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In brief Block becomes the second crypto-facing firm in the S&P 500 index, two months after Coinbase. For over a year, Block has allocated 10% of its monthly profit from Bitcoin services to purchase additional Bitcoin. Industry observers say regulatory shifts are helping push crypto firms into mainstream acceptance. Block Inc., the fintech company led…
In brief XRP shattered its 2018 all-time high of $3.40, entering price discovery mode with bullish momentum. Dogecoin consolidates near $0.20, but charts indicate indecision ahead. Ethereum’s long-term bullish structure remains intact on the charts, but the real test comes at all-time high resistance. It’s been an eventful few days for cryptocurrency investors, especially for…
In brief President Trump signed the GENIUS Act into law Friday afternoon, in a White House ceremony attended by numerous crypto industry leaders. The bill establishes a framework for issuing and trading stablecoins in the United States. Banks, traditional finance players, and retail giants that have expressed interest in stablecoins now have the green light…
XRP has hit a new all-time high of $3.65, driven largely by a spike in trading activity across South Korea and the United States.Data from CryptoSlate shows that XRP ranked among the top five most traded digital assets over the past 24 hours, trailing only behind Bitcoin, Ethereum, and the stablecoins USDT and USDC.XRP recorded…
In brief Hungary’s updated criminal code imposes penalties up to 8 years in prison for unlicensed crypto exchange operators and up to 5 years for large-scale traders. The law targets illegal operations while allowing compliant exchanges to continue operating, though unclear implementation details have created market uncertainty. EU-licensed exchanges will be able to operate in…
In brief Kraken has launched CME-based Bitcoin and Ethereum futures for U.S. traders. The new offering coincides with congressional approval of landmark digital asset bills during what Republicans have dubbed “Crypto Week.” The CFTC gains ground as a preferred regulator, raising hopes for clearer rules across the industry. Kraken launched a regulated crypto futures platform…
In brief XRP has hit a new all-time high, with other altcoins seeing explosive gains. Solana jumped 11.44% to $175 this week, breaking key price resistance zones and technical indicators confirming trend strength. Will SOL follow XRP and Ethereum “higher”? Let’s take a look at the charts. It certainly feels like altcoin season is in…
Bit Origin has arranged up to $500 million in new capital to accumulate Dogecoin (DOGE) for its corporate treasury, becoming the latest public company to shift its digital asset reserves beyond Bitcoin. The company stated in a current report on Form 6-K that accredited investors committed $400 million in Class A shares and $100 million in…
In brief The House passed the stablecoin-focused GENIUS Act with overwhelming bipartisan support, sending the bill to President Trump’s desk for signature. The CLARITY Act, a crypto market structure bill, also performed much better than expected, passing the House handily with 78 Democratic votes. Industry leaders hailed the successful culmination of “Crypto Week,” which only…
In brief Ripple co-founder and XRP co-creator Chris Larsen has moved more of his coins to Coinbase. Could he be preparing to sell as XRP closes in on a new high after seven years? XRP is only pennies away from breaking its 2018 record mark of $3.40. Ripple co-founder and Executive Chairman Chris Larsen has…
