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In a recent interview with Matt Miller on Bloomberg TV, Frank Speiser, CEO of Metafide, shared his insights into former President Donald Trump’s surprising entry into the cryptocurrency space, the evolution of the crypto industry, and Bitcoin’s role as a long-term asset. Speiser began by discussing Trump’s recently announced DeFi project — World Liberty Financial (WLFI) — speculating that it involves a flash loan protocol designed to settle transactions within a blockchain block. According to Speiser, the project is likely focused on the adoption of stable tokens to facilitate transaction settlements, potentially across different asset classes and exchanges. However, Speiser…

Ripple has formed several partnerships globally that have seen either the XRPL or XRP utilized in every continent. This is according to recent extensive research from Tokenicer, an enterprise blockchain researcher. Despite Ripple’s legal battle with the U.S. SEC, the company has expanded its partnerships and services worldwide, with significant traction outside the U.S. Image Source: https://x.com/Tokenicer/status/1824861120672469000? Ripple forged multiple partnerships during the SEC lawsuit. While American companies remain hesitant and slow in widely adopting Ripple’s technology due to regulatory concerns, other regions have embraced the tech, allowing Ripple to make significant strides globally. Ripple in South America and Europe…

Protocol builders face a fragmented landscape when it comes to sorting out the mechanics of token management, BitGo says. Protocols like Worldcoin, LayerZero, SUI and ZetaChain are among the first customers of the service. Cryptocurrency custody firm BitGo is offering foundations and organizations a simplified way to manage the lifecycle of digital assets they issue, with protocols like Worldcoin, LayerZero, Sui and ZetaChain among the first customers of the service. Bitgo says it’s filling a gap in a fragmented market, with a one-stop, regulated and insured custody platform for seamless digital asset vesting, unlocking and on-chain activities. The custodial token…

In a remarkable milestone for the cryptocurrency market, Morgan Stanley has become the first major bank to approve Bitcoin for solicited sale to its clients. This major move by one of the world’s largest wealth management firms has been celebrated by many in the crypto community, including MicroStrategy’s chairman and co-founder Michael Saylor. Morgan Stanley’s decision to enable the solicited sale of Bitcoin marks a pivotal moment in the integration of digital assets into mainstream finance, with Saylor highlighting this significant milestone. Morgan Stanley just became the first major bank to approve #Bitcoin for solicited sale to their clients. https://t.co/i331HmhHAJ…

The highly sought minting process for X Empire’s NFT vouchers has officially concluded which marks a significant milestone in the lead-up to the game’s token launch. After processing all valid requests, a total of 570,000 NFT vouchers have been minted and are now available for trading on the Getgems marketplace. This development is a key step toward introducing the in-game $X token, which is expected to enhance the user experience of the Telegram-based tap-to-earn game. Purpose and Utility of NFT Vouchers These minted NFT vouchers play a crucial role in X Empire’s pre-market phase. They enable players to engage in…

With a breakout rally in motion, Tron token price hits 3-year high and teases a bull run to $0.30. Will this uptrend continue as the broader market volatility grows? Tron has successfully entered the top 10 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization after it surpassed Cardano. Currently, the TRX market cap now stands at $13.9 billion. Further, Justin Sun’s growing interest in bringing meme coin communities to boost Tron’s user base fuels the uptrend. TRON Uprising Paints a Bullish Week The weekly chart highlights Tron’s strong performance with a 35% increase over the last 14 days, supported by a Morningstar pattern and…

Chainlink CCIP cross-chain protocol is now live on ZKsync’s Era Mainnet. This integration is part of an ongoing collaboration between Chainlink and ZKsync to create a unified layer-2 ecosystem on Ethereum and increase access to zero-knowledge technology. The integration provides an additional on-ramp for users to join the Elastic Chain ecosystem and equips Web3 developers with infrastructure for creating feature-rich decentralized applications (dApps). Notably, ZKsync is also a member of Chainlink Scale, and aims to connect decentralized finance (DeFi) with traditional finance (TradFi) through this development. “As more financial institutions move onchain, the tokenization of real-world assets is growing rapidly,”…

Bitcoin layer-2 scaling networks—particularly “rollups”—have been the talk of the town in crypto developer circles as a new means to keep Bitcoin payments cheap, fast, and decentralized. But despite their vaunted promise, data and analysis from Galaxy Research suggest the vast majority of Bitcoin rollups will be unsustainable. “Rollups on Bitcoin that post data to the base layer will face a significant problem: the cost to post data,” wrote Galaxy analyst Gabe Parker in a report published Friday. “Rollups on Bitcoin will need to generate substantial revenue from transaction fees on their own networks, driven by sizable numbers of users…

SuperRare has emerged as a prominent player in the NFT ecosystem, channeling approximately $90 million into digital art and disbursing around $3 million in royalties to artists. Launched initially as a curated platform, SuperRare has evolved significantly with its 2.0 version, enabling more decentralization and artist empowerment. The recent updates have altered the landscape for creators and collectors alike, offering more autonomy and diverse engagement in the digital art arena. Contents hide 1 How Did SuperRare 2.0 Enhance Artist Involvement? 2 What Challenges Did SuperRare Address? 3 Key Takeaways from SuperRare’s Evolution How Did SuperRare 2.0 Enhance Artist Involvement? The…

Founder of IOG, the company behind Cardano, Charles Hoskinson has published a tweet, responding to Raoul Pal’s criticism of ADA and XRP. The renowned investor and Real Vision founder stated that the time of XRP and ADA has passed, hinting that Hoskinson and Brad Garlinghouse are making money by being on top of the cults made by these coins. XRP and ADA are nothing but old cult, Pal claims Hoskinson shared a tweet with a video extract where Raoul Pal talks about XRP. He says in it that this top cryptocurrency is basically outdated, it is “from two bull markets…