Tag: Digital

EU Plots Digital Push With July Parliament Vote

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The European Parliament is set to vote on a technology sovereignty proposal submitted by the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) under the leadership of pro-Bitcoin lawmaker Sarah Knafo. ITRE, one of 24 standing committees in the European Parliament, on June 3 adopted a non-binding report on tech sovereignty and digital infrastructure, calling for a European policy for the digital ecosystem. The proposal highlights concerns that Europe is falling behind the United States and China in strategic sectors such as the cloud, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, semiconductors and communication infrastructure.…

Tether’s Strategic Investment in Shiga Digital to Boost Africa’s Blockchain Finance

Zach Anderson Jun 05, 2025 08:20 Tether announces investment in Shiga Digital to enhance blockchain-based financial solutions in Africa, aiming to address cross-border payment challenges and improve financial access. Tether, a leading entity in the digital asset industry, has announced a strategic investment in Shiga Digital, a platform designed to provide pan-African access to blockchain-based financial solutions. This collaboration aims to address significant financial barriers faced by African businesses, particularly in cross-border payments and global liquidity access, according to Tether. Addressing Financial…

Trump Crypto Venture Charges Into Digital Space With Wallet Launch Amid Uproar

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They say journalists never truly clock out. But for Christian, that’s not just a metaphor, it’s a lifestyle. By day, he navigates the ever-shifting tides of the cryptocurrency market, wielding words like a seasoned editor and crafting articles that decipher the jargon for the masses. When the PC goes on hibernate mode, however, his pursuits take a more mechanical (and sometimes philosophical) turn. Christian’s journey with the written word began long before the age of Bitcoin. In the hallowed halls of academia, he honed his craft as a feature writer…

Canada’s direction on digital asset innovation remains uncertain.

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Opinion by: Jillian Friedman, chief operating officer, Symbiotic Since the Canadian federal election, there’s been little clarity on where this country is heading with digital asset innovation. Crypto regulation and policy didn’t make it into any of the parties’ campaign platforms. It’s a missed opportunity at a time when Canada ​​needs swift action about whether it wants to be a competitor in this space or simply a bystander. Early-stage investments are already showing signs of strain. A recent Canadian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (CVCA) report shows Canadian seed…

Pakistan Crypto Minister Meets Trump’s Digital Assets Chief

Pakistan’s minister of state for crypto and blockchain, Bilal Bin Saqib, met with Robert “Bo” Hines, executive director of US President Donald Trump’s Council on Digital Assets, during a visit to the White House. The meeting focused on boosting cooperation between Pakistan and the United States in the digital assets space. Discussions covered a broad range of topics, including Bitcoin (BTC), potential partnerships and the future of decentralized finance, according to a report by 24NewsHD TV. One key area of dialogue was Pakistan’s newly announced Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. “It is…

Centralized AI threatens a democratic digital future

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Opinion by: Manouk Termaaten, founder and CEO of Vertical Studio AI Major corporations control decentralized AI (DeAI) companies, leaving decentralized AI in the dust. To build a more decentralized world, the sector must actively execute upon a focused DeAI strategy, with shared standards between projects, without compromise. In April, a UN report warned that AI’s $4.8-trillion market is dominated by a mere 100 companies, most of which are based in the US and China. Centralized AI incumbents have the money and the connections to control this massive new industry, which…

Digital euro key to control crypto, ex-ECB official says

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Former European Central Bank (ECB) official and Governor of the Bank of Italy, Fabio Panetta, has touted the digital euro as a key tool for controlling the risks around growing cryptocurrency adoption. The Bank of Italy, on May 30, released an annual report with the governor’s concluding remarks on the state of the economy. Panetta said the European Union must move forward with the central bank digital currency (CBDC) project to maintain financial stability and meet demand for secure digital payments. “We would be remiss to think that the evolution of crypto-assets…

US Congress introduces the CLARITY Act for digital assets

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US Representative French Hill has announced the introduction of the much-awaited market structure bill for digital assets. The “Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025” or “CLARITY Act of 2025” comes with support from lawmakers across both sides of the aisle, including three Democratic co-sponsors. The bill covers the roles of both the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on digital assets oversight, seeking to resolve longstanding questions about which agency oversees which types of digital assets. “I am proud to introduce…

Move to Portugal to become a crypto digital nomad — Everybody else is

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New York-based crypto hedge fund manager Catrina Wang missed her flight home from a conference in Portugal back in 2022 — and ended up loving the country so much she has since moved there permanently. Forced to find a hotel at the last minute, her stay in the beautiful forested area of Sintra made the Canadian-born Wang rethink living in the United States. Catrina Wang from Portal Ventures (Catrina Wang) “I was like ‘Wow, I’m coming back’ and I bought a place at the end of 2023,” she says. Wang…

US Set To Reign As ‘Bitcoin Superpower,’ Declares Trump’s Digital Assets Chief

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Reason to trust Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality Created by industry experts and meticulously reviewed The highest standards in reporting and publishing Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. Este artículo también está disponible en español. At the Bitcoin 2025 Conference, a session titled “Making America the Global Bitcoin Superpower” conveyed a clear message: the United States is committed to embracing Bitcoin (BTC) and leading…