Another week, another recap! Missed some news or unsure about the most important stories from the past week? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered:
Nepal’s Youth Bypass Social Media Ban with Bluetooth-Powered Bitchat App. Young people in Nepal are using a decentralized, Bluetooth-based app called Bitchat to communicate without internet access.
USDT Replaces Bolivar in Daily Life as Inflation Soars in Venezuela. Venezuelans are ditching the local currency and using USDT for everyday purchases as inflation reaches extreme levels.
Trump-Linked Crypto Project Accused of Theft. A Trump-themed crypto project is facing backlash after investors accused it of mismanagement and stealing user funds.
SEC Delays Decisions on BlackRock and Franklin Templeton Crypto ETFs. The U.S. SEC has pushed back its decisions on key Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF proposals, including those from BlackRock and Franklin Templeton.
El Salvador Celebrates Bitcoin Anniversary as Holdings Hit 6,313 $BTC. El Salvador marked three years since adopting Bitcoin, now holding over 6,300 BTC, worth more than $400 million.
From Bluetooth-powered apps in Nepal to dollar-backed crypto in Venezuela and political drama in token markets, this week proves that crypto is impacting people everywhere, with real-world problems, creative solutions, and ongoing regulatory suspense.