Author: Tony Pearce
DTCC Listing Fuels XRP ETF Buzz, But Regulatory Hurdles Remain Despite New Fast-Track Path
Reading Time: < 1 minuteWhile the DTCC has listed five spot XRP ETFs—from issuers including Franklin Templeton and CoinShares—this is a necessary step, not a guarantee of launch.
The Blockchain Paradox: Why Banks Are Embracing the Technology Built to Replace Them
Reading Time: 5 minutesWhy are banks adopting blockchain tech? Find out in this article.
JPMorgan Predicts Bitcoin’s Path to $170,000 After Market Cleansing
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAccording to JPMorgan, the recent painful deleveraging in crypto markets has set the stage for a major Bitcoin rally, with a price target of $170,000 in the next year.
Google Finance Integrates Kalshi, Polymarket Data in AI Overhaul
Reading Time: < 1 minuteGoogle has announced it will integrate real-time data from prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket directly into its search results.
New Payment Rails: Mastercard Taps XRPL Blockchain for Card Settlement Pilot
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMastercard is exploring the use of the XRPL blockchain as a new settlement layer for card transactions through a new partnership with Ripple and crypto exchange Gemini.
Crypto Trading Fuels 129% Surge in Robinhood’s Q3 Revenue
Reading Time: < 1 minuteDriven by a massive spike in cryptocurrency activity, Robinhood reported a 129% year-over-year jump in quarterly trading revenue.
From Skeptics to Believers: Why Banks Are Racing to Embrace Stablecoins
Reading Time: 2 minutesMajor institutions from JPMorgan to Citibank are launching stablecoin initiatives, conducting pilot programs, and investing heavily in blockchain infrastructure
Canada’s Digital Dollar Ambition: Stablecoin Rules Pave Way for Payment Modernization
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCanada is laying the groundwork for a modernized financial system with plans to regulate stablecoins, a key component of its 2025 federal budget.
Post-Liquidation Hangover: Fading Demand Threatens to Drag Bitcoin to $72K, Analysts Say
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA sustained drop in investor demand following October’s record-breaking market crash has left Bitcoin vulnerable to a deeper correction, with analysts at CryptoQuant projecting a potential fall to $72,000.
Stream Finance Halts Operations After $93M Custody Loss
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a stark reminder of the risks inherent in decentralized finance, Stream Finance has been forced to suspend all user withdrawals.
Ripple Prime Goes Live in US Following Hidden Road Deal
Reading Time: < 1 minuteRipple has officially launched its digital asset prime brokerage in the competitive US market, a direct result of its $1.25 billion acquisition of multi-asset broker Hidden Road.
Why Should Crypto Be Considered as an Investment?
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe rise of cryptocurrency has fundamentally challenged how we think about money, investment, and financial systems.
Tether’s $10B Profit Boom Signals Deepening Liquidity for Crypto Markets
Reading Time: < 1 minuteTether, the engine behind the world’s dominant stablecoin USDT, continues to print profits, with annual earnings soaring past $10 billion.
French Lawmakers Target Crypto in “Wealth Tax” Overhaul
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a move that could significantly impact crypto holders, France’s parliament is advancing a plan to tax digital assets as part of a new levy on “unproductive wealth.”
Ethereum to Host ‘Vast Majority’ of $2 Trillion Tokenized Asset Market, Standard Chartered Says
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a major endorsement for the blockchain, Standard Chartered has projected that Ethereum will be the dominant platform for the coming $2 trillion tokenized asset market.
JPMorgan: USDC Growth Outpaces USDT, Driven by Regulation and Institutional Demand
Reading Time: < 1 minuteJPMorgan analysts report that Circle’s USDC stablecoin is expanding its onchain activity and market capitalization at a faster rate than Tether’s USDT.
Hong Kong Regulator Sounds Alarm on Corporate Crypto Treasuries
Reading Time: < 1 minuteHong Kong’s top securities regulator is raising red flags over how listed companies manage their digital asset treasuries (DAT), warning of inflated stock prices and investor risks, and signaling a potential crackdown with new guidelines.
Grayscale Debuts a Solana ETF
Reading Time: < 1 minuteInvestors can now gain exposure to Solana and its staking yields through a traditional stock ticker.
“Strong Start”: Solana ETF Leads Trio to $65M Day, Outshining Litecoin and Hedera Funds
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAccording to data from Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas, three new altcoin ETFs generated a cumulative $65 million in their Wall Street debut, but the performance was highly concentrated.
Western Union to Integrate “Seamless” Stablecoin Payments via New Solana-Based Network
Reading Time: < 1 minuteWestern Union is building a bridge between traditional finance and digital assets with a new stablecoin and a proprietary “Digital Asset Network.”
Wall Street’s Solana Era Begins as Bitwise Debuts Pioneering Staking ETF
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSolana is officially entering the world of regulated Wall Street products with the launch of Bitwise’s Solana Staking ETF (BSOL).
Citi Taps Coinbase to Bridge Traditional Finance and Blockchain
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a significant move that blurs the lines between traditional finance and the crypto economy, banking giant Citi is partnering with Coinbase to overhaul digital payments.
Crypto.com Files for US Federal Banking Charter with OCC
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe move aligns the Singapore-based exchange with other major crypto players, including Coinbase, Paxos, and Ripple, in seeking federal regulatory status.
Trump Nominates CFTC Chair from Ranks of SEC
Reading Time: < 1 minutePresident Trump has nominated Michael Selig, a top attorney from the SEC’s Crypto Task Force, to chair the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).
CZ Pardoned by Trump, Paving Way for Potential Return to Binance Helm
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe landscape of the cryptocurrency industry was upended as President Donald Trump issued a pardon to Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, the founder and former CEO of Binance.
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