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Polymarket, a blockchain-based prediction market, claimed to have accurately predicted the destruction of Iran’s nuclear facilities prior to official announcements from U.S. President Donald Trump and The New York Times. The platform reported the confirmation at 7:49 PM, just one minute before Trump made his announcement at 7:50 PM. This assertion highlights Polymarket’s role in … Read more
China’s central bank governor, Pan Gongsheng, has indicated that a new global currency order may emerge, challenging the long-standing dominance of the U.S. dollar. Speaking at a financial forum in Shanghai, Pan emphasized the need for a “multi-polar international monetary system” where multiple sovereign currencies coexist and compete. He highlighted the renminbi’s growing role, noting … Read more
The Blockchain Group (Euronext Paris: ALTBG) announced the acquisition of 182 bitcoin for approximately $19.65 million (€17 million), bringing its total holdings to 1,653 BTC valued at around $171.36 million (€148.9 million). The company reported a remarkable BTC yield of 1,173.2% year-to-date (YTD) and a gain of approximately 469.3 BTC, or about €43.8 million YTD. … Read more
In a recent blog post, Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank, emphasized the need for Europe to strengthen three foundational pillars—geopolitical credibility, economic resilience, and legal and institutional integrity—to enhance the euro’s global prominence. Lagarde noted the shifting global order, characterized by rising protectionism and uncertainty, which poses risks to Europe’s economy and … Read more
Sygnum Bank has announced the expansion of its board of directors to support its global growth strategy, welcoming industry leaders Pia Tischhauser and Vinod Kumar. Tischhauser, a member of the Swiss Re Supervisory Board and former BCG Executive Committee member, brings over two decades of experience in financial services strategy and transformation. Kumar, Vice-Chairman of … Read more
Metaplanet Inc. (Tokyo Stock Exchange: 3350 / OTCQX: MTPLF), a publicly listed bitcoin treasury company based in Japan, has announced the acquisition of an additional 1,112 bitcoin as part of its ongoing Bitcoin Treasury Operations, bringing its total holdings to 10,000 BTC. The latest purchase was made at an average price of 15,182,668 yen (approximately … Read more
Binance has announced that it is now available to residents of Syria, allowing them to participate in the digital asset economy alongside its 270 million global users. This development follows the recent suspension of U.S. sanctions, which previously classified Syria as a Prohibited Country under Binance’s Terms of Use. Syrian residents can now access a … Read more
Circle has announced the launch of its USDC stablecoin and Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP) V2 on World Chain. This development allows the nearly two million users who previously held bridged USDC in their World App wallets to upgrade to native USDC issued directly by Circle, ensuring that their holdings are now fully backed by liquid … Read more
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has appointed Sarah Pritchard as its new Deputy Chief Executive, a role created to reflect the organization’s expanding responsibilities, including the integration of the Payment Systems Regulator and the regulation of stablecoin and crypto firms. Since joining the FCA in June 2021, Pritchard has led the supervision, policy, and … Read more
Cryptocurrency exchange Bullish has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) in the United States, seeking to capitalize on increasing investor interest in digital assets during the Trump administration, according to the Financial Times. The company has submitted confidential paperwork to the Securities and Exchange Commission, allowing it to advance its listing plans while delaying … Read more