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U.S.-listed QMMM captured global attention this week after announcing a bold $100 million crypto investment plan covering Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Solana (SOL). The move initially fueled a frenzy among retail traders, sending QMMM stock surging 9.6× within days. Investors celebrated what looked like the next big leap for traditional firms embracing digital assets. But the celebration didn’t last long. Soon after the stock’s sharp rise, regulators began questioning the legitimacy of QMMM’s operations. What began as an ambitious crypto expansion quickly turned into a legal nightmare as the SEC opened an investigation into QMMM for alleged stock manipulation.…
The recent strategic choice of ripple to custody and stablecoins is an indication that the company is not speculating anymore, but now is adopting it on an infrastructure level. The latest article by @Xfinancebull highlighted that the moment Ripple refines custody and stablecoin integration, $XRP will cease to be a choice but an option. This is a new development that may result in the shift of blockchain into a standard operating infrastructure of the world banks. The long-term objective of Ripple is evident – it wants to transform blockchain into a safe, regulatory, and scalable platform of international financial systems.…
The current ETH price range is supported by hype, as reflected on the Coinbase premium. At the same time, whales prefer to accumulate at a lower range. Ethereum (ETH) is still showing a strong level of hype, as retail still shows strong interest in buying. Recent data shows ETH still trades with a Coinbase premium, suggesting US-based traders are ready to foot the bill for the rally. ETH still trades with a Coinbase premium, signaling hype from traders in the USA, but not necessarily strategic accumulation. | Source: Cryptoquant ETH traded at $4,357.20, while the Coinbase premium remains positive for…
Crypto mining stocks are seeing major bullish forecasts as AI cloud infrastructure giant Oracle crushed its earnings to start fiscal 2026. Overall revenue increased by 12% year-over-year, while cloud revenue jumped by 28% year-over-year. But that wasn’t the real story. MultiCloud database revenue from the tech giants grew by 1,529% year-over-year in the first quarter. Oracle CEO Larry Eliason anticipates this number growing “substantially every quarter for several years.” Why This Is Big For Crypto Mining Stocks Oracle also signed a 5-year computing deal with OpenAI that will produce $300 billion in revenue, starting in 2027. Oracle shares rose by…
Ohio pushes new crypto bills to modernize finance, allowing tax payments and campaign donations in Bitcoin under Treasurer Robert Sprague’s leadership. Ohio revives its crypto adoption drive with Bitcoin reserve and payment bills, blending blockchain innovation with financial security and regulation. From pushing a state cryptocurrency reserve fund to accepting Bitcoin for payments, Ohio is embracing digital currency with strong political support. Led by Republican Treasurer Robert Sprague, the state is rolling out initiatives designed to make cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin more mainstream. These efforts aim to allow residents to pay state taxes, government fees, and campaign donations in crypto, while…
A recent hackathon by Coinbase’s base network is under fire. Investigation by community members revealed that winning projects were potentially linked to Coinbase’s own employees. Developers have long questioned whether coding competitions and hackathons actually help the participants. Programmers often share their frustrations online about events that are designed for publicity under the guise of supporting developers. For instance, some past competitions have faced criticism. The criticism includes CodeX’s small prizes, increased student costs at Hack the Hill, and a 2013 incident where Salesforce allegedly favored pre-selected winners. Coinbase’s Onchain Summer Awards event is under fire The latest controversy involves…
Dark pool HumidiFi has grown to become the largest DEX protocol on the Solana blockchain surpassing Meteora, Raydium, and Pump on all fronts. Summary HumidiFi has overtaken major competitors like Meteora, Raydium, and Pump.fun to become Solana’s largest DEX, recording over $1.1 billion in 24-hour trading volume. Its rise highlights a broader shift in DeFi toward dark pool or proprietary AMM models that prioritize execution efficiency and privacy over transparency and open liquidity. On Oct. 20, the dark pool decentralized exchange HumidiFi officially became the largest protocol on the Solana blockchain, having surpassed Meteora, Raydium and Pump.fun. According to data…
Renowned author of “Rich Dad Poor Dad,” Robert Kiyosaki, has again hinted at the growth potential of Ethereum (ETH) as the second leading cryptocurrency. In a post on X, Kiyosaki highlighted the steady increase in the price of two of his preferred investment assets, namely silver and Ethereum. Robert Kiyosaki bullish on Ethereum The author and entrepreneur noted that the price of silver per ounce has soared past $50, an indication of the increasing value of the hard asset. He also expressed optimism that silver might gain more momentum and increase further in price. “SILVER over $50. $75 next? Silver…
The Superintendence of Commerce and Industry of Colombia (SIC) decided to terminate the data treatment activities of Sam Altman’s World due to their continued noncompliance with national data laws. The SIC stressed that World Foundation failed to present a comprehensive personal data treatment plan. Colombia Hits Sam Altam’s World’s Activities, Terminates Data Treatment Operations The Facts: World, the biometric data ID company, has been sanctioned in Colombia due to its alleged noncompliance with national personal data treatment laws. In a recently issued statement, the Superintendence of Commerce and Industry of Colombia (SIC) stated that World Foundation and Tools for Humanity…
Jasmy Lab Co., Ltd. has introduced JANCTION LINK, a service that aggregates links from multiple social media platforms and websites into a single URL while assigning points based on video viewing durations. This new product addresses the fragmentation of online content by enabling users to create consolidated profiles or landing pages directly from a smartphone browser, without needing additional applications. It also quantifies user engagement through metrics like viewing time, aiming to provide creators and organizations with data on audience participation. Background of JANCTION LINK Development The rise in social media and video-sharing sites has dispersed audience pathways, making it…