Ripple has formally applied for a national banking license in the United States, aiming to expand its USD-pegged RLUSD stablecoin operations and payment offerings. Securing the federal banking charter would permit Ripple to operate as a regulated financial institution, enabling… Read More »Ripple Seeks US National Banking Charter to Bolster Stablecoin and Payment Services
Blockchain payments firm Ripple is pursuing a U.S. national banking charter to shift regulatory oversight of its RLUSD stablecoin from state to federal jurisdiction. The application to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) aims to replace RLUSD’s… Read More »Ripple Seeks National Banking License for Enhanced Stablecoin Oversight
Blockchain firm Ripple and financial infrastructure provider OpenPayd have announced a strategic partnership to transform international transactions through combined use of XRP and RLUSD stablecoin. The collaboration specifically targets chronic inefficiencies in traditional cross-border payments, including slow settlement times, prohibitive… Read More »Ripple and OpenPayd Partner to Revolutionize Cross-Border Payments with XRP and RLUSD
BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) is approaching $75 billion in managed assets, signaling intense institutional appetite for cryptocurrency exposure through regulated financial products. The flagship crypto fund’s 0.25% expense ratio translates to approximately $187.2 million in annual fee revenue,… Read More »BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF Nears $75 Billion Milestone Amid Robust Investor Demand
A new financial institution named Erebor Bank is being established with backing from notable investors including Peter Thiel. Its primary mission is to support crypto startups and early-stage companies, aiming to fill the void created by the collapse of Silicon… Read More »Erebor Bank Emerges with Billionaire Backing to Support Crypto Startups Post-SVB Collapse
Bitcoin demonstrates significant growth potential driven by weakening macroeconomic forces and surging institutional interest. Three converging factors—declining dollar strength, unprecedented global liquidity, and ETF-fueled demand—signal bullish momentum. Global M2 money supply has reached an all-time peak of $55.48 trillion, creating… Read More »Bitcoin Poised for Major Upside as Dollar Weakens and Institutional Demand Intensifies
A cryptocurrency whale has liquidated its 10X leveraged short position on Ethereum, resulting in a realized loss of $3.27 million according to on-chain analytics. The liquidation was detected by blockchain monitoring platform Onchain Lens, marking one of the largest leveraged… Read More »Ethereum Whale Loses $3.27 Million in 10X Leveraged Short Liquidation
The supply of Bitcoin held on cryptocurrency exchanges has plummeted to its lowest level in seven years, signaling a pronounced shift in investor behaviour towards long-term accumulation. Exchange balances now represent just 14.5% of the Bitcoin supply, a threshold not… Read More »Bitcoin Exchange Supply Hits 7-Year Low as Market Dominance and Institutional Demand Grow
Banking giant Standard Chartered has projected Bitcoin could surge to $200,000, driven predominantly by surging demand for Spot Bitcoin ETFs and growing corporate treasury adoption. Their analysis, reiterating forecasts made previously, sees Bitcoin potentially reaching $135,000 by the third quarter… Read More »Standard Chartered Forecasts $200,000 Bitcoin Driven by ETFs and Corporate Adoption
Publicly traded companies globally ramped up their direct Bitcoin holdings significantly in the first half of the year, acquiring approximately 245,510 BTC. This surge effectively doubled the volume previously absorbed by spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) and represents a major… Read More »Corporate Bitcoin Holdings Double in Six Months, Driven by Direct Acquisition Strategy
Ripple Labs is pursuing formal banking recognition through an application for a federal banking charter in the United States. This strategic move positions the cryptocurrency firm alongside other digital asset companies engaging with traditional financial regulatory frameworks. The licensing effort… Read More »Ripple Files for U.S. Banking License Amid Industry Regulatory Push
Ripple has filed an application to secure a U.S. banking license. This strategic move establishes Ripple among the group of cryptocurrency-related companies actively pursuing regulatory authorization. The application demonstrates Ripple’s efforts to integrate its operations more deeply within the established… Read More »Ripple Applies for U.S. Banking License Seeking Integration With Traditional Finance
SEC Chairman Paul Atkins has highlighted the agency’s intensified scrutiny of cryptocurrency fraud and market integrity risks, while addressing growing concerns about retail investor exposure in private credit markets. He emphasized the necessity for regulatory frameworks to evolve alongside digital-age… Read More »SEC Chairman Outlines Focus on Crypto Fraud and Market Integrity Amid Regulatory Adaptation
Stablecoins are accelerating as financial gateways in emerging markets, providing unprecedented access to capital markets for underserved populations while confronting persistent infrastructure and regulatory hurdles. Users across these economies increasingly leverage USD-pegged stablecoins to accumulate savings and access sophisticated financial… Read More »Stablecoins Bridge Emerging Economies to Capital Markets Amid Infrastructure Challenges
KBC Bank, a prominent Belgian financial institution, has announced plans to introduce cryptocurrency trading services on its digital brokerage platform, Bolero. The service launch is contingent upon securing necessary authorizations and is anticipated to occur following approvals expected by autumn.… Read More »KBC Bank to Offer Cryptocurrency Investments via Bolero Platform
A U.S. court has authorized Celsius Network to advance its lawsuit against Tether, alleging the stablecoin issuer improperly liquidated 39,500 Bitcoin (then valued at approximately $4 billion) amid Celsius’s 2022 financial collapse. Celsius claims this action breached prior agreements and… Read More »U.S. Court Clears Celsius to Sue Tether Over $4 Billion Bitcoin Liquidation Claim
A promotional message has surfaced highlighting a tariff-free product export opportunity to Vietnam. The announcement coincided with a push for cryptocurrency market participants to leverage specialized news services for Bitcoin market intelligence. The communication emphasizes providing timely coverage of breaking… Read More »Vietnam Zero-Tariff Trade Opportunity Promoted Alongside Bitcoin News Coverage
Cartwright Pension Trusts disclosed that a UK pension fund under its advisory generated a 60% return through Bitcoin allocation within a 12-month period. This successful case exemplifies Bitcoin’s increasing adoption within institutional investment frameworks. The firm emphasized Bitcoin’s strategic potential… Read More »UK Pension Fund Achieves 60% Bitcoin Return, Signaling Institutional Crypto Shift
Former US President Donald Trump has proposed implementing a 20% tariff on goods imported from Vietnam. The suggested tariff heightens global trade tensions and could significantly impact Vietnam’s export-oriented economy. This move, reminiscent of previous trade policies during Trump’s presidency,… Read More »Potential Trump Tariff on Vietnam Raises Global Trade and Crypto Market Concerns
REX has announced the launch of its OSPREY SOL Staking ETF (SSK), marking the introduction of the first spot Solana (SOL) staking exchange-traded fund. This pioneering financial instrument provides investors with direct exposure to Solana while enabling participation in the… Read More »REX Launches OSPREY SOL Staking ETF (SSK), First Spot Solana Staking ETF