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Software developer Vincent Van Code believes the proposed CLARITY Act could have a bigger impact on $XRP adoption than many people expect. He argues that, although $XRP’s legal status is clearer today, important regulatory uncertainty still remains. In a post on X, Van Code said the 2023 district court ruling in the SEC’s case against Ripple significantly reduced legal uncertainty. Notably, the court found that $XRP sales on secondary markets are not securities. He said the ruling has already encouraged more institutional activity. It has supported the expansion of Ripple’s On-Demand Liquidity (ODL) corridors, bank pilot programs, $XRP exchange-traded fund…

In a recent tweet, Binance CEO Richard Teng shared insights from his engaging conversation with Olivia Bellingham from Mastercard regarding the future of stablecoins and digital assets. The discussion, which took place on June 11, 2026, focused on strategies to enhance the accessibility of these financial innovations to a broader audience worldwide. The full episode is available through Teng’s official tweet, providing a richer understanding of their insights on these pivotal topics. The Key Development The broader crypto market currently exhibits mixed signals, reflecting varying levels of momentum among major assets. Richard Teng’s dialogue with Mastercard’s Olivia Bellingham sheds light…

Base recently shared ten compelling reasons for developers to build on its platform via a tweet, garnering significant engagement with 395 likes and 63 retweets. This announcement emphasizes the platform’s deep liquidity, low transaction fees, and robust ecosystem support, potentially attracting a wave of new projects and developers to its network, as detailed in their tweet. The Story So Far The broader crypto market is currently displaying mixed signals, but Base’s announcement has emerged as a significant highlight in the landscape. With its focus on developer incentives, the platform positions itself as a leading option for those looking to enter…

Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency, regained the $60,000 level today after recently falling below $58,000. This situation has also been reflected in the overall cryptocurrency market, and it is stated that the biggest factor triggering today’s rise was the statements made by FED Chairman Kevin Warsh at the European Central Bank Forum in Sintra. While Bitcoin and altcoins are experiencing a recovery, the volume of Bitcoin flowing into Binance from retail investors has fallen to its lowest level since the exchange’s inception. According to a CryptoQuant analyst, Binance retail Bitcoin inflows hit a record low of approximately 329 $BTC per day.…

In today’s newsletter, Hassan Ahmed outlines the state of crypto, stablecoins and regulations in Asia, comparing growth to regions with clarity. Then, in “Ask an Expert,” Xin Yan, CEO of Sign, answers questions about crypto and stablecoin adoption in Asia. Crypto Adoption In Asia: What Advisors Need To Know The reality of crypto in Asia The idea that Asia is an emerging market trying to catch up on crypto is outdated. In fact, Asia is one of the most integrated markets for digital assets. Today, jurisdictions across Asia are already embedding digital assets, such as stablecoins, into financial infrastructure across…

On Monday (June 8), privacy coins rose by 4.5%, where Monero increased by 7.6% and Zcash saw an increase of about 7%. However, the sector still trades at over 12% below its price from the beginning of the month amid concerns of a recent hack of the Zcash network. Despite one day of gains, there still seems to be some doubt about the market. Privacy coins serve as an indication of market sentiment regarding risk-on and risk-off sentiments since privacy coins always come under the scanner of regulators in the crypto community. But the price movement differential with respect to…

Wall Street firms could soon pay up to $100,000 a month for a few extra milliseconds of access to Donald Trump’s Truth Social posts — and that single detail has ignited one of the most unusual political firestorms of his presidency, drawing condemnation from both parties and raising hard questions about where presidential influence ends and personal profit begins. Key takeaways Trump Media & Technology Group plans to sell Truth API, a paid data feed giving investment firms real-time access to top Truth Social posts, scheduled to launch August 1. Pricing discussed with firms reaches $100,000 per month, or $60,000…

In a recent announcement, Robinhood revealed that new assets, including Polkadot ($DOT), Venice Token (VVV), and Tezos (XTZ), are now available for trading on the Robinhood Legend platform. This update was shared through an official tweet from Robinhood, highlighting the growing range of options for users seeking to diversify their crypto portfolios. For more details, visit the official announcement here. The Story So Far The addition of Polkadot, Venice Token, and Tezos to Robinhood’s trading platform signals an important development in the crypto trading landscape. As the crypto market experiences mixed signals, with various assets showing fluctuating momentum, the increased…

Mount Carmel has become the latest U.S. community to push back against energy-intensive digital infrastructure, with the town’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen voting on July 23 to ban cryptocurrency mining operations and data centers. The decision comes as residents in communities across the country increasingly oppose large-scale data centers, citing concerns over electricity demand, noise, water usage, environmental impact, and the effect on rural neighborhoods. The move follows opposition to data center development in nearby Mt. Carmel Township, Pennsylvania, where hundreds of residents attended public meetings to voice concerns over proposed facilities. Residents argued that large data centers could…

Banxa, a compliant fiat-to-crypto payment infrastructure firm, has integrated LI.FI, a cross-chain bridging and liquidity infrastructure entity. The integration aims to streamline access to cutting-edge digital assets across over 60 blockchains via a single transfer. The partnership permits users to shift from fiat to on-chain assets of choice without any manual swapping or bridging of assets. The development is poised to utilize the liquidity infrastructure of LI.FI to remove technical complexities of cross-chain transfers. Banxa has integrated LI.​FI to take users from fiat to any token across 60+ blockchains.With LI.​FI, @BanxaOfficial’s 400+ partners and their users can now access stablecoins,…