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The long-running legal battle between the SEC and Ripple has reached its final stages. Last week, the SEC agreed to drop its appeal without conditions, and Ripple has now decided to drop its cross-appeal. Under the terms of the agreement, the SEC will retain $50 million of the $125 million fine, which is already held in an interest-bearing escrow account, while the remaining balance will be returned to Ripple. The final crossing of t’s and dotting of i’s – and what should be my last update on SEC v Ripple ever…Last week, the SEC agreed to drop its appeal without…
Key Takeaways A Binance employee was caught in an insider trading scheme using confidential information. A $100,000 reward is being distributed among whistleblowers who reported the incident. Binance has suspended an employee after an internal investigation revealed the individual engaged in insider trading linked to a token generation event (TGE), according to a Monday announcement from Binance Wallet’s X account. According to Binance, the employee, who recently transferred to Binance’s Wallet team from a business development role at BNB Chain, allegedly used multiple wallet addresses to purchase tokens before their public launch announcement. After the project publicly disclosed the TGE,…
Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency by market cap, may imminently target a new all-time high, spurred by its strong correlation with gold. Gold is booming amid global market instability. The precious metal, primarily seen as a safe haven during economic crises, broke past its previous all-time high in late January and has consistently hit new highs. The asset started the week with a bang, meeting its 2.2% gains from the previous week in just two days. If the asset holds above its current peak of $2,942 per ounce, it will mark its seventh consecutive week of price appreciation. On the other…
Finance is moving fast, but not in the way most people think. The biggest shift isn’t happening in crypto trading or NFT hype cycles—it’s happening in how assets are managed, moved, and valued. Stablecoins and tokenized securities are taking over because they solve real problems. Traditional finance is too slow, too expensive, and filled with unnecessary middlemen. Stablecoins bring stability to blockchain-based transactions, making DeFi usable for more than just speculation. Tokenized securities take it a step further, turning real-world assets—stocks, bonds, real estate—into something tradable 24/7, without all the paperwork and processing delays. For years, crypto was seen as…
Las Vegas—Financial advisors in the U.S. are committed to crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and are ready to increase their holdings this year. During a presentation at the Exchange conference in Las Vegas, TMX VettaFi head of research Todd Rosenbluth and senior investment strategist Cinthia Murphy presented results of a survey sent to thousands of financial advisors in the U.S., arguing that crypto is “part of everybody’s conversation today.” The results showed that 57% of advisors plan on increasing their allocations into crypto ETFs, while 42% will likely maintain their position. Only 1%, practically no one, wants to decrease their position.…
The head of the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority has voiced concern about the number of young adults turning to cryptocurrency for their first investments. Nikhil Rathi, chief executive of the FCA, cautioned members of Parliament that millions of under-35s are choosing assets like Bitcoin instead of more traditional options such as equities or bonds. He said that investing in digital coins involves “a very high risk that you could lose all your money.” In explaining why this matters, Rathi shared that the number of Britons owning shares directly is much lower than in places like the United States or Sweden.…
According to several reports, Toulouse became the first city in France to accept bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies for subway and public transport payments starting March 17, 2025, as part of a broader initiative to modernize transit systems. Europe’s First: Toulouse Metro Adopts Bitcoin Payments Toulouse’s public transport operator, Tisséo, launched cryptocurrency payments for metro, bus, tram, and cable car services on March 17, 2025. The initiative allows users to purchase tickets via the Tisséo mobile app on Android devices, converting bitcoin ( BTC) and over 70 other cryptocurrencies to euros instantly. This shields Tisséo from market volatility while letting passengers…
Bitcoin’s price has remained flat week over week, hovering around $97,650 after peaking at $109,000. This comes after two weekends of high volatility, with traders pausing to reassess their positions following a significant liquidation event. Jake O. from Wintermute OTC noted that the slowdown reflects tighter trading ranges and a lack of fresh crypto-specific narratives. With rising rumors of Bitcoin’s addition in the US balance sheet to many crypto firms going public the market is waiting for many events this year. Let’s see what the analysts think about these rising claims. https://twitter.com/LDNCryptoClub/status/1889211946517368957 Novogratz Predicts a Wave of Crypto Listings In…
Decentralized finance experts agree that collaboration is key to building a framework that addresses regulators’ concerns without undermining the potential of decentralized technologies. Bybit Hack Puts DeFi Regulation Debate in Spotlight Following the Lazarus Group’s Bybit hack, which is said to biggest crypto heist in history, initial industry-wide cooperation to block the outflow of over $1.4 billion in stolen funds was met with praise. However, disagreements quickly surfaced, with several platforms, particularly decentralized ones, facing accusations of aiding the hackers. Allegations of complicity grew louder as the value of the stolen digital assets increased. As reported by Bitcoin.com News and…
US President Donald Trump has reiterated his call on the Fed to lower interest rates, criticizing the central bank’s decision to keep the federal funds rate unchanged between 4.25% and 4.50%. The Fed’s two-day monetary policy meeting ended without any adjustments to interest rates, prompting Trump to voice his displeasure, arguing that the rate cut was necessary because the economic impact of U.S. tariffs was becoming increasingly evident. Meanwhile, Fed officials including Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic signaled a more cautious approach, noting that uncertainty about the direction of the economy remained even as concerns among households and businesses grew.…