IMF vs. Bitcoin: Expert Warns Pakistan May Fold Next
The IMF has raised concerns over Pakistan’s plan to use surplus electricity for Bitcoin mining, complicating budget talks. Experts warn this may follow other nations’ failed crypto ambitions due to IMF pressure.
US government has now lost $21 billion selling seized Bitcoin we once fought to freeze
The US government lost $21 billion by selling seized Bitcoin from Silk Road too early. Initially feared for market manipulation, these coins are now part of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve amid global crypto competition.
TradFi giant and FTSE-listed IG Group launches retail crypto trading in UK through Uphold tomorrow
IG Group launches retail crypto trading in the UK via Uphold, offering 38 cryptocurrencies without leverage. Regulatory clarity and rising demand drive traditional brokers to adopt digital assets.
IG Group to Let UK Retail Investors Trade BTC, ETH, XRP Directly
IG Group will allow UK retail investors to trade 38 cryptocurrencies, including BTC, ETH, and XRP, via a partnership with Uphold, marking a significant step in UK crypto adoption.
Goldman Sachs Banker Sentenced to Prison for Role in $4,500,000,000 Ransack of Malaysia’s State Investment Fund: Report – The Daily Hodl
Former Goldman Sachs banker Tim Leissner sentenced to two years in prison for his role in the $4.5 billion theft from Malaysia’s 1MDB fund, involving bribes and kickbacks.
Singapore orders local crypto firms to cease overseas activity by June 30
Singapore’s central bank mandates local crypto firms to halt overseas services by June 30, 2025, with fines up to $200,000 for non-compliance, under new AML/CFT regulations.
‘XRP Has No Legal Clarity’ Is the Biggest Lie in Crypto, Says Ripple Lawyer
Ripple lawyer Bill Morgan defends XRP’s legal clarity, citing Judge Torres’ ruling that XRP is not a security, countering claims of uncertainty in the Ripple vs. SEC case.
Can Trump Fire the FED Chairman?
The article discusses whether US President Trump can fire FED Chair Jerome Powell, citing legal protections and Supreme Court rulings that prevent such action, while exploring potential economic impacts.
South Korean World Vision Korea Sells Ethereum on Upbit
World Vision Korea sold 0.55 ETH on Upbit, becoming the first NGO to trade crypto under South Korea’s new FSC guidelines allowing non-profits to sell donated digital assets.
Singapore Sets June 30 Deadline for Unlicensed Crypto Operators
Singapore’s central bank mandates unlicensed crypto firms to cease overseas operations by June 30, 2025, as part of stricter regulatory measures to protect retail users and prevent financial misconduct.
