Emirates Partners with Crypto.com to Launch Crypto Payments
Emirates has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Crypto.com, aiming to integrate the Crypto.com Pay platform into its payment systems by late 2025. The deal marks a significant step toward offering customers more flexible and modern payment options, including cryptocurrency. The agreement was signed in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed […]
Bitcoin Struggled for Mainstream Media Attention in Q2 Despite Price Surge
Despite Bitcoin reaching new all-time highs in Q2, mainstream media coverage remained limited and fragmented, according to a recent report from market intelligence firm Perception. The report highlighted that only 1,116 Bitcoin-related articles were published across 18 major outlets during the quarter, revealing a divided narrative. Around 31% of these articles were positive, 41% neutral, […]
TON’s UAE Golden Visa Misstep Underscores Importance of Legal Due Diligence
A recent miscommunication by The Open Network (TON) Foundation concerning a “golden visa” initiative in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has sparked a broader conversation about the importance of legal vetting in crypto-related announcements, according to legal experts. Irina Heaver, founder of NeosLegal and a UAE-based lawyer, said the incident serves as a clear example […]
Metaplanet Targets Digital Bank Buyout in Next Phase of Bitcoin-Fueled Expansion
Japanese investment firm Metaplanet is preparing to shift gears from Bitcoin accumulation to acquisition mode, with ambitions to purchase revenue-generating businesses—including a possible digital banking venture in Japan. Speaking to the Financial Times, CEO Simon Gerovich outlined the company’s aggressive Bitcoin-centric strategy. “We’re in a Bitcoin gold rush,” he explained. “Our goal is to build […]
BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF Surpasses 700,000 BTC Milestone
BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) has officially topped 700,000 BTC in holdings, now valued at roughly $75.5 billion. The surge follows a fresh $164.6 million inflow recorded on Monday, highlighting sustained investor interest. According to Thomas Fahrer, co-founder of Apollo, IBIT’s total Bitcoin holdings have reached 700,307 BTC. The latest data from BlackRock’s own site […]
Metaplanet Boosts Bitcoin Holdings by 2,204 BTC, Now Owns 15,555 BTC Total
Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has deepened its Bitcoin strategy with a substantial new purchase. On Monday, the company disclosed it had acquired an additional 2,204 BTC for approximately $237 million, paying an average of ¥15.64 million per Bitcoin — around $107,700 per coin. This move increases Metaplanet’s total Bitcoin reserves to 15,555 BTC, with its […]
Elon Musk Announces ‘America Party’ Will Support Bitcoin
Elon Musk has officially revealed that his newly launched political movement, the America Party, will be pro-Bitcoin. Responding to a question on X (formerly Twitter) about whether Bitcoin would be part of the party’s economic stance, Musk replied: “Fiat is hopeless, so yes.” Musk’s Ongoing Crypto Involvement Musk has a well-documented history with Bitcoin. During […]
TON Foundation Clarifies UAE Golden Visa Involvement Amid Confusion
The TON Foundation, the organization behind The Open Network (TON), has clarified recent claims about its connection to a UAE residency initiative, following mixed reports over the weekend. In a blog post published on Monday, the foundation stated it is in the early exploratory phase of developing a potential UAE Golden Visa program in collaboration […]
Dormant $8.6B Bitcoin Moves After 14 Years — No Selling Signs Detected
A massive Bitcoin transfer totaling approximately $8.6 billion has sparked buzz across the crypto space — but analysts say it’s not pointing to a sell-off. According to blockchain analytics firm Arkham, the recent movement of 80,000 BTC — split across eight separate 10,000 BTC transactions — appears to be part of a technical upgrade rather […]
TON Launches UAE Golden Visa Offer With $100K in Staked Toncoin
The Open Network (TON), a blockchain project originally developed by Telegram, has introduced a new residency route to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Through this program, individuals can obtain a 10-year UAE Golden Visa by staking $100,000 worth of Toncoin (TON) for three years and paying a one-time processing fee of $35,000. In a statement […]