Following Pectra, Ethereum Fees Stay Low as Bitcoin Fee Market Remains Soft
With the Ethereum Pectra upgrade now fully implemented, gas fees across the network have stayed minimal, with median-sized transactions averaging approximately 0.000061 ETH or $0.15 per transfer. Onchain fees for Bitcoin have also held steady—though generally higher than Ethereum’s—as a…
China Reduces US Treasury Holdings Amid Trade War Escalation
The U.S. Department of the Treasury revealed that China reduced its exposure to U.S. debt in March, selling close to $19 billion in Treasuries. This reduction was recorded in March as the trade conflict between the two countries escalated. China…
Al Abraaj Restaurants | First Mideast Bitcoin Treasury
Bahrain-based Al Abraaj Restaurants Group has made history by becoming the first publicly-traded company in the Middle East to add bitcoin to its corporate treasury. This is a major step forward for regional bitcoin adoption. On May 15, 2025, Al…
Bitcoin Price Watch: Market Hovers Below $104K as Traders Eye Breakout
Bitcoin traded at $103,895 on May 18, 2025, with a total market capitalization of $2.064 trillion. The 24-hour trading volume reached $19.865 billion, with an intraday range between $102,771 and $104,002, reflecting a narrow band of consolidation near historic highs….
Steak ‘n Shake and Bitcoin
Steak ‘n Shake recently made headlines by officially accepting bitcoin payments via the Lightning Network across all its U.S. locations. The integration of Bitcoin payments at over 500 locations is a monumental moment for both the fast food industry and…
Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Could Push Millions to Crypto
If Trump’s bill is passed as it stands, it would introduce a 5% tax on remittances affecting over 40 million people. Analysts warn that this could spur the use of alternative options, such as crypto, to ensure these funds reach…
Report: VCs See Stablecoins as Crypto’s ‘Killer App’
Despite the geopolitical tensions from the U.S. trade war causing a decline in most liquid tokens, venture capitalists continued to focus on the core utility of cryptocurrencies, particularly stablecoins. VCs’ Growing Positive View of Stablecoins Although the geopolitical tensions sparked…
AUSTRAC Fines Crypto Exchange Cointree for Reporting Failures
The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre has issued infringement notices totaling $75,120 to cryptocurrency exchange Cointree for failing to submit suspicious matter reports on time. Cointree Fined Despite Self-Reporting The Australian financial intelligence agency, the Australian Transaction Reports and…
Russia’s EAEU Trade Reaches 93% De-Dollarization in Blow to US Dollar Dominance
De-dollarization is exploding across Eurasia as 93% of EAEU trade now flows through national currencies, signaling a decisive pivot from the U.S. dollar and reshaping global finance. Russia Says 93% of EAEU Trade Now in National Currencies as Dollar Use…
Robert Kiyosaki’s Bitcoin Advice: ‘Buy More, Do Not Sell’—BTC to Hit $250K This Year
Robert Kiyosaki predicts bitcoin will soar to $250,000 this year as crashing central banks trigger mass bankruptcies, fueling unstoppable momentum behind hard assets like BTC. Robert Kiyosaki Predicts $250K Bitcoin Surge, Advises ‘Buy More, Do Not Sell’ Robert Kiyosaki, author…
