Jack Ma Says Bitcoin Could Reshape Global Trade and Finance, But Society Isn’t Ready
In a December 2017 CNBC interview, Jack Ma, founder and former executive chairman of Alibaba Group, made a striking observation about Bitcoin’s potential to […]
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South Korea’s Upbit to List YB/BTC and YB/USDT Trading Pairs — YieldBasis Comes to Major Exchange
Upbit, South Korea’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has announced it will list the YB/BTC and YB/USDT trading pairs, bringing YieldBasis (YB) — a Bitcoin leveraged-liquidity protocol built
Hong Kong Advances Licensing Rules for Virtual Asset Dealers and Custodians, Expanding Crypto Regulatory Framework
Hong Kong’s financial regulators are moving forward with expanded licensing requirements for virtual asset dealers and custodians, marking a significant step
Altcoin Spot ETFs See Net Inflows as Bitcoin and Ethereum Funds Lose Capital
On December 23, 2025, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tied to Solana (SOL) and XRP recorded net capital inflows, while Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) spot ETFs experienced net outflows, according to recent
Brazil’s Live Orchestra to Turn Bitcoin Price Movements Into Music
An experimental musical initiative in Brazil has been approved by the government to convert real-time Bitcoin price movements into live orchestral music, blending
Franklin Templeton’s XRP Spot ETF Crosses 100 Million XRP in Holdings — Institutional Demand Builds
Franklin Templeton’s XRP spot ETF has surpassed 100 million XRP in total holdings for the first time, reaching approximately 101.55 million XRP — valued at
Crypto ETF Flows Show Rotation: ETH, SOL, XRP See Inflows While BTC Spot ETFs Lose Capital
On December 22, 2025, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tied to major altcoins — Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), and XRP — recorded net capital inflows, even as Bitcoin (BTC)
IMF Says El Salvador’s Economy Growing Faster Than Expected; Bitcoin Talks to Focus on Transparency
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reported that El Salvador’s economy is expanding more rapidly than anticipated, with real gross domestic product (GDP) projected
Bitcoin Miner Capitulation May Signal Price Bottom, VanEck Says
Cryptocurrency asset manager VanEck says recent signs of miner capitulation in the Bitcoin network, including a 4 % drop in hashrate through Dec. 15,
Ghana Legalizes and Regulates Cryptocurrency With Passage of Virtual Asset Service Providers Bill
Ghana’s Parliament has approved the Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASP) Bill, 2025, marking a major milestone in the country’s financial policy