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Key Takeaways XRP recorded its lowest daily close since November 2024. Active addresses rose about 35%, while new addresses stayed flat. Higher activity does not confirm growth in individual users. XRP Price Weakness Collides With Higher Ledger Activity XRP traded near $1 on Aug. 13, its lowest level since November 2024 and roughly 69% below
Key Takeaways Closing equity issuance will follow XRP’s market price instead of $2.36. Armada II shareholders may receive a larger treasury interest. Backers representing over 95% of committed capital accepted the revised terms. XRP Price and Closing Share Issuance XRP’s market price at closing will determine how many shares Evernorth allocates to investors under its
Key Takeaways Raymond Johnson won $1M on a $10 Triple Red 777 Jackpot ticket on his porch. He took the $600,000 lump sum over a $50,000-a-year, 20-year annuity. Two of the game’s three $1 million top prizes have been claimed since July. One Ticket, Two Days, and the House They Had Just Seen Johnson bought
Key Takeaways Fidelity has filed to let FETH stake up to 100% of ETH and distribute rewards quarterly. FETH would keep 85% of rewards, pressuring Blackrock and Grayscale to compete on yield. Fidelity plans 15% staking fees and quarterly cash payouts if approved by the SEC. Fidelity Plans Quarterly Cash Payouts From FETH Staking Rewards
Key Takeaways MiCA consolidated the EU crypto market, with only about 20% of existing firms receiving authorization. The rules successfully isolated high-risk companies, reducing European exposure to sanctioned entities. The EU plans a full revision of the MiCA framework to address its negative impacts on stablecoin access. TRM Labs Report Evidences MiCA’s Sweep In Europe
Key Takeaways Trezor says Shipmonk exposed data for about 13,689 recent customers. Trezor devices remain secure, but phishing risks rose after the Aug. 10 breach. Trezor targets Anonymous Delivery for the EU by September 2026. According to the company’s security update, the affected customers received orders in the United States, United Kingdom, Sweden, Colombia, Brazil,
Key Takeaways Seoul Southern District Court sentenced Delio CEO Jeong Sang-ho to 15 years on Aug. 13. Delio’s case involves about 70 billion won, or $49.2 million, in customer crypto assets. Delio creditors will watch liquidation and any appeal after the November 2024 insolvency ruling. Court Finds Customer Assets Were Misused According to regional reports,
Key Takeaways Monaco submitted Bill No. 1131 on Aug. 6 to replace Law No. 1.528 and reform crypto rules. The CCAF will enforce MiCA and FATF standards following Monaco’s 2024 grey-listing. National Council approval of Bill No. 1131 will trigger secondary technical rules for providers. Evolving Beyond the 2022 Framework Monaco’s government has submitted a
Key Takeaways Maryland Lottery paid a Waldorf player $50,000 twice within about 1 year. Dash In sold the July 17 ticket, highlighting the tech behind lottery validation. Maryland Lottery’s 2 wins show how secure systems handle prizes and claims. For about 20 years, a lottery regular in Waldorf, Maryland kept at it, scratching and checking