Citigroup is joining forces with Switzerland’s SIX Digital Exchange (SDX) to bring blockchain to one of finance’s final frontiers: the private markets. The two firms are launching a platform to tokenize late-stage private company shares, offering institutional and qualified investors streamlined access to assets that have long been opaque, illiquid, and manually managed. Announced at
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Warren Buffett, one of the most revered figures in financial history, has officially announced his retirement as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, marking the end of an extraordinary 60-year tenure. The 94-year-old made the announcement during the company’s annual shareholder meeting, confirming he will step down by the end of 2025. Under Buffett’s leadership, Berkshire evolved
Warren Buffett to Retire After 60 Years at Berkshire Hathaway
Florida lawmakers have officially shelved plans to establish a state-level Bitcoin reserve, ending momentum behind two key bills that sought to integrate BTC into public fund management. House Bill 487 and Senate Bill 550, both introduced earlier this year, proposed granting the state’s Chief Financial Officer and the State Board of Administration authority to allocate
Florida Drops Bitcoin Reserve Bills as State Priorities Shift
Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin-centric firm, Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), has added another 1,895 BTC to its holdings, spending approximately $180 million between April 28 and May 4, according to a new SEC filing. The average purchase price was $95,167 per coin. The acquisition was funded through equity sales, with the company selling 353,825 shares of its common
Strategy Adds 1,895 BTC to Holdings, Now Exceeds 555,000 Bitcoin
U.S.-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs are accelerating their accumulation pace, buying nearly six times more BTC than was mined last week. According to data from HODL15Capital, spot ETFs collectively acquired 18,644 BTC between April 28 and May 4, while only 3,150 BTC were mined in the same period. The gap between supply and demand widened just
Institutional Demand Surges as ETF Buying Outpaces Mining Supply
French authorities have confirmed the rescue of a man kidnapped in a violent ransom scheme allegedly targeting the crypto wealth of his son. The operation took place Saturday night in the Essonne region, south of Paris, following a coordinated police raid. The unidentified victim—believed to be the father of a cryptocurrency millionaire—was abducted in broad
French Police Rescue Crypto Millionaire’s Father in Brutal Ransom Plot
James Howells, the Welsh IT professional who inadvertently discarded a hard drive containing 8,000 Bitcoins—now worth approximately $750 million—will be the subject of an upcoming Hollywood documentary. The film will chronicle his decade-long quest to retrieve the digital fortune from a landfill in Newport, Wales. The Los Angeles-based production company Lebul has acquired exclusive rights
$750M Lost Bitcoin Story Heads to Hollywood Spotlight
Arizona’s ambitious effort to become the first U.S. state to hold Bitcoin in its official reserves has come to a halt after Governor Katie Hobbs vetoed Senate Bill 1025. The bill, known as the Digital Assets Strategic Reserve measure, proposed allowing the state to invest seized funds into Bitcoin and create a state-managed reserve—sparking national
Arizona Governor Vetoes Bitcoin Reserve Bill Over Risk Concerns
The city of Cannes, best known for its iconic film festival, is preparing to become a frontrunner in real-world crypto adoption. By summer 2025, local officials expect that nearly 90% of merchants in the glamorous French Riviera destination will begin accepting cryptocurrency payments. The initiative, led by Cannes Mayor David Lisnard, aims to revamp the
Cannes Aims for 90% Crypto Adoption by Summer 2025
Apple has revised its iOS App Store policies, easing long-standing restrictions on crypto and NFT-related applications following a federal antitrust ruling. The move marks a notable shift in Apple’s stance, particularly around how developers can guide users toward external payment methods outside the company’s walled garden. The policy change comes in response to a court
Apple Eases NFT, Crypto App Rules After Court Defeat
Bitcoin has reasserted its dominance over the broader crypto market, climbing to a four-year high of 64.8% in total market share, according to data from TradingView. This surge in dominance coincides with BTC crossing the $97,000 mark on Friday morning, inching closer to the much-anticipated $100K milestone. The increase represents a sharp rebound from earlier
Bitcoin Dominance Soars to 64.8%, Nears $100K Mark
Texas Representative Lance Gooden is calling on the federal government to install cryptocurrency ATMs in public buildings across the United States. In a letter to GSA Acting Administrator Stephen Ehikian, Gooden proposed placing crypto kiosks alongside traditional banking machines managed by the General Services Administration. Gooden framed the move as part of “President Trump’s vision”