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Crypto founder Edoardo Farina has reiterated his ambitious stance on XRP, arguing that not holding XRP is the biggest investment risk. Farina shared this bold view in response to a statement from EasyA founder Dom Kwok, who asserted that crypto is not a risky venture. Rather, he suggested that not investing in crypto is what’s truly risky. Kwok’s statement taps into the belief that crypto is the future and will drive the next financial revolution. However, despite the growing utility, progress, and education surrounding the crypto space, some prominent critics continue to dismiss its relevance, labeling it a risky endeavor.…

Crypto exchange Kraken is willing to hit some pretty tight deadlines, as the exchange works to elevate its brand and market share through a new business solution dubbed Kraken Embed, according to the company’s Head of Payments and Blockchain Brett McLain. In an interview with Decrypt, McLain said that Kraken’s recent tie-up with bunq, a Netherlands-based neobank, was the result of a last-minute shift—and a blueprint for how the company could expand its presence through relationships with similar firms, fintechs, and traditional banks. Bunq was planning on going with another firm for integrating crypto into its platform but turned to…

US President Donald Trump is adamant about a national Bitcoin reserve. While he signed an executive order to implement the BTC reserve in March, disagreements over the reserve continue. While some industry figures oppose the idea of a BTC reserve, others support it. The latest statement on this issue came from Morgan Stanley. US financial giant Morgan Stanley said that Bitcoin now has enough market value to be considered a national reserve asset of the US government. On this point, Morgan Stanley argued in a recent report that Bitcoin’s $1.87 trillion market cap makes it significant enough to be considered…

GnosisDAO acquired financial platform HQ.xyz for $15 million, rebranding it as Gnosis HQ to expand enterprise-focused Web3 financial tools, the company announced this week. GnosisDAO Acquires HQ.xyz for $15M The acquisition positions Gnosis HQ as a dedicated platform for crypto-native and traditional businesses seeking self-custodial payment solutions. It will offer a Visa corporate card accepted at over 300 million merchants, stablecoin off-ramps for payroll and vendor payments, and integrations with accounting software like Xero and Quickbooks. Compliance features include transparent permissions and audit controls. Gnosis HQ marks GnosisDAO’s first formal expansion into Asia, headquartered in Singapore. CEO Sharon Paul, a…

Despite a 14.31% decline in the last 30 days, Toncoin (TON) has flipped dog-themed Shiba Inu (SHIB) in market capitalization ranking. TON achieved this amid the bearish outlook in the ecosystem. Notably, TON has not been able to reclaim $3.50 in the past month. Toncoin climbs despite 14% monthly decline According to CoinMarketCap data, TON has experienced price volatility with deeper lows testing the $3.10 support levels. However, the asset has managed to flip SHIB, battling fluctuations and other ecosystem issues. As of press time, TON’s total market cap is $7.9 billion, which is $130 million more than SHIB’s. Shiba…

Uniswap recovered its primacy as the leading DEX, flipping Solana’s Raydium in terms of trading volume. Uniswap now carries 65% market share of all DEXs. Uniswap recovered its position as the leading DEX with a significant market share. At the start of 2025, Raydium held a 65% share of DEX activity. After the first quarter, Uniswap regained its influence and is now standing at 65% market share, flipping Raydium. The recovery follows the recent increase in Ethereum (ETH) price from lows of $1,400 up to $2,700. Uniswap is mostly used for WETH, USDC, and WBTC high-liquidity pairs, easily reaching significant…

Bitomni, a Bitcoin-based on-chain gaming innovator, announces its official collaboration with Omnity to make a significant stride in redefining Bitcoin ($BTC) utility. This groundbreaking alliance aims to integrate Bitomni’s executional strength into the technical prowess of Omnity. By doing this, the partnership strives to pave the way for possibilities in the Bitcoin ecosystem. 🔗 Strategic Partnership: Bitomni x OmnityWe’re excited to announce a strategic collaboration with @OmnityNetwork , a leading force in Bitcoin DeFi innovation and a pioneer in building technical infrastructure for Bitcoin’s next chapter.With Omnity’s powerful REE framework at… pic.twitter.com/hHplzFVrJG — Bitomni (@Bitomni_Global) May 7, 2025 Omnity’s REE…

Ripple Labs, with its delegation led by President Monica Long, met with United Arab Emirates (UAE) officials today as part of the Dubai Fintech Summit. During the meeting, digital payment infrastructure and accelerating financial innovation were discussed. “We continue to be impressed by Dubai’s leadership as it emerges as one of the world’s leading hubs for digital assets,” the company said in a post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter). Ripple expanded its presence in the region with the office it opened in Dubai in 2020, and as of today, the Middle East region has begun to constitute 20%…

Binance Alpha was designed by Binance (naturally) to bridge the gap between early-stage crypto projects and investors seeking high-potential opportunities. Launched as a feature within the Binance Wallet, Binance Alpha showcases early-stage cryptocurrency projects with potential for growth in the Web3 space. The projects are selected based on Binance’s industry expertise, community interest, and alignment with market trends. Some tokens on Binance Alpha may later be considered for listing on the Binance exchange, but it’s not a guarantee. How Binance Alpha Offers Value to Investors and Crypto Projects But how does this help investors and Binance? Well, for starters, investors…

Strive Asset Management Merges with Asset Entities to Launch A Public Bitcoin Treasury Company Strive Asset Management, LLC, a $2 billion institutional investment firm and subsidiary of Strive Enterprises, Inc., has announced a definitive merger with Asset Entities Inc. (NASDAQ: ASST), a digital content and social media technology company. The transaction will result in a new entity, claiming to be the first public Bitcoin Treasury Company designed to maximize Bitcoin exposure per share using innovative, minimally dilutive strategies. Strive Asset Management is becoming a Bitcoin Treasury Company!We are thrilled to combine with Asset Entities (Nasdaq: ASST) to create the first…