Author: Ibrahim Abdulaziz Adan

Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley says Ethereum aims to replace Web2 platforms and financial systems instead of competing with Bitcoin. MegaETH upgrade achieved 1.7 Ggas/s throughput and can handle 130 million transactions daily while maintaining decentralization. The crypto industry is shifting focus from market cap battles to practical utility and real-world blockchain applications. Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley has clarified Ethereum’s strategic direction, explaining that the blockchain network aims to transform Web2 infrastructure and traditional financial services rather than challenge Bitcoin’s dominance. This perspective represents a significant shift in how cryptocurrency markets understand blockchain competition. In a recent X post, Horsley emphasized…

India’s Financial Intelligence Unit is investigating crypto transactions that may fund extremist groups in Pakistan and the Jammu & Kashmir region.  The probe targets unregulated wallets and major exchanges like Binance after recent raids found Bitcoin was used to finance militant activities.  WazirX faces a separate court hearing in Singapore on July 15 over user asset disputes, but this case is unrelated to the terror financing investigation. India’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has initiated a comprehensive investigation into cryptocurrency transactions suspected of financing extremist activities across the Pakistan border. The probe targets suspicious digital asset movements in the volatile Jammu…

Former SEC attorney Marc Fagel says nobody is holding up the Ripple case, and it’s progressing normally.  The SEC will dismiss its appeal within 1-2 months after completing standard internal procedures.  Ripple and the SEC are expected to drop their appeals soon without extraordinary delays. The ongoing Ripple vs SEC lawsuit generates speculation about potential delays, but former SEC attorney Marc Fagel maintains the case is proceeding according to standard procedures. Marc Fagel believes the SEC may drop its XRP lawsuit appeal within 2 months, dismissing community concerns about unnecessary holdups. Case Progression Follows Standard Timeline Fagel addressed growing concerns…

Metaplanet bought 797 more Bitcoin for $93.6 million and now holds 16,352 BTC worth $1.64 billion. Bitcoin hit a new all-time high of $121,209 and gained over 10.5% this week with strong institutional demand. The company achieved a 435.9% year-to-date Bitcoin yield while analysts see 50% upside potential for the stock. Tokyo-based investment firm Metaplanet announced the purchase of an additional 797 Bitcoin on Monday, July 14, 2025, as the cryptocurrency reached a fresh all-time high of $121,209. The company acquired the digital assets for approximately $93.6 million at an average price of $117,451 per Bitcoin. The latest acquisition brings…

Bitcoin hit a new record high of $121,096 on Monday and gained nearly 3% in 24 hours. Michael Saylor hinted at new Strategy Bitcoin purchases after a 12-week buying pause. Congress will debate key crypto legislation during Crypto Week from July 14-18. Bitcoin reached a new all-time high of $121,096 today, Monday, marking a significant milestone as the cryptocurrency market prepares for pivotal industry legislation during Crypto Week 2025. Despite lower daily volumes, the world’s largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization gained nearly 3% in 24-hour trading. The surge positions Bitcoin well above the $121,000 threshold as traders anticipate major policy…

Michael Saylor hinted at resuming Bitcoin purchases after Strategy paused its 12-week buying streak.  MSTR stock surged nearly 8% this week and reached $434.58 despite the temporary halt.  Strategy holds 597,325 BTC and may cross 600,000 BTC with its next purchase. Michael Saylor has indicated that Strategy plans to resume its Bitcoin acquisition program after a week-long pause. The company’s founder shared a chart on X showing Strategy’s Bitcoin purchases since August 2020, accompanied by a caption hinting at an upcoming purchase announcement. “Some weeks you don’t just HODL,” Saylor posted, signaling the end of the company’s temporary halt to…

EA FC 26 launches this September and introduces MMO-style open-world elements in the franchise. Pro Clubs and Ultimate Team receive major overhauls with improved progression systems and enhanced live-service content. Online Career Mode becomes a reality, allowing players to compete in shared leagues with synchronized seasonal progression. EA Sports prepares to launch EA FC 26 this September, marking a significant evolution in the football gaming franchise. The upcoming title promises to introduce MMO-style elements while addressing long-standing player concerns across multiple game modes. MMO Integration and Core Updates Drive FC 26 Development EA FC 26 represents the franchise’s initial venture…

Rockstar’s support page accidentally listed PS4 as a supported platform for GTA 4, and the reference was quickly removed. Industry insider Tez2 reported that a GTA 4 remaster has been development for one year and could launch in 2025. The remaster would address the game’s absence on PS4 and PS5 while potentially fixing PC optimization issues. Rockstar Games may have inadvertently confirmed the existence of a Grand Theft Auto 4 remaster through its official support website. The company’s support page temporarily listed PlayStation 4 as a supported platform for GTA 4, sparking widespread speculation about the long-awaited port. The discovery…

Saudi Arabia invested $38 billion in gaming through 2030 and owns major stakes in Nintendo, EA, and other industry giants.  The kingdom now controls 40% of the esports market and hosts massive tournaments like the $70 million Esports World Cup in Riyadh.  Human rights concerns grow as Saudi Arabia censors content and limits player expression while dominating the struggling gaming industry. With the Esports World Cup in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia’s ambitious gaming sector strategy reached new heights this week. The tournament brought thousands of players together across dozens of video games, competing for a $70 million prize pool representing the…

Czech National Bank bought $18 million worth of Coinbase shares and increased its Palantir holdings to 519,950 in Q2 2025.  Coinbase became the first crypto company to join the S&P 500 in May, and its stock gained 41% in the first half of 2025.  The exchange acquired Deribit for $2.9 billion and purchased Liquifi to expand its trading capabilities despite Q1 revenue dropping 10%. The Czech National Bank has significantly expanded its US equity holdings by adding cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase Global to its investment portfolio while increasing its position in data analytics firm Palantir Technologies during the second quarter of…