Decentralized crowdfunding can boost artists during market downturn
Decentralized crowdfunding supports NFT artists through market crashes. Onchain purchases deliver direct capital and visibility when centralized platforms fail.
UK review recommends crypto donation pause over foreign interference risk
A UK review led by Philip Rycroft recommended a temporary moratorium on crypto political donations until stronger safeguards and statutory guidance are in place.
Marshall Islands basic income effort gains crypto-connected backers
Despite an IMF warning regarding the potential risks, the Marshall Islands is proceeding with a partnership which could expand its digital sovereign bond to institutional markets.
Bitpanda targets banks with Vision Chain tokenization platform
The Vienna-based crypto broker announced its Ethereum layer-2, aimed at helping European banks and fintechs issue tokenized assets under MiCA and MiFID II.
STS Digital launches structured crypto platform with Kraken as first partner
STS Digital said the platform offers institutional clients access to options-based strategies through predefined crypto investment products.
Bitcoin bounces from 50-day trend line with $72K BTC price now key focus
Bitcoin traders agreed that BTC price action needed to retake $72,000 to open up the odds of further upside as gold and US stocks gained.
Bitcoin rebounds during Iran war, but safe haven role unproven
Bitcoin is beating gold during the Iran war, but its dependence on liquidity cycles keeps the safe haven narrative in question.
Governments need CBDCs to improve financial inclusion among citizens
CBDCs bridge the 1.3 billion unbanked cash-digital divide. Governments must actively promote them as trusted, low-cost gateways to formal financial inclusion.
Bitcoin retakes $71K as US sends Iran 15-point ceasefire plan
Bitcoin bounced back above $71,000 after US President Donald Trump’s administration sent a proposal to Iran aimed at ending the war.
ECB targets summer for digital euro standards: Cipollone
The ECB’s Piero Cipollone said the central bank wants key technical standards for a possible digital euro locked in by this summer so banks and merchants can prepare for the rollout.