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Int'l Business Times
22-05-2025
- Business
- Int'l Business Times
Baden Bower Secures Major Media for Crypto Startups in the Post-$100K Bitcoin Era
Bitcoin topped $100,000 in 2025, leaving many investors stunned. While some early players celebrated with sports cars, others scrambled to understand how crypto works. In this chaotic surge, Baden Bower, a crypto PR firm , helps lesser-known crypto projects stand out. It crafts simple, clear stories that attract attention. Bitcoin Pulls Focus from Smaller Projects Bitcoin reached $109,350 earlier this year, and most coverage followed that one headline. This left smaller projects struggling to gain visibility. Some founders began questioning their decisions to build something new instead of buying into Bitcoin earlier. Momentum in digital assets gained strength thanks to regulatory updates, more institutional activity, and recurring cycles. New EU policies and the return of friendlier U.S. crypto rules pushed things forward. Still, this flood of growth created a problem. Attention is limited. More than 200 crypto ventures launch daily, but most don't get noticed. Without a strategy, it's like standing outside a packed stadium and hoping someone hears you. Baden Bower Simplifies the Message Crypto projects often rely on complex language that turns off new users. Baden Bower makes that language understandable for readers. The firm works with over 50 major crypto news outlets, including and NewsBTC, to help projects reach the public. Instead of sending out messages and hoping for clicks, it builds real narratives. These stories, shaped by effective crypto marketing strategies , appeal to both early adopters and everyday readers. "We show investors what a project stands for," says AJ Ignacio, CEO of Baden Bower. "Media presence builds trust. People need to see something before they believe in it." In 2025, tech specs don't carry the same weight. People want to know why a project matters. Baden Bower helps teams explain that in plain terms. It places clients in premier crypto publications. These features make an immediate difference by connecting projects with audiences outside crypto circles. Bringing Unknown Projects into the Spotlight Crypto is unpredictable, and many firms hesitate to get involved. Baden Bower works through the noise and helps clients stay focused. It also helps projects build a message that holds up when things get messy. Consider new projects trying to get noticed next to giants like Ethereum or Solana. Without help, these teams stay buried in technical papers and jargon. Baden Bower takes their work and turns it into something readable. "A clear message helps people understand your project," says Ignacio. The team writes articles, interviews founders, and places stories that explain ideas without watering them down. People investing in digital assets today expect clarity. They no longer back every new token. They ask questions. They compare. Baden Bower helps projects answer those questions. Thanks to its relationships with major outlets, Baden Bower gives projects access to new readers. Attention from respected sources builds credibility in a field where trust remains hard to earn. Telling Stories That Stick Crypto tools have become more useful. People want services that do more than trade tokens. Baden Bower helps projects show how they solve real problems. From NFTs to gaming tools to privacy systems, it helps tell stories people care about. Some analysts believe Bitcoin could reach $250,000 this year, and Ethereum may go much higher as well. Attention and expectations are high. Short-term excitement no longer moves the needle. Strong communication matters more than ever. "We focus on clarity," says Ignacio. "We help teams speak to people in a way that builds confidence." Why Crypto Teams Work with Baden Bower Trust matters in crypto. Baden Bower offers media placement with clear terms. Clients know they'll get published or receive a refund. This gives teams control over planning and timelines. Many crypto teams work with tight schedules and even tighter funding. Knowing they'll reach readers helps them spend money more wisely. The firm also runs online campaigns that boost search visibility and help users find these stories. That attention helps projects build trust and attract interest that leads to growth. "Stories matter when they're real," Ignacio concludes. Strong communication doesn't guarantee success, but it creates a path. In this crowded scene, the projects that speak well are the ones people remember.
