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VivoPower Announces $100 Million Ripple Labs Investment, Stock Surges 32%

10:54 09-08-2025 （2 days ago）

VivoPower International PLC has unveiled plans to invest $100 million in Ripple Labs shares, accelerating its strategic pivot toward cryptocurrency markets while triggering a sharp rise in its stock value. The company saw its shares climb 32.12% to $5.10 following the announcement, reflecting investor confidence in the move. The investment will include both shares in Ripple Labs and XRP tokens...

Bitcoin Tests Key Resistance at $118,500 After 1.3% Daily Gain

14:02 10-08-2025 （19 hours ago）

Bitcoin climbed 1.3% over the past 24 hours to reach $118,592, continuing its consolidation near significant technical barriers. The asset is actively testing the $118,500 resistance level, a threshold traders consider pivotal for sustaining bullish momentum. A decisive breakout above this barrier could propel Bitcoin toward the $120,000 psychological milestone. Market analysts note that surpassing $123,236 would signal uncharted territory...

Binance Partners with BBVA to Custody Client Funds in U.S. Treasuries

10:25 08-08-2025 （3 days ago）

Binance has entered a partnership with global banking group BBVA to bolster client asset security and trust. Under the new arrangement, BBVA will hold a portion of Binance client collateral assets in ultra-low-risk U.S. Treasury securities. This initiative specifically aims to mitigate counterparty risk for Binance users and significantly enhance the safety of the trading environment. The collaboration seeks to...

Shiba Inu Launches Game-Based Token Burns to Drive Scarcity, Challenges Dogecoin

08:18 09-08-2025 （2 days ago）

Shiba Inu (SHIB) is implementing a new token-burning mechanism fueled by gaming transactions as part of its strategy to enhance token scarcity and actively compete with Dogecoin (DOGE) for prominence as the 'people's coin'. This initiative involves specific SHIB-branded games where player transactions directly contribute to burning SHIB tokens. Alongside driving scarcity, Shiba Inu's marketing lead, Lucie, stated that projects...

BlackRock Denies XRP ETF Plans Amid Analyst Speculation on Future Prospects

10:52 10-08-2025 （22 hours ago）

BlackRock has confirmed it currently has no plans to launch an exchange-traded fund (ETF) for the cryptocurrency XRP, according to a statement from the asset manager's spokesperson. This clarification addresses recent market speculation about potential ETF products tracking the digital asset. Despite this stance, analysts suggest regulatory developments may later facilitate an XRP ETF. Nate Geraci, a prominent ETF analyst,...

BlackRock Poised to File for XRP ETF Amid High Approval Expectations After Ripple-SEC Resolution

12:26 08-08-2025 （3 days ago）

BlackRock is preparing to file for an iShares XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) following Ripple's definitive legal settlement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, with industry analysts projecting a 95% likelihood of regulatory approval. This anticipated move aligns with applications from seven other prominent asset managers including Grayscale, 21Shares, and Bitwise, all seeking to launch XRP-focused ETFs. The collective filings...

MicroStrategy Marks Fifth Anniversary of Bitcoin Strategy, Showcasing Massive Gains and Market Leadership

05:01 11-08-2025 （4 hours ago）

MicroStrategy has commemorated five years since embarking on its pioneering Bitcoin investment strategy, an initiative that has dramatically reshaped the company's financial standing and established global leadership in corporate digital asset holdings. As a public company, MicroStrategy now holds the largest Bitcoin treasury in the world. Its continuous accumulation strategy has resulted in a massive hoard of 628,791 BTC, purchased...

XRP Open Interest on Binance Rebounds to $1.27 Billion Amid Strengthened Speculative Trading

16:02 09-08-2025 （2 days ago）

XRP's speculative participation shows notable resurgence as its open interest on Binance doubles since August to reach $1.27 billion. This significant recovery underscores growing trader engagement after a previous decline to $995 million in early August, though it remains below July's peak of $1.76 billion. Market positioning signals relative balance, with XRP funding rates holding neutral. This stability suggests a...

Ethereum Foundation Pledges $1M for Tornado Cash Developer’s Legal Defense

13:09 08-08-2025 （3 days ago）

The Ethereum Foundation has committed up to $1 million in matching funds to support Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm's legal defense amid ongoing litigation surrounding the privacy protocol. This initiative highlights institutional backing for privacy rights within cryptocurrency ecosystems. Tornado Cash, a decentralized Ethereum-based privacy tool, was accused by U.S. authorities in 2022 of facilitating illicit financial activities. The protocol...

Coinbase Launches Decentralized Exchange Trading for U.S. Mobile Customers, Excludes New York

19:19 08-08-2025 （3 days ago）

Coinbase has expanded its platform by introducing decentralized exchange (DEX) trading capabilities for U.S. customers through its mobile application. The new feature enables direct access to emerging tokens but remains unavailable to users in New York State. The service currently supports tokens minted on Coinbase’s Ethereum layer-2 Base network. Expansion plans include adding assets such as Solana in the future,...

Institutional Demand Propels Bitcoin ETF Inflows Beyond $400 Million, BlackRock Dominates

10:41 09-08-2025 （2 days ago）

Institutional investors have driven Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) inflows to surpass $400 million, with BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust leading the surge by attracting $359.77 million. This substantial capital influx highlights growing institutional appetite for regulated cryptocurrency exposure. The influx is reshaping market dynamics and accelerating mainstream Bitcoin adoption. Notably, Harvard University's endowment fund has expanded its cryptocurrency holdings, signaling a...

Bitcoin Nears Golden Cross as Technicals Signal Potential Upswing Above $117,500

12:06 10-08-2025 （21 hours ago）

Technical indicators for Bitcoin suggest a potential bullish trend emerging if the cryptocurrency successfully maintains its position above the crucial $117,500 support level. Currently trading near $117,500, Bitcoin is approaching a 'golden cross' formation on its price charts. This bullish technical pattern occurs when a shorter-term moving average crosses above a longer-term moving average, historically indicating the possibility of upward...