A rare 100 BTC Casascius bar bought in 2012 for $500 was finally redeemed in 2025, now worth over $10 million. The owner kept it sealed for 13 years before transferring the Bitcoin to a digital wallet, making a huge profit while preserving its historical value.
AnaisOver half of the public companies that added Bitcoin to their balance sheets in 2025 have seen their share prices fall by more than 50%. The drop follows a sharp decline in Bitcoin’s value, exposing firms to heavy losses and sparking concerns over the risks of using crypto as a treasury asset.
Anais210k Capital, the hedge fund launched by entrepreneur David Bailey, has made headlines with a staggering 640% net return over the last 12 months—demonstrating the explosive power of the Bitcoin treasury trend.
XingChiJPMorgan is planning to let clients borrow money using crypto like bitcoin and ether as collateral. This comes as rules around digital assets in the US become clearer and demand from wealthy clients grows.
AnaisThe SEC Chairman said Ethereum is not considered a security, which has encouraged companies to increase their Ethereum holdings. This clear regulatory view has helped boost Ethereum’s price and sparked more interest from investors and firms.
AnaisStrategy now holds over 600,000 Bitcoin worth nearly $71 billion, making it one of the biggest corporate treasuries in the US. Its chairman, Michael Saylor, has hinted at another large Bitcoin purchase with a cryptic post online.
AnaisAn Australian fintech company, Block Earner, has launched the country’s first mortgage that accepts Bitcoin as loan security. This became possible after a court ruled the product doesn't need a financial licence, letting people use crypto to buy homes without selling it.
AnaisChatGPT said: Shinhan Bank has added cryptocurrency tracking and educational tools to its SOL app, becoming the first South Korean bank to offer such services. The move signals growing acceptance of crypto in traditional banking, with plans to expand into crypto purchases and wallet management soon.
WeatherlyThailand is testing a crypto sandbox to let tourists change digital assets into Thai baht for local spending. Approved exchanges will handle the conversions, with spending limits and ID checks to meet national rules.
WeatherlyGameStop has bought over $500 million worth of Bitcoin as a hedge against inflation and may allow crypto payments for trading cards. The company says it will take a careful approach to crypto, using its strong finances to explore new opportunities without rushing in.
AnaisPresident Trump signed an executive order mandating reciprocal tariffs, with plans to impose additional import taxes on automobiles, semiconductors, and pharmaceuticals, marking a significant shift in US trade policy.
KikyoCatizen has outlined ambitious plans to integrate artificial intelligence into its platform, complementing its broader strategy to expand the Mini App Center, grow its user and payment base, and extend its geographic reach.
CatherineA fortunate buyer turned a $50 pack of crypto-themed Cardsmiths trading cards into a $100,000 Bitcoin windfall, highlighting the growing allure and potential rewards within the collectible trading card market.
KikyoApple Intelligence will launch in China by mid-2025, with Alibaba assisting in adapting on-device systems to meet local regulations. Baidu will lead the development of Visual Intelligence for the iPhone 16, marking a key collaboration to bring advanced AI to China.
CatherineDays after Broccoli meme coin’s explosive launch, CZ hints at BNB Chain becoming a hub for AI agents, like Solana and Base. His tweets suggest growing eagerness to jump back in—leaving one question: What trend will CZ pursue next?
CatherinePump.fun, a Solana-based meme coin launchpad, is now on iOS and Android, allowing token creation and trading on the go. The app’s launch coincides with a 12-fold surge in token launches in January 2025, raising concerns about liquidity fragmentation and diluted trader focus.
KikyoVARA has issued a warning about the high risks of memecoins, stressing their volatility and potential for manipulation. The authority is enforcing strict regulations on their issuance and promotion, with fines for non-compliance, to protect investors.
WeatherlyIndian authorities have seized $190 million in crypto and a luxury vehicle linked to the BitConnect Ponzi scheme, which collapsed in 2018. The Enforcement Directorate traced the assets through complex wallet transactions and dark web channels.
CatherineProtests erupted across multiple cities against Elon Musk, criticizing his leadership in the Department of Government Efficiency and recent job cuts in federal agencies. As the unrest spreads globally, legal challenges and growing support for the protests show increasing opposition to Musk's influence on both business and government.
AnaisSouth Korea’s data protection authority has suspended new downloads of the Chinese AI app DeepSeek after the company admitted to failing to comply with certain personal data protection regulations set by the agency.
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