Osborne Warns UK Is Falling Behind in Global Crypto Race
Former UK Chancellor George Osborne has warned that the United Kingdom risks falling behind in the global race for crypto adoption. In a recent statement, Osborne emphasized that regions such as the United States, the United Arab Emirates, and Asia are leading the way, while the UK is becoming increasingly
Bitcoin Holdings of Metaplanet Exceed $2 Billion
Metaplanet, a company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, announced the purchase of 463 bitcoins on August 4, 2025, as part of its accumulation strategy launched in late 2024. With this transaction, Metaplanet now holds a total of 17,595 BTC.
The acquisition was made at an average price of
Fed Chair: Banks Free to Work With Crypto Firms
U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell recently stated that American banks are allowed to legally offer services to crypto companies, provided they meet safety requirements and ensure protection for clients and the financial system. The announcement marks a notable regulatory shift toward the digital asset industry.
According to Powell,
RLUSD Stablecoin Now Integrated into Bank of America Payments
Bank of America has announced the expansion of its partnership with Ripple by integrating the RLUSD stablecoin into its internal payment processes. RLUSD is a USD-backed stablecoin developed by Ripple.
The collaboration, initially launched to develop a blockchain-based cross-border payment network, has now been extended to include liquidity management solutions
Satoshi Nakamoto Statue Found Vandalized in Lake Lugano
The symbolic statue of Bitcoin's creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, was found vandalized in Lake Lugano shortly after being reported stolen. The artwork, created by artist Valentina Picozzi and located in Parco Ciani, Lugano, was discovered in several pieces by municipal workers.
According to the art collective Satoshigallery, which designed
Coinbase surpasses Tesla with latest bitcoin purchase
Coinbase acquired 2,509 bitcoin in the second quarter of 2025, investing approximately $222 million. This brings the company’s total bitcoin holdings to 11,776 BTC, valued at around $1.3 billion, with unrealized gains exceeding $600 million.
Reentering the top 10 public companies holding the largest bitcoin reserves—
Disney Launches Free NFTs for Disney+ Subscribers
Walt Disney Co has launched a new benefits program for Disney+ subscribers, offering free monthly NFTs. In partnership with Dapper Labs, the program grants users access to the Disney Pinnacle platform, where subscribers can claim a “mystery capsule” NFT each month.
The initiative will also be extended to Hulu subscribers
Visa CEO Sees Stablecoins as Growth Opportunity, Not a Threat
Visa does not view stablecoins as a threat but as an opportunity to expand its payments infrastructure, according to CEO Ryan McInerney during the company’s Q3 earnings call. McInerney said Visa supports the Genius Act, the stablecoin legislation recently signed into law by President Donald Trump, calling it a
Revolut May Acquire US Bank to Fast-Track Banking License
Revolut, one of the UK’s leading fintech platforms, is reportedly considering the acquisition of a US bank in order to fast-track its entry into the American market, according to the Financial Times.
The company is evaluating the purchase of a federally chartered bank, which would allow it to offer
RAKBANK Launches Direct Crypto Trading via its Banking App
RAKBANK, a traditional bank based in the United Arab Emirates, has launched a crypto trading service for retail clients through its mobile app.
The service is implemented in partnership with BitPanda, a UAE-regulated crypto exchange, and allows users to buy, sell, and swap cryptocurrencies directly from their current or savings