Yahoo
26-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
'Bitcoin Jesus' Roger Ver shells $600,000 to Trump's ally to navigate tax case
Roger Ver, also referred to as 'Bitcoin Jesus' for his early support of cryptocurrency, has tapped a long-time ally of US President Donald Trump to help him navigate through legal trouble. The New York Times reported on Apr. 24 that Ver had reached out to senior political advisor Roger Stone. Ver, who was indicted last year over alleged tax fraud, has reportedly paid $600,000 to Stone for assistance. On Apr. 30, Ver was accused of allegedly hiding $48 million in taxes linked to his crypto holdings, as per the official documents of the Justice Department. The Department has alleged that in 2017, Ver failed to report capital gains churned by selling an estimated 70,000 BTC tokens, valued at approximately $240 million at the time. Ver was arrested in Spain owing to the tax fraud charge levied by the DOJ. In the US, the Criminal Investigation unit of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is overseeing the probe over Ver. Ver paid a bail amount of EUR 150,000 (roughly $170,600) in Spain for his release. He was asked to surrender his passport and appear regularly before Spanish authorities as part of his bail condition. Ver, the former CEO of wallet developer, renounced his US citizenship in 2014 to become a national of St. Kitts and Nevis without allegedly clearing his tax dues. He is now contesting his extradition to the US. Stone has been advocating on Ver's behalf since February 2025. He is reportedly pushing for an amendment in the 'exit tax' law, a rule that mandates US nationals to pay taxes on unrealized capital gains before renouncing their nationality. 'I have not lobbied any official in the executive branch... including the president,' The NYT quoted Stone. For now, the Trump ally only plans on advising Ver's legal team. President Trump envisions the transformation of the US into the crypto capital of the world under his presidency. Over the last few months, federal agencies have dropped multiple cases against crypto players like Binance, Ripple, and OpenSea as the country forges forward on its pro-crypto roadmap. Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Trump invites top 220 meme coin holders to dinner; price surges
April 23 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump is inviting the top 220 holders of his $TRUMP meme to a private dinner, prompting the price of the coin to rise more than 50% on Wednesday. The coins in circulation have a total value of $2.7 billion. The single coin rose $5.32, or 58%, to $14.32 on Wednesday afternoon. That's the biggest move of any cryptocurrency, outpacing Sui, which is up 23%, according to CoinMarketCap. The project's website claims that 80% of the token supply is held by the Trump Organization and affiliated entities. The original offering was $10 and in all 1 billion are planned to be distributed over three years with a $31.37 billion fully diluted valuation "Have Dinner in Washington, D.C. With President Trump," reads a message on the Trump coin's website. The black tie option dinner is scheduled for May 22 at Trump National Golf Club in Sterling, Va., "for a once-in-a-lifetime evening," according to the website. There is no charge to attend the dinner. Afterward, there will be a reception with Trump for the top 25 wallets. Also, a "VIP White House Tour" will take place the following day. "President Donald J. Trump is Known as the "Crypto President!" the website reads. "At this Intimate Private Dinner, Hear First-Hand President Trump Talk about the Future of Crypto." The top 220 average holders from April 23 to May 12 will earn the invitation. "The more $TRUMP you hold-and the longer you hold it-the higher Your Ranking will be," the website says. Trump launched the coin three days before his Jan. 20 inauguration. The speculative coin, which represents his "fight, fight, fight" response to the assassination attempt in Butler, Pa., on July 13, was trading for $31 on the first day for 200 million initially available. That's 20% of the total to be made. The meme features an image of Trump holding up his right fist and imposed over the word "FIGHT," which appears three times. First lady Melania Trump launched her own coin -- $MELANIA -- the next day. According to meme coins are cryptocurrencies or digital assets inspired by internet memes and online communities. "They often start as jokes or social experiments but can gain significant market value and attention due to their viral nature and community support," according to the website. The crypto coin is not intended as an investment opportunity, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission warned on Feb. 27. "Given the speculative nature of meme coins, they tend to experience significant market price volatility, and often are accompanied by statements regarding their risks and lack of utility, other than for entertainment or other non-functional purposes," according to the SEC. "Accordingly, neither meme coin purchasers nor holders are protected by the federal securities laws." In September Trump's sons, Donald Jr. and Eric, launched a separate crypto company called World Liberty Financial. In March, Trump signed an executive order empowering the federal government to build a "strategic reserve" of cryptocurrency assets it seizes through law enforcement proceedings. Earlier this month, the Department of Justice ended its National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team, while also redirecting focus away from targeting crypto fraud. "The President is openly inviting investors to have a bidding war over who can buy the most access to him while he laughs all the way to the bank," Tony Carrk, U.S. executive director with a nonpartisan advocacy group, said in a statement. "There has never been a clearer case of a President using their office to put money in their pocket, or greater potential for special interests to buy an administration's favor that could threaten the public interest. Donald Trump is trampling over every historical ethical norm to see how much corruption he can get away with before his allies in Congress flinch. "While Donald Trump wines and dines with his wealthy backers seeking access to the executive branch, working people across the country brace for higher costs under the Trump tariffs and less health security under the Trump budget." Sign in to access your portfolio
South China Morning Post
18-03-2025
- Business
- South China Morning Post
North Korea is rolling in bitcoin. Only the US and UK have more
North Korea is believed to hold the world's third-largest reserve of government-owned bitcoin, following a US$1.5 billion cryptocurrency heist linked to state-backed hackers. Advertisement According to cryptocurrency portal North Korea's government now owns 13,562 bitcoin, valued at around US$1.14 billion, based on data from crypto-security firm Arkham Intelligence. That means it trails only the United States , which held 198,109 coins as of January, and Britain with 61,245 coins, according to Arkham. On February 21, the Lazarus Group, a hacker syndicate believed to be backed by the North Korean government, stole tokens worth US$1.5 billion from Dubai-based trading platform Bybit, according to the US Federal Bureau of Investigation. The hack has been called the largest cryptocurrency theft in history. North Korea has trained an army of IT workers and hackers who operate at home and abroad. Photo: Shutterstock Reports indicate that the tokens taken by the group were primarily ethereum, with a large amount later converted into bitcoin, according to Advertisement
