The US House of Representatives has passed the first major national cryptocurrency legislation, the Genius Act. The act, backed by the Donald Trump administration, aims to establish a clearer regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies and other digital assets. It is now headed to Trump for signature. The Genius Act will establish a regulatory framework for stablecoins,[…]

The Philippines isn’t just catching up in the blockchain space—it’s sprinting ahead. Fuelled by a young, digitally native population and a hunger for innovation, the country has become a beacon of cryptocurrency adoption in Southeast Asia. While most people still think of blockchain as just Bitcoin or Ethereum, the reality here is far more diverse.[…]

In a compelling keynote address delivered on the AIBC stage as part of the SiGMA Asia conference and expo taking place in Manila this week, Dr. Jane Thomason, a global thought leader in blockchain and emerging technologies, painted a bold and vivid picture of the future where gaming, blockchain, and digital economies intersect to reshape[…]

AIBC Asia 2025 opened this morning at the SMX Convention Center, Manila, with a keynote that set a decisive tone for the summit’s exploration of next-generation digital security. On the AIBC Stage, Kapil Dhiman, Co-Founder and CEO of Quranium, delivered a business-focused analysis of the convergence between quantum computing and blockchain technology. A topic of[…]

AIBC Asia 2025 summit is set to commence in less than a week in Manila, from 1 to 4 June 2025, with the AIBC Asia Pitch taking place at 14:45 on June 4 at the SMX Convention Centre Manila on the AIBC Stage. The event will be hosted by Olga Yaroshevsky, AIBC Managing Director. The AIBC[…]

Bhutan has introduced the world’s first national-level crypto tourism payment system. On 7 May 2025, Binance announced its collaboration with Bhutan’s Department of Tourism and DK Bank to create a crypto payment system designed specifically for tourists. How will Bhutan’s new digital payment system work? Bhutan’s fully integrated crypto payment system allows tourists to use[…]

India’s apex court has raised serious concerns about the increasing popularity of Bitcoin trading in the country, highlighting the government’s slow pace in establishing regulatory measures. During a hearing, the court compared the unregulated use of Bitcoin to a “refined form of Hawala,” an informal and often illegal money transfer system. India’s Supreme Court calls[…]

The UK government has unveiled draft legislation aimed at tightening the reins on cryptocurrency operations within its borders. The move signals the country’s closer cooperation with the United States instead of following the European Union’s approach to digital assets. UK Finance Minister Rachel Reeves announced legislation that will extend current financial regulations to crypto companies[…]

MHC Digital Group, a major player in digital asset infrastructure, has teamed up with FalconX, one of the world’s top digital asset prime brokers. This move signals a powerful shift towards institutional maturity in Australia’s digital asset market. Vision and strategy behind this collaboration MHC specialises in building the infrastructure that makes digital asset trading[…]

The South Korean crypto landscape is transforming at a breakneck pace, and the latest message from the Bank of Korea (BoK) is clear: it is prepared to take the driver’s seat. In its recently released 2024 Payment and Settlement Report, the central bank underlined its commitment to proactively influence regulatory frameworks for the use of[…]

Toulouse has officially become the first European city to accept payments for public transport in cryptocurrency. This innovative move, introduced by Tisséo, the city’s transit authority, enables passengers to pay for tickets with Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other cryptocurrencies. The introduction is part of a broader push to modernise transport payments and adopt digital innovation. Tisséo’s[…]

In a highly anticipated speech at the White House, President Donald Trump announced his new strategy to boost the United States (US) economy, including new tariffs on imports from 50 countries, targeting both BRICS nations (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) and the European Union (EU). However, cryptocurrency investors who were hoping for a[…]