Sam Bourgi

ESMA moves to centralize crypto regulation under MiCA, aiming to unify EU markets as countries clash over passporting and fragmented oversight.

Activist investor urges Polygon to scrap POL’s 2% inflation and start treasury buybacks, aiming to curb sell pressure and revive token value.

S&P Global unveils the Digital Markets 50 Index, tracking 15 cryptocurrencies and 35 blockchain stocks, marking a milestone for crypto in traditional finance.

Rezolve AI acquires Smartpay, a fintech processing $1 billion in USDT payments, to scale global digital asset payments.

Square’s new Bitcoin integration lets US merchants accept BTC, hold it in-wallet and convert sales, with no fees until 2027.

Chainalysis finds $75 billion in crypto linked to illicit activity, suggesting governments could seize billions as they consider national crypto reserves.

Bitdeer expands self-mining and aims for top-five status as rig sales slow, reflecting a broader industry pivot among crypto hardware makers.

Strategy’s BTC trove grows as Bitcoin hits $126,000. ICE to invest up to $2 billion in Polymarket, Rezolve AI acquires Smartpay, and Plume secures SEC transfer-agent status.

Bitcoin mining stocks rebound after Trump clarifies China tariff comments that triggered Friday’s flash crash.

Early Bitcoin whales are converting holdings into ETFs such as BlackRock’s IBIT, marking a shift from self-custody to institutional finance.