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Global cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has officially enabled trading for Axelar ($AXL) for customers residing in New York state. The move adds another digital asset to the platform’s limited but carefully curated selection available to New Yorkers, who operate under the state’s stringent BitLicense regulatory framework. Expanding Access in a Regulated Market New York remains one of the most tightly regulated cryptocurrency markets in the United States. Exchanges must obtain a BitLicense from the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) to offer trading services to residents. Coinbase has held a BitLicense since 2017, allowing it to list a select…

UN Digital Finance Vision Puts Ripple & Stellar at the Core of a New Interoperable Global Payment System The resurfacing of a United Nations–linked webinar has renewed discussion across the crypto sector, after it appeared to position Ripple and Stellar within a broader vision for the future of global payments. Hosted by the United Nations Capital Development Fund and recently brought back into light by crypto researcher SMQKE, the presentation outlined what officials described as an open and regulated payment internetwork. Notably, the concept centers on connecting banks, fintechs, mobile money providers, card networks, and blockchain systems into a single…

Bitcoin consolidation around $74,000–$75,000 is the only story that matters right now. Analysts have identified this zone as a critical structural support level that must hold to preserve the longer-term bullish outlook. A daily close below $74,000 would weaken the prevailing framework and increase the probability of a deeper retracement toward $72,000. Bitcoin has tested this floor before. How it closes the current week will set the tone for June. Why This Level Is Different From Prior Pullbacks Near-term pressure comes from hot inflation data, U.S.-Iran tensions, ETF outflows, and leveraged long liquidations stacking simultaneously. That combination has pushed Bitcoin…

The exploit that hit Kelp DAO on April 18 sent a clear signal through on-chain data: within hours, holders of the protocol’s liquid restaking token, rsETH, moved a net total of 563 tokens onto centralized exchanges. According to the Santiment update, the spike in exchange inflows reflected immediate uncertainty about the safety of assets tied to the Kelp ecosystem. Though the amount was modest, the on-chain movement itself matters more than the sum. Liquid restaking tokens like rsETH represent deposits in EigenLayer, and any breach at a dependent protocol can shake confidence far beyond the immediate loss. Traders often preemptively…

Jeffrey Huang, a prominent Taiwanese celebrity and well-known cryptocurrency whale, has suffered a significant financial setback after losing approximately $33 million on his Ethereum ($ETH) futures investments. The losses stem from a highly leveraged long position that was partially forcibly liquidated as market conditions turned against him. Details of the Liquidation According to on-chain data and public reports, Huang had opened a 25x leveraged long position on $ETH, betting on a price increase. However, as Ethereum’s price declined, the position faced mounting pressure. Huang closed most of the position voluntarily, but a portion was forcibly liquidated by the exchange, locking…

Trump’s Fintech Order Reopens the Fed Access Debate, Putting Ripple Back in Focus President Donald Trump’s recent fintech executive has reopened a long-standing policy debate: who should have direct access to America’s core financial infrastructure? As highlighted by RippleXity, the heart of the order is a review of the rules governing access to Federal Reserve payment systems such as Fedwire and FedNow. Today, those rails are largely limited to federally insured banks, meaning fintech and crypto firms must rely on partner banks to move money through the system indirectly. The order does not remove those restrictions. Instead, it instructs regulators,…

Ripple’s $RLUSD stablecoin has reached a new all-time high supply of nearly $1.76 billion. It is extending its rapid growth streak as institutional demand for regulated digital dollars accelerates. The latest on-chain data shows Ripple $RLUSD Stablecoin supply climbing above previous highs recorded just a day earlier. This highlights aggressive minting activity and expanding market adoption. Ripple’s Stablecoin WILL NOT STOP GROWING!@Ripple’s $RLUSD stablecoin is currently sitting at a total supply of some $1.76 billion, outpacing previous highs recorded only yesterday.At the same time, competing stablecoins from both @worldlibertyfi and @PayPal appear to have… pic.twitter.com/wZEcYuRG5k — BSCN (@BSCNews) May 23,…

A Chinese court has finalized a 12-year and seven-month prison sentence for a man convicted of stealing and selling Bitcoin belonging to an acquaintance. The case, which highlights the growing legal scrutiny around cryptocurrency custody and trust, was decided by the People’s Procuratorate of Changshan District in Fuzhou City. Theft Through Breach of Trust According to court documents, the convicted individual, identified only as Lin, was asked by the victim, Wang, for assistance in cashing out Bitcoin in late 2020. During this process, Lin secretly obtained the private key to Wang’s cryptocurrency wallet from his computer. He then transferred four…

The event will take place in Zurich from June 19–21, 2026, lasting for 48 continuous hours. The technological development tracks cover three specific areas: payments and FX, onchain credit and lending, and artificial intelligence agents for finance. The investment firm VanEck assessed the technical capacity of the $XRP Ledger, placing it alongside traditional networks such as SWIFT, DTCC, and JPMorgan Chase. The blockchain infrastructure company Ripple will back the fintech hackathon SwissHacks 2026 as a sponsor of key innovation-oriented challenges within the $XRP Ledger, as reported on Friday. The global innovation platform Tenity informed that the financial technology gathering is…

Nasdaq-listed Bitcoin mining company Bitdeer has sold 201.6 $BTC this week, according to a company announcement. The sale represents all of the Bitcoin the firm mined during the period, continuing a pattern observed in recent months where the company liquidates its freshly mined coins rather than holding them on its balance sheet. Bitdeer’s Ongoing Treasury Strategy This is not an isolated event. Bitdeer has repeatedly sold its mined Bitcoin throughout 2025 and into 2026, a strategy that contrasts with some peers who maintain large treasury reserves. The company has not publicly stated a permanent shift away from holding Bitcoin, but…