Jesse is an engineering graduate and former business owner with hands-on experience in the crypto space. After running her own business, she transitioned into researching and writing about blockchain technology, decentralization, and the future of digital economies. Having worked with various crypto projects, she offers valuable insights into the expanding Web3 ecosystem.
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Bitcoin hovered near recent highs of $97k and gold extended its rally on Tuesday, as investors positioned defensively ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s upcoming policy decision and escalating geopolitical risks. With traditional markets growing cautious, demand for safe-haven assets surged, reinforcing Bitcoin’s evolving role as a digital alternative to gold. The Federal Open Market
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Alex Mashinsky, the former CEO of collapsed crypto lender Celsius Network, is seeking a dramatically reduced sentence—just over one year in prison—after pleading guilty to commodities fraud and market manipulation in late 2024. The request comes as federal prosecutors push for a 20-year prison term, citing the nearly $7 billion in customer losses tied to
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The UK government has officially ruled out holding Bitcoin or any other cryptocurrency in its sovereign reserves, distancing itself from recent policy shifts in the United States. Speaking at the Financial Times Digital Asset Summit in London, Economic Secretary to the Treasury Emma Reynolds MP made the government’s stance clear: a national crypto reserve is
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Tether, the powerhouse behind the world’s largest stablecoin USDT, has officially entered the artificial intelligence race with a bold new open-source initiative: Tether AI. Announced by CEO Paolo Ardoino on X, the project aims to fuse AI capabilities with decentralized crypto infrastructure—bringing intelligent, autonomous tools directly to users’ personal devices without centralized oversight. Described as
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Bitcoin slipped below the $95,000 mark on Monday as geopolitical tensions resurfaced following President Donald Trump’s renewed tariff rhetoric. His call to maintain sweeping duties on Chinese imports sparked risk-off sentiment across financial markets, dampening momentum in both crypto and equities ahead of this week’s Federal Reserve rate decision. The leading cryptocurrency, which started the
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In a major move to advance digital finance in Central Asia, Binance has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Kyrgyzstan’s National Agency for Investments to introduce cryptocurrency payment solutions and blockchain education initiatives across the country. The agreement was formalized during the inaugural session of Kyrgyzstan’s newly established Council for the Development of Digital
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President Donald Trump offered contradictory statements regarding any financial benefit from his self-branded memecoin, $TRUMP. In an interview with NBC’s Meet the Press, Trump initially denied any involvement in profits: “I’m not profiting from anything.” However, moments later, he added: “I haven’t even looked… But I’ll tell you what. Look, if I own stock in
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The Maldives has launched an ambitious plan to establish a $9 billion blockchain and fintech hub in its capital, Malé, as part of a long-term strategy to modernize its economy and reduce dependence on tourism and fisheries. The deal—signed on May 4 with Dubai-based MBS Global Investments—aims to position the island nation as a regional
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Michael Saylor, co-founder and executive chairman of Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), has signaled yet another Bitcoin purchase with his trademark pre-purchase X post, just days after completing the company’s most recent acquisition. The move could mark the fourth consecutive week of BTC accumulation by the enterprise software firm turned Bitcoin powerhouse. On April 28, Strategy acquired
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In a rare public nod to cryptocurrency’s growing geopolitical relevance, CIA Deputy Director Michael Ellis described Bitcoin as both a strategic asset and a potential vulnerability in America’s global tech rivalry—particularly against China. Speaking on Anthony Pompliano’s podcast this week, Ellis emphasized that digital assets like Bitcoin have become entrenched in both financial markets and
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Tensions have escalated between Tron founder Justin Sun and OKX CEO Star Xu following the recent compromise of TRON’s official X (formerly Twitter) account. Sun claimed the hacked funds were traced to OKX and alleged that law enforcement had requested the exchange to freeze the involved wallet. However, OKX firmly denies receiving any such notice.
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Senator Cynthia Lummis, one of Capitol Hill’s most prominent pro-crypto voices, has raised red flags over former President Donald Trump’s plan to reward top holders of his $TRUMP memecoin with an exclusive dinner and White House tour. While Lummis has backed Trump’s crypto-related initiatives in the past—particularly his support for a national Bitcoin reserve—this latest
