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Leading Trade Transformation for Good TL;DR:The IOTA Foundation and five global partners have officially launched the TWIN Foundation. With a focus on responsible governance, technical standards, and ecosystem growth, the Foundation will steward the Trade Worldwide Information Network (TWIN), a decentralized, open-source infrastructure designed to make global trade more efficient, transparent, and inclusive. We’re excited to announce the formation of the TWIN Foundation, unveiled today, May 8th at the AfCFTA Digital Trade Forum in Lusaka, Zambia. This marks a major milestone for the Trade Worldwide Information Network (TWIN) initiative and a leap forward in the development of a more inclusive,…
Amid the ongoing crypto bull run, with Bitcoin surpassing $104,000, the leading cryptocurrency has seen an growing demand among institutional investors, according to an X post from Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan on Friday. Year-to-Date BTC Supply/Demand UpdateNew Supply>> 58,109 BTCNew Demand>> Public Companies: 161,203 BTC>> ETFs: 52,077 BTC>> Governments: 14,006 BTC — Matt Hougan (@Matt_Hougan) May 9, 2025 Bitcoin institutional adoption spikes Matt Hougan shared surprising data, showing that the Bitcoin YTD demand among public companies, ETFs and governments has surpassed the 58,109 BTC new supply by over three times. TWEET: https://x.com/Matt_Hougan/status/1920854621414977556 Per the post, a total of 227286 BTC…
Today, Hedera unveiled a strategic rebrand that consolidates its major entities under a unified brand architecture, streamlining how developers, institutions, and partners engage with the network.—What’s New?The HBAR Foundation has reintroduced itself as Hedera Foundation, now led by Charles Adkins, formerly of Aptos and Polygon Labs. Simultaneously, the Hedera Governing Council will now operate as the ‘Hedera Council’, with Tom Sylvester stepping in as President and Mance Harmon, Hedera’s co-founder, taking on a two-year term as Chair beginning July 1. Together, these changes represent more than a facelift—they reflect Hedera’s maturing ecosystem, its increasing institutional relevance, and its commitment to…
The team at BTC Inc. is proud to announce that U.S. Vice President (VP) JD Vance will address the Bitcoin 2025 conference from the main stage of the event on May 28 at 9:00 AM PST. VP Vance’s keynote will be delivered to tens of thousands of attendees at The Venetian Las Vegas as part of the “Code + Country” programming track for the conference. The address will also be streamed globally via Bitcoin Magazine’s media channels and X account. In making this address, VP Vance will become the first ever U.S. vice president to make a public address in…
Panos Mekras says the XRPL needs high-quality assets like stablecoins and RWAs to fix stagnant AMM liquidity despite rising pool count. Notably, as of May 7, 2025, XRPL’s automated market maker (AMM) ecosystem has recorded a rapid increase in the number of liquidity pools, reaching 19,782. However, XRP liquidity across these pools has remained stagnant since early 2025, hovering around 13.39 million XRP. The disparity between pool creation and actual capital inflow has raised concerns within the XRPL community. Panos Mekras, co-founder of Anodos Finance, highlighted the issue on X, noting that while token and pool numbers have surged, meaningful…
Key Takeaways Goldman Sachs increased its stake in BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust to 30.8 million shares worth over $1.4 billion. IBIT leads Bitcoin ETFs with approximately $62.8 billion in assets under management. Goldman Sachs has grown its position in BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) by 28%, disclosing a holding of 30.8 million shares valued at over $1.4 billion during the period ending March 31, up from 24 million shares, according to a new SEC filing first reported by MacroScope. Back in February, Goldman Sachs disclosed over $1.5 billion in US spot Bitcoin ETF holdings, including approximately $1.2 billion in BlackRock’s…
The official Shiba Inu marketing lead known under the pseudonym Lucie has taken to her account on the social media platform X (widely known as Twitter in the past) to share with the community her desired vision of SHIB’s price movement in the coming days. SHIB to add 1,000% in 3 days? Affirmation She warned that this was quite an ambitious affirmation of SHIB doing 1,000% over just three next days. Jestingly, Lucie said that she had told everyone about it, including her boss and her cat. Affirmation:Shib’s about to do a 1000% in 3 days—I’ve already told my snacks,…
Taiwanese lawmaker Ko Ju-chun has suggested that Bitcoin be included in Taiwan’s official reserves. According to the KMT lawmaker, Bitcoin could protect Taiwan against economic instability and strengthen its financial resilience. Ko believes that Bitcoin can coexist with gold and other currencies, potentially boosting Taiwan’s national security and economy. Ko highlighted the increasing importance of blockchain-based, distributed assets such as Bitcoin. He stated that digital assets could diversify Taiwan’s reserves and curtail dependence on traditional finance systems. Ko cautioned that Taiwan could lag if it fails to address these opportunities quickly. Taiwan Legislator KO, JU-CHUN advocates for Bitcoin as part…
Germany-based banking giant KfW has invested $11 million on digital bonds, marking a pivotal moment for traditional finance embracing Web3 solutions. The state-owned KfW has invested in the blockchain-based Pfandbrief mortgage bond. Launched by Berlin Hyp, the digital mortgage bond was issued in 2024 as part of the European Central Bank‘s (ECB) wholesale blockchain settlement experiment under the German Electronic Securities Act. Going forward, KfW, described as Germany’s safest bank, has signaled an intention to enter the secondary market for Berlin Hyp’s digital bond. The $11 million transaction took place in an over-the-counter transaction, tapping Frankfurt-based DekaBank as seller and…
The world of cryptocurrency payments is constantly evolving, seeking ways to bridge the gap between digital assets and everyday transactions. A significant step forward has just been announced that could impact how merchants and consumers interact with stablecoins. Blockchain technology firm Pundi X, known for its innovative point-of-sale (POS) solutions, has officially integrated the USD1 stablecoin onto the BNB Chain, making it available for payments via its widespread XPOS devices and Pundi X Pay mobile application. What Does This Pundi X Integration Mean for Crypto Payments? This integration is more than just adding another token; it’s about enhancing the utility…