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. A Philippine lawmaker has filed a bill seeking to
On Friday, bitcoin is trading at $112,264 per coin as of Aug. 22, 2025, with a market capitalization of $2.23 trillion and a 24-hour trading volume of $32.51 billion. The digital asset’s price ranged between $112,023 and $113,827 throughout the day, reflecting tight intraday consolidation. Bitcoin The broader daily trend remains bearish following bitcoin‘s rejection
The U.S. bitcoin mining industry is getting squeezed as tariffs, rising costs, and record difficulty are eating into profits. In August 2025, the U.S. introduced new tariffs on imports from China, which affect bitcoin mining equipment. The new tariffs add 57.6% to the cost of imports of Chinese-made machines and 21.6% on machines from Indonesia,
Gemini has announced that it has received its MiCA (Markets in Crypto Assets) license from the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), enabling its regulated expansion across Europe. This approval allows Gemini to offer secure and reliable cryptocurrency services in all 30 European countries, tapping into a much larger market. The MiCA regulatory framework aims to
European Union officials are accelerating plans for a digital euro in response to the recent passage of a stablecoin law in the United States, which has raised concerns about the competitiveness of a European digital currency. The U.S. Congress approved legislation overseeing the $288 billion stablecoin market, prompting EU discussions on potentially utilizing a public
Xapo Bank has announced that it has received full regulatory approval from the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission for its new bitcoin yield product, developed in partnership with Hilbert Capital. This development allows Xapo Bank members to access the Xapo Byzantine Bitcoin Credit Fund, which is managed by Hilbert Capital, providing a regulated pathway to generate
India has dismantled its most advanced darknet drug empire in a groundbreaking cyber crackdown, exposing blockchain’s hidden battleground and showcasing unstoppable enforcement power through global crypto-exchange collaboration. India’s Cyber Dragnet Collides With Blockchain—Dark Empire Shattered Binance shared on Aug. 21 that it assisted India’s Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) and the Data Security Council of India
XRP futures are exploding on CME as institutional demand hits new heights, open interest smashes records, and speculation grows around ETF approval and corporate treasury adoption. XRP Futures Hit All-Time Highs on CME as Institutional Traders Dive in CME Group disclosed a sharp uptick in XRP futures activity in a post on social media platform
This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. Ethereum continues to dominate the crypto market, but investors are also exploring presale crypto opportunities that bring fresh value into the ecosystem. Among these, Pepe Dollar ($PEPD) has gained attention as one of the best crypto presales to buy right now, with Ethereum holders actively joining
Metamask has become the first major self-custodial wallet to launch its own native stablecoin, called Metamask USD (mUSD), in partnership with Bridge, a Stripe company, and decentralized infrastructure platform M0. Stripe’s Bridge and M0 Partner With Metamask on mUSD Stablecoin The new mUSD stablecoin is designed to be deeply integrated into the Metamask ecosystem. It