Author: Oscar

  • Trump’s Next Fed Chair Could Be Crypto-Friendly

    Trump’s Next Fed Chair Could Be Crypto-Friendly

    President Donald Trump is reportedly considering several pro-crypto figures to lead the U.S. Federal Reserve, signalling a potential policy shift toward digital asset innovation at the heart of American monetary policy. According to multiple reports, Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman is among five final candidates shortlisted to replace current Chair Jerome Powell,…

  • x402: The Future of Agentic Finance

    x402: The Future of Agentic Finance

    The global digital economy is entering a new era, one where money moves as freely as information. Coinbase, one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency firms, has unveiled x402, an open internet payment standard that embeds stablecoin transactions directly into web interactions. The initiative represents a major technological milestone: transforming the long-dormant HTTP “402 Payment Required”…

  • Trump Wipes CZ’s Record Clean in Crypto Pivot

    Trump Wipes CZ’s Record Clean in Crypto Pivot

    In a dramatic political and financial development, U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a presidential pardon to Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, the founder and former CEO of Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange. The move, first reported by The Wall Street Journal, marks one of Trump’s most controversial decisions since returning to office and signals a…

  • COAI Defies Market Slump, Surges 2,200% in 30 Days

    COAI Defies Market Slump, Surges 2,200% in 30 Days

    While much of the crypto market remains sluggish, ChainOpera AI (COAI) has become an unexpected powerhouse. Over the past month, the token, native to the decentralized AI platform ChainOpera, has skyrocketed by more than 2,200%, capturing traders’ attention across the sector. In the last 24 hours alone, COAI surged 54.5%, bouncing back strongly after a…

  • Open Banking Revolution: Lummis Says It’s a Big Day for Crypto

    Open Banking Revolution: Lummis Says It’s a Big Day for Crypto

    Senator Cynthia Lummis declared it a “big day in Washington for digital asset market structure” as the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) moved to finalise open banking rules under Section 1033 of the Dodd-Frank Act. The Wyoming Senator, a leading voice for crypto regulation, praised the rule for empowering consumers, driving innovation and supporting financial…

  • New PM, New Possibilities for Japan’s Crypto Market

    New PM, New Possibilities for Japan’s Crypto Market

    Japan has entered a new era with the election of Sanae Takaichi as the country’s first-ever female Prime Minister. On 21 October, the long-time conservative and ally of the late Shinzo Abe was chosen as Japan’s 104th leader, marking a historic milestone in the nation’s 140-year parliamentary history. Takaichi’s appointment came after the ruling Liberal…

  • Australia Imposes New Rules on Crypto ATMs

    Australia Imposes New Rules on Crypto ATMs

    As cryptocurrency adoption continues to grow across Australia, regulators are moving quickly to rein in one of the fastest-expanding segments of the industry, crypto ATMs. Once seen as a sign of mainstream acceptance, these cash-to-crypto machines are now under intense scrutiny following alarming reports of fraud, money laundering and organised crime links. New Restrictions on…

  • Ripple’s $1B GTreasury Deal Sparks Payments Revolution

    Ripple’s $1B GTreasury Deal Sparks Payments Revolution

    Ripple has taken a monumental step toward transforming global finance with its $1 billion acquisition of GTreasury, a move that positions the company as a major force in corporate treasury infrastructure. Announced in October 2025, the deal marks Ripple’s evolution from a blockchain payments specialist into a full-fledged financial technology powerhouse serving enterprise-level liquidity and…

  • Bitcoin Slips Below $110K as Traders Brace for Trump Speech

    Bitcoin Slips Below $110K as Traders Brace for Trump Speech

    Bitcoin (BTC) has once again fallen below the critical $110,000 threshold, trading around $108,569 after a 2.01% daily decline, extending its weekly losses to over 9%. The move comes amid heightened market caution ahead of President Donald Trump’s upcoming policy speech, which could shape sentiment across global markets. Despite the price retreat, long-term investors remain…

  • Steak ‘n Shake Unveils “Bitcoin Steakburger” as Crypto Craze Hits Fast-Food Sector

    Steak ‘n Shake Unveils “Bitcoin Steakburger” as Crypto Craze Hits Fast-Food Sector

    American fast-food chain Steak ‘n Shake has officially stepped deeper into the crypto arena with the launch of its limited-edition Bitcoin Steakburger, marking five months since the brand began accepting Bitcoin (BTC) payments across all its outlets. Known for its classic steakburgers and milkshakes, the company is now drawing attention from a new demographic, crypto…