Joseph Rees

DOJ Seizes $200K in Crypto Tied to Hamas—17 Wallets Busted

The DOJ has seized crypto tied to Hamas, tracing $1.5 million through global wallets and encrypted chats as part of a crackdown on terror funding via cryptocurrency. DOJ Seizes Crypto Tied to Hamas With $1.5M Trail Across Global Wallets The…

‘I Am Bullish’: Senator Fuels Aggressive Push for US Digital Supremacy

“Bullish” lawmakers vow to reclaim U.S. digital supremacy, pushing legislation to reverse blockchain industry flight and anchor innovation on American soil before it’s too late. Confidence Surges in D.C. as Lawmakers Gear Up for US Blockchain Domination Senate Banking Committee…

Bitcoin’s Four-Year Cycle at Crossroads: Is the Halving Rally Dead?

Bitcoin’s price held steady above $87,000 on Thursday, fueling a spirited debate among analysts about the fate of its once-reliable four-year cycle. Traditionally associated with dramatic post-halving rallies, this cycle now faces scrutiny as evolving market sophistication, regulatory developments, and…

Bill Proposes Voluntary Cryptocurrency Acceptance in Panama

A bill recently presented to the National Assembly in Panama proposes legalizing the voluntary acceptance of cryptocurrency in commercial transactions. The proposal also encompasses VASP regulation and integrating blockchain for optimizing state processes. Bill Introduced in Panama Proposes Voluntary Cryptocurrency…

Bitcoin Holds Steady Above $87K as Market Eyes Regulatory Shift

The digital asset stayed relatively flat as markets braced for the confirmation of President Donald Trump’s pick for Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchanges Commission (SEC), Paul Atkins, on Thursday. Regulatory Shifts and Stablecoin Growth Keep Bitcoin Steady Near…

2025 Recession Fears Mount as Economists Predict Dollar’s Fate, Trump’s Tariffs

Economic experts and institutions are increasingly coalescing around heightened warnings of a U.S. recession in 2025, with some amplifying dire predictions of a dollar crisis and systemic instability. Recession Roulette The possibility of a U.S. recession in 2025 has ignited…

Crypto Rule Repeal Hits Trump’s Desk—Massive Regulatory Rollback Imminent

The Senate voted 70-28 to crush an IRS rule targeting DeFi developers, delivering a sweeping crypto victory now heading to Trump’s desk for final approval. Senate Overturns IRS Crypto Rule in Landmark Victory for Decentralized Innovation U.S. Senator Ted Cruz…

GameStop | Bitcoin Treasury Reserve Plan

The video game retailer, GameStop, has made a big financial move by announcing plans to put bitcoin in its corporate treasury. The board of directors gave the green light and bitcoin officially became part of the company’s long-term plan. The…

Wyoming Stablecoin: Chainalysis, Inca Digital Selected to Help Detect Illicit Use of WYST

The U.S. state of Wyoming has identified nine candidate blockchains to host its upcoming stablecoin, dubbed WYST. The state has selected Layerzero, an omnichain interoperability protocol, as the top-ranked vendor for smart contract development. Wyoming Eyes Multiple Blockchains for Upcoming…

Bitlayer Integrates BitVM Bridge With Xverse Wallet to Advance Bitcoin DeFi

Bitlayer has announced the integration of the BitVM Bridge with Xverse Wallet, a bitcoin wallet that supports customizable Bitcoin testnet configurations. This collaboration allows users to access the trust-minimized BitVM Bridge seamlessly through the Xverse Wallet, enhancing the adoption of…