rate boosts the blockchain’s security and robustness, miners benefit from increased profits.

Satoshi’s original vision for Bitcoin was to function as a decentralized peer-to-peer electronic cash system, free from the influence of governments or financial institutions. However, U.S. lawmaker Senator Cynthia Lummis believes that Bitcoin could serve a far greater purpose as a hedge against the rising cost of living.

A Denver pastor and his wife have been indicted for allegedly running a $3.4 million cryptocurrency scam targeting their own faith community.

A long-dormant Bitcoin wallet from the Satoshi era has sent shockwaves through the crypto market after offloading 80,000 BTC, with the sale facilitated by asset management firm Galaxy Digital. This sale ranks as one of the largest crypto transactions ever, as the market recorded a modest volatility during the trading session.

Less than a week after the approval of the GENIUS Act, two giants in the financial space, Anchorage Digital and Ethena Labs, have joined forces to launch a U.S. version of the offshore USDtb stablecoin. This digital dollar will become the first stablecoin to debut in line with the recently enacted stablecoin regulation bill.

Coinfest Asia, the largest crypto festival in the world, returns on August 21–22, 2025, at Nuanu Creative City, Bali. Known for its immersive format and hands-on Web3 showcase, this year's event is set to gather over 10,000 participants from across crypto, finance, tech, and the broader digital ecosystem.

Cryptocurrency adoption has witnessed remarkable growth in 2025, with individuals and even large institutions pivoting towards digital asset ownership. Interestingly, data shows that the recent wave of crypto embrace is largely driven by digital payment and artificial intelligence.

Ethereum’s next major protocol upgrade, Fusaka, is scheduled for launch in early November. Developers aim to boost scalability and network resilience while trimming unnecessary features.