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SBI Holdings, Ripple’s largest external shareholder, is pushing XRP as the default bridge currency in Japan’s crypto-friendly market. Japan’s clear XRP regulations and SBI’s infrastructure boost XRP’s global adoption, fueling Asia’s rise in crypto-powered finance. SBI Holdings, Japan’s leading financial giant and Ripple’s largest external shareholder, is rapidly emerging as a key force behind XRP’s real-world adoption in Asia. With Japan offering clear regulatory support, this strategic alliance could become the biggest growth catalyst for XRP globally. Ripple and SBI Holdings: A Powerful Alliance SBI Holdings is Ripple’s biggest external stakeholder. SBI Remit, Japan’s largest money transfer company, already uses…

The GENIUS Act, a bill of proposed new stablecoin regulations for the US, is up for a Senate vote today. Still, its chances of success remain uncertain, as Democratic opposition remains high. Democrats on the Senate Banking Committee released harsh criticism of the bill, and their staffers also circulated a scathing letter co-signed by 46 advocacy groups. This blowback took place despite recent bipartisan amendments. GENIUS Act’s Supporters and Opponents Less than two weeks ago, it looked like the GENIUS Act was on the cusp of total success. This comprehensive stablecoin regulation had several strong allies within the Democratic Party…

Time Travel. Magic Nodes. Real-time token flows. Bubblemaps V2 just landed on BNB Chain—and it’s built for full-spectrum DeFi analysis.—Bubblemaps has officially launched V2 support for BNB Chain, bringing its powerful data visualization engine to one of the most active ecosystems in crypto. With 1.8M+ daily active wallets and over $6.5B in TVL, BNB Chain is now the sixth network integrated into Bubblemaps—and arguably the most dynamic.“BNB Chain is where it all started for us. It was our first integration back in V1, and we’re excited to return with a full-featured V2 that delivers true clarity to an ecosystem that’s…

Marinade’s MNDE token surged 30% after unveiling instant SOL withdrawals and a new creator rewards program, as Solana’s DeFi activity rebounds. Marinade’s governance token MNDE (MNDE) shot up nearly 30%, briefly hitting $0.17, as the Solana-based liquid staking protocol rolled out a wave of updates aimed at reviving community engagement and token utility. While it’s tough to pin the rally on a single catalyst, the timing lines up with several major developments. ⏳ Just 4 hours left to participate in the @MetaDAOProject vote on MIP.11.The proposal would redirect 40% of protocol fees to acquire MNDE on the open market every…

The GENIUS Act is back on the Senate floor, and while it is being framed as a modest, bipartisan move toward stablecoin regulation, not everyone is convinced it is on track. Crypto lawyer John Deaton thinks failure to pass it now could freeze real progress on crypto laws until after the midterm U.S. elections — and maybe longer. Deaton, who represents XRP holders, is not predicting collapse, but he is looking at the political math. With the narrowest House majority since 1931 and the usual midterm power shift looming, he sees a small window closing fast. If the GENIUS Act,…

EVEN, the direct-to-fan music platform used by stars like J. Cole, 6LACK, Smino, and LaRussell, is taking its mission to the next level with the launch of a custom Avalanche Layer 1, built using AvaCloud.—The move marks a major leap in blockchain-based music distribution—and signals a growing shift toward creator-owned infrastructure that scales with real-world demand.From Streaming to OwnershipUnlike traditional platforms that pay artists cents per stream, EVEN flips the model: One fan = one sale.Where streaming services require over 1,250 paid streams (or 3,750 ad-supported ones) to earn the same amount, EVEN pays artists instantly when fans purchase music…

BlackRock’s $8.65M ETH buy is a major institutional signal. ETH shows bullish momentum with strong technical support. Trading volumes and on-chain metrics confirm increased interest. In a major signal of growing institutional trust in digital assets, BlackRock has purchased $8.65 million worth of Ethereum (ETH) through Coinbase, according to a tweet by Crypto Rover on May 19, 2025. This strategic buy, which took place when ETH was trading at about $3,100, gives Ethereum’s upward run some serious push. ETH is already up 2.3% over the past 24 hours, and volume is through the roof on exchanges. This is not an…

Japanese firm Metaplanet saw its stock price surge to three-month highs on Monday after announcing its latest Bitcoin (BTC) acquisition. The company added 1,004 BTC to its treasury, marking its third significant purchase this month. A week earlier, it had acquired 1,241 BTC, surpassing El Salvador’s reserves. Previously, on May 7, Metaplanet made a comparatively smaller purchase of 555 BTC. Metaplanet Stock Benefits From Bitcoin Purchases According to the official disclosure, the latest transaction was valued at 15.19 billion yen (approximately $104.3 million). Metaplanet’s average buying cost was 15.13 million yen, equivalent to $103,873 per BTC. “From July 1, 2024,…

TRON DAO has officially adopted Chainlink Data Feeds to improve data accuracy across its DeFi applications. This move replaces the previous oracle system, aiming to ensure stable and transparent on-chain transactions. TRON DAO has officially appointed Chainlink as the primary oracle provider for its blockchain ecosystem. The announcement came out on May 15, 2025, and since then, the attention of the DeFi community has been directed directly to the TRON network. With this decision, the previous oracle system, WINkLink, has been officially abandoned. Not without reason—Chainlink has long been considered the backbone of data reliability in the crypto sector, and…

At a time when the cryptocurrency industry is on the verge of its first major legal victory, the debate over stablecoin regulation in the US Congress is intensifying. But recent developments regarding the GENIUS bill have been overshadowed by harsh criticism from Democratic senators. Democrats on the Senate Banking Committee have released a highly critical analysis of the final version of the GENIUS bill ahead of a crucial vote tonight, crypto journalist Eleanor Terrett reports for Fox Business. The committee staff report accused the bill of paving the way for “Trump crypto corruption” and risking giving digital currencies a stranglehold…