With bitcoin reaching unprecedented heights, critics have come out in full force, dusting off age-old arguments. The tired accusations resurface: calling it a pyramid scheme, claiming it’s worthless because it isn’t physical, or likening it to the infamous Tulip mania. These overused jabs seem to have become a standard playlist whenever bitcoin captures attention.

A venture capitalist says emerging markets, particularly India, are becoming hubs for Web3 development due to attractive funding, talent, and ecosystems.

A tech CEO proposes “democratizing” AI by using decentralized data crowdsourcing.

Funtico’s CCO says early Web3 games failed due to poor infrastructure but says the industry has shifted its focus to improving this.

The dominance of Ethereum in defi makes it the top choice for stability and institutional-grade projects but Solana’s speed and affordability could see it outpace Ethereum in relative gains.

Binance expands its compliance team to meet the growing needs of the crypto industry and its user base.

India’s financial services secretary expressed deep skepticism about cryptocurrency, calling it a doubtful scheme, despite the nation’s top crypto adoption ranking.

The SEC seeks to compensate investors in Mila Kunis-backed Stoner Cats NFTs, which were deemed an unregistered securities offering that violated federal law.

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The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)’s new crypto guidelines spotlight risks and FOMO-driven decisions, with advice on crypto investing.

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In the SEC&#x2019;s latest report detailing the<a href=\\\"https://www.sec.gov/files/2025-exam-priorities.pdf\\\"> Examination Priorities for 2025</a>, the Commission has reinforced its gameplan to keep a close eye on the crypto industry. As the market for digital assets continues to grow in both size and complexity&#x2014;particularly with the introduction of Bitcoin ETFs and similar <a class=\\\"lar-automated-link\\\" href=\\\"https://branch.wallet.bitcoin.com/news-contextual-eth\\\" 311998 target=\\\"_blank\\\">ETH</a> products&#x2014;the SEC&#x2019;s Division of Examinations is increasing its scrutiny on firms that offer, sell, and permit the trading of crypto assets.

The Australian Treasury has invited public feedback on implementing the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)&#8217;s crypto asset reporting model.

In the crypto universe, bitcoin&#x2019;s quest to hit $100,000 feels like reaching the climactic level in a video game&#x2014;an epic showdown that embodies years of persistence, strategy, and transformation.

As online gambling is evolving, cryptocurrencies have come into their own and pr