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XRP Trades in Range as Ripple-SEC Case Paused for 60 Days Following Joint Request
- Two paths are possible: a settlement with or without SEC support for the rule change, both requiring court approval.
- A full agreement could end the appeal by next month, but without a deal, the case may extend into 2026 or beyond.
Thursday, 17/04/2025 | 10:13 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
WazirX Investors Told to Approach Government After Court Dismissal in ₹2,000 Crore Crypto Hack
- Victims have been directed to approach the Union Government, RBI, SEBI, and CBI.
- Allegations of negligence and ownership disputes between WazirX and Binance have increased uncertainty.
Wednesday, 16/04/2025 | 13:33 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
XRP Awaits Direction; Ripple CEO Garlinghouse Sees Bitcoin Hitting $200K
- Brad Garlinghouse raised his Bitcoin forecast from $175K to $200K due to the shifting market and regulatory environment.
- He declined to predict XRP’s price, citing his role in the project.
Tuesday, 15/04/2025 | 15:14 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Amazon Web Services Outage Disrupts Binance, KuCoin Withdrawals: Trading Disruptions Continue
- Crypto wallet Rabby and analytics tool DeBank also went offline.
- Binance resumed withdrawals just over five minutes after the incident, but trading issues persisted.
Tuesday, 15/04/2025 | 09:38 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Google Tightens Crypto Ad Policy in Europe to Comply with MiCA and CASP Regulations
- New policy may boost investor safety but increase compliance costs for smaller crypto firms.
- Some see Google’s update as legal risk avoidance, not real investor protection improvement.
Monday, 14/04/2025 | 13:17 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Following US Tariff Pause, Trump Reverses IRS DeFi Rule Easing Crypto Concerns
- The IRS rule, updated under Biden, faced backlash from the crypto industry for being unworkable for DeFi.
- Trump has taken steps to support cryptocurrency, creating a working group and ordering a federal bitcoin stockpile.
Friday, 11/04/2025 | 11:42 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Despite Hidden Road Acquisition, XRP Struggles as SEC Disagrees on Appeal Status
- Ripple claims the Appeal and Cross-Appeal are settled, while the SEC says they're ongoing.
- The acquisition of Hidden Road for $1.25 billion makes Ripple the first crypto company to operate a multi-asset prime broker.
Wednesday, 09/04/2025 | 12:43 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Breaking: Ripple Acquires Hidden Road for $1.25 Billion, Becomes First Crypto Company with Multi-Asset Prime Broker
- The deal broadens Ripple's services, including clearing, prime brokerage, and financing across markets.
- RLUSD is positioned as the first stablecoin for cross-margining between digital and traditional markets.
Tuesday, 08/04/2025 | 12:15 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Bybit Teams Up with Zodia Custody for Off-Venue Settlement Following $1.4 Billion Breach
- The Interchange solution allows institutions to trade while keeping assets in independent custody.
- Zodia Custody offers custody services certified under SOC 1 Type I and II.
Friday, 04/04/2025 | 10:21 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Why is XRP Dropping: Trump Tariff Announcement Adds Uncertainty to Crypto Market
- XRPUSD rejected at intraday resistance, with a support breach that may fuel bearishness.
- “Tariff volatility will continue to affect risk assets,” said Wincent's Paul Howard.
Wednesday, 02/04/2025 | 11:17 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Analysis: Japan Will Reclassify Crypto as Financial Products—What It Means for Investors
- Japan’s push for a cashless society and blockchain adoption could be supported by new crypto regulations.
- Concerns exist over restrictions on retail investors and enforcing insider trading rules in the crypto market.
Tuesday, 01/04/2025 | 15:32 GMT by
Anndy Lian
Wall Street BTC Miner Hut 8 Forms American Bitcoin After Deal with Trump-Linked Investors
- Hut 8 traded most ASIC miners for a majority stake in American Bitcoin.
- American Bitcoin, formerly American Data Centers, is backed by Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr.
Monday, 31/03/2025 | 09:47 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Binance's Zhao Donates $624K in BNB for Thailand and Myanmar Earthquake Relief
- A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck on March 28, Officials have confirmed at least 1600 deaths.
- Crypto donations are growing in disaster relief, as seen in the Turkey-Syria earthquake and Maui wildfires.
Sunday, 30/03/2025 | 07:19 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Binance Disputes Charges as Nigeria Seeks Anjarwalla’s Extradition After Kenya Escape
- Tigran Gambaryan, another Binance executive, was released on health grounds after eight months in detention.
- Binance CEO Richard Teng denies wrongdoing, stating the company tried to cooperate but faced resistance.
Friday, 28/03/2025 | 10:54 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Gate.MT Rebrands to Gate.io, Which Reports $3.8 Trillion Trading Volume in 2024
- Gate.io’s native token GT saw a nearly 300% growth, reaching an all-time high of $18.7 in January 2025.
- Gate.MT will operate as Gate.io in Malta and Italy, under VFA and VASP registrations.
Thursday, 27/03/2025 | 16:22 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Ripple Partners with Chipper Cash for African Crypto Payments Following Dubai DFSA License
- Chipper Cash serves five million customers in nine African countries.
- Recently, Ripple secured a DFSA license, becoming the first digital asset payments provider in DIFC.
Thursday, 27/03/2025 | 15:07 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Crypto.com Partners with Trump Media for ETFs; Secures In-Principle MiCA License
- Investors will be able to purchase the ETFs via Foris Capital US LLC, Crypto.com’s broker-dealer.
- Truth Social will file with the SEC for approval before the ETFs become available.
Tuesday, 25/03/2025 | 09:17 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Why Is Bitcoin Going Up; Pakistan Proposes Crypto Mining Using Surplus Energy
- Pakistan recently moved to regulate digital assets as legal tender, reversing its previous stance.
- The crypto shift may be influenced by recent US policies supporting Bitcoin under Donald Trump.
Monday, 24/03/2025 | 10:24 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
BaFin Freezes Ethena GmbH's Asset Reserves over USDe Token Deficiencies Under MiCA
- Around 5.4 billion USDe tokens circulate, with a large portion issued before MiCA’s implementation.
- The regulator suspects Ethena GmbH is offering unapproved securities, including USDe and sUSDe tokens.
Friday, 21/03/2025 | 17:21 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Coinbase Responds to SEC’s Request for Information with 36 Proposals
- The company submits recommendations, calling for clearer commodities and securities definitions.
- The firm highlights tokenized securities' importance and calls for targeted regulatory relief.
Thursday, 20/03/2025 | 15:43 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
BTC Consolidates as Ripple CEO Garlinghouse Says “I Am Bullish on Bitcoin”
- Brad Garlinghouse confirmed his long-term support for Bitcoin, stating he first bought it in 2012.
- The SEC is ending its action against Ripple, marking the conclusion of a battle that began in December 2020.
Thursday, 20/03/2025 | 09:56 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
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