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The $1.1 Billion Pizza: Bitcoin’s First Purchase Reaches New High
Fifteen years after Laszlo Hanyecz paid 10,000 bitcoin for two Papa John’s pizzas worth $41, that transaction is now valued at $1.1 billion as the
Investment in BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF
Blackstone, the world’s largest alternative asset manager, has entered the Bitcoin space with a $1.08 million investment in BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF. This is a big
Report: Colombia Running CBDC Pilot on Cosmos
According to Maghnus Mareneck, co-CEO of Interchain Labs, the Colombian government will be testing a still-unannounced CBDC on the Cosmos network. Colombia aims to target
VeChain Launches Bridge Enabling Interoperability With Bitcoin, Ethereum, and 40 More Cryptos
VeChain has announced the launch of its bridge through an integration with Wanchain, enabling interoperability with bitcoin, ethereum, and over 40 other leading blockchains. This
Crypto.com Secures MiFID License to Expand Services Across Europe
Crypto.com has secured a MiFID license via its acquisition of Allnew Investments Ltd., paving the way for broader financial services offerings, including securities and derivatives
How To Get Started With Crypto – Satoshi Starter Kit During Bitcoin Pizza Day
🎉 Welcome to Bitcoin Pizza Day 2025! Thank you for joining us at this special community event co-hosted by GCrypto and BitPinas, with support from
Study: XRP Sees Q1 Growth While BTC, ETH, SOL Market Caps Fall
In the first quarter of 2025, XRP’s market capitalization grew by 1.9%, reaching $121.6 billion, while the combined market cap of bitcoin, ethereum, and solana
Huli sa Akto! Cebu Scam Hub Utilizing AI and Crypto Busted by Hacker with Full CCTV Access
A Cebu City-based call center masquerading as a cryptocurrency investment firm has been exposed for orchestrating an international scam that uses artificial intelligence (AI) and
Hong Kong Passes Landmark Stablecoin Bill, Reshaping Digital Finance
Hong Kong just turbocharged its digital finance ambitions, locking in a game-changing stablecoin law that mandates licenses, enforces full compliance, and ignites the city’s crypto
Bitcoin Hits $110K Milestone as $454M in Liquidations Shake Markets
Bitcoin surged to a new all-time high of $110,000 on Thursday, coinciding with $454 million (₱25.2 billion) in crypto liquidations over the past 24 hours.