From blockchain and wallets to mining and volatility, here’s a plain-English guide to understanding how cryptocurrencies work—and why they matter. Digital cryptocurrencies are enigmatic monetary products promoted by fintech enthusiasts and are gaining popularity among the general public internationally. Despite proponents claiming they’re a potential panacea for financial woes, no one truly understands this complex
President Donald Trump’s “Crypto Week” hit a major snag on July 15, 2025, as the House rejected a key procedural vote for the GENIUS Act, 196-223, with 13 Republicans joining Democrats. Photo : AP President Donald Trump’s ambitious “Crypto Week” suffered a stunning blow on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, as the House of Representatives rejected
Cryptocurrency has come a long way since its inception, and now it’s not only being endorsed by the U.S. government but also promoted by the White House. House Republicans declared the next five days Crypto Week, sending a clear message on legislative priorities after passing President Trump’s “Big, Beautiful bill.” And now under Donald Trump,
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mr Ola Olukoyede, on Thursday raised concerns over the increasing use of virtual assets such as cryptocurrency by fraudulent politicians and scammers to conceal illicit wealth and perpetrate investment fraud. Speaking at an event to mark the Africa Anti-Corruption Day in Gombe, Olukoyede who Zonal
Eric Trump, the second-born son of US President Donald Trump, will attend next month’s Bitcoin Asia 2025 conference in Hong Kong as a headline speaker, as the city strives to position itself as a leading hub for digital assets, competing with the US. Trump would discuss bitcoin’s “long-term potential” and its impact on global finance,
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – As cryptocurrency continues to grow in adoption and market value, governments worldwide are crafting laws and regulations to address this evolving financial landscape. Among these nations, Singapore stands out as one that has recently updated its cryptocurrency regulations. While approaches may vary, Singapore and other countries share a common focus on enhancing security
A money manager to some of Hong Kong’s richest individuals will start investing in cryptocurrency, as more favourable regulations attract a wider array of investors to the digital-asset sector. VMS Group, a multifamily office with just under US$4 billion in assets under management, plans to allocate up to US$10 million to strategies run by decentralised-finance
The Senate Committee on Capital Market on Friday called on the Federal Government to regulate and formalise cryptocurrency trading in the country to protect investors and tap into Nigeria’s booming digital asset economy. Speaking during a media parley in Abuja, Chairman of the Committee, Senator Osita Izunaso, underscored the urgency of embracing digital finance, warning
Over nearly 50 years, Donald Trump expanded his father’s real-estate empire into a $2.5 billion fortune. Then, in less than five years, he created a crypto kingdom worth even more. Donald Trump was a real estate developer, then a TV character, then a social-media mogul. Now, he’s a crypto kingpin. A majority of his fortune,
INDIA – 2024/04/07: In this photo illustration, a Bitcoin Logo seen displayed on a smartphone with … More the Wall Street – New York Stock Exchange logo in the background. (Photo Illustration by Avishek Das/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Circle, the issuing company of the USDC Stablecoin, went public last