Panama City Mayor Grants Priority Access To The Panama Canal For Bitcoin-Paying Cargo Ships
Panama's city mayor is allowing cargo ships to access the vital shipping route just by paying in Bitcoin.

Panama's city mayor is allowing cargo ships to access the vital shipping route just by paying in Bitcoin.
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Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht has resurfaced as a polarising crypto figure, raising $1.8 million in Bitcoin by auctioning prison memorabilia. Days later, he received a surprise 300 BTC donation worth $31 million—reigniting debate over whether this support reflects alignment with his ideals or raises ethical concerns in today’s crypto culture.
Bitlayer co-founder Charlie Hu shared the infrastructure construction of Bitcoin Layer 2, the future of Bitcoin native DeFi, and how they can unlock the "sleeping value" of BTC for institutional holders.
In the case of Metaplanet, investors paid five times the price of Bitcoin itself for indirect exposure to Bitcoin.
At Bitcoin 2025 in Las Vegas, Justin Sun praised Trump’s crypto support. As the top TRUMP token holder, Sun has also joined his private dinner, and announced a $75M WLFI investment. Trump also signed an order to create a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.
Two Russian crypto entrepreneurs were kidnapped in Buenos Aires and held for a $43,000 crypto ransom. They were assaulted and released within 24 hours after a friend paid. Interpol has issued a red notice for the suspects, who fled to the UAE.
Under Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution, the power to set and collect tariffs belongs primarily to Congress. While Congress can delegate some of this power to the executive branch through legislation, such delegation must be clear and limited.
With high mobile adoption and limited banking access, Africa is primed for real-world crypto use—and global players are responding. Blockchain.com plans to open a Nigerian office as it expands into key markets like Ghana, Kenya, and South Africa, amidst growing regulatory momentum.
Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has announced plans for “CryptoCity,” a hub to legalise crypto payments for goods, services, and real estate. The city will act as a regulatory sandbox for digital assets, integrating crypto transactions, digital IDs, and blockchain-based tax systems—advancing Kazakhstan’s digital economy vision.