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A recent report from Bitso, a long-standing Ripple partner, highlights growing traction among Latin American users for XRP. The report shared the activities of Latin American (LATAM) users on Bitso’s crypto platform in the previous year. Notably, it highlighted some interesting details, including XRP’s meteoric rise to fame among its customers. For context, the 2024 report shows that despite a decrease in activities on the platform, the acquisition of XRP increased substantially. The outline indicated that users bought more of the asset than prominent coins like Ethereum, Solana, and Dogecoin. Bitso Users Stacking XRP Meanwhile, the report underscores XRP’s preference…

The market cap of stablecoins on the Aptos protocol has reached $1 billion this week, according to data shared by Messari today. Aptos’ stablecoin supply reaching $1 billion for the first time shows a recent increase in stablecoin inflows to the blockchain. Stablecoins on Aptos cross $1B market cap. +$200M this week. https://t.co/ftOqH8uTVK — Messari (@MessariCrypto) March 27, 2025 Aptos milestone in stablecoin holding As per data, stablecoins on Aptos hit $1 billion market cap following an increase of $200 million this week. With this rise, stablecoin supply on the protocol has climbed to a new AHT, moving above the…

The online betting markets are freaking out after US President Donald Trump dropped the tariff bombshell. In reaction to this, the odds of a US recession in 2025 have skyrocketed and crypto traders are pricing it in. Polymarket, the wild west of crypto prediction markets, is now flashing a bright red warning for the economy. It is now pegging the odds of a 2025 recession at 57%. The odds are just climbing up after dipping down to 44% over the past week. However, the crypto linked prediction platform has nailed Trump’s 2024 win. Trump’s tariffs push recession odds to 57%…

The institutional uptake of XRP, along with developing regulation, creates favorable conditions for XRP to experience substantial value growth. The innovative blockchain applications of SUI make it a leading investment because they optimize efficiency and scalability. RENDER and FARTCOIN represent exceptional investment options because they possess surprising market features that drive their growing potential The cryptocurrency market develops rapidly while investors continuously seek cryptocurrency assets that will deliver exceptional performance. The market has demonstrated that several crypto tokens show promising potential for strong growth during the final days of March. The cryptocurrency sector welcomes attention to XRP and SUI alongside…

What happens when a longtime Ethereum insider calls the ecosystem a “religion” that’s lost touch with reality? A critical look at Soleimani’s thread — and why it struck a nerve. Table of Contents Ethereum gets called out “again” Stablecoins on Ethereum Political neutrality and policy engagement When ‘permissionless innovation’ meets the law Does ETH need a price? Can Ethereum reconcile and move forward? Ethereum gets called out “again” On Apr. 17, Ameen Soleimani posted a detailed thread on X that sharply critiqued what he sees as Ethereum’s (ETH) growing detachment from practical concerns. Okay so I’m drunk, bored and on…

Medical diagnostics company Semler Scientific has reported steep unrealized losses on its Bitcoin holdings. In its most recent SEC filing dated April 15, the company revealed a paper loss of approximately $41.8 million for the first quarter of 2025. This loss stems from the sharp drop in BTC prices, which slid from $93,500 at the beginning of January to almost $82,000 by March 31. Semler Scientific Sees Steep Losses Despite the downturn, Semler remains heavily invested in the cryptocurrency and holds 3,182 BTC at quarter’s end. The firm, which ranks as the twelfth-largest corporate Bitcoin holder globally, right above Boyaa…

A whale who previously won big on the Official Trump (TRUMP) memecoin booked a loss on the controversial asset over the weekend, according to the crypto tracker Lookonchain. Lookonchain notes on the social media platform X that the whale spent $5 million worth of Circle’s stablecoin, USDC, to buy TRUMP right after President Donald Trump posted “I LOVE $TRUMP” on his social media platform Truth Social. The whale then sold the TRUMP stash an hour later, booking a $207,000 loss. However, the loss pales in comparison to gains the whale made earlier this year when it spent 1.09 million USDC…

Canadian Bitcoin mining company HIVE Digital has completed its flagship facility in Paraguay, aiming to reach 25 EH/s by fall 2025. Shares of HIVE Digital soared 2% on pre-market trading on April 21 as the Canadian Bitcoin (BTC) mining company announced the completion of Phase 1 infrastructure at its 100-megawatt facility in Paraguay. In a Sunday press release, HIVE Digital said its Yguazù site is now fully energized and equipped, with the capacity to host 5 exahash per second for ASIC miners. HIVE is already running 200 PH/s of hashrate using its in-house BUZZ Miners, and expects 8,000 units to…

Recently, there are rumors that the airdrop of Soneium might be approaching. In reality, it has been talked about since August 2024, when Sony Block Solutions Labs announced the Soneium project. Since then, there has been much discussion, but still without any official confirmation. For example, on the same official X profile of Soneium from which the launch announcement was made, there is still no reference to the possible airdrop. “`html Will Soneium really release an airdrop to its community? The Soneium Network The governance token The latest news on Soneium Will Soneium really release an airdrop to its community?…

Arthur Hayes states U.S. tariffs will deepen economic cracks and drive Bitcoin adoption. Dan Tapiero sees Bitcoin as a digital alternative as traditional finance systems falter. New U.S. tariffs could escalate global imbalances and boost Bitcoin’s role as a hedge. The latest U.S. trade barriers have intensified worries about worldwide economic stability. According to Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX, new tariffs will generate more significant worldwide financial gaps. Governments may follow their monetary policy expansion through increased money printing. The founder of 10T Holdings, Dan Tapiero, stresses that rising tariffs reveal weaknesses in current economic systems. As Tapiero explains, the…