🚀 This Week’s Must-Know Crypto Updates!
Focusing on key developments impacting emerging markets and the Global South, here are the top stories you need to know this week 👇
🧯 “No Questions Asked” Bitcoin Launderer Gets 6 Years
A U.S. man who operated a Bitcoin-for-cash service with no verification has been sentenced to 6 years. The case sets a precedent for increased crypto compliance enforcement.
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🇸🇬 Singapore’s Crypto Awareness Hits 94%, But Ownership Slips
Crypto is nearly a household name in Singapore—but actual ownership has declined. A reminder that awareness doesn’t always translate to adoption.
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🌍 Global Bond Crisis Triggers Bitcoin Momentum
As trust in traditional finance wanes, investors are turning to Bitcoin. The bond market meltdown could be fueling this crypto comeback.
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📈 Crypto ETPs See Record $3.3B Weekly Inflows
Exchange-traded products for crypto are having a banner year, with weekly inflows topping $3.3B—bringing the 2025 YTD total past $10.8B.
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⚖️ Coinbase Hit with Class Action Over Data Breach Fallout
Investors allege Coinbase failed to disclose key risks after a major data breach, triggering a lawsuit tied to the stock’s sharp drop.
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🇵🇰 Pakistan Assigns 2,000 MW to Bitcoin Mining and AI
In a major move, Pakistan has allocated energy toward crypto mining and AI, joining the list of nations backing blockchain infrastructure at scale.
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🏦 DDC Enterprise Begins Its 5K BTC Journey with 21 Bitcoin
Asian food conglomerate DDC Enterprise starts stacking sats—buying 21 BTC as part of a 3-year plan to accumulate 5,000.
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🍕 Bitcoin Pizza Day: What Can 10,000 BTC Buy in 2025?
From pizza to private jets—here’s what 10,000 BTC can buy today, 15 years after the legendary Bitcoin Pizza Day.
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🇦🇪 Dubai Chooses XRP Ledger for Real Estate Tokenization
Dubai continues to lead in real-world asset tokenization, selecting XRP Ledger for its real estate transformation plans.
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🔐 Crypto Investor Charged in NYC Kidnapping Over BTC Password
A disturbing case out of New York highlights the dark side of crypto wealth, with one investor accused of kidnapping and torture for a Bitcoin password.
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🇰🇷 South Korean Democrats Push for Stablecoin Acceleration
Lawmakers want the KRW stablecoin rollout expedited as competition with other digital currencies heats up across Asia.
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📊 Crypto Market Insights – By Lorenzo
- Global financial instability is shaking faith in traditional government debt markets
- Tariff tensions are rattling investor confidence—leading to increased crypto volatility
- Adoption remains strong in RWA, Gaming, and AI sectors
- BTC dominance cools slightly but still holds firm
- ETH is showing signs of life, while Solana leads in onboarding the masses
- EVM upgrades on the horizon promise easier access and broader usage
- Overall market sentiment: Relatively optimistic but cautious
🚀 Overall Sentiment:
From Pakistan’s mining ambitions to XRP Ledger’s role in real estate, crypto continues to root itself deeper into global infrastructure. While legal challenges and volatility persist, the rise of enterprise adoption, energy-backed blockchain plans, and multi-billion-dollar flows into ETPs show that Web3 is no longer niche—it’s becoming necessary.
📝 Edited by: Shaun (The Cult Sage), Mokeira E. (SheFi_goddess)
🔍 Researched by: Lorenzo
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