Treasury Calls for Public Feedback on Digital Identity in Crypto Rules
The US Treasury is seeking public feedback on using digital identity and emerging tech to combat illicit crypto activity. Following the GENIUS Act, the agency is exploring tools like AI, APIs, biometric IDs, and blockchain monitoring to enhance KYC/AML. One proposal would embed digital ID checks directly into DeFi smart contracts. While these solutions could cut compliance costs and improve privacy, concerns remain over data protection. Comments are open until Oct. 17, 2025, before the Treasury reports to Congress and considers new rules.
🎮 #Notcoin: From Telegram Meme to Web3 Gaming Revolution 🚀 In a space crowded with complex platforms and tokenomics spreadsheets, Notcoin kept it simple — and that’s why it blew up.
Launched straight inside Telegram, Notcoin didn’t need hype, whitepapers, or celebrity backing. It was just a fun click-to-earn mini-game: tap the bouncing coin, mine $NOT , and enjoy. No jargon, no hidden hoops — just pure play.
With support from the TON Foundation and Open Builders, Notcoin went viral fast — millions joined in days. What started as a Telegram bot has evolved into a full Web3 gaming ecosystem, built for fun and decentralization.
🔥 What makes it different?
🎯 Blockchain milestones as levels
🏆 Leaderboard rewards
💰 $NOT utility via staking + marketplace
⚡ TON integration for speed + real ownership
Instead of overloading players with wallet/NFT theory, Notcoin teaches by doing — rewarding users as they climb the learning curve.
In a world where crypto games try too hard, Notcoin thrives on “dumb fun” that’s actually smart.
One tap at a time, it’s turning Telegram users into Web3 natives.
💡 Fun Fact: A decade ago today, Bitcoin was priced at just $258! Wow! That’s a striking reminder of how far Bitcoin has come. 🚀
Just to put it in perspective:
10 years ago: $258 per BTC
Today: Thousands of dollars higher (depending on the current market) That’s an incredible compound growth—if someone bought even 10 BTC back then, they’d be sitting on a massive gain today! 💰
📈 Bitcoin Price Timeline (2015–2025)
2015: Bitcoin started the year at approximately $314.95 and ended at $430.57 on December 31, 2015. In2013Dollars+4StatMuse+4Bitbo Charts+4
2016: The price increased to around $1,000 by the end of the year.
2017: Bitcoin experienced a significant surge, reaching an all-time high of nearly $20,000 in December.
2018–2020: The price fluctuated, with notable dips and recoveries, ending 2020 at approximately $29,000.
2021: Bitcoin hit new highs, surpassing $60,000 in April before experiencing volatility.
2022–2023: The price saw corrections, stabilizing around $30,000–$40,000.
2024: Bitcoin began an upward trend, reaching approximately $60,000 by the end of the year.
2025: As of August 2025, Bitcoin has reached a new all-time high of $124,002.49 on August 14, 2025. #Bitcoin #CryptoIntegration
POND is the native cryptocurrency of Marlin, a decentralized protocol designed to improve the performance of peer-to-peer (P2P) networks for Web3 applications.
POND's Role:
Staking & Rewards: Used to reward node operators and allow users to stake for network security. Governance: POND holders can vote on protocol changes. Network Fees: POND is paid as a fee for using Marlin's high-performance network. Marlin functions as a "layer-0" networking solution that speeds up data propagation between blockchain nodes, reducing latency and congestion for various decentralized applications. #POND #profit
🚨 BlackRock Set to File Hedera (HBAR) Spot ETF by Monday – Market on Edge
BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, is preparing to file for a Hedera (HBAR) Spot ETF as early as Monday. Traders and investors are closely watching the market, anticipating potential price movements once the filing is official.
📊 Market Sentiment: Traders brace for volatility as the filing could spark increased institutional interest in HBAR.
💡 “If I make a million dollars by 18, I don’t have to go back to school.” — Erik Finman
At just 12 years old, Erik Finman invested $1,000 from his grandmother into Bitcoin back in 2011 — when BTC traded near $10.
His journey started unexpectedly at a protest in Washington DC, where he noticed someone wearing a Bitcoin shirt. Curious, he asked his brother what it was. The answer: “It’s going to end Wall Street, bro.”
That moment changed his life.
🚀 From Dropout to Young Millionaire
By 15, Erik dropped out of high school after a teacher told him he’d “never amount to anything.”
He made a bet with his parents: if he became a millionaire by 18, no school or college.
To get there, he sold part of his Bitcoin holdings (~$100K) and launched Botangle, an online education startup connecting students and teachers via video chat.
Within 2 years, he sold the company for 300 BTC.
💎 The Million-Dollar Moment
When Bitcoin crossed $2,700, Erik was 17 years old — officially a millionaire and the winner of his bet.
Instead of college, he traveled the world — from Dubai to Hong Kong, London to Sydney.
🌍 Where He Stands Today
Net worth: 8 figures
Major Bitcoin holder
Investor in a Silicon Valley crypto startup
Advocate for crypto policy, contributing to the Crypto-Currency Act of 2020
👉 From a $1,000 gift to millionaire status before 18, Erik Finman proves how conviction, timing, and bold moves can change everything.