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Blockstream Launches Simplicity | Smart Contracts on Bitcoin
- By Joseph Rees
- . July 31, 2025
MENLO PARK, CALIFORNIA, USA, July 31 — Blockstream, the global leader in Bitcoin-powered financial infrastructure, has announced the public launch of Simplicity, a groundbreaking smart

Tether Holds $127B in US Treasuries, Reports $4.9B Q2 Profit in Q2 2025 Attestation
- By Joseph Rees
- . July 31, 2025
BDO Italia’s independent attestation report verifies Tether International held $162.57 billion in assets against $157.11 billion in liabilities as of June 30, 2025, confirming excess

Hong Kong to Vet Stablecoin Holders, Operations Over $8,000 to Be Scrutinized
- By Joseph Rees
- . July 31, 2025
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has revealed that stablecoin holders will be verified using KYC methods to alleviate financial risks derived from the usage

Approval of In-Kind Redemptions for Bitcoin ETFs
- By Joseph Rees
- . July 31, 2025
The SEC has made a big move for the U.S. digital asset investment landscape. The regulatory watchdog approved in-kind creation and redemption for all spot

Crypto Derivatives 101 – Market Breakdown: Who’s Winning the Race?
- By Joseph Rees
- . July 31, 2025
Crypto derivatives have become the backbone of modern digital asset markets, powering liquidity and risk management for both retail and institutional players. In 2024, derivatives

Japan Blockchain Week 2025 (Aug 22 – Sep 19) — The Perfect Window to Experience Japan’s Most Vibrant Web3 Scene
- By Joseph Rees
- . July 31, 2025
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. BitPinas has no commercial relationship with any mentioned entity unless otherwise

Bitcoin Rebounds From Crash Following Fed Decision; $431 Million Liquidated
- By Joseph Rees
- . July 31, 2025
Bitcoin rebounded from a “flash crash” on July 30, trading above $118,900 before dropping to below $118,700. The crash followed the U.S. Federal Reserve’s decision

180 Life Sciences Secures $425 Million to Build ETH Treasury
- By Joseph Rees
- . July 31, 2025
180 Life Sciences is pivoting to crypto with a $425 million private placement to build an ether treasury and rebrand as ETHzilla. ETHzilla Incoming: 180

Select Philippine Budget Documents Now on the Blockchain
- By Joseph Rees
- . July 31, 2025
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. BitPinas has no commercial relationship with any mentioned entity unless otherwise

AML Bitcoin Founder Sentenced as DOJ Uncovers Lavish Fraud Fueled by Lies
- By Joseph Rees
- . July 31, 2025
A high-profile crypto fraud imploded as AML Bitcoin’s founder was sentenced to seven years in prison after duping investors with fake tech, fake deals, and