Author: Ibrahim Abdulaziz Adan

Crypto builders face urgent pressure to integrate human rights into protocols as surveillance and centralized control threaten digital freedom. Self-custody tools remain too complex for mainstream users, and next-generation systems must balance security with simplicity. Privacy-by-default architecture should be standard in Web3 development rather than optional features added later. The cryptocurrency sector confronts mounting pressure to integrate fundamental human rights principles directly into blockchain protocols as digital freedom concerns escalate across global markets. Industry builders and users express growing alarm over surveillance overreach, centralized control masquerading as innovation, and systems serving institutional power rather than individual empowerment. Recent developments, including…

The GENIUS Act passed with over 300 House votes, creating America’s first federal framework for stablecoins. Industry leaders say DeFi is here to stay, but regulatory clarity is the starting point for broader crypto adoption. Success requires better infrastructure and user-friendly apps beyond just legal frameworks. The recently concluded Crypto Week delivered significant regulatory milestones with the passage of the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act. The legislation secured overwhelming House support with over 300 votes, including backing from 102 Democratic representatives. The GENIUS Act establishes the first comprehensive federal framework for stablecoins in the United…

Michael Saylor posted Strategy’s Bitcoin portfolio tracker on X, which typically means a new Bitcoin purchase is coming soon.  Strategy currently holds 601,550 BTC worth about $39.9 billion and owns 2.8% of all Bitcoin.  Corporate Bitcoin buying increased last week, with 21 companies adding $810 million worth of Bitcoin to their treasuries. Michael Saylor appears ready to expand Strategy’s Bitcoin treasury after posting the company’s portfolio tracker on the social media platform X. The move follows a pattern that has consistently preceded major Bitcoin acquisitions by the world’s largest corporate cryptocurrency holder. Strategy, formerly known as MicroStrategy, currently holds 601,550…

CoinDCX lost $44 million from an internal operational account, but customer funds stayed completely safe. The company will cover all losses from its treasury reserves, and trading continues normally. Security teams are investigating the breach and working with partners to recover the stolen funds. Indian cryptocurrency exchange CoinDCX confirmed a significant security breach that resulted in $44 million in losses from an internal operational account. The incident occurred through a sophisticated server attack targeting the exchange’s liquidity provisioning systems. CEO Sumit Gupta disclosed the breach details, emphasizing that customer funds remained completely secure throughout the incident. The compromised account operated…

After Trump signed the GENIUS Act, Black Swan Capitalist predicts RLUSD will become the US Treasury’s digital dollar vehicle.  The new stablecoin regulations favor compliant tokens like RLUSD over unregulated competitors such as Tether’s USDT.  XRP Ledger’s settlement capabilities position it as key infrastructure for global digital commerce and cross-border payments. Black Swan Capitalist co-founder Versan Aljarrah forecasts major shifts in the stablecoin market following President Trump’s signing of the landmark GENIUS Act, establishing a regulatory framework for the $250 billion stablecoin market. Aljarrah predicts Ripple’s RLUSD will become the US Treasury’s primary vehicle for globalizing the digital dollar. The…

Strategy broke into the top 10 US corporate treasuries and now ranks 9th with $71 billion in reserves.  The company holds 601,550 bitcoins and surpassed NVIDIA despite having a much smaller market cap.  Bitcoin’s recent surge above $123,000 pushed Strategy ahead of traditional cash-holding corporations. Strategy has achieved a historic milestone by entering the top 10 largest US corporate treasuries. The company now ranks 9th among S&P 500 companies, surpassing tech giant NVIDIA in treasury reserves despite NVIDIA’s $4.2 trillion market capitalization. Strategy’s treasury portfolio stands at $71 billion, positioning it behind industry leaders including Berkshire Hathaway, Amazon, Google, Microsoft,…

WLFI token trading begins by September 2025 with a 6-8 week rollout period.  Team tokens stay locked while only community-purchased tokens unlock at launch.  Future unlocks require community votes, and centralized and decentralized exchange listings are planned. World Liberty Financial has confirmed its WLFI token will begin trading by September 2025, following community approval for tradability. The project emphasizes community-driven governance and fair token distribution as core principles for the upcoming launch. The team announced a 6-8 week rollout period to finalize strategic partnerships, complete exchange listings, and implement initial token unlocks. This timeline allows World Liberty Financial to secure…

Former rugby player Shane Donovan Moore got 2.5 years in prison for stealing $900,000 from crypto investors.  He promised 1% daily returns from mining operations but spent the money on luxury items instead.  Moore used his rugby connections to find victims and ran the scheme through Quantum Donovan LLC from 2021 to 2022. Former rugby player Shane Donovan Moore received a two-and-a-half-year federal prison sentence for orchestrating a cryptocurrency mining Ponzi scheme that defrauded over 40 investors of $900,000. The Department of Justice announced Thursday that Moore operated Quantum Donovan LLC between January 2021 and October 2022. Through this company,…

Ethereum gained $150 billion in market value since July, triggering a massive short squeeze that wiped out billions in leveraged positions. Bitmine Technologies now holds over 300,000 ETH worth $1 billion and plans to acquire 5% of Ethereum’s total supply. BlackRock’s Ethereum ETF saw $544 million in daily inflows, and the company filed for staking approval with the SEC. Ethereum has experienced a remarkable surge over the past two months, adding more than $150 billion to its market capitalization since early July. The crypto trades at $3,601, marking a 4.99% increase over the past 24 hours as institutional demand reaches…

XRP hit $3.66 all-time high, and its market cap surpassed $200 billion after crypto bills passed the US House. Technical indicators show bullish momentum, and analysts predict XRP could reach $14 based on current chart patterns. Institutional demand is growing, and market speculation about a potential XRP ETF approval in 2025 remains high. XRP reached a historic milestone on Friday, climbing to $3.66 as major cryptocurrency legislation advanced through the US House of Representatives. The rally pushed XRP’s market capitalization above $200 billion for the first time, marking a significant achievement for the digital asset. The token’s price surge coincided…