From billion-dollar Bitcoin movements to courtroom maneuvers and cross-border hacks, this week’s crypto headlines span the strange, the strategic, and the staggering.

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Britain’s crypto traders may soon face more than just market 
volatility—starting in January, failure to share personal details with trading 
platforms could cost them £300 each. The UK government is tightening its grip 
on the crypto economy with new tax…

UK crypto crackdown: Harsher fines incoming for non-compliant traders

With the crypto economy cruising at $3.33 trillion and bitcoin hovering just 
under 5% from its record high, plenty of other digital assets are still 
playing catch-up on the road to fresh all-time highs. Altcoins Flatline as 
Bitcoin Hovers Below Record Territory It’s been 44 days since bitcoin (BTC) 
blasted to its weighted all-time high […]

The Great Altcoin Stall—Big Names Struggle to Regain Momentum

Grammy‑winning artist Drake has just put out a new track called What Did I 
Miss? that makes a clear link between his rocky love life and Bitcoin’s wild 
swings. According to reports, he raps, “I look at this shit like a BTC, could 
be down this week, then I’m up next week.” Related Reading: XRP’s Time Is Now, 
Says Pundit—Don’t Snooze On The ‘Biggest Transfer Of Wealth’ That line isn’t 
just catchy—it&#8217;s another sign of how Bitcoin references are moving past 
finance blogs into hit songs. Adoption Numbers And Hype Based on reports from 
River, nearly 5% of the world’s population has used or owns Bitcoin so far. 
That’s a long way from Blockware’s forecast that 10% could be on board by 
2030. Those numbers show that while the buzz is loud, real wallets holding 
Bitcoin remain few. For many, Bitcoin is still a headline rather than a habit. 
State Level Moves Shift Policy Last month, Texas became the first US state to 
set up a public Bitcoin stockpile. Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 21, 
creating a standalone fund run by state&#8217;s comptroller. That setup keeps the 
reserve out of the normal state treasury, so it can’t be raided for other 
expenses. A follow‑up bill, HB 4488, cements its legal protection, making sure 
the fund stays intact no matter what. Not every state has pushed ahead. In 
May, Florida dropped its crypto legislation, joining Wyoming, South Dakota, 
North Dakota, Pennsylvania, Montana and Oklahoma in pulling back. Arizona’s 
House Bill 1025, despite getting farther than any similar measure, was vetoed 
by US President Donald Trump on May 3. Bitcoin Lyrics Hit Home Drake’s new 
verse isn’t his first high‑stakes play with crypto. Back in 2022, he put $1 
million worth of Bitcoin bet on the Super Bowl. That bold wager grabbed 
headlines and showed he takes crypto chances seriously. Related Reading: The 
Silent Bitcoin Accumulation: Public Companies’ Surprising H1 2025 Lead Now, by 
weaving Bitcoin into his music, he’s giving millions of listeners a taste of 
what traders already know: prices can swing hard, fast, and without warning. 
Looking ahead, Drake’s new song and Texas’s reserve show two sides of crypto’s 
rise. The pop‑culture nods pull attention, while real‑world policies test 
whether Bitcoin can move from hype into everyday use. If both trends keep 
climbing, Bitcoin could win more hearts—and wallets—in the years to come. 
Featured image from Chris Delmas/AFP/Getty, chart from TradingView

Bitcoin Meets Heartbreak In Drake’s Latest Track—Details

Crypto adoption is rapidly growing in high-growth markets, where the 
technology is solving real-world problems, like remittances, financial 
inclusion and supply chain inefficiencies.

Crypto adoption will be driven by high-growth markets, with or without the US

While Solana faces pressure below the $150 level, several altcoins are posting 
major gains, with Orion (ORN) leading the pack with a 400% increase.