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BBVA Launches Crypto Services for Spanish Retail Users – Customers can now buy, sell, and store Bitcoin and Ether via the BBVA app. Spain’s Crypto Adoption Grows Amid Regulatory Push – BBVA expands digital assets services, joining other major banks in Spain’s crypto race. Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA), a multinational Spanish bank, recently launched crypto trading (Bitcoin and Ether) and custody services for retail customers. Spanish customers can now use this service to buy, sell, and hold crypto assets directly through the BBVA app. The step is part of a broader strategy of BBVA to enable a seamless digital…
Tech heavyweights back Erebor, a crypto-friendly bank aiming to fill the gap left by Silicon Valley Bank’s 2023 collapse
A group of prominent tech billionaires, including Palmer Luckey, Joe Lonsdale, and Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund, is backing a new digital bank Erebor aimed at restoring a financial lifeline to early-stage tech firms after the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) in 2023. According to reports, the crypto-friendly bank has filed an application for a national banking charter and plans to operate as a fully digital institution. Erebor wants to plug an SVB-shaped vacuum Before its abrupt collapse in March 2023, SVB had long served as a financial backbone for early-stage tech companies, crypto firms, and venture capital outfits. Its…
XRP community eyes July 10 SEC meeting for clues on lawsuit resolution; some speculate a weekend appeal withdrawal could trigger a price surge. Legal experts like Marc Fagel urge caution, saying closed-door SEC meetings rarely deliver breaking news, especially over a weekend. The U.S. SEC has announced a closed-door meeting scheduled for July 10, reigniting speculation around the long-standing XRP lawsuit. The official agenda mentions “enforcement matters,” prompting hopes that this could mark a significant development, possibly even the end of the SEC’s appeal against Ripple Labs. While nothing has been confirmed, the crypto community is watching closely. A decision…
Gear Runner Integrates with Meta Arena to Deliver Gamified Real-World Activity and Move to Earn for GameFi Fans
Gear Runner has announced a strategic collaboration with Meta Arena. Gear Runner is a platform that combines the M2E (Move-to-Earn) mechanism and Game Finance, built on top of the TON blockchain. The platform, whose key infrastructure is a GPS tracker that tracks real-world activities such as running, is designed to redefine fitness by rewarding physical activity with cryptocurrency. On the other hand, Meta Arena is a P2E game platform with NFT and Metaverse integration (developed on the SEI blockchain), conquering the blockchain gaming market with its advanced amalgamations. This alliance between the two firms represents an exciting collaboration of real-world…
Bybit has begun applying an 18% GST on service and trading fees for Indian users starting July 7, further intensifying the country’s already heavy crypto tax burden. Starting today, Bybit will apply an 18% Goods and Services Tax on service and trading fees for all Indian users, according to the exchange’s July 4 announcement. This new GST charge will be deducted directly from users’ assets across multiple services, including spot and margin trading, derivatives trading, fiat-related transactions such as buying crypto with bank cards, crypto withdrawals (including cases of recovering incorrect deposits), staking, and transfers via Bybit Pay. The tax…
Analyst Mags identifies bullish patterns in the Bitcoin chart, signaling a potential new all-time high based on long-term trendlines. Bitcoin recently moved from around $106,000 on May 22 to a peak just above $111,000. However, this gain faced resistance, and the price dropped to near $107,000 by May 25. Despite this volatility, analysts forecast significant upside potential later in 2025. Technical Patterns Suggest Higher Price Targets An analyst known as Mags highlights two key bullish formations shaping Bitcoin’s outlook: an ascending triangle and a rising wedge. Notably, the upper ascending trendline connects Bitcoin’s all-time highs (ATHs) starting with the December…
Box.Fun is thrilled to announce the launch of a groundbreaking new kind of NFT that blends the viral appeal of memecoins with the nostalgic charm of limited-edition collectible toys. Users can “Box” their favorite memecoins into uniquely numbered digital toy collectibles – minted as NFTs, ready to HODL and proudly display. A first-of-Its-kind concept by memecoin enthusiasts Created by a team of passionate memecoin collectors, Box.Fun brings a playful twist to the NFT space by offering a way to immortalize tokens like Pepe, HarryPotterObamaSonic10Inu and Neiro in digital toy form. The project, which began development in late 2024, is now…
Robinhood reached $100 a share this week for the first time, according to data from CNBC. The rally came days after the company was left out of the S&P 500, but that snub didn’t stop the stock from jumping more than 30%, its biggest move since April. Instead of chasing approval from traditional markets, Robinhood is moving fast with its crypto plans, starting with a full expansion in Europe. During a private event held at a Belle Époque mansion on the French Riviera, executives announced that Robinhood is launching tokenized trading for stocks, ETFs, and private equity. CEO Vlad Tenev…
XRP Responsible for 11.3% of Upbit’s Massive $3.59 Billion Daily Volume, Outperforms BTC and ETH
The cryptocurrency market remained relatively calm on the weekend. Bitcoin attempted to climb above the $105,000 levels, but it failed and is now trading slightly above the $104,000 mark. As altcoins try to outperform Bitcoin, XRP is busy making headlines in Asia. According to reports, XRP emerged as a top performer on South Korea’s largest exchange, Upbit. XRP Tops Upbit Outpacing BTC, ETH XRP became the top-most traded crypto on Upbit, as it pulled in a massive 11.3% share of the $3.59 billion in the last 24 hours. Interestingly, this is more than Bitcoin and Ethereum’s share combined. Analysts believe…
The U.S. House is all set to hold a hearing today to explore how tax policy can help make America a global leader in digital assets. Titled “Making America the Crypto Capital of the World,” the focus is on building a modern tax policy that supports the growth of digital assets in the U.S. 🚨BIG DAY FOR CRYPTO HOLDERS! 🇺🇸 US House scheduled a hearing on Crypto Tax policy today. There has been some rumours that 0% capital gains tax will be implemented on US-based tokens. 👀 pic.twitter.com/7mXqTyktX1 — Crypto Rover (@rovercrc) July 9, 2025 0% Capital Gains Tax Rumors…