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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…

The recent ongoing debate over the potential removal of the OP_Return policy limit in Bitcoin Core has raised concerns in the cryptocurrency community. With Bitcoin mining being industrialized, the proposal to eliminate the OP_Return limit has gained some support. On the other hand, others argue that it could lead to unintended consequences. BitMEX Research argues that removing the OP_Return limit can make Bitcoin’s mempool more useful, allowing users to set appropriate Bitcoin transaction fees and enhance the network functionality. OP_Return Policy and Its Impact on Bitcoin’s Mempool The OP_Return output type in Bitcoin Core is intended to hold arbitrary data…

Ethereum price started a fresh surge above the $2,350 zone. ETH is now up over 35% and consolidating gains near the $2,500 zone. Ethereum started a fresh surge above the $2,350 resistance. The price is trading above $2,400 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a connecting bullish trend line forming with support at $2,480 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could continue to move up if it breaks the $2,600 resistance level. Ethereum Price Surges And Clears $2,500 Ethereum price remained supported and started a fresh increase above $2,200, beating Bitcoin. ETH…

United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul Atkins will deliver the keynote speech titled “Tokenization: Moving Assets on-Chain: Where TradFi and DeFi Meet” at the “Cryptocurrency Task Force Roundtable” event to be held on May 12 (Tomorrow). Atkins’ talk will focus on the intersection between the worlds of traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi). Representatives of financial giants such as Fidelity’s Cynthia Lo Bessette, Nasdaq’s Eun Ah Choi, Invesco’s Will Geyer and BlackRock’s Head of Digital Assets Robert Mitchnick will also be present at the event. The day’s program will begin at 20:00 Turkish time (UTC+3) with…