Author: Alice Monroe

Azharuddin Chhipa, an American citizen, received a 30-year judgment for the use of Cryptocurrency to finance Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) activities. The case illuminates the growing threat of crypto -based terrorism financing and encourages tougher global regulations. His conviction, rooted in complex digital trails and cross-border tactics, sets a new standard in crypto-related terrorism. Legal Negotiations and Sentencing In December 2024, a federal jury judged Chhipa of five terrorism. These included conspiracy and direct financial support for ISIS. The prosecutors presented evidence of cash collection, cryptoconversion and hidden transfers. The transactions finally financed ISIS operations in Syria.…

Bitcoin accumulation is a different animal with the roll out of AI designed securities, STRF and STRK by Strategy. These products are at the core of the company’s plan. They aim to raise $84 billion for growth in their Bitcoin holdings. This move also is a proof of Strategy’s commitment to Bitcoin accumulation. At the same time we see the transforming role of AI in corporate finance. AI’s Role in Designing Financial Instruments Strategy we used artificial intelligence to design the structure of STRF and STRK. AI played 80-95% of the initial design, which was then refined by legal and…

A monumental transformation occurred in cryptocurrency investment in the Maldives when the $9 billion blockchain and cryptocurrency hub was announced to be built in Malé. This marks a significant step forward for Maldives crypto investment. Dubai-based company MBS Global Investments supports the ambitious Maldives International Financial Centre (MIFC) project. Through this initiative the project aims to minimize national debt growth while decreasing the country’s reliance on tourism and fisheries. The administration wants to establish the Maldives as a leading competitor within worldwide cryptocurrency markets. Project Overview The Maldives intends to invest in cryptocurrency through the construction of an 830,000 square…

The Solana blockchain network encountered a vital problem within its Token-22 confidential token system which caused validators to quickly execute undisclosed modifications. The Token-22 system which was developed to support confidential token transactions within the network revealed a security flaw which permitted unauthenticated token transfers.Top validators of Solana Labs received private notification about the issue. A software update became available within hours following the discovery. Validators immediately received instructions to update their systems without disclosing the issue to protect against possible security threats. The security issue provided a basis for discussions about the fundamental principles of transparency and decentralised operations…

Bitcoin Reserve Bill Faces Setback in Arizona Arizona’s ambitious plan to establish a Bitcoin reserve encountered a significant hurdle when Governor Katie Hobbs vetoed Senate Bill 1025. The bill, known as the “Arizona Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act,” aimed to allow public funds, including the State Treasurer and retirement systems, to invest up to 10% of their assets in digital currencies like Bitcoin. Despite bipartisan support in the legislature, the governor’s decision underscores a cautious approach to integrating cryptocurrencies into public finance. Governor’s Concerns Over Investment Risks Governor Hobbs justified her veto by labelling cryptocurrencies as “untested investments.” She emphasised the…

MetaPlanet has issued $21.25 million in 0-coupon bonds to fund extra Bitcoin purchases. This move marks its 1/3 bond issuance in just one week. The corporation continues its aggressive strategy to build up 10,000 BTC by using the quit of 2025. Currently keeping 5,555 BTC well worth $575 million, MetaPlanet is Asia’s pinnacle company Bitcoin holder. It also ranks 11th globally among public corporations making an investment within the cryptocurrency. The state-of-the-art bonds were authorised on May nine, 2025, and could mature on November 7, 2025. These are zero-coupon bonds, issued to EVO Fund, and each consists of a face…

Ethereum at the time of the Pectra upgrade saw great transformation in its infrastructure which in turn produced a 20% price jump to $2,200 on May 8, 2025. That day marked the best single day performance for Ethereum in four years. The market went wild for what we saw wide scale improvements to staking, validator operations and Layer-2 scalability. At the end of May 7 we rolled out the Pectra Upgrade which brought in EIPs 7623, 7702, and 7691 to the Ethereum execution layer. We saw gas optimisation, smart account integration and also an expansion of blob capacity which in…

Ethereum saw a 29% rise in price between May 8 and May 9, 2025 which took the market by surprise. This action may put an end to the 10 week bear trend. But upon closer look the picture is more complex. Traders are still on the fence and institutions haven’t fully jumped on board. Market Impact of Ethereum Price Surge The price rise which took it from $1,385 to almost $3,200. That which created a $400 million short squeeze. Also that which outpaced what many market makers were expecting. The move saw Ethereum post its best daily performance in four…

Wellgistics Health has put out an aggressive plan for XRP adoption which is to transform pharmaceutical transactions. This move which sees XRP integrated into their payment and treasury systems also has the company back by a $50 million credit line. With this step the Florida based health care company may become a fintech leader in the pharma sector. Founded in 2022 and going public on NASDAQ, Wellgistics Health is a tech based micro health ecosystem. We have at our control a number of pharmaceutical and health care companies and we connect over 5,000 pharmacies to 125+ drug manufacturers. We provide…

Solana price movement has reignited optimism within the crypto market. The token surged 18%, breaking predominant resistance levels and pointing toward better valuations. With liquidity flowing into its atmosphere, SOL indicates signs and symptoms of sustained bullish momentum. Several signs now reflect ancient rally setups from 2023. The Solana fee climbed above its two hundred-day EMA, crossing $159.Ninety nine and focused on the 50-week EMA of $167.47. A day by day close above this level would verify a strong technical breakout. This identical pattern performed out in October 2023, before SOL skyrocketed 515% over five months. Weekly RSI movement supports…