The United States has captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, who is now facing narco-terrorism charges in New York, and may seize the country’s alleged $60 billion Bitcoin reserve. Crypto markets jumped as investors reacted to both Maduro’s arrest and the potential removal of a large amount of Bitcoin from circulation.
AnaisPrenetics has stopped buying Bitcoin and will no longer add to its crypto holdings, choosing instead to focus its capital on growing IM8, the nutrition brand co-founded by David Beckham. The company will keep its existing 510 Bitcoin but says IM8’s strong revenue growth offers a clearer path to long-term value.
WeatherlyA Brazilian music project will turn real-time Bitcoin price changes into live orchestral performances using an algorithm to guide the instruments. The initiative has received government approval and funding through Brazil’s tax incentive programme to bring the concept to life in Brasília.
WeatherlyTrump Media & Technology Group bought 451 more Bitcoin, bringing its total holdings to 11,542 coins worth over $1 billion. The company is using Bitcoin as a long-term reserve and is expanding into crypto investments and related financial services.
AnaisTaiwan’s authorities are holding 210.45 Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies seized from criminal cases. The assets remain under judicial control, with no plans yet announced for sale, conversion, or use in national reserves.
WeatherlyRussia has confirmed that cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum cannot be used for payments, with all domestic transactions required to be in rubles. At the same time, the country allows crypto for cross-border trade and investment, with banks offering related products under strict rules.
AnaisA Bitcoin investor lost his entire retirement savings after sending $85,958 to a scammer posing as a romantic partner and trader. Despite repeated warnings from his adviser, the investor fell for a pig butchering scam that used emotional manipulation and false promises of high returns.
AnaisFrench fintech Lyzi has partnered with Porsche and Lamborghini to let customers pay for luxury cars using cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, USDC, and over 80 other digital assets. Payments are converted instantly into euros, protecting dealerships from crypto price changes and providing a smooth wallet-to-terminal experience.
AnaisMichael Saylor urged governments to create Bitcoin-backed digital bank accounts to offer higher returns than traditional deposits. He suggested such accounts could attract trillions in global savings, but Bitcoin’s volatility and regulatory challenges make the idea risky.
WeatherlyA Europe-wide investigation uncovered a crypto fraud network that laundered over €700 million through fake trading platforms, deepfake adverts, and call centres. Authorities arrested multiple suspects and seized cash, crypto, and luxury goods while targeting the scam’s marketing and operational networks across seven countries.
AnaisIn the final analysis, there is only one rule in secondary market PvP: those who are different win.
JinseFinanceIn Japan, the price of one Bitcoin surpassed 11 million yen for the first time in history, while the price of BTC in Argentine and Philippine pesos also reached its peak.
JinseFinanceBitcoin surges 7%, nearing all-time highs globally. Record peaks reached in Asian and South American countries amidst economic challenges. Short position liquidation hints at potential for new highs.
Huang BoElon Musk and Argentina's President Javier Milei meet again, advocating for free-market ideologies and cryptocurrencies. Speculation rises on potential collaborations in the crypto space.
Xu LinArgentina implements VASP registry, disappointing Bitcoin advocates. President Milei's stance contrasts with El Salvador's pro-Bitcoin policies. New regulation affects services like Strike's Send Globally function. Some see it as necessary for economic growth, while others lament missed opportunity to embrace Bitcoin.
EdmundArgentinian President and Bitcoin enthusiast Milai announced plans to eliminate taxes and fees on Bitcoin transactions below $100,000.
JinseFinanceArgentina officially allows Bitcoin for legal contracts amidst high inflation, potentially paving the way for broader crypto adoption.
AlexMilei has been outspoken in criticising Argentina's central bank, denouncing it as a scam and a tool for politicians to impose an "inflationary tax" on the public.
DavinIn response to soaring inflation, Argentina has increasingly become a crypto-friendly country when it comes to cryptocurrency adoption.
CointelegraphIn response to surging inflation, Argentina has become an increasingly crypto-friendly country in terms of adoption.
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