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Ripple, the blockchain firm closely associated with the $XRP Ledger ($XRP) network, invested in African payments company Flutterwave as part of its Series E funding round, a deal centered on expanding the use of stablecoins for cross-border payments. Flutterwave said Tuesday that the funding round values the company at $3.2 billion. Financial terms of Ripple’s stake were not disclosed. The deal will integrate Ripple’s U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin, $RLUSD, into Flutterwave’s payments infrastructure, allowing businesses to settle some international transactions using digital dollars rather than relying solely on traditional banking networks. Flutterwave will also connect to Ripple Payments, Ripple’s global payments…

South Korean authorities have dismantled an alleged cryptocurrency laundering operation that moved 16.8 billion won ($11.1 million) through $USDT transactions and exchange transfers on behalf of a Cambodia-based phishing syndicate. According to local news outlet Newsis, the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency’s criminal investigative division has referred 23 suspects to prosecutors on charges including violations of the Foreign Exchange Transactions Act and the Act on Reporting and Using Specified Financial Transaction Information. Two alleged key figures, identified only as A and B, were arrested and detained. Police said the group handled proceeds generated by a Cambodia-based phishing organization, moving funds through…

Binance Wallet, the native crypto wallet platform of Binance crypto exchange, has announced the launch of Web3 API. This Web3 API serves as a cutting-edge infrastructure solution to enable advanced traders, institutions, and developers to avail real-time market data and robust trading capabilities on-chain. As per Binance Wallet’s official announcement, the development is set to streamline market data via provision of direct access to the liquidity infrastructure and ecosystem of Binance Wallet. Introducing #Binance Wallet Web3 API, enabling developers, institutions, and advanced traders to access on-chain trading and market data through a single integration. Access:📊 Free real-time market data🔄 Competitive…

CiDi Games has reached a major milestone within the Pi Network ecosystem after officially receiving the Mainnet Verified Badge in the Pi Browser. The gaming platform announced that it has been approved by the Pi Core Team, confirming that it is a verified Mainnet application that uses real Pi. The achievement places CiDi Games among a growing number of apps that have completed Pi Network’s verification process and are actively operating within the ecosystem. Congratulations everyone was waiting for this — Rizo (@RizoWeb3) June 18, 2026 In its announcement, the team thanked its community, known as “CiDizens,” for supporting the…

Bitcoin is holding above the bull market support band, while traders watch the $82,000 area as the next key breakout level. A clean move above this resistance could strengthen the bullish setup and shift focus to the $86,582 Fibonacci target. Bitcoin Holds Bull Market Support Band as Traders Watch $82K Level Bitcoin closed the week above the bull market support band, keeping attention on whether buyers can hold the reclaimed zone and push through the next major moving average resistance. The chart shared by Daan Crypto Trades shows Bitcoin moving back above the bull market support band after a sharp…

Crypto lending platform Nexo has seen its stablecoin balance increase to $8.44 million, marking a 7.5% rise from the previous figure of $7.85 million, according to data shared by blockchain analyst CryptoOnchain. The steady uptick suggests growing user engagement and capital inflows into the Nexo ecosystem, reflecting broader confidence in the platform’s services amid a shifting crypto market landscape. What the Data Reveals About User Activity The rise in stablecoin holdings, tracked via on-chain analytics, is often interpreted as a signal of increased liquidity and depositor activity. CryptoOnchain noted that the consistent growth points to a meaningful expansion in how…

Shiba Inu lead ambassador Shytoshi Kusama returned to X after a brief silence. Kusama last interacted on X on April 9, with the recent interaction breaking 13 days of silence. Kusama responded to an X post saying, “Erase the history so they can claim as their own. Ignore the lies,” ending a nearly two-week silence on X. In another tweet, Kusama said “Date Set: Saturday,” confirming a new date for his discussion with the community. On April 2, the Shiba Inu lead ambassador hinted at a discussion that will delve into spiritual mysteries and share insights on technology. “Then we…

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised concerns that Nigeria’s rapid adoption of dollar-pegged stablecoins is testing the limits of the country’s monetary and regulatory frameworks, according to a report by The Block. In its latest assessment, the IMF noted that Nigerian households and small businesses are increasingly turning to stablecoins for remittances and international payments, driven by a sharp decline in the local currency, the Naira, persistent high inflation, and limited access to foreign exchange. Why Stablecoins Are Gaining Traction in Nigeria Nigeria has one of the highest cryptocurrency adoption rates globally, with stablecoins—digital tokens pegged to the U.S.…

As part of efforts to advance its gaming platform business, Nexus Co, a South Korean game developer, today announced a strategic acquisition of ONE Store, the operator of the country’s homegrown mobile application marketplace. Nexus is a South Korean company that specializes in the development and servicing of video games, commonly recognized as the game company behind the $CROSS blockchain gaming platform. The acquisition enabled it to acquire 20,247,900 shares of One Store, an 89.03% stake in One Store, for about 62.6 billion won ($40.74 million), the development revealed. Nexus, the company building @$CROSS_Gamechain, just acquired ONEstore, an app store…

Binance, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, announced that it will add certain digital assets to its “Monitoring Tag” following recent evaluations. According to the exchange’s announcement, Act I: The AI Prophecy (ACT), Blur (BLUR), PIVX (PIVX), and QuarkChain (QKC) tokens will be added to the Watch Tag list starting June 18, 2026. Binance stated that tokens bearing the Watch Label have higher volatility and risk compared to other listed assets. Therefore, these projects will be regularly reviewed and their performance closely monitored according to specific criteria. The exchange warned investors that tokens with this label could be delisted…