Texas Strategic Bitcoin Reserve | First Purchase of $5M

Key Takeaways The Texas Strategic Bitcoin Reserve made its first purchase via BlackRock’s IBIT ETF. The state plans to transition from ETF holdings to direct self-custody of bitcoin. Texas’ move positions it as the frontrunner in government-level bitcoin adoption, potentially influencing other states. Texas has made U.S. history by becoming the first state government to […]

Bhutan allocates $970K in Ethereum for staking

Key Takeaways The Royal Government of Bhutan today moved 320 Ethereum, valued at around $970,000, to Figment. The action continues Bhutan’s deeper integration of blockchain technologies into national systems. Share this article The Royal Government of Bhutan today moved 320 Ethereum worth around $970,000 to Figment, an institutional staking provider specializing in secure blockchain participation. […]

17 Best White Elephant Gifts (2025): Coffee Pot Mug, Legos, Sushi Magnets, and More

Honorable Mentions Nowadays Cannabis Infused Beverage starting at $40: Bringing a bottle of booze is a white elephant classic; my husband’s work team almost exclusively exchanges bottles of liquor as a safe bet for enthusiasm. I think you can do better, though, and bring a THC spirit instead. This spirit is light and a little […]

Ripple Expands Middle East Footprint as RLUSD Is Greenlisted by Abu Dhabi FSRA

All news is rigorously fact-checked and reviewed by leading blockchain experts and seasoned industry insiders. RLUSD has achieved regulatory approval as an Accepted Fiat-Referenced Token in Abu Dhabi.  The stablecoin can legally be used in the capital of the United Arab Emirates. Ripple has attained another regulatory approval for its USD-backed stablecoin. Abu Dhabi’s Financial […]

JustiGuide wants to use AI to help people navigate the US immigration system 

The U.S. immigration system is complex, hard to navigate, and expensive for immigrants. The startup JustiGuide claims it can help with that thanks to an AI-powered portal. The idea is to help immigrants in the U.S. — and eventually in other countries — understand the law and what visas they may be eligible for, and […]

Dutch Bitcoin Asset Manager Blockrise Obtains MiCAR License for European Expansion

Blockrise secures a Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation license, positioning itself as a regulated bitcoin-only platform across the European Union. Rotterdam-based Blockrise, a Dutch bitcoin startup, has been granted a license by the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) under the new European Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR). The license enables Blockrise to provide Bitcoin […]

Kaspa price targets 55% upside after breaking out of descending trendline

Kaspa price is showing signs of a full bullish reversal from its long downtrend after it broke out of a key descending trendline that has kept its price in check for months. Summary Kaspa price has climbed 40% in the past week. Whales have bought the recent dip in KAS token. Multiple bullish reversal patterns […]

Project Bayani: PH Tokenized Asset Market Could Reach $60B by 2030 — PDAX, Saison Capital, Onigiri Capital

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. BitPinas has no commercial relationship with any mentioned entity unless otherwise stated. 📬 Get the biggest crypto stories in the Philippines and Southeast Asia every week — subscribe to the BitPinas Newsletter. With additional reporting by Nath Cajuday The Philippine Digital […]