The crypto market fell below $3 trillion after bitcoin dropped to $85,140, triggering broad altcoin losses, with XRP among the worst hit as it slid to $1.85 and erased nearly all gains since April. XRP’s Price Woes and Liquidation Spike The crypto economy saw its total market capitalization drop below $3 trillion late on Dec. […]
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Nick Rose Expands Into Large-Scale Bitcoin Mining and AI; Projects Developing World Win in Data Center Race
As artificial intelligence investment surpasses half a trillion dollars, crypto miners are increasingly repurposing their infrastructure to operate AI data centers, especially in North America and Western Europe. Web3 veteran and investor Rick Rose argues that developing markets—often overlooked due to perceived regulatory risk—offer a major advantage. The Western Focus: Capital, Stability, and Power Constraints […]
Read MoreJPMorgan Debuts Tokenized Money Market Fund on Ethereum
JPMorgan Asset Management has launched its first tokenized money market fund on Ethereum, offering qualified investors on-chain access to U.S. dollar yields backed by Treasuries. The move signals growing institutional confidence in public blockchain infrastructure. Ethereum-Based Tokenized Treasury Fund Launched by JPMorgan JPMorgan Asset Management has entered the rapidly growing tokenized finance space with the […]
Read MoreSpain and Denmark Police Arrest Crypto Kidnapping Gang Linked to Málaga Murder
Spanish and Danish police arrested members of a criminal gang linked to the kidnapping and murder of a man in Málaga after attempting to steal his cryptocurrency. The Attack and Abduction The Spanish National Police, in a joint operation with Danish police authorities, recently arrested members of a criminal gang responsible for the kidnapping and […]
Read MoreBhutan and Cumberland DRW Sign MoU to Develop Digital Asset Infrastructure
Bhutan and Cumberland DRW have signed a memorandum of understanding to pursue a multi-year partnership focused on building digital asset and financial infrastructure within Gelephu Mindfulness City, according to an announcement released Monday. The agreement outlines cooperation on developing digital asset frameworks, infrastructure for digital asset activity and artificial intelligence computing, and potential yield-related initiatives […]
Read MoreVisa Targets Banks and Fintechs With Stablecoin Advisory Launch as Adoption Pressure Tightens
Visa is moving deeper into stablecoin-powered payments as adoption surges, launching a new advisory practice to help banks, fintechs, and enterprises design, assess, and deploy stablecoin strategies across global payment and treasury operations. Visa Positions Stablecoins at Core of Future Payments With Dedicated Advisory Practice Visa (NYSE: V), a global digital payments leader, has expanded […]
Read MoreIndia Raids Alleged Crypto MLM Empire as $275M Money Laundering Probe Expands Across States
India’s financial crime agency has intensified a sweeping crackdown on an alleged cryptocurrency Ponzi empire, targeting a sprawling fake crypto MLM network accused of draining billions of rupees from investors across multiple northern states. India’s Enforcement Directorate Targets Alleged Crypto Ponzi Network India’s federal money laundering watchdog launched coordinated searches tied to an alleged cryptocurrency […]
Read MoreSouth Africa Crypto Sector Gains Regulatory Lift as 248 Providers Secure Licenses
South Africa’s crypto market is accelerating into a higher-confidence phase as the FSCA confirms 420 CASP license applications, approvals stacking up, compliance pathways clarifying, and institutional-grade oversight reinforcing momentum around which firms are positioned to scale under authorization. South Africa Crypto Market Builds Momentum as 420 Providers Flood Licensing Pipeline The regulation of crypto-related financial […]
Read MoreTrump Signals Review of Samourai Wallet Developers’ Case as Pardon Calls Grow
On Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump said he is aware of the case involving Samourai Wallet developers Keonne Rodriguez and William Lonergan Hill, adding that “We’ll look at that” when asked about the developers’ legal situation. Trump Says ‘We’ll Look at That’ When Asked About Samourai Wallet Developer Support has gathered around Samourai Wallet developers […]
Read MoreNYSE Accelerates Crypto’s Path