Ripple Aims to Expand RLUSD Stablecoin to Europe
Ripple has reportedly applied for a license in Luxembourg to introduce its Ripple USD stablecoin in Europe. If granted, the permit would allow the stablecoin to operate across the European…
Nauru Appoints Australian Brian Phelps as CEO of New Virtual Asset Authority
Following the recent passage of legislation to regulate virtual assets, including cryptocurrency, Nauru’s government has appointed Australian banking and financial markets executive Brian Phelps as the inaugural CEO of the…
DDC Enterprise Partners With Animoca Brands on $100 Million Bitcoin Yield Strategy
DDC Enterprise and Animoca Brands have signed a $100 million strategic partnership aimed at maximizing bitcoin yields and treasury strategies. This collaboration represents a significant step in the adoption of…
Arcadia Finance exploited, $2.5M stolen and converted to WETH
Arcadia Finance’s Rebalancer contract was exploited for $2.5 million in USDC and USDS on the Base blockchain, with stolen assets swapped to WETH. Arcadia Finance, a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform…
LA sheriff deputies admit to helping crypto ‘Godfather’ extort victims
The Justice Department says two LA Sheriff deputies admitted to helping extort victims, including for a local crypto mogul, while working their private security side hustles. Two Los Angeles County…
Ethereum investors pile into ETH amid massive weekly surge
Ethereum treasury companies accumulated more than 545,000 ETH over the past month, while institutional funds saw the fourth-highest weekly inflow on record. The top Ethereum treasury companies scooped up at…
Bitcoin could rally to $135K before ‘corrective phase’ — Analyst
Fairlead Strategies founder and managing partner Katie Stockton says Bitcoin should reach $135,000 as an “intermediate-term objective.” Bitcoin price predictions are coming thick and fast after Monday’s all-time high, and…
Unauthorized crypto trading now carries 2 years of prison in Hungary
Hungary has updated its Criminal Code, imposing potential prison sentences for those using or running unauthorized crypto exchanges. Hungary has passed laws that could slap individuals trading crypto using an…
Bitcoin-fueled darknet marketplace vanishes in possible exit scam
Abacus commanded around 70% of the market share across all Bitcoin-enabled Western darknet marketplaces in 2024. Abacus Market, the largest Bitcoin-powered Western darknet marketplace, has gone offline in an apparent…
Price predictions 7/14: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, ADA, HYPE
Bitcoin holds above $120,000 as corporate crypto treasury building and robust spot BTC ETF buying continue to support the new price range. Key points: Bitcoin is facing profit booking near…
OKX joins Paxos’ USDG network as stablecoin push intensifies
Launched in November 2024, the USDG stablecoin has a total circulating supply of around $356 million. Crypto exchange OKX has joined the Global Dollar Network, a consortium promoting Paxos’ relatively…
Economist Steve Hanke Torches Bitcoin Strategy With Brutal ‘No Value’ Verdict
Bitcoin’s record-breaking rally is under fire as influential economists slam BTC treasury strategies, warning investors of fundamental worthlessness and likening current enthusiasm to blind speculation. Steve Hanke Doubles Down: Bitcoin…
3IQ’s XRP ETF Shatters $50M Barrier Fast—Is This the Next Crypto Giant in Play?
A newly launched XRP ETF in Canada has surged past $50 million in assets within weeks, fueled by zero fees, regulatory clarity, and institutional-grade crypto exposure. 3IQ’s XRP ETF Crosses…
Analysts See Long Crypto Bull Market as Institutional Fuel and Regulation Align
Crypto is charging into a powerful, long-term bull market driven by institutional adoption, regulatory clarity, and real-world integration, setting the stage for explosive global transformation. Wall Street Analysts Signal Extreme…
Vanguard Now Strategy’s Largest Backer After Years of Dismissing Bitcoin
Investment giant Vanguard has stunned markets with a $9 billion stake in bitcoin proxy Strategy Inc., led by Michael Saylor, exposing deep contradictions in its anti-crypto messaging and portfolio reality.…