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Ripple’s partner SBI Japan is seeking to launch two exchange-traded funds tied to XRP, Bitcoin, and gold. The company made this known in its Q2 2025 report, published on July 31. In a tweet, popular XRP community figure Eri drew attention to the proposed funds, dubbed Digital Gold Crypto ETF and Crypto Asset ETF. SBI Proposed ETFs According to SBI, the Digital Gold Crypto ETF will directly invest in gold and Bitcoin ETFs. Notably, more than 51% of the fund will be allocated to gold, while up to 49% will be in Bitcoin ETF, specifically the Franklin Bitcoin ETF (EZBC).…

The Texas State Securities Board (TSSB) has formally dropped its case against the Apertum Foundation and its senior advisor, Josip Heit, a move that could shape the future of cryptocurrency litigation. Notably, the decision ends claims that Apertum’s DAO1 platform and APTM token were unregistered securities, while affirming they do not qualify as investment contracts under U.S. law. Represented by Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP, the Apertum Foundation successfully argued that its platform operates outside the scope of traditional securities regulations. Legal observers view the dismissal as a landmark moment, at a time when the regulatory landscape is increasingly…

Exciting news often dominates the crypto space, but sometimes, important operational updates take center stage. Crypto users are currently buzzing about a significant announcement from Binance regarding USDC withdrawals. The world’s largest crypto exchange, Binance, recently informed its users about a temporary suspension of USDC withdrawals on several popular blockchain networks. This move is a direct result of scheduled wallet maintenance, a routine but crucial part of ensuring the platform’s stability and security. Why Are USDC Withdrawals Temporarily Paused on Binance? Binance announced on its official website that it will temporarily suspend USDC withdrawals across five prominent networks. These include…

Known for its strong smart contracts and decentralized apps (dApps), Ethereum is the second-largest blockchain by market capitalization. However, if you have ever transacted on Ethereum (ETH), you have likely encountered gas costs, which can be perplexing, annoying, and even costly at times. Summary Transaction charges paid in gwei to validators for handling transactions such as ETH transfers and smart contract interactions are known as Ethereum gas fees. Three elements determine the overall fee: the base fee (minimum network cost, burned), the gas limit (amount of labor), and a priority tip to expedite processing. During periods of strong demand, such…

The European Central Bank (ECB) has made one thing very clear: cash is here to stay. Speaking on behalf of the ECB, Executive Board member Piero Cipollone said that cash still plays a key role in the economy — not just for everyday payments, but also as a safe way for people to store their money. While many people are turning to digital payments, Cipollone explained that cash continues to offer something unique — freedom, privacy, and accessibility. He said the ECB is not choosing between cash and digital. Instead, it’s working on improving both. Cash Is Still Important in…

The Federal Reserve’s power is collapsing as crypto reforms take hold and dollar instability rises, according to Robert Kiyosaki, who backs bitcoin, gold, and silver for protection. Robert Kiyosaki Warns Powell’s Time Is Up—Prepare for a Post-Fed Economy Robert Kiyosaki, author of the best-selling book Rich Dad Poor Dad, has weighed in on recent political and economic developments concerning the U.S. Federal Reserve and cryptocurrency policy. His book has been a global bestseller for over two decades, translated into dozens of languages and sold in millions of copies worldwide. Kiyosaki shared on social media platform X on Aug. 2: ‘You’re…

Global cryptocurrency exchange Binance has announced that it will list the INFINIT (IN) token on both the Binance Alpha platform and the Binance Futures futures platform. Binance Announces Listing of INFINIT (IN) Token: Spot and Futures Trading Open Simultaneously Spot trading will begin on Binance Alpha at 12:00 PM on August 7, 2025. Subsequently, the IN/USDT perpetual futures contract will open for trading on Binance Futures at 1:30 PM on August 7, 2025, with up to 50x leverage. Binance will be the first platform to list the INFINIT (IN) token for both spot and futures trading. As part of this…

Volatility has stormed back as August got off to shaky jobs data, aggressive tariffs, and the crypto market dealing with the correction. The digital assets market cap surged marginally on Monday morning to stand at $3.37 trillion as its 24-hour trading volume dipped by 14%, hitting $110 billion. After a record-setting rally, Bitcoin price saw a dramatic return with a weekend selloff fueled by the worst spot ETF outflows in months. BTC slid to $114,000 after nearly $1 billion in ETF outflows across Thursday and Friday. Ethereum wasn’t spared either as it dropped from the $3,800 level to the $3,500…

Russia’s requirements to declare cash when leaving the country and limits on the export of foreign currency do not apply to the crypto holdings of people traveling abroad, a legal analyst has clarified as the summer season peaks. The exemption is largely due to financial regulators stubbornly refusing to accept Bitcoin and the like as currencies in Russia, where such digital assets are currently recognized merely as property and are yet to be properly regulated. Russians are free to travel with crypto in their wallets Summer is in full swing, and many Russians are wondering how much and what kind…

A tragically patient member of the Bored Ape Yacht Club has finally decided to sell, for less than one-tenth of what it was worth at its peak. Last night, a wallet connected to NiftyNaut.eth sold two Bored Apes that had never transacted since their creation four years ago. On May 1, 2021, this Ethereum user-turned-NFT collector minted Bored Apes 7706, 7709, and eight additional apes. Incredibly, their owner then waited four years and three months to sell. From their minting price of just 0.08 ETH, those Bored Apes then rallied 192,000% to 153.7 ETH precisely one year later. Since that…