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The U.S. government currently has a variety of altcoins in its collection, such as Ethereum (ETH), Tether (USDT), and Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC). The increased investment portfolio proves that the government is taking a vital role in crypto. Most of these assets are obtained through investigations, including those related to criminal acts. Apart from ETH, USDT, and WBTC, other altcoins in the government’s possession are Bitcoin Cash (BCH), Binance Coin (BNB), plus stablecoins such as USD Coin (USDC) and DAI. The government also manages tokens related to major cryptocurrencies, including TRON (TRX), Uniswap (UNI), and Chainlink (LINK). Source: X Key Assets…
Shiba Inu’s (SHIB) layer-2 blockchain, Shibarium, has now surpassed 1.2 billion transactions on the ecosystem. According to Shibariumscan data, the total number of transactions logged on the layer-2 blockchain is 1,200,232,125. Shibarium achieves major milestone in growth metrics The more than 1.2 billion transactions came from at least 261,578,109 addresses on the Shibarium platform. This indicates steady growth since the ecosystem’s inception, and it signals progress. Other significant data worth noting is that Shibarium now has 11,334,243 blocks, with an average block time of 5.0 seconds. Exactly two months ago, after it had reached the 10 million block milestone, Shibarium…
A new bill meant to improve the personal security of French crypto entrepreneurs, targeted in a string of recent kidnapping attacks, has been drafted and filed in Paris. The legislative initiative coincides with ongoing arrests of suspects in multiple cases that are still under investigation, while authorities are working hard to end the wave of violence that shook France and its crypto space this year. French officials scramble to deal with daring kidnappings The series of kidnapping attempts on crypto figures and their close ones over the past few months, including a Ledger co-founder and his partner, has spurred the…
Binance Futures is expanding its trading offerings with the launch of two new USDⓈ-margined perpetual contracts. According to the official announcement, TAIKOUSDT and SQDUSDT, both offering up to 50x leverage. Binance Futures to Launch TAIKOUSDT and SQDUSDT Perpetual Contracts with Up to 50x Leverage Today The launch schedule is as follows: TAIKOUSDT Perpetual Contract: Will go live on June 11th at 15:30. SQDUSDT Perpetual Contract: Goes live on June 11th at 15:45 With both TAIKO and SQD assets already available on the Binance Alpha Market, their debut on the futures platform will be a significant step for investors looking to…
In a rare burst of real-time brainstorming on X, Ripple’s Chief Technology Officer David Schwartz dropped two potential upgrades to how blockchain networks – particularly the XRP Ledger – could manage transaction fees. The conversation, which drew input from developers, users and protocol theorists, revolved around improving fairness and efficiency without compromising consensus or performance. Currently, XRP Ledger fees are dynamic but non-refundable – you pay to get in, and whatever you offer above the required minimum is burned, even if it was not necessary. This has raised ongoing questions about overpayment, fairness and incentive design. Schwartz’s first proposal suggests…
Flamingo Finance has introduced a new community engagement initiative, THE FLOCK, replacing the legacy FLM Hodlers Program. The new platform-specific Discord channel is accessible to holders of the FLOCKS token and is designed to facilitate open dialogue and lay a platform for community governance. THE FLOCK serves as a private channel on the Flamingo Discord, where eligible participants can freely discuss topics related to the Flamingo platform, including past developments, current initiatives, and future directions. Participation is open to any user who holds FLOCKS tokens and links their wallet via the Discord bot in the “JOIN THE FLOCK” channel. The…
The Ethereum price today is trading near $2,507 after a sharp drop from the $2,870 range. This steep pullback comes after ETH failed to hold above the critical $2,740–$2,760 supply zone, triggering a downward cascade that pushed price below key short-term supports. ETH price dynamics (Source: TradingView) As of now, Ethereum is attempting to stabilize just above the $2,490–$2,500 demand range, a level that could define the short-term recovery or further downside ahead. What’s Happening With Ethereum’s Price? ETH price dynamics (Source: TradingView) The recent correction in the Ethereum price action marks a strong rejection from the upper resistance cluster…
Michigan has become the latest U.S. state to push digital asset regulations, with four new bills landing in the State Senate to promote BTC mining and ban the looming digital dollar. With House Bill 4510, the Great Lakes State seeks to pave the way for the state treasurer to invest in digital assets. Introduced by Bill Schuette, the Republican State Rep. for the 95th district, the new bill amends the state’s retirement system investment laws to allow investment in digital assets. However, it limits investment to assets that have averaged a market cap of at least $250 billion over the…
Excitement is definitely building among Binance community members today. A string of positive events appears to be lining up, potentially triggering a strong bullish signal for BNB, the ecosystem’s native token. The key developments adding to BNB’s bullish catalysts are: The SEC has dropped its case against Binance and its former CEO, Changpeng Zhao, and, in a separate move, investment firm VanEck has just filed for a BNB spot ETF. Add to that, the BNB Chain hit $178.2 billion in transaction volume in May 2025, while the Maxwell hardfork, to launch in June 2025, is all set to make it…
User reports about a temporary halt in XRP withdrawals on Binance recently stirred concerns across the community. However, Binance has denied the claims, confirming that XRP withdrawals are functioning normally. The confusion began when a few community members on X reported that XRP (XRP) withdrawals were suspended on Binance, accompanied by a screenshot of a message reportedly shown when attempting a withdrawal. “Your withdrawal is being processed as Ripple’s network is suspended at this moment,” read one widely circulated post. You might also like: XRP price stalls as Ripple inks deal with $350b asset manager The false reports quickly gained…