Bitcoin(BTC)

Binance now offers full access to Syrian users after the US lifted sanctions, removing Syria from its Prohibited Countries list. Syrians can trade over 300 tokens, joining 270 million users globally—a major shift for a region long cut off from global finance. Could this be a breakthrough for financial inclusion?

John Woeltz and William Duplessie pleaded not guilty to kidnapping and unlawful imprisonment charges in a high-profile crypto extortion case. Their attorneys argue the alleged victim, Michael Carturan, was free to move during the time he claims he was held.

The Czech Justice Ministry accepted a €40 million Bitcoin donation from a convicted criminal, sparking a major political scandal. Justice Minister Pavel Blažek resigned, and Eva Decroix was appointed to help restore public trust ahead of upcoming elections.

Tether will release its Bitcoin Mining Operating System (MOS) as open-source software by late 2025, allowing smaller miners to join without relying on expensive third-party tools. This aims to make Bitcoin mining more accessible and competitive, giving new players better control and efficiency.

Bitcoin adoption is transforming financial access in Kibera, providing residents with greater economic independence and enhanced transaction security in a cash-based economy.

Kenya’s proposed 1.5% crypto tax risks undermining its fintech leadership, potentially driving startups and talent abroad and slowing Africa’s digital integration.

CEO Brian Armstrong credited a machine learning overhaul for sharply reducing unnecessary account restrictions by better distinguishing legitimate activity from threats.

Amidst escalating kidnapping threats targeting crypto owners, the Bitcoin Family has adopted a novel security approach—dispersing their seed phrases across four continents.

China's is facing a serious problem as its growing pile of seized cryptocurrency from illegal transaction is prompting local governments to find an effective way of dispososing all these crypto.

Poșta Română, Romania’s largest postal service, will install Bitcoin ATMs and crypto terminals as part of its drive to modernise through digital innovation and connect public services with emerging financial technologies.