Robinhood Wants to Win the Wallet With Growing Crypto Push
Highlights Robinhood is aggressively expanding into cryptocurrency, with crypto revenues reaching $252 million in Q1 2025 — over 43% of total transaction revenue — and plans to acquire Bitstamp to broaden its global and institutional reach. Robinhood is diversifying its offerings beyond trading, launching products like an AI-powered assistant (Cortex), a managed investment […]
What Is Cryptocurrency? Understanding The Basics—And Why It Matters To Communities Like Harlem
By Ann Brown In recent years, cryptocurrency has emerged as a revolutionary force in the world of finance, challenging traditional systems and offering a new way to store and transfer value. More people are considering crypto as an alternative to government-issued money, attracted by its promise of decentralization, security, and transparency. But what exactly is […]
Metaplanet to Establish US Subsidiary, Seeks $250M to Boost Bitcoin Strategy
In brief Metaplanet plans to raise $250 million for its new Florida subsidiary The company already holds 5,000 BTC, halfway to its target of 10,000 BTC. Florida was chosen for its emerging status as a hub for Bitcoin innovation and adoption, according to the company’s CEO Metaplanet Inc. plans to establish a wholly owned subsidiary […]
What is crypto mining? A guide for beginners
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. The race to obtain bitcoin and other potentially lucrative cryptocurrencies is tied to a complex virtual process called “mining” — with high risks and high rewards for those who want […]
Nigerian Gov Passes Law Recognizing Bitcoin As A Security
Flag of Nigeria in front of a clear blue sky getty Last month, President Tinubu signed the Investment and Securities Act (ISA) 2025 into law, officially recognizing Bitcoin and other digital assets as securities. Despite Nigeria consistently ranking within the top nations globally for Bitcoin adoption and P2P volumes, according to Chainalaysis’ reports, one thing […]
Sam Altman’s eye-scanning ID project launches in 6 U.S. cities
Worldcoin co-founders Sam Altman and Alex Blania. Worldcoin OpenAI CEO Sam Altman‘s eye-scanning venture officially makes its U.S. debut Thursday. Altman co-founded “World” in 2019 — known as Worldcoin until last year — to create a global identity verification system for people, using iris scans and the blockchain to ideally fight against fraud and bots. Here’s […]
Sam Altman's eyeball ID startup lands in U.S. – Axios
Sam Altman’s eyeball ID startup lands in U.S. Axios Sam Altman’s Eye-Scanning Orb Is Now Coming to the US WIRED Sam Altman’s World unveils a mobile verification device Yahoo Altman-Backed Startup Rolls Out Eyeball-Scanning Tech Across US Bloomberg.com Source link
Sam Altman-backed Worldcoin cryptocurrency launches in the US
Over the past few years, what sounds like an episode of Black Mirror has been unfolding in real life: millions of people around the world have agreed to let metallic orbs scan their eyes in exchange for receiving blockchain-based ID and a cryptocurrency called Worldcoin. Beginning this week, Worldcoin (WLD) will be available in most […]
Crypto Companies Escape April’s Stock Market Turbulence
While April was a rough month for the stock market, cryptocurrency companies reportedly enjoyed smooth sailing. As Bloomberg news reported Wednesday (April 30), companies such as Coinbase and crypto mining operation CleanSpark have risen sharply this month, enjoying double-digit increases even as the S&P 500 Index slipped 2.5%. According to the report, this momentum comes as […]
Trump tells business chiefs he needs ‘little bit of time’ as US economy shrinks
President Donald Trump has asked for more time on the US economy as it contracted for the first time in three years, stoking recession fears. He said the figure was misleading because companies had stockpiled imports ahead of his imposition of tariffs. Trump, however, said $8tn (£6tn) of inward investment had been promised, which he […]