Joseph Rees

Japanese Gaming Company Enish | $680k Investment in Bitcoin

Japanese gaming firm Enish enters the world of bitcoin treasuries by buying 100 million yen (around $687,000) worth of bitcoin. That’s part of its plan to get a deeper understanding of blockchain technology and to diversify its financial assets. Enish,…

Pectra Upgrade Offers Hope Amid Ethereum’s 2025 Struggles, Expert Says

Ethereum has underperformed compared to bitcoin and the broader cryptocurrency market, and this divergence in performance has led to frustration among ether holders and fans. An expert attributes ether’s recent price decline to the network’s focus on foundational development rather…

Securitize Reports Highest-Ever Dividend of $4.17 Million for Tokenized Treasury Product

Securitize, the issuer behind Blackrock’s BUIDL tokenized U.S. Treasury fund, reported a record $4.17 million in dividends for March, marking the highest monthly payout among tokenized Treasury products. Since its launch, BUIDL has distributed $25.4 million, demonstrating the increasing appeal…

Bitpanda CEO: Trump’s Tariffs a ‘Yield War,’ Not Protectionism

Eric Demuth, CEO of Bitpanda, argues that Trump’s tariffs are primarily a strategy to lower the 10-Year Treasury Yield and facilitate the refinancing of $9 trillion in U.S. debt by 2026. Demuth: Trump Tariffs Not Protectionist Eric Demuth, CEO of…

Liberation for Bitcoin From Equities?

Last week, with tariffs looming and macro uncertainty unresolved, the move upward felt more like wishful thinking than fundamental confidence. This editorial is from last week’s edition of the Week in Review newsletter. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to get…

Crypto News You May Have Missed This Week | April 5, 2025

From multiple NFT marketplaces shutting down to crypto hacks, here’s a roundup of the top crypto stories you may have missed. Illinois Drops Lawsuit Against Coinbase Illinois has dropped its lawsuit against Coinbase regarding the exchange’s staking services, making it…

Russia Addresses US Tariff Threats as BRICS Ramps up Dollar Escape Plan

Russia called U.S. threats over BRICS currency moves serious but stressed the bloc isn’t replacing the dollar—only modernizing finance to counter monopolistic global abuses. Russia Responds to US Tariff Warnings Aimed at BRICS Currency Moves Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey…

Don’t Sell Blockchain Short: Crypto PH Grills Fishball NFT ‘Gimmick’

Following the recent launch of FishBlocks—a new take on the traditional Filipino street food fishballs, paired with a non-fungible token (NFT)—the news garnered reactions from industry thought leaders and the community, with most criticizing it and questioning its use case….

Bitcoin Poised for Violent Decoupling From Global Markets, Expert Says

Bitcoin is primed for explosive growth as trade wars rattle global markets, with one expert forecasting a decisive break from equities and rising demand for decentralized assets. Bitcoin Set to Explode as Markets Crumble Under Trade War Pressure: Weiss Eric…

Top Memecoins To Buy Today – Can They Beat Dogecoin In 2025?

Memecoins show greater volatility as compared to traditional assets, frequently facing sharp drops but bouncing back when market sentiments change. Meme coins frequently become underestimated during downturns due to this price instability, showing strong upside potential when momentum returns. This trend…