Decentralisation

As protests spread and the rial collapses, satellites, mesh networks, and SMS tools give Iranians a lifeline for Bitcoin — but full blockchain confirmation still depends on reconnecting to the internet.

A statue honoring Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin, has been installed outside the New York Stock Exchange, marking one of the clearest symbolic signals yet that digital assets are no longer confined to the fringes of global finance.

Kadena has abruptly shut down all business operations, stopping active maintenance of its blockchain. The announcement caused panic among investors, sending the KDA token down over 60% in just 24 hours.

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.

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.

Afghanistan plunged into digital darkness last week as a 48-hour nationwide internet blackout revealed one of blockchain’s most overlooked weaknesses — its dependence on centralized internet infrastructure.

Thailand is grappling with a banking crisis after authorities froze nearly three million accounts in a sweeping effort to combat online financial fraud and “mule” accounts used for money laundering and scams.

Decentralized exchange Bunni has suffered a $2.3 million exploit on the Ethereum blockchain, exposing persistent vulnerabilities in DeFi protocols and underscoring renewed concerns around smart contract security.

Tether has just taken on the role of a law enforcer and frozen the $85,877 USDt tied to stolen funds. While Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino has seen it own company as a crypto compliance enforcer, but the crypto community wasn't impressed, stating that Tether's might have over-stepped the line.

Coinbase launched the Base App, turning its wallet into an all-in-one platform for crypto, payments, chat, and social features. It connects to the Base blockchain and aims to attract everyday users, not just traders.