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In a fresh reshuffling of crypto market rankings, Stellar (XLM) has surpassed Bitcoin Cash (BCH) in market capitalization. According to current market data, Stellar now has a larger market capitalization than Bitcoin hard fork, Bitcoin Cash. Stellar (XLM) is now the 16th largest cryptocurrency, with a market value of $8.4 billion, while Bitcoin Cash (BCH) is the 17th largest, with a market capitalization of $8.25 billion, according to CoinMarketCap data. In positive news for Stellar (XLM), Nasdaq has reconstituted the Nasdaq Crypto U.S. Settlement Price Index, which currently serves as the benchmark index for the Hashdex Nasdaq Crypto Index U.S.…

India is reportedly set to drop a major discussion paper in June on crypto regulation. For a country that has hobbled between hardline tax moves and regulatory silence, this looks like a big shift. It is also a major signal that the government is warming up to the sector as industry prints fresh all-time highs (ATH). US President Donald Trump’s bold pro-crypto stance and the ongoing tariff tussle have led the global digital asset market to print green indexes. Bitcoin, the biggest crypto, smashed its new ATH of over $111,900 on May 22 before retracing back to the $105K levels.…

The prime brokerage firm Hidden Road has launched crypto swap services for U.S. clients as it awaits regulatory approval for its $1.25 billion acquisition by Ripple. Prime broker Hidden Road has launched crypto swaps prime brokerage services for institutional clients in the United States, expanding access to over-the-counter cash-settled swaps across leading cryptocurrencies. The new product is provided by Hidden Road’s British arm, Hidden Road Partners CIV UK Ltd., which is regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. With the latest upgrade, U.S.-based institutions will now be able to execute OTC swaps in a market that the company says has been…

BNB Chain has unveiled a new initiative aimed at accelerating the adoption of Real-World Assets (RWAs) in the blockchain space. The BNB Chain RWA Incentive Program that started on May 29, 2025, is open for applications, welcoming teams building or migrating RWA projects to the network. Real-World Assets bring tangible value to the blockchain. These include tokenized versions of real estate, commodities, bonds, invoices, and more. By putting them on-chain, these assets become more liquid, transparent, and globally accessible. As the RWA sector gains momentum, BNB Chain wants to be the go-to blockchain for developers and teams building in this…

The Blockchain Group on June 10 won shareholder approval to raise more than €10 billion ($11 billion) for additional Bitcoin (BTC) purchases effective immediately, formalizing a proposal first aired one day earlier. During an ordinary and extraordinary general meeting, investors holding 39% of voting rights backed every resolution with support exceeding 95%, according to a statement posted on X. The delegation grants directors authority to issue equity or other securities and to tap public or private markets without preferential subscription rights when necessary. CEO Jean-Philippe Casadepax-Soulet said the mandate will “accelerate our Bitcoin Treasury Company strategy” by increasing the number…

Ethereum is trading just below the $2,500 mark, struggling to reclaim higher ground as bearish momentum picks up across the broader crypto market. After repeated failed attempts to break past resistance, ETH now sits under heavy selling pressure, raising concerns about a deeper correction. Bulls appear to be losing control as overall market sentiment weakens amid global economic uncertainty and the persistent weight of rising US Treasury yields. Some market participants are now bracing for a significant downturn if Ethereum fails to hold above key demand zones. However, not everyone is turning bearish. Some prominent analysts maintain a highly bullish…

FET had the highest post count at 4,900, while INJ took the lead with over 492,000 engagements in social interactions. Virtual, PAAL, and Cookie engaged well with the smaller post volumes. While A16Z had only 1,000 posts, they obtained 18 million interactions from broader brand mentions. AI agent projects continue to dominate online discussions, with several platforms drawing notable attention across social networks. According to the most recent Phoenix Group and LunarCrush data on June 7, 2022, FET, INJ, and PAAL topped the social engagement charts. TOP #AIAGENT PROJECTS BY SOCIAL ACTIVITY$FET $INJ $PAAL #VIRTUAL $COOKIE $AITECH $AIXBT $CGPT $DCK…

According to legal attorney and XRP enthusiast Bill Morgan, a key date in the Ripple-SEC case may be approaching: June 16, when the SEC’s 60-day deadline to file a status report with the Court of Appeals expires. “I was expecting some filing in the SEC v. Ripple case, especially given that the 60-day period before the SEC is required to file a status report with the Court of Appeals expires on 16 June,” Morgan wrote, referencing the most recent dismissed motion just two weeks ago. I was expecting some filing in the SEC v Ripple case given what happened to…

In the recent Cross-Border Payments Guide, Ripple blockchain behemoth revealed how its products – XRP and RLUSD – powering the Ripple Payments network can improve the cross-border payments system in the near future. This market is predicted to reach $50 trillion in volume within the next decade. Payments keep the economy engine running Ripple’s press-release reminded the community that the sphere of cross-border payments is one of the key pillars that support the global economy and allow it to develop and expand. In 2024, the document says, the payments market reached an impressive volume of $31.6 trillion Payment providers and…

World, the proof of personhood and wallet platform, will allow users in Argentina to request a domiciliary iris scan for verification. This new feature is currently available only in the capital but will be extended nationwide. World Starts Rolling out Domiciliary Iris Scans in Argentina World is executing measures to ease access to its verification services in Argentina. According to local media, the biometric ID project has started rolling out its domiciliary scanning services, allowing Argentines to get their identification checked at their homes. The new functionality is being implemented in partnership with Rappi, one of the largest delivery companies…