Crypto Leaders Forecast Bitcoin Surge, SWIFT Disruption at Token2049 Dubai.From a $1 million Bitcoin to AI-driven finance, top crypto industry figures at Token2049 in Dubai laid out bold predictions. At Token2049 in Dubai this week, industry leaders offered a glimpse into crypto’s future with a number of bold predictions, ranging from a $1 million Bitcoin to the collapse of the SWIFT payment system. The two-day conference drew more than 10,000 attendees and featured hundreds of speakers, includi
The European Anti-Money Laundering Authority plans to directly supervise up to 40 crypto-asset service providers by 2027.
European Union anti-money laundering (AML) rules will ban anonymous crypto accounts and privacy coins like Monero (XMR) by 2027.
Since MiCA took effect, Tether’s USDT, the largest stablecoin by market cap, has been delisted for EU-based users across major centralized crypto exchanges, as the stablecoin evidently is not compliant with the new regulatory regime in Europe.
‘This Is Big’—Apple Just Quietly Confirmed A ‘Huge’ Bitcoin And Crypto Price Game-Changer
Apple said it intends to appeal the order, which is currently only in force in the United States. Following the ruling, Apple emailed iOS developers, telling them "apps on the U.S. storefront are [no longer] prohibited from including buttons, external links, or other calls to action when allowing users to browse [crypto-based non-fungible token] NFT collections owned by others.” “The prohibition on encouraging users to use a purchasing method other than in-app purchase does not apply on the U.S. storefront,” the email added.
Crypto developers have cheered the update, with some predicting it will help spur a bitcoin price and wider crypto market boom.
The loosened restrictions could trigger a “generational golden consumer crypto bull run,” Wojciech Kulikowski, a software engineer at Farcaster, wrote on the decentralized media protocol, adding in comments to Decrypt that it ”will allow for more experimentation with crypto-native mobile apps that were previously often blocked from Apple [iOS] App Store."
“Apps can accept crypto payments rather than routing through the Apple app store (with a 30% fee)," one pseudonymous crypto software developer posted to X. "This is huge for integration with mobile wallets where users can spend their crypto directly (USDC, ETH, SOL, etc) without having to pay extra fees.” #BTC #ETH #appstore #CryptoPayments
Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock, said Bitcoin could replace the dollar as a reserve currency because of national debt.
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink warns that America’s rising national debt could threaten the dollar’s status as the world’s reserve currency, potentially leading to decentralized assets like Bitcoin taking its place. He and Bridgewater’s Ray Dalio caution that if the U.S. fails to manage its debt, global confidence in U.S. Treasuries may collapse, triggering economic instability and a shift toward alternative financial systems. With America’s national debt sitting comfortably over the $36.2 trillion mark, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink is warning the burden could one day be the reason the dollar is dethroned as the reserve currency of the world.
He argues that decentralized currencies like Bitcoin could replace the dollar as worldwide organizations lose faith in national currencies and seek an independent solution.
Fink explained his theory in his 2025 letter to shareholders, writing: “The U.S. has benefited from the dollar serving as the world’s reserve currency for decades. But that’s not guaranteed to last forever.
One of the more intriguing financial trends that has gained popularity in recent years is the de-dollarization movement.
De-dollarization is an effort by a growing number of countries to reduce the role of the U.S. dollar in international trade.
"Reserve currencies usually imply political stability, which supports confidence. The current political battles in the U.S. and the conflicting opinions as to how to deal with the national debt do not inspire confidence in global users of the dollar," DeCandia says.
Fortunately for Americans, there appears to be no viable alternative to the dollar as of yet. While gold has been an effective hedge against inflation, it is unlikely to replace the dollar as a global reserve currency due to challenges with transportation, storage, liquidity and supply. Likewise, Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies face their own challenges with liquidity, security, scalability and energy consumption.
BREAKING: 🚨 🚨 🚨 APPLE JUST SHOOK THE TECH WORLD — CRYPTO IS NOW APPROVED FOR IN-APP PURCHASES ON THE APP STORE! This is huge. The gates are wide open. Mainstream adoption isn’t coming — it’s here. The game has changed. Forever.
A tower has been built in Xian in Shaanxi province, northern China that is said to be the largest air purifier in the world standing at over 100 meters (328 feet) high. It has been undergoing testing by researchers at the Institute of Earth Environment at the Chinese Academy of Sciences to quantify its effectiveness.
Authorities are seeking ways to tackle the nation’s chronic smog problem and this could be a good solution if they can prove it works well.
The scientist leading the project claim it has brought a noticeable improvement in air quality, although further testing is required.
Massive Crypto Scam Busted: Chinese Court Jails Fraud Ring for Targeting Over 66,000 Indian Investors
In one of the most significant crypto-related busts between India and China, a Chinese court has handed down prison sentences of up to 14 years to a group of fraudsters who orchestrated a massive cross-border scam.
The Setup: Fake Love, Fake Apps, Real Losses Authorities say the criminal ring used elaborate fake identities and romance tactics to lure unsuspecting Indian victims into a fraudulent investment scheme. The scammers built a phony crypto trading platform that appeared legitimate — until it wasn’t.
Once trust was established, victims were encouraged to pour in money. By the time the operation was exposed, more than 66,000 Indians had been duped, with total losses crossing $6 million.
A Growing Threat Officials are calling this one of the largest India-China crypto fraud cases ever uncovered, and they’re warning it might only be the tip of the iceberg. Similar scams could still be operating undetected, exploiting the rapid rise of crypto interest and online dating.
The Takeaway This case is a harsh reminder: if it seems too good to be true — it probably is. As crypto adoption grows, so do the risks. Stay alert, verify apps, and don’t trust strangers with your wallet (or your heart).