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Ripple vs SEC case, which concludes after nearly five years boosts the future of XRP ETF approval Possibility of XRP ETF approval has surged to 77% as the speculation of new firm to enter ETF market inetnsifies. Ripple vs SEC case ends after nearly five years of legal battle. This landmark case will likely shape the future of XRP ETF approval, as currently the odds are surging around 77%. It boosted the market confidence and encouraged institutional interest with a clearer regulatory environment. Several major asset managers, including Grayscale, Bitwise, and WisdomTree, have already filed XRP ETF applications. Now, the…

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KuCoin is now the first cryptocurrency exchange in the world to support UBS uMINT, a token that represents the first tokenized money market investment fund introduced by UBS Asset Management and disbursed through DigiFT, a platform licensed to handle tokenized real-world assets (RWAs). Partnership details By means of this partnership, institutional DigiFT holders of UBS uMINT tokens can now use their tokenized investment funds as off-exchange collateral for KuCoin trading. With this configuration, KuCoin can mirror RWA holdings with stablecoin equivalents, without changing asset ownership, facilitating effective trading of digital assets while maintaining the security and yield of the underlying…

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Arichain, a renowned platform providing Web3 infrastructure services, has announced its official partnership with Bullshot, an advanced launch platform developed on the BNB Smart Chain (BSC) ecosystem. The partnership focuses on redefining the creation and launch of meme tokens to elevate user experience. As Arichain revealed in its announcement on X, this move merges its blockchain expertise with the on-click, fee-less token creation mechanism of Bullshot. In this respect, the mutual endeavor is set to offer new possibilities concerning the meme token world and broader launchpad ecosystem. Announcing Arichain’s Web3 PartnershipArichain X Bullshot@Bullshot911is a launch platform on the BSC Network…

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Ethereum’s rally gains momentum with record ETF inflows, institutional buying, and policy support Analysts predict ETH could hit $10K-$16K this cycle as Bitcoin dominance drops Experts say it’s Ethereum’s season, not a broad altcoin rally yet ETH has smashed through the $4,000 barrier for the first time since December, sparking excitement across the crypto space. After a prolonged period of consolidation, the rally is being fueled by a number of catalysts, and analysts are eyeing even higher targets. Ethereum’s rise past $4,000 triggered about $105 million in short liquidations, over half of all crypto shorts on Friday. Eric Trump mocked…

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Key Takeaways Grayscale has launched a new Decentralized AI Fund targeting accredited investors. The fund provides exposure to five digital assets intersecting AI and crypto: TAO, NEAR, RENDER, FIL, and GRT. Grayscale has launched a new fund focused on decentralized AI, offering accredited investors exposure to the growing intersection of blockchain and artificial intelligence. Grayscale Decentralized AI Fund is now open to eligible accredited investors. Get diversified exposure to the intersection of #AI and #crypto with fund holdings: $TAO $NEAR $RENDER $FIL $GRT. Holdings are subject to change. See important disclosures and learn more:… pic.twitter.com/0I1M72ViX4 — Grayscale (@Grayscale) July 28,…

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XRP listed as commodity in CFTC Event Contracts under Rule 13.43 specifications. Court ruling confirmed XRP is not a security despite past SEC allegations. Classification may boost XRP derivatives, aligning it with Bitcoin and Ethereum. XRP has been classified as a commodity in newly listed U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Event Contracts, marking a major regulatory development for the cryptocurrency. The classification appears in an official filing under Rule 13.43 of the exchange’s rulebook, detailing the specifications for XRP cryptocurrency event contracts. While not a formal declaration from the CFTC on XRP’s overall regulatory status, the move aligns the…

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In a significant stride for the blockchain ecosystem, Transak, a prominent Web3 payments firm, recently secured a substantial $16 million in a strategic funding round. This pivotal investment aims to dramatically expand its stablecoin payments stack, paving the way for broader global adoption of digital assets. The news has created quite a buzz, highlighting the growing confidence in decentralized finance solutions. What Does This Investment Mean for Web3 Payments? The strategic round saw co-leadership from industry heavyweights IDG Capital and Tether, with notable participation from Primal Capital, 1kx, Protein Capital, and Fuel Ventures. According to CoinDesk, the funds are specifically…

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Cross-chain inflows have hit $182 million on Mayan Finance last week, according to new data released today by the cross-chain swap auction protocol. This figure indicates the surging popularity of Mayan Finance’s cross-chain capability and operational effectiveness. Cross-chain flows hit $182M on Mayan last week.ETH smashed $4K and led inflows for the third consecutive week. Momentum is building. 👀Which chain are you betting on? pic.twitter.com/hZ6BC0L1xj — Mayan (@MayanFinance) August 11, 2025 Ethereum, Solana, Base, Arbitrum, and UnChain Surge on Mayan As per the data, Mayan has gained rapid traction on multi-chain transfers across these popular blockchain networks: Ethereum, Solana, Base,…

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Ethereum breaks $4,000 with institutional buying power driving growth beyond past retail-driven cycles. Crypto trader predicts ETH could reach $10,000 soon as current market risk remains low. Corporate treasuries now competing for 5–10% of total ETH supply, boosting demand significantly. Ethereum (ETH) has surged past the $4,000 mark for the first time since December last year. This time, the push is being fueled not just by retail traders, but also by large institutional investors shifting their treasuries toward Ethereum. Well-known Crypto trader Aaron Bennett believe ETH’s breakout has stronger foundations than in past cycles as he predict ETH to hit…

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D2X, an Amsterdam-based crypto derivatives exchange designed for institutional investors, has raised 4.3 million euro ($5 million) in a strategic funding round. Circle Ventures, CMT Digital and Canton Ventures joined the raise as strategic investors, alongside the renewed backing of Point72 Ventures, Tioga Capital, GSR, and Fortino Capital. Licensed under the EU’s MiFID II framework as a Multilateral Trading Facility (MTF), D2X claims to be the first regulated crypto derivatives exchange in a Tier-1 jurisdiction operating seven days a week. The firm recently launched USD-denominated bitcoin and ether (ETH) futures, with options on both assets expected soon.The crypto derivatives space…

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