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SEC Begins Review of First U.S. Spot XRP ETF Filed by WisdomTree

XRP ETF Approval Odds Hit 83% Amid SEC Delay

As institutional demand for XRP continues to rise, expectations for a U.S.-approved XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) have climbed significantly. According to decentralized prediction platform Polymarket, the odds of a spot XRP ETF receiving regulatory approval now stand at 83%, up from 70% earlier this week despite ongoing delays by the

May 26, 2025 2 mins read
UK Crypto Users Face Stricter Rules as KYC Concerns Grow

UK Crypto Users Face Stricter Rules as KYC Concerns Grow

The United Kingdom is set to implement stringent regulations requiring cryptocurrency firms to collect and report detailed personal data from users, starting January 1, 2026. This move by Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) aims to curb tax evasion in the rapidly growing digital asset sector. According to the upcoming

May 24, 2025 2 mins read
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BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF Sets New Records Amid Growing Institutional Demand

Wall Street has officially caught Bitcoin fever. And at the center of the frenzy stands BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), which has now taken the crypto investment narrative to a whole new level. On Thursday, as Bitcoin surged to an all-time high of $111,807, IBIT soared to the top of

May 24, 2025 2 mins read
U.S. DOJ Recovers $2.5M in Crypto from Fraud Schemes, Aims to Restore Market Trust

U.S. DOJ Recovers $2.5M in Crypto from Fraud Schemes, Aims to Restore Market Trust

As a bold step against cryptocurrency fraud, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has declared that it has forfeited around $2.5 million in cryptocurrency, all of which is tied to fraudulent investment scams that took advantage of growing public interest in the crypto sector. The DOJ’s May 23 announcement is

May 24, 2025 2 mins read
SEC Delays XRP & LTC ETFs, TRX Fund Makes Progress

SEC Delays XRP & LTC ETFs, TRX Fund Makes Progress

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has again postponed its decision-making on several major crypto ETF applications, adding further uncertainty to the future of regulated digital asset products. But even in the midst of regulatory freeze, there is one product, a staking ETF tied to TRX (TRON) that is

May 23, 2025 2 mins read
BTC Hits $111K as ETF Inflows Surge to 1-Month High

BTC Hits $111K as ETF Inflows Surge to 1-Month High

Institutional interest rebounds sharply as BTC crosses the $111K mark. Bitcoin set a new all-time high yesterday, soaring to $111,968, a milestone that triggered a wave of institutional investment. The rally pushed over $934 million into spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs), marking the highest single-day inflow since April 22, according

May 23, 2025 2 mins read
JPMorgan, BofA Plan Stablecoin Collaboration

JPMorgan, BofA Plan Stablecoin Collaboration

Large banks venture into digital currency to remain competitive within the new crypto-financial environment. In a dramatic change of strategy, top US banking institutions JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Citigroup, Wells Fargo, and others are said to be in preliminary talks to issue a jointly created stablecoin. As quoted by

May 23, 2025 2 mins read
Braza Group Launches USDB Stablecoin on XRPL

Braza Group Launches USDB Stablecoin on XRPL

Braza Group has officially launched USDB, a new USD-pegged stablecoin issued on the XRP Ledger (XRPL), bringing a secure and cost-effective digital currency option to individuals and businesses in Brazil. The announcement, made on May 22, 2025, marks a significant leap in the company’s mission to modernize financial services and

May 23, 2025 2 mins read

MicroStrategy Sees Over $25 Billion Unrealized Profit as Bitcoin Hits All-Time High

Strategy, formerly MicroStrategy, the software company turned crypto giant, is making waves again. With Bitcoin (BTC) reaching an all-time high of $111,861, the company is set to post a massive $22.7 billion gain in Q2 2025, the largest quarterly profit in its history. This explosive growth could position MicroStrategy for

May 22, 2025 2 mins read
Ripple’s RLUSD Poised to Lead as Tether Exits European Market

Ripple’s RLUSD Poised to Lead as Tether Exits European Market

Tether’s withdrawal of USDT, the world’s most actively traded stablecoin, from the European market in response to MiCA regulations has created a humongous $150 billion liquidity gap. This sudden withdrawal has presented an opportunity for Ripple’s RLUSD to take dominance. The EU’s MiCA regulation that came into force in December

May 22, 2025 3 mins read
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