Patrick holds a graduate degree in Life Sciences and discovered Bitcoin and crypto in 2018. With a strong analytical background, he has worked with and advised multiple projects in DeFi and real-world NFT applications. Passionate about blockchain innovation, he provides valuable perspectives on decentralized finance and asset tokenization, shedding light on emerging opportunities in the space.
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Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG), the parent company of Truth Social and majority-owned by former U.S. President Donald Trump, has received regulatory clearance from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to proceed with its long-rumored Bitcoin acquisition strategy. The approval represents a major milestone for both the company and the broader political-financial narrative surrounding
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Minnesota-based SharpLink Gaming has made waves after purchasing a massive 176,270 ETH—valued at roughly $463 million—positioning the company as the second-largest known Ethereum holder globally, behind only the Ethereum Foundation. The acquisition, announced Friday, signals a major shift in how public companies are approaching digital assets. Rather than treating Ethereum as a speculative investment, SharpLink
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In a strategic move signaling its evolving stance on digital assets, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has appointed two new senior officials with direct experience in the crypto industry. Jamie Selway, former head of institutional markets at Blockchain.com, will become Director of Trading and Markets. During his 2018–2019 tenure at the exchange, Selway
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Australian financial adviser Glenda Maree Rogan has received a 10-year ban after regulators uncovered a $9.6 million investment scheme tied to a suspicious cryptocurrency platform. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) announced on Thursday that Rogan misled clients, family, and friends into believing their funds were being placed in a high-yield, fixed-interest account. Instead,
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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has once again hit the pause button on key altcoin ETF proposals, postponing its next steps on applications tied to Dogecoin, Hedera, and Avalanche. The move underscores the SEC’s ongoing cautious approach toward expanding crypto-based investment vehicles under its newly adjusted leadership. According to Thursday’s filing, the commission will
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Shopify has officially partnered with Coinbase and Stripe to enable seamless USDC stablecoin payments across its e-commerce platform, opening a new chapter for global merchants seeking crypto integration without technical complexity. The rollout, announced Thursday, will initially support payments via the Base blockchain. Customers shopping on Shopify can now select USDC as a payment method
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Ant International, the global fintech arm of Jack Ma’s Ant Group, is preparing to apply for stablecoin licenses in Hong Kong and Singapore—two of Asia’s most progressive crypto regulatory markets. The move highlights growing momentum among traditional financial firms to enter the regulated stablecoin space, as both regions roll out comprehensive licensing frameworks aimed at
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The Philippines has officially enacted a far-reaching regulatory framework that sets new standards for crypto firms operating within its borders. Under Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Memorandum Circular No. 5—issued May 30 and now in effect—all crypto-asset service providers (CASPs) must incorporate locally, maintain physical offices, and meet a minimum paid-up capital of ₱100 million
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As the U.S. Senate inches closer to a decisive vote on the GENIUS Act—legislation that could reshape the regulatory landscape for payment stablecoins—Senators Elizabeth Warren and Richard Blumenthal have raised pointed questions about Meta’s potential reentry into the stablecoin market. In a formal letter addressed to CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Wednesday, the senators demanded clarity
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The U.S. Senate has taken a major step forward in stablecoin regulation by advancing the GENIUS Act—short for Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins—through a decisive 68–30 cloture vote. The bipartisan approval clears the way for full debate on the Senate floor, bringing the legislation one step closer to becoming law. The bill
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Interest in stablecoins is surging across the U.S. corporate landscape, with nearly one in three Fortune 500 executives now exploring ways to integrate them into business operations. According to Coinbase’s newly released 2025 State of Crypto report, 29% of surveyed leaders said their firms are either planning to use or are actively evaluating stablecoin adoption—up
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A newly introduced bill in Ukraine’s parliament aims to give the country’s central bank the legal authority—but not the obligation—to hold cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin as part of its national reserves. The proposal, registered as Bill No. 13356, amends Ukraine’s central banking law to allow digital assets to be included alongside traditional reserves such as gold
