The cryptocurrency bubble has been booming in popularity since the turn of 2025, facing exhilarating highs and controversial setbacks in a span of a few weeks.
The cryptocurrency bubble has been booming in popularity since the turn of 2025, facing exhilarating highs and controversial setbacks in a span of a few weeks.
President Donald Trump’s announcement of a U.S. crypto reserve sent digital asset prices soaring, but questions remain about its feasibility. While supporters see it as a move toward financial innovation, skeptics argue it lacks congressional backing and exposes taxpayer funds to risk.
Major financial institutions and fintech companies like Bank of America, Stripe, and PayPal are aggressively entering the stablecoin market, anticipating significant changes in cross-border payments influenced by cryptocurrencies and regulatory acceptance.
Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, secures a record $2 billion investment from Abu Dhabi’s MGX, marking a major fintech milestone in blockchain adoption and institutional backing.
The Trump administration announces a significant policy shift toward accumulating Bitcoin reserves through a cost-neutral strategy. Prominent fintech investor Cathie Wood and Ark Invest also recently expanded Bitcoin holdings, reflecting broader institutional optimism toward U.S. cryptocurrency policy.
Following a $1.4 billion crypto heist linked to the Lazarus Group, North Korea has surpassed El Salvador and Bhutan in Bitcoin holdings. The country now ranks third globally in government-held Bitcoin, raising concerns about the implications of illicit crypto acquisitions.