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Wei Dai, a cryptocurrency pioneer known for designing the b-money system, a precursor to bitcoin, criticized the current level of crypto adoption for payments. Dai highlighted that even with the shortcomings of fiat payments, crypto has not managed to make a significant impact in this field. B-Money Pioneer Wei Dai Laments State of Crypto Adoption for Payments One of the use cases of crypto, retail payments, has failed to develop, and analysts are now examining the reasons behind this. Wei Dai, a well-known crypto pioneer, has heavily criticized the performance of crypto in this field, stressing that even with the…

With ESG funds projected to reach $50 trillion by 2030, VeChain’s technology enables the tracking of CO₂ emissions, supply chain security, and regulatory compliance. By offering a cryptographically secure and public ledger, VeChain provides verifiable supply chain and emissions data to ESG managers and climate investors. VeChain has emerged as a top blockchain solution provider, offering confirmation for sustainable finances within the ESG investment world. With ESG funds growing quickly and expected to reach $50 trillion by 2030, having reliable and target=”_blank” rel=”nofollow noopener”>Sebastian stated. He added, “VeChain answers not with slides, but with public, sealed data.” Crypto Tokens In…

“Public service is my motto. Ninety-nine percent of the people in Chicago drink and gamble. I’ve tried to serve them decent liquor and square games. But I’m not appreciated.” — Al Capone Breaking the law can be productive (for everyone) Here are two things I believe: Tipping in cash so your server doesn’t owe taxes is good — but officially making income earned from tips tax-free is bad. Let me explain. Paying tips in cash is good because it helps low-margin businesses like restaurants hire staff they might not otherwise be able to afford. More broadly, cash payments for off-the-books…

Business intelligence firm Strategy has acquired an additional 1,895 Bitcoins for roughly $180 million, according to a Monday announcement. In a now-familiar pattern, Executive Chairman Michael Saylor hinted at the purchase on Sunday with a social media post. According to CoinGecko data, Bitcoin is currently changing hands slightly above the $94,000 level after dipping below 1.5% over the past 24 hours. Meanwhile, Strategy shares are down 3% in pre-market trading after adding more than 3% on Thursday. As reported by U.Today, the largest corporate Bitcoin holder announced a $1.4 billion purchase on Monday. The firm spends its entire $21 billion…

Blockware, a team of Bitcoin (BTC) mining professionals, has shared the details of its pioneering Ordinals NFT release. The drop that is already making waves on blue-chip marketplace Magic Eden is set to power the team’s Bitcoin mining endeavor. Hashrate Hackers Ordinals NFTs are live on Magic Eden: What to know Released by Blockware, a U.S. mining pioneer, Hashrate Hackers NFT collection, is set to reimagine the potential synergy between cryptocurrency mining and digital art in Web3. Hashrate Hackers introduces a groundbreaking approach by integrating Bitcoin mining with the Ordinals community, allowing collectors to become contributors through “Hacks” and compete…

Ethereum recovered over 50% in May. On-chain data is offering new insights into the changing sentiment of Ethereum investors following the Pectra upgrade. As a result, many analysts are now expecting higher price levels. This on-chain data includes ETH withdrawals from exchanges, exchange reserves, and ETH whale accumulation. Over the past month, all these metrics have hit impressive milestones. Over 1 Million ETH Withdrawn from Exchanges in the Past Month According to Cryptorank, the amount of ETH available on centralized exchanges has dropped from over 18 million to nearly 17 million within one month. Ethereum Supply on Exchange. Source: Cryptorank…

DigiAsia Corp. has announced a strategic plan to incorporate Bitcoin into its corporate treasury. With Board approval, the company will allocate up to 50% of its net profits toward acquiring Bitcoin (BTC) as a long-term digital reserve asset, according to a company release. To jumpstart the initiative, DigiAsia, a fintech firm focused on digital financial services in emerging markets, is exploring a capital raise of up to $100 million, aiming to build a robust Bitcoin position. $FAASDigiAsia, a technology-driven fintech platform focused on digital financial services in Asia and beyond, announced that it has received board approval for the strategic…

XRP might require a small amount of capital inflow to reach the much-coveted $1 trillion market cap. As the momentum behind XRP Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) builds in 2025, discussions around the impact of such products on XRP’s valuation are now becoming relevant. Notably, a recent analysis by xAI’s Grok suggests that XRP could achieve a $1 trillion market cap with relatively modest capital inflows. However, the analysis assumes there is a large multiplier effect and sustained institutional interest. Currently, XRP holds a valuation of $140 billion, trading at $2.39 with a circulating supply of around 58.55 billion tokens. The…

Against all odds, the Senate’s stablecoin bill has regained political momentum, passing a key procedural vote Monday evening that has set the legislation on track for passage within days.  Less than two weeks ago, the bill, dubbed the GENIUS Act, failed to pass the same procedural cloture vote—which ends debate on a measure and advances it towards full floor consideration. At the time, a perfect storm of political winds conspired to derail support for the bill among pro-crypto Democrats. Chief among them: mounting anger in the Democratic Party over President Donald Trump’s perceived crypto-related conflicts of interest. But tonight, key…

A new analysis sheds light on how much Bitcoin an investor may need to fund an early retirement lifestyle with $100,000 annually. Financial independence continues to be a goal for many, especially as interest grows in alternative investment strategies like cryptocurrency. Amid this growing interest, a chart shared by Rajat Soni, a Chartered Financial Analyst, presents a conservative framework for individuals planning to step away from traditional employment. GqENdF8WYAAyr4I The model estimates how much BTC a person would need to secure a $100,000 annual income, adjusted for 7% inflation. Soni’s projections rely on a 5th percentile power regression model, meaning…