On July 18, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed into law the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins Act (GENIUS Act), marking a historic milestone as the first standalone federal cryptocurrency bill in American history. This legislation, passed swiftly by a Republican-controlled Congress, fulfills Trump’s campaign…
Key Points Research suggests MiCA, effective since December 2024, regulates crypto-assets in the EU, enhancing consumer protection and market integrity. It seems likely that CASP licenses, issued by national regulators like Luxembourg’s CSSF, allow crypto services across the EU, covering custody, trading, and more. The evidence leans toward…
Polkadot’s Nakamoto Coefficient is around 149, indicating high decentralization. It seems likely that Polkadot is more decentralized than most top blockchains, with Bitcoin at 3 and Ethereum at 2. The evidence leans toward Polkadot’s design enhancing security, but exact comparisons vary by consensus type. Polkadot’s Nakamoto Coefficient Polkadot,…
Research suggests that to comply with the MiCA regulation and its Travel Rule, crypto platforms are introducing new requirements for withdrawals and deposits, focusing on verifying user and wallet information. It seems likely that users will need to verify ownership of self-hosted wallets for transactions over €1,000 and…
The Wonder Metal Beneath Romania’s Soil That Could Save Europe from China Dependency: A $1 Billion Game at an Old Mine in Bihor Direct Response It seems the magnesium mine in Budureasca, Bihor County, Romania, will be reopened with a $1 billion investment from Verde Magnesium, part of…
In March 2025, Michael Saylor, the renowned Bitcoin advocate and co-founder of MicroStrategy, took the stage at the Digital Assets Summit hosted by BlockWorks to deliver a compelling and thought-provoking keynote titled “21 Bitcoin Truths.” This presentation, an evolution of his earlier “21 Rules of Bitcoin,” offered a…
The Polkadot Community stands as a shining example of what a Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO) can achieve when passion, collaboration, and decentralization come together. Often hailed as the world’s largest DAO, the Polkadot ecosystem is not just a blockchain platform; it’s a thriving, global network of developers, innovators,…
Phong Le, the President and Chief Executive Officer of a trailblazing company recognized as a global leader in adopting Bitcoin as a treasury asset. Recorded in Phong’s office at the company’s headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, this engaging conversation dives deep into the strategies, challenges, and visionary perspectives surrounding…
In a compelling speech, a visionary speaker introduced the idea of a “strategic Bitcoin reserve,” not as a mere stockpile of an asset, but as a transformative strategy for positioning the United States as the dominant force in the digital age. To the casual observer, this might sound…
The Truth About the Digital Euro: What You Need to Know In recent months, Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) have sparked intense debate, especially with the European Central Bank (ECB) exploring the development of a digital euro. Claims have circulated that CBDCs, heralded by figures like ECB President…
