Ripple Outlines Future Developments to Institutional DeFi on XRP Ledger
Ripple has announced upcoming features for the XRP Ledger (XRPL) aimed at enhancing institutional decentralized finance (DeFi). Key developments include expanded compliance functions, a new lending protocol that integrates with Ripple Payments and decentralized exchanges, and the introduction of Multi-Purpose…
‘Anti-American’ Stablecoin Regulation Push Sparks Outrage Among Crypto Industry Leaders
A U.S.-based venture capitalist has spoken out against proposals that would restrict international stablecoin issuers from accessing the U.S. treasury market. Stablecoin Regulatory Battle Emerges in Washington Vance Spencer, co-founder of Framework Ventures, has criticized attempts to “shut off access…
HK Launches Crypto Regulatory Roadmap for Virtual Asset Growth
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) unveiled its “ASPIRe” roadmap, a strategic plan with 12 key initiatives aimed at strengthening the city’s virtual asset ecosystem. What’s the significance: With crypto regulations still unfinished, Philippine regulators could view Hong Kong’s…
US Charges Gotbit Founder Aleksei Andriunin With Wire Fraud and Market Manipulation
A Russian founder of cryptocurrency exchange Gotbit has been extradited to the U.S. to face charges of wire fraud and conspiracy to commit market manipulation. Code for Wash Trading Crypto Transactions Aleksei Andriunin, 26, founder of cryptocurrency exchange Gotbit, has…
Bybit Is Back: Crypto Exchange Resumes Full Operations in India After FIU Approval
Bybit is back in India! After overcoming regulatory hurdles and a security breach, the crypto exchange fully restores services, resuming new user onboarding and trading access. Bybit Reinstates Services in India After Regulatory Compliance Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has officially registered…
Telegram Game Farm Frens Announces Blockchain Migration After Airdrop Disaster
On its newly released roadmap, the pseudonymous founder of the Telegram-based game Farm Frens, known as Kaizen, said that they will relaunch on the LINE messenger app as the “Season 2 with major improvements” after experiencing trouble on the token…
Bitcoin at $84K: Ten Global Events That Could Make or Break Crypto Markets
As bitcoin hovers just above $84,000 at 8:45 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on Wednesday amid heightened volatility, ten critical events—from U.S. tariffs to central bank decisions—could shape crypto markets in the weeks ahead. From Trump’s Tariffs to Fed Rates: Key…
Just In: CZ Claims a ‘Local Player’ Was Blocking Binance From Securing License in the Philippines
Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) has claimed that a “local player” was responsible for blocking the global cryptocurrency exchange’s efforts to secure regulatory approval in the Philippines. CZ Alleges Local Interference In response to a question on Twitter/X regarding…
American Securities Regulatory Body Drops Uniswap Lawsuit
The US SEC body decided to close the Uniswap lawsuit, a big victory for the crypto industry. Summary The American securities regulatory body SEC dropped the Uniswap lawsuit. Uniswap CEO Hyden Adams called this development a very big win for…
Fold Holdings Expands Bitcoin Treasury to 1,010 BTC With New Purchase
Fold Holdings has expanded its bitcoin treasury with the purchase of 10 additional BTC at an average price of $87,500 per coin. The move underscores Fold’s long-term commitment to bitcoin as a core treasury asset. Fold Holdings Adds 10 Bitcoin…
