Pakistan’s Strategic Bitcoin Reserve: A Step Toward Orange-Pilling a Nation?

Bitcoin Magazine Pakistan’s Strategic Bitcoin Reserve: A Step Toward Orange-Pilling a Nation? Pakistan’s relationship with Bitcoin has been marked by inconsistency and confusion over the past few years. Initially, the country outright banned bitcoin trading in 2018, citing concerns over fraud, money laundering and lack of regulation. However, over time, their stance softened and regulators…

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The 30,000-Foot View of the Oslo Freedom Forum

Bitcoin Magazine The 30,000-Foot View of the Oslo Freedom Forum As I step onto the plane leaving Gardermoen Airport in Oslo, Norway, the weight and warmth of the past week settles into my chest. The Oslo Freedom Forum is not a conference. It’s not a summit. It’s something harder to name and even harder to…

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Weekly Recap: Milestones Galore for Stablecoins

First slowly, then all at once. For years, crypto toiled in the darkness, a band of outlaws frowned upon by elites in Washington and in the media. Then came the market rallies, and Trump, and legislation like the GENIUS Act. Now crypto is finally everywhere. Look at the big news this week. Amazon and Walmart…

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NEAR Protocol Surges 4% After 12.8% Correction, User Growth Shines

Conflict between Israel and Iran spurred a crypto market sell-off on Friday, with NEAR Protocol experiencing significant price volatility despite impressive adoption metrics. The protocol has emerged as a leading Layer-1 solution, surpassing established competitors like Ethereum, Binance Chain, and Tron in monthly active users, highlighting a growing shift in user preferences toward platforms offering…

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