Trump’s $8.5B Australia Deal Leaves China Out in the Cold — Are U.S.-China Talks Dead Before They Even Begin?

Barely 24 hours after announcing to reporters that he will be having a meeting with Chairman Xi in the weeks to come, Trump is now threatening to impose a tariff of up to 155% on Chinese goods if both countries do not reach a mutual agreement during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Seoul.

Ethereum Attracts Over 16,000 New Developers in 2025 While Solana Surges in Growth and Bitcoin Lags Behind

Ethereum continues to lead blockchain development, gaining more than 16,000 new developers between January and September 2025. Solana’s developer base is expanding rapidly, though some figures may be underestimated due to incomplete reporting.

From Red Carpet to Red Flags: Celebrity Hairstylist Allegedly Uses Fame to Lure Investors Into Bitcoin Scam

Celebrity hairstylist Jawed Habib, his son, and an associate are accused of defrauding over 150 investors of Rs 5–7 crore through a fake crypto scheme. Police say they used his fame to gain trust and have issued lookout notices as investigations continue.

First Coffee Chain in Washington D.C. Lets Customers Pay With Bitcoin Instantly on Square Registers

Compass Coffee in Washington, D.C., now accepts Bitcoin payments using Square’s terminals, with transactions settling instantly via the Lightning Network. The trial showed Bitcoin can work reliably for everyday purchases, allowing merchants to convert up to half of daily sales into crypto with no fees for the first year.

Bitcoin Caught in the Crossfire as Trump Declares War on China

U.S. President Donald Trump has officially confirmed that the United States is in an active trade war with China, following his threat last week to impose a 100% tariff on all Chinese imports.

UK Plans to Partially Return $7 Billion Bitcoin From Chinese Investment Fraud While Retaining Majority of Funds

The UK plans to return $7 billion in Bitcoin to Chinese investors after a major fraud case, with the criminals pleading guilty to money laundering. Authorities face challenges tracing claims and distributing the funds due to cross-border complexities and China’s crypto ban.

Steak ‘n Shake Picks Its Tribe: Bitcoin Loyalty Triumphs Over Ethereum Ambitions

Steak ‘n Shake has scrapped its plans to accept Ethereum (ETH) payments after a fierce backlash from Bitcoin (BTC) supporters, exposing the deep-rooted tribal divide that continues to shape the digital asset world.

Bhutan Moves Entire National Identity Platform From Polygon to Ethereum: Will Citizens Have More Power Over Their Data?

Bhutan has moved its national digital ID system to the Ethereum blockchain, giving nearly 800,000 citizens more control over their personal data. The migration aims to improve security, privacy, and transparency, while the country also continues expanding its cryptocurrency holdings and blockchain initiatives.

130,000 Chinese Victims of $6 Billion Bitcoin Ponzi Scheme Face Years of Legal Battle in UK Over $7 Billion Seized Crypto

Chinese investors who lost money in a $6 billion Bitcoin Ponzi scheme face a long legal battle to reclaim their funds from 61,000 bitcoins seized by U.K. authorities, now worth over $7.4 billion. The case centres on Qian Zhimin, who pleaded guilty to money laundering, but tracing the coins back to individual victims remains highly complex.

Venezuelan Opposition Leader María Machado Wins Nobel Peace Prize — and Credits Bitcoin for Empowering the People

Venezuelan opposition leader and pro-democracy icon María Corina Machado has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, recognized not only for her unyielding battle for freedom but also for her embrace of Bitcoin as a tool of human rights and resistance.

South Korea's Financial Chief to Discuss Crypto with SEC's Gensler

South Korea's FSS head, Yoo Bok-hyun, plans a crucial U.S. trip to discuss cryptocurrency regulations with SEC Chair Gary Gensler.

Gensler and Prometheum SEC Approval Under Scrutiny by US House Committee

The Committee, led by Chair Patrick McHenry and supported by twenty other members, has conveyed their concerns to Gary Gensler, Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and Robert Cook, President and CEO of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA).

Binance wants Gary Gensler to recuse himself from SEC lawsuit

Binance argued in February, and again earlier this month, that SEC Chairman Gary Gensler should recuse himself from the SEC lawsuit against the exchange. It claimed that his previous interactions with the exchange’s CEO Changpeng Zhao justify his recusal. 

SEC’s Gensler goes on the offensive after Binance and Coinbase lawsuits

Gary Gensler addresses the Coinbase lawsuit during the Piper Sandler Gl.obal Exchange and Fintech Conference

SEC’s Gary Gensler dodges question on whether Ethereum is a security

Elizabeth Warren Praises SEC Chief Gensler, Slams Crypto Lobby

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has been "loud and clear" that crypto doesn't get a "pass" from longstanding consumer protection laws.

U.S. Lawmaker Blames SEC Chair Gensler and SBF for FTX’s Downfall

The U.S. lawmaker also attributed FTX’s collapse to business ethics, government oversight, and regulatory procedures.

SEC Chairman Gensler Insists Most Crypto Tokens Are Securities

The topic of which federal company should regulate the cryptocurrency market has gained a lot of attention lately.

‘One Rule Book’ To Regulate Crypto, Proposed By SEC Chair Gary Gensler

SEC chairman Gary Gensler has reportedly proposed a one rule book approach to regulate all crypto asset trading. Gary Gensler ...

Community reacts after SEC’s Gensler affirms BTC’s commodity status

Gensler said he saw many crypto assets having attributes of a security, adding that Bitcoin is the only crypto he was comfortable publicly labeling as a commodity.