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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Elon Musk made a memorable appearance at a White House event on May 30, 2025, arrived with a notably bruised right eye, prompting inevitable questions from the assembled press.
Ripple’s stablecoin RLUSD received approval from the Dubai Financial Services Authority for use in the Dubai International Financial Centre, joining its existing authorisation in New York. This allows RLUSD to be integrated into Ripple’s payment network, offering fast, low-cost, and regulated cross-border transactions for businesses in the region.
Despite vows to leave, most left-leaning influencers remain more active on X than on Bluesky, which has yet to rival X’s reach or utility.
Russia’s largest bank, Sberbank, has launched Bitcoin-linked bonds for accredited investors, allowing exposure to Bitcoin’s price and the dollar-to-ruble exchange rate without needing crypto wallets. This move, alongside plans for Bitcoin futures and similar products, shows a cautious but growing acceptance of cryptocurrency within Russia’s regulated financial system.
Beijing has just unveiled a comprehensive ban that now extends beyond just trading and mining to the individual ownership of digital assets like Bitcoin according to Binance's reports.
AUSTRAC has imposed a $3,250 limit on crypto ATM deposits and withdrawals to combat fraud and scams. The agency plans to keep monitoring the sector and may introduce further measures if illicit activity continues.
Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, the visionary founder of Binance, has sparked fresh excitement in the decentralized finance (DeFi) world by floating a idea of a decentralized exchange
This Thursday, the cryptocurrency market ushered in the most important IPO event of the year.
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From a forgotten town in England, to its crime-ridden streets, to the pinnacle of cryptocurrency’s most adventurous trading.
The official implementation of the "Stablecoin Ordinance" in Hong Kong, China in May 2025 provides a new compliance channel for mainland institutions to explore an efficient cross-border payment system.
Ethereum’s RWA ecosystem has seen explosive growth in the past few months.
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Coinbase, which holds shares in Circle, has seen a cumulative increase of nearly 10% in the past three days, while another major Circle stock, China Everbright Holdings, also saw a rise of more than 20% on June 3.
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Singapore MAS: DTSP license will only be granted to applicants in very rare cases
Due to the different value orientations and personal interests of American judges, trial courts in different places made diametrically opposed preliminary rulings on the question of whether Trump's tariffs were illegal.
As a newer Layer 2 chain, Zircuit is naturally suitable for the integration of AI elements such as AI model reasoning and AI Agent.
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While the entire technology community is still busy chasing the AI wave, Sequoia Capital has begun thinking about the deeper opportunities behind this wave of technological revolution.
Metaplanet’s management is betting that Bitcoin represents the future of store of value.
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Just days earlier, Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) had denied any such transactions. However, on May 27, it officially confirmed a $2.5 billion Bitcoin purchase plan. Typical Trump style?
While Wall Street was still fumbling with their little ETFs, Saylor had quietly launched the most sophisticated Bitcoin capital vehicle to date: STRD.
Yuga Labs sold the Moonbirds NFT collection and other assets to focus on its main projects like Bored Ape Yacht Club and the Otherside metaverse. The company is cutting back after growing too fast and now plans to stick to its strongest brands.
Reitar Logtech, a Hong Kong-based logistics tech firm, plans to invest up to $1.5 billion in Bitcoin to support global growth and digital infrastructure. An SEC filing cites Bitcoin as both a financial reserve and strategic asset amidst shifting market conditions.
The Monetary Authorities of Singapore is trying to kill of the presence of crypto providers in Singapore with its latest regulations, citing money laundering and terrorism financing risks.
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The Ethereum Foundation has restructured its core team, shutting down the PR&D unit and forming a new group called “Protocol” to focus on scaling and user experience. Some staff were let go as part of the changes, and leadership is now shared under a new setup to improve focus and coordination.