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It’s Bitcoin Pizza Day, the day when the crypto community comes together to celebrate the first “real-world” bitcoin (BTC) transaction. Back in 2010, Bitcoin OG Laszlo Hanyecz spent 10,000 BTC (worth $1.1 billion today) on two pizzas from Papa John’s. In honour of the occasion, Protos has catalogued the price of BTC on May 22 every year since that day. You can view the chart here. Read more: The corporate interests taking over Bitcoin development If you saved $41 worth of BTC bought on May 22 in either 2012, 2013, or 2014, you’d now have $908,000, $36,000, and $9,226, respectively.…

The world of finance is rapidly evolving, with digital assets at the forefront of this transformation. For institutional players, accessing and managing these new asset classes securely and efficiently has been a significant hurdle. This is where strategic partnerships become crucial, and a recent development involving Galaxy Digital is set to make waves in the institutional crypto space. How is Galaxy Digital Expanding its Reach? Galaxy Digital, a leading crypto financial services firm, has announced a significant expansion of its staking platform. This move is not just about growing its services but about democratizing access to them for a broader…

Sui is trading at $3, up about 4% in the past 24 hours, as the token continues to rally following an announcement by Lion Group Holding Ltd. (LGHL) that it intends to acquire SUI tokens as part of a broader $600 million crypto treasury strategy. The strategy was announced on June 26, triggering a rally in the price of the token, which is currently up nearly 15% over the past 7 days. SUI experienced a significant bullish breakout over the past 24 hour period, according to CoinDesk Research’s technical analysis model. The token established a strong support level at $2.87…

NEW YORK — There is at least one fact that both the defense and the prosecution agree in the ongoing criminal money laundering trial of software developer Roman Storm: the product he helped to create and run — a once-popular crypto privacy tool called Tornado Cash — was exploited by hackers and cyber criminals to launder their dirty money. What the parties do not agree on, and the fundamental question at the heart of Storm’s trial, is whether Storm was able to prevent this behavior, whether he knew which criminals were using the Tornado Cash protocol and how and, most…

Imagine waking up to news that a financial giant could be staring down a potential fine larger than the GDP of many small nations. That’s the staggering reality facing Upbit, one of South Korea’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges. A recent revelation from a South Korean lawmaker suggests that Upbit could be on the hook for an astounding 183 trillion won, equivalent to approximately $131.5 billion, due to alleged legal transgressions. This isn’t just a slap on the wrist; it’s a potential financial earthquake that could send tremors through the entire South Korean crypto market and beyond. The Allegations Unveiled: What Did…

In a mid-year outlook titled “The Future of BNB Chain: An Outlook for the Rest of 2025 & 2026,” the team behind BNB Chain detailed its roadmap, accomplishments, and vision to push blockchain toward true mass adoption. BNB Chain plans to promote performance upgrades in 2025 and introduce native privacy and high-performance architecture in 2026. With ambitions to combine the speed of centralized exchanges with the freedom of decentralized blockchain, BNB Chain is entering a transition phase. BNB Chain’s Performance Struggling to balance performance, cost, and user control, BNB Chain is proving itself as one of the pioneering platforms driving…

Bitcoin has broken yet another new all-time high on the 15th anniversary of Bitcoin Pizza Day—when American Laszlo Hanyecz famously bought two pizzas using 10,000 BTC in 2010.  Back then, the price of the leading cryptocurrency stood at next to nothing, with the asset trading from $0.001 to a high of $0.29 at the end of the year, and was only available on a handful of niche exchanges.  Fast-forward 15 years, and BTC just hit a new high of $111,770 Thursday afternoon, according to CoinGecko. That record price means 10,000 BTC today is worth over $1.1 billion, or 2,726,000,000% more…

The race to accumulate Ether as a treasury asset is heating up with more than ten companies buying 550,000 ETH worth $1.65 billion in the last 30 days. Crypto entrepreneur Kyle Reidhead disclosed this on X. According to Reidhead, who is co-owner of crypto newsletter Milk Road, this highlights the massive demand for Ether as more companies continue to pivot to the ETH treasury playbook. The move to adopt ETH as a treasury asset is inspired by what Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) has done with Bitcoin. While over 100 companies have bought BTC for their treasury, others are turning to other…

Dubai’s New Flight Plan for Crypto On July 9, 2025, Emirates Airline officially signed a deal with Crypto.com to roll out crypto payments for flights and services. This major announcement signals a new chapter for Dubai, where crypto regulation, mainstream utility, and global visibility now work hand-in-hand. Bitcoin Adoption Takes Off Real-world use: Travellers will soon use Bitcoin to book flights, upgrades, and more. Mass exposure: With Emirates flying to over 150 global destinations, millions will be exposed to daily BTC use. Trust factor: A state-backed airline embracing crypto builds market confidence, especially for hesitant users and institutions. Can the…

China Merchants Bank’s (CMBI) brokerage arm has attained a virtual assets license from Hong Kong, becoming the first Mainland China broker to do so, South China Morning Post (SCMP) said. The license, which was issued on Monday by the Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission, will allow the lender’s brokerage arm to offer crypto asset trading, custody and advisory services, the news outlet reported. However, though the license grants the company access to Hong Kong, CMBI will not be able to conduct crypto business in mainland China, a lawyer told SCMP. “By securing this license, CMBI gains regulated access to…