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Crypto pioneer and former Ripple exec Greg Kidd outlines a vision for blockchain-powered banking, suggesting Ripple could transform traditional finance by absorbing outdated institutions. Kidd shared these insights at the third annual XRP Las Vegas conference during a fireside chat with journalist Eleanor Terrett. He reflected on his early days with Ripple and described a future beyond crypto as a speculative asset. For him, the endgame is full integration of blockchain into the core of the global financial system. Kidd recalled that when he joined Ripple in 2012, there were only 188 accounts on the ledger. “It was like being…

Circle, the issuer of USDC, the largest stablecoin after Tether (USDT), has been on the agenda with possible acquisitions in recent days. At this point, in April, there were reports that Ripple and Coinbase could acquire it. Accordingly, it was claimed that Ripple made an offer of $4 billion to $5 billion for Circle in April in 2025, but Circle rejected the offer because it found it too low. Discussions about acquiring Circle have continued since then, with Circle allegedly still in informal talks with both Ripple and Coinbase, with new bids reportedly ranging from $6 billion to $11 billion.…

After a prolonged pullback from its late May highs above $112,000, Bitcoin price today is hovering around $104,250 as of early June 1, marking a sharp retreat from peak levels. The price has lost the 20/50/100 EMA cluster on the 4-hour chart and is now consolidating below the key resistance zone of $105,000–$106,000, a range that capped multiple bounces this week. The trendline support drawn from the early May breakout has also been breached, increasing caution among bulls. What’s Happening With Bitcoin’s Price? BTC price forecast (Source: TradingView) On the daily chart, Bitcoin price action reflects a weakening structure after…

Expectations of a more benign regulatory environment in the U.S. is leading to an increase in the number of crypto companies looking to go public and an uplift in venture capital (VC) funding, investment bank JPMorgan (JPM) said in a research report Wednesday. The GENIUS Act’s progress in the Senate has become a “key factor in anticipating a clearer and more supportive regulatory environment,” analysts led by Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou wrote. “The anticipation of such a U.S. regulatory environment is conducive to crypto corporate activity such as IPOs and VC funding,” the authors wrote. The Senate’s Guiding and Establishing National Innovation…

Sam Altman’s blockchain project World Network has raised $135 million in a private token sale of its WLD token. The sale was to venture capital giants a16z and Bain Capital Crypto and will be used to fund network expansion, the team shared. WLD is higher by 14% on the news. The funding comes as the group behind the Tools For Humanity blockchain announced the project as well as the WLD token being available as of earlier this month to U.S. users. “To meet increasing demand for Orb-verified World IDs and support the expansion of the World network throughout the U.S.…

A trading expert has highlighted the importance of Bitcoin (BTC) holding above the $100,000 mark, warning that a drop below could trigger a sharp correction. Specifically, Master Ananda’s analysis shows that the $100,000 to $103,000 range now serves as Bitcoin’s key support. If this level fails, traders should brace for a red week followed by sideways consolidation before any meaningful recovery, according to a May 31 post on TradingView. Ananda noted that Bitcoin has already dipped into this zone, and the market is watching closely to see if it will hold or break under pressure. His analysis emphasized the critical…

After launching a high-end, cyberpunk-style electric motorbike that costs more than some used cars, Andreessen Horowitz-funded Brooklyn startup Infinite Machine is finally getting practical. It just unveiled the Olto: a $3,495 electric scooter that looks like it escaped from an industrial designer’s mood board. (That’s not surprising since the company was founded by brothers Joseph and Eddie Cohen, both erstwhile Apple employees.) It’s the second vehicle from Infinite Machine, whose first product, the P1, made headlines last year for its $10,000 price tag, 55 mph top speed, and Tesla Cybertruck-esque, American brutalist aesthetic. That model generated a flurry of tech…

Solana (SOL) is witnessing increased activity. In two separate transactions, Solana whales moved 1,388,655 SOL on-chain. Whale Alert, a platform tracking such large transactions in the market space, spotted transfers between unknown wallets. Solana investors watch for follow-up whale moves According to Whale Alert, the total value of both transfers is $235,449,867. The huge transfers caught the attention of the tracking platform, as they could have several implications for Solana’s price outlook. 🚨 🚨 🚨 🚨 🚨 639,887 #SOL (108,640,417 USD) transferred from unknown wallet to unknown wallethttps://t.co/1IiG27Ypap — Whale Alert (@whale_alert) May 21, 2025 Notably, when large holders move…

A pivotal moment is approaching for Bitcoin. Although its impressive $100,000 milestone continues to garner most of the public’s attention, on-chain data is providing a more complex, and potentially hazardous, picture. Recent price movements and trends in exchange reserves indicate that Bitcoin might not be as stable as news reports suggest. Bitcoin is currently trading at about $104,600, but there are growing indications of weakness. The price has had difficulty regaining momentum after reaching a peak close to $110,000, setting lower highs on lower volume. Technical analysis shows that Bitcoin is hovering above the 26-day EMA, a clear decline below…

U.S. stocks are down as the deadly Israeli strike against Iran ignites fears of a regional war in the Middle East. Major U.S. stock indices fell Friday, June 13, as fears of a regional war fueled risk-off sentiment. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 525.80 points, or 1.22%, with nearly all major stocks trading in the red. The S&P 500 slipped 0.54%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq was down 100 points, or 0.53%. Dow Jones Industrial Average heatmap | Source: TipRanks Markets are rattled by the potential economic fallout of escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. Israel carried out a series…