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Ripple CEO Comments on Elon Musk Mentioning XRP

AltcoinsDec 7

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse reacts to a viral video of the world’s richest man, Elon Musk, mentioning XRP for the first time. In a startling development, Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, mentioned XRP for the first time during a recent town hall discussion in Pittsburgh. Musk Mentions XRP The Crypto Basic reported yesterday that an attendee asked the world’s richest man whether he envisions the XRP Ledger (XRPL), the underlying blockchain of XRP, incorporated into financial institutions, especially given the SEC’s aggressive stance toward the digital asset. Responding, the tech mogul commented on crypto assets in general…

Here’s What The New SEC Chair and Ripple Have in Common

LegalDec 7

President-elect Trump has selected crypto supporter Paul Atkins to lead the SEC. This move is part of Trump’s broader goal to create a more crypto-friendly environment, a message that has been well received by the digital currency community. Atkins’ nomination is seen as a strategic choice to replace Gary Gensler, the current SEC chair, who has faced criticism for his strict regulations on the $3.5 trillion crypto market. Trump, a vocal supporter of crypto, expressed his excitement for Atkins’ nomination on his Truth Social platform, calling him a leader who supports common-sense regulations and understands the importance of digital assets…

Nuvei launches blockchain payment solution for LATAM

ExchangesDec 7

Canadian fintech company Nuvei has unveiled a new blockchain solution targeting merchants across Latin America. In an announcement on Dec. 4, Nuvei revealed it would be partnering with several companies to bring this solution to the region. The partners include Rain, a Coinbase Ventures and Circle Ventures-backed vertically integrated issuing partner, BitGo, a crypto custody and wallet provider, and global payments giant Visa. Nuvei leverages the various solutions available via these platforms to make it easy for businesses to use stablecoins as a payment option. The supported stablecoins include USDC (USDC). Via its collaboration, the Canada-based firm allows merchants across…

DePIN Project Spacecoin to Launch Decentralized Satellite for Global 5G Access

BlockchainDec 7

Spacecoin, an upcoming Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network (DePIN) project, announced plans to launch its first satellite, CTC-0, on December 21. The satellite is being labeled as the first-ever decentralized satellite constellation to provide global 5G internet access. Spacecoin’s Satelite Will Use Elon Musk’s SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket CTC-0 will launch aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket from the Vandenberg Space Force Base as part of the Bandwagon-2 rideshare mission. Its primary focus is on delivering internet access to underserved regions, particularly in emerging markets where reliable connectivity remains a challenge. Spacecoin is using blockchain and Low Earth Orbit (LEO) nanosatellites to…

Bitcoin’s Path to $67,000 Looks Clearer Than Ever

BitcoinDec 7

Bitcoin’s price has experienced a modest 2% increase over the past 24 hours. This reflects the broader uptrend in the cryptocurrency market, which has also seen a 2% rise in capitalization. On-chain data indicates that this bullish momentum could continue, paving the way for Bitcoin to approach the $67,000 mark. In this analysis, BeinCrypto explores the factors that could make this happen in the near term. Bitcoin Registers Uptick in Accumulation Bitcoin’s taker-buy-sell ratio has reached its highest level in the past month. Currently, this metric, which tracks the ratio of BTC’s buy-to-sell volumes in the futures market, stands at…

Lisk Joins Forces with Moralis to Streamline dApp Development

AltcoinsDec 7

Lisk, a long-standing Web3 infrastructure project, has announced a strategic partnership with Moralis. This integration is aimed at advancing blockchain APIs to ease decentralized application (dApp) development. We've got another powerful integration, and it's with @moralisdevs Moralis offers an extensive suite of APIs designed to empower you to build everything from NFT marketplaces to DeFi applications without the hassle of managing your own nodes. Here's what to expect with this… pic.twitter.com/tZSc0Jcngx — Lisk 🌍 (@LiskHQ) October 21, 2024 This collaboration offers developers seamless tools to create and manage applications without maintaining blockchain nodes, simplifying building NFT marketplaces and DeFi projects.…

Anchorage dropped by bank over crypto ties, CEO tells lawmakers

LegalDec 7

Anchorage, a federally chartered crypto bank regulated by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), found itself on the wrong side of its own banking partner. In June 2023, the bank told Anchorage it was severing ties because the company was “in the business of crypto.” Nathan McCauley, Anchorage’s CEO, reportedly shared this during a testimony to Rep. French Hill yesterday, igniting another round of debate about the treatment of crypto businesses under President Biden’s administration. The debanking of Anchorage signals a much larger issue within the U.S. financial system. Industry leaders have dubbed it “Operation Choke Point…

Robinhood to Enter Asia in 2025 with a Base in Singapore

ExchangesDec 7

After establishing dominance in the United States, Robinhood is set to expand into Asia next year, with plans to open its regional headquarters in Singapore, according to a report by Bloomberg. Expanding into the Asian Market “We plan to be serving customers across Asia soon,” Robinhood’s CEO, Vlad Tenev, announced on Wednesday at the firm’s investor day in New York. The move into Asia follows the company's expansion in the United Kingdom and Europe. Robinhood entered the European Union last year with crypto trading and introduced regular brokerage services in the UK earlier this year. Citigroup analyst Christopher Allen confirmed…

Theta Labs and FlyQuest launch AI esports chatbot

BlockchainDec 7

Theta Network, a decentralized cloud for artificial intelligence and blockchain, has teamed up with FlyQuest to launch a customized AI esports chatbot. FlyQuest, a top esports organization and leading League of Legends team in North America, will leverage Theta EdgeCloud to power its agentic AI chatbot dubbed a.PHiD, Theta Network (THETA), said in an announcement. The bot, available on the FlyQuest website and via Discord integration, will offer answers to fan inquiries, including details on rosters, upcoming matches, and results. Commenting on the collaboration, FlyQuest chief executive officer Brian Anderson said the launch of a.PHiD will revolutionize the esports team’s…

Peter Schiff Reveals What Would Make Him Support Bitcoin

BitcoinDec 7

Well-known Bitcoin critic Peter Schiff has sparked controversy in the crypto community once more by replying to a tweet from Michael Saylor. Saylor wrote about how MicroStrategy's stock has performed well, praising the company's Bitcoin strategy for outperforming other top stocks in the S&P 500. Schiff sarcastically responded with a similar comment, still maintaining his standard anti-Bitcoin stance. He chose not to purchase any Bitcoin for winning. This response started a discussion about his true motivations and whether he is interacting with pro-Bitcoin audiences by taking advantage of Bitcoin's fame. Schiff clarified in response to a user who pointed out…