cryptocurrency

Trump's crypto coin soars after promise of dinner with President

US President Donald Trump's $TRUMP cryptocurrency surged over 60% on Wednesday after announcing an exclusive dinner with the President for top holders. The promotion offers the leading 220 investors access to a gala on 22 May at the Trump National Golf Club in Washington, DC, with the top 25 receiving a VIP reception.

Trump signs executive order to set up bitcoin reserve

US President Donald Trump has recently signed an executive order to establish a strategic bitcoin reserve, using cryptocurrencies already owned by the US government. 

Malaysia allows crypto in zakat payments

Malaysia has become the first country in the world to permit the use of digital assets for zakat payments, according to a report by New Straits Times (NST), a Malaysian news outlet.

North Korean hackers stole $659 mln in Crypto in 2024: US, Japan, South Korea

Cyber actors from Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) stole $659 million in cryptocurrency in 2024, according to a recently released joint statement by the US, Japan, and South Korea.

Trump launches meme coin days before White House return

Donald Trump has recently unveiled a new cryptocurrency project, launching a meme coin named ‘$Trump’ just days before his inauguration as the 47th US President, according to recent announcements by his accounts on social media X, and Truth Social.

Bitcoin hits $100,000 for first time

The digital unit has advanced more than 50 percent since the tycoon's poll win -- and around 134 percent since the turn of the year

Bitcoin is now worth over $95,000

Bitcoin's value has soared to a record high of above $95,040, as excitement builds around a potentially supportive approach to cryptocurrencies under President-elect Donald Trump.

Bitcoin is now worth over $90,000

Bitcoin surged past $90,000 on Wednesday, setting a new record as investors bet on favourable cryptocurrency policies under Donald Trump’s administration.

Bitcoin nears $90,000 as Trump’s pro-crypto stance increases record

Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency, is on the verge of hitting $90,000, as investor optimism intensifies in the wake of Donald Trump’s U.S. election 2024 victory.

November 6, 2024
November 6, 2024

Bitcoin hits record high as traders bet on Trump's win

Bitcoin climbed to a record high in Asian markets as investors showed confidence in Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential race.

October 3, 2024
October 3, 2024

SWIFT prepares for digital currency transactions in 2025

SWIFT, the global bank messaging network, is set to trial live transactions involving tokenised assets and digital currencies next year, according to a recent report by Reuters.

June 9, 2024
June 9, 2024

Donald Trump calls himself "crypto president"

Former US President and current Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump has called himself the "crypto president" during a fundraiser last week, as per sources present at the event. As per reports, Trump portrayed himself as a staunch advocate for cryptocurrency during the event, while criticising Democratic efforts to regulate the industry.

January 25, 2023
January 25, 2023

Web 3.0 and the changing business models

Web 3.0 is an upcoming technology ecosystem which is evolving fast and has the potential to change business models significantly. As the third generation of the world wide web (WWW), it facilitates the metaverse and cryptocurrency while laying emphasis on ownership of data.

July 7, 2022
July 7, 2022

‘meta moina:’ First Bangladeshi high fashion and art NFT digital space launched

The first of its kind Bangladeshi decentralized high fashion and art NFT digital space, ‘meta moina’ was launched during a ceremony at Bistro E Club Room in Dhaka recently. Bangladeshi Web 3.0 fashion label 1972ninteenseventytwo introduced this future shop concept as NFTs are increasingly becoming popular as a way to buy and sell digital artwork.

June 18, 2022
June 18, 2022

Bitcoin drops below $20,000, lowest since December 2020

Bitcoin dropped below the $20,000 level on Saturday to its lowest point in 18 months, extending its slide as investors showed they were unnerved by growing troubles in the industry and as the general pull-back from riskier assets continued.

June 14, 2022
June 14, 2022

Is Bitcoin dead?

The unpredictable rise and fall of Bitcoin makes it a risky investment for many, and the recent crash in the cryptocurrency market means many dedicated crypto owners are going back to cash.

June 9, 2022
June 9, 2022

Bangladesh Bank to carry out study for rolling out digital currency

The Bangladesh Bank will conduct a feasibility study on the possibility of introducing a Central Bank Digital Currency (CDBC) in Bangladesh, said Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal in his budget speech today. 

July 29, 2021
July 29, 2021

Cryptocurrency trading not allowed at all: Bangladesh Bank

Bangladesh Bank has once again said today that it does not allow holding or trading of any kind of virtual coin or cryptocurrency in the country.

September 4, 2019
September 4, 2019

Telegram secretly plans to beat Facebook by 'Gram' cryptocurrency

Working in secrecy for a year, the Telegram messaging service has a plan: to beat Facebook in the race to launch a cryptocurrency with its new project "Gram".