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Moisand Fitzgerald Tamayo, a registered investment advisor (RIA) based in Orlando, Florida, has disclosed that it holds shares of the Franklin $XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF). In its latest 13F filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the company reported holding 964 shares of the ETF, valued at around $11,000 at press time. The firm boasts $1.35-$1.4 billion in assets under management (AUM) and is currently ranked among the top 500 RIAs in the US and named to the Best Financial Advisory Firms list. Source: sec.gov $XRP ETFs attract institutional interest A similar Virginia-based firm, Main Street Group, also…

Wintermute CEO Evgeny Gaevoy has voiced concerns about Hyperliquid’s long-term viability, pointing to U.S. regulation as the platform’s biggest hurdle. In an interview with Wu Blockchain, Gaevoy stated that Hyperliquid will eventually need to implement Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures to comply with U.S. laws, a move that could force the decentralized exchange to become increasingly centralized to compete with traditional markets like CME and Nasdaq. Regulatory Pressures Mount on Decentralized Exchanges Hyperliquid has gained traction for its performance in trading tokenized real-world assets, commodities, and stock tokens. However, Gaevoy identified two long-term issues: regulation and throughput. The platform’s current…

Bitcoin is about to enter an important liquidity zone where price action and derivatives positioning indicate rising volatility. While downside liquidation pools have mostly been cleared during prior selloffs, the most recent 24-hour liquidation map indicates that liquidity is still highly concentrated above the current market price. Asymmetric setup is formed Over the upcoming sessions, traders will be closely monitoring this asymmetric setup. The largest immediate concentration of short liquidations is located just above the current price, starting around $65,000, according to the most recent Hyperliquid liquidation data. This level is the closest significant liquidity magnet, with cumulative short leverage…

U.S. spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds recorded approximately $5 million in net inflows on Aug. 17, according to data from Farside Investors. The tally excludes BlackRock’s ETHA and the staking-focused ETHB, which were not included in the reported figures. Fund-Level Breakdown Among the funds that reported flows, Fidelity’s FETH led with $4.3 million in net inflows, followed by Bitwise’s ETHW with $700,000. The data underscores a modest but positive day for Ethereum investment products, even as broader market sentiment remains cautious. Context and Implications The inflows come amid a period of mixed activity for digital asset ETFs. While Bitcoin ETFs have…

Investors who followed Jim Cramer’s most frequently recommended stock over the last 90 days and invested $1,000 at the start of 2026 would now have approximately $1,248, based on Apple’s (NASDAQ: AAPL) year-to-date performance. Data tracking stock recommendations across major market personalities over the past 90 days shows Apple as the most recommended stock, receiving 40 buy recommendations, ahead of Alphabet’s (NASDAQ: GOOGL) 31 and Nvidia’s (NASDAQ: NVDA) 28. Most recommended stocks by personalities. Source: Quiver Quant Apple shares traded around $270 on January 2, 2026. With the stock trading at $336 as of press time, a $1,000 investment made…

The price of the PI token recorded a 17% drop during Monday’s session, provisionally trading at the $0.0880 line. The asset’s total market capitalization shrank to $880 million over the course of the first stretch of July. The price has shown a cumulative decline of more than 60% so far during the 2026 annual period. The environment of PI Network plummets in secondary markets after the value of its native asset suffered a 17% loss this Monday, reaching a historic low that provisionally stands at $0.0759. Market reports reveal that the drastic correction responds directly to a massive liquidation executed…

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is reportedly in settlement discussions with cryptocurrency exchange $HTX, formerly known as Huobi, regarding a lawsuit filed last year over alleged illegal financial promotions. According to a report by Wu Blockchain, citing media outlet CNA, both parties are working toward a voluntary resolution, with London’s High Court pausing proceedings to facilitate talks until the end of August. Background of the Case The FCA initiated legal action against $HTX in October 2024, accusing the exchange of violating the UK’s financial promotion rules introduced in 2023. These regulations require crypto firms to register with the FCA…

Binance, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, is preparing to apply for a crypto license from the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) as part of a strategic push to re-enter the British market. The news, reported by Wu Blockchain, indicates that the exchange is positioning itself ahead of the FCA’s new regulatory framework, which is set to accept applications from September 30 and take full effect on October 25, 2027. What the New UK Crypto Regime Means The FCA’s upcoming licensing system will require crypto firms to meet stringent authorization, governance, and compliance standards. Companies seeking to operate in…

One of the crypto market’s most paradoxical yet persistent signals has just flashed again. Bitcoin rose by nearly $2,500 only a few days after longtime CNBC Mad Money host Jim Cramer announced that he was completely exiting the asset because of the so-called quantum threat. While Cramer was protecting his capital, Bitcoin rebounded from a local bottom at $62,200, moved higher and reclaimed the psychologically important $65,000 level. On social media and in trading chats, the move has already been described as another triumph of the “Inverse Cramer” strategy. Jim Cramer gets scared of supercomputers Cramer’s radical decision was prompted…

Sina Mahmoodi, a core developer at the Ethereum Foundation, has announced his departure from the organization after seven years of contributing to the blockchain ecosystem. In a post on X, Mahmoodi confirmed that his decision to leave was driven by a desire to explore new challenges and continue learning, while reiterating his unwavering belief in Ethereum’s long-term importance. Background and Contributions Mahmoodi joined the Ethereum Foundation shortly after graduating from college, where he quickly became part of the core development team. Over the past seven years, he has worked alongside highly capable and deeply committed individuals, contributing to the protocol’s…