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A little over a year ago, Moonbirds was a cautionary tale. The once-hyped Ethereum profile picture (PFP) project, launched in 2022 by Kevin Rose’s Proof to immense demand, had seen its reputation crater amid community backlash, ownership shakeups, and plummeting prices. Holders griped about broken promises, shifting roadmaps, and changing leadership. By mid-2023, the project’s floor price had fallen from double-digit ETH highs to well under 1 ETH, making it an enduring punchline in NFT circles. Moonbirds is down 97% from its all-time high ($118,500 → $3,650) Do you buy or sell here? pic.twitter.com/ut7qmipQTc — moritz (@onchainmo) May 27, 2023…

A significant development is emerging from Eastern Europe, capturing the attention of the global cryptocurrency community. The President of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenka, has recently voiced unequivocal and strong Belarus crypto support, signaling a potentially transformative shift in the nation’s economic landscape. According to reports from “The Bitcoin Historian” on X, President Lukashenka highlighted Bitcoin and other digital assets as “very important to the entire country.” This powerful statement comes with a clear commitment: a pledge to implement comprehensive pro-Bitcoin policies. The Significance of Belarus Crypto Support The President’s remarks carry considerable weight, particularly given the often cautious, if not outright…

Exciting news is brewing in the world of digital assets! The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (US SEC) Chair Paul Atkins is set to discuss a groundbreaking initiative tomorrow: Project Crypto. This bold endeavor aims to solidify the United States’ position as the global cryptocurrency capital, a move that could significantly shape the future of US Crypto Regulation and broader Digital Asset Policy. What is Project Crypto and Why Does it Matter? Reported by Watcher Guru on X, and previously by Bitcoin World, Project Crypto is more than just a concept; it’s a strategic initiative designed to foster innovation and…

US President Donald Trump has gained roughly $2.4 billion from his crypto-related ventures since entering the space in 2022, according to estimates from The New Yorker. The gains show a diversification of the Trump family’s crypto income streams and raise new concerns for a Commander-in-Chief overseeing the industry’s regulation in the United States. According to the report, Trump has gained an estimated $14.4 million from his non-fungible tokens (NFT) collections, $412.5 million from token sales via World Liberty Financial, $243 million from crypto deals with the United Arab Emirates, $13 million from Bitcoin (BTC) mining company American Bitcoin, $1.3 billion…

The US state of New York is seeking to tax the sales and transfers of crypto and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) under a bill introduced in the state’s Assembly. Assembly Bill 8966, introduced on Wednesday by Democratic Assemblymember Phil Steck, would add a 0.2% excise tax on “digital asset transactions, including the sale or transfer of digital assets.” The bill, if passed, would take effect immediately and apply to all sales and transactions starting Sept. 1. If enacted, the bill could bring in significant tax revenue for the state, as New York City is the world’s largest financial and fintech hub…

Former Binance dealmaker Ryan Horn has joined the advisory board of Hilbert Group, a Sweden-based, publicly listed digital asset manager, to support the rollout of Syntetika, its onchain platform for tokenized assets and funds. At Binance, Horn secured high-profile partnerships, including a deal with football star Cristiano Ronaldo. Hilbert Group manages crypto-focused investment products for institutional and professional investors. Through algorithmic trading strategies, it applies a traditional asset management structure to digital asset markets, including regulated oversight and fund governance. Syntetika, now in development, will issue and trade tokenized funds under regulatory oversight. It will integrate Galactica’s zero-knowledge system to…

Law and Ledger is a news segment focusing on crypto legal news, brought to you by Kelman Law – A law firm focused on digital asset commerce. The following opinion editorial was written by Alex Forehand and Michael Handelsman for Kelman.Law. Do Kwon’s Guilty Plea On August 12, 2025, the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York announced that Do Hyeong Kwon, the co-founder and former CEO of Terraform Labs PTE, Ltd., pled guilty in Manhattan federal court to charges arising from one of the largest financial frauds in cryptocurrency history. Kwon admitted to one count…

The world of cryptocurrency is often full of surprises, and recent reports about Trump crypto earnings certainly fit that description. According to an estimation by The New Yorker, former President Donald Trump has amassed an astonishing $2.4 billion from various crypto-related ventures since 2022. This figure highlights a significant financial intersection between politics and the rapidly evolving digital asset space, prompting widespread discussion and analysis. Unpacking the Sources of Donald Trump’s Cryptocurrency Fortune The reported Trump crypto earnings are not from a single source but rather a diverse portfolio of digital assets and related businesses. This remarkable accumulation of wealth…

Instead of creating a broad exemption framework for cryptocurrency exchanges, the South African central bank plans to release a new framework later this year focused on cross-border crypto asset transfers. Key Details of Proposed Framework South Africa is taking significant steps towards regulating cryptocurrency transactions, as highlighted by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s recent statements. Rather than drafting a comprehensive cryptocurrency exchange control exemption framework, the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) is set to publish a new framework later this year that will specifically address cross-border crypto asset transfers. According to a report, Godongwana’s remarks came in response to inquiries from…

Stocks gained on Tuesday following the release of the latest inflation data for the United States, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average jumping more than 500 points and both S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite edging towards record highs. Summary U.S. stocks inched higher as investors reacted to latest inflation data. The S&P 500 broke above 6,400 and looked to close above this mark for the first time ever. The Dow Jones Industrial Average and Nasdaq also rose. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up nearly 500 points, and the S&P 500 gained 1.1% to signal a fresh bullish flip for…