Stablecoins are redefining global payments with unmatched speed and efficiency, as Ripple’s RLUSD gains traction amid soaring demand across volatile markets and underserved financial corridors. Ripple Names Stablecoins as Core to Fast, Low-Cost Payments in Volatile Markets Ripple published a report on July 25, examining the role of stablecoins and highlighting leading payment providers shaping
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced on Tuesday that “authorized participants” (APs) for crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) can now execute in-kind transactions, in line with all other commodity-based ETPs. APs are financial institutions that create and redeem ETP shares based on market demand. The creation and redemption processes are most efficient and cost-effective
Monero’s privacy‑centric blockchain is bracing for what could be the first true economic 51% attack as rival project Qubic lines up enough hashpower to test network control from Aug. 2 to Aug. 31, next week. From Idle CPUs to Potential 51% Chaos Founded in 2014, the Monero network hides senders, recipients, and amounts through cryptography
A groundbreaking bill forces federal mortgage giants to recognize digital assets in loan decisions, unlocking homeownership for crypto holders without requiring conversion to cash. New Bill From Senator Lummis Puts Crypto Into US Housing Finance Equation U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) unveiled the 21st Century Mortgage Act on July 29, aiming to modernize federal mortgage
Coinbase now lets users fund accounts through Samsung Pay, rolling out as a new payment and deposit option for trading directly within the leading U.S. crypto app. Samsung Pay Integration Lets Coinbase Users Fund Accounts Without Re-Entering Info Samsung and Coinbase announced on July 29 that Samsung Wallet users can now access Coinbase’s cryptocurrency services
On Tuesday morning, Bitmine Immersion Technologies announced a $1 billion program to repurchase its outstanding common stock. The open-ended program, approved by the board, allows Bitmine to buy shares on the open market or through negotiated transactions. Chairman Tom Lee stated the move aligns with achieving “the alchemy of 5%” of ETH, suggesting repurchases could
Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has added 780 BTC to its bitcoin holdings for around $92.5 million, bringing its total to 17,132 BTC worth more than $2 billion at current prices. This latest purchase solidifies Metaplanet as the largest corporate bitcoin holder outside the U.S. and 7th globally, according to BitcoinTreasuries.net. Top 15 bitcoin treasury companies
Rakbank has launched a crypto brokerage service through its mobile app, becoming the first conventional bank in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to offer crypto trading for retail customers. This new service allows Rakbank customers to buy, sell, and swap cryptocurrencies via Bitpanda’s trading platform, with all transactions conducted in AED to eliminate foreign currency
Grove Finance has officially launched on the Avalanche network, targeting an initial investment of up to $250 million in real-world assets (RWAs) as part of its institutional-grade credit protocol. This initiative aims to enhance Avalanche’s institutional ecosystem by introducing new capital and partners, including Centrifuge and Janus Henderson, which manages $373 billion in assets. The
On July 24, 2025, the Full Federal Court of Australia issued its decision in ASIC v Wallet Ventures Pty Ltd [2025] FCAFC 93, dismissing the Australian Securities and Investments Commission’s (ASIC) appeal in a closely watched case concerning the regulatory status of crypto-asset products. The ruling affirms that Finder Wallet’s “Finder Earn” product does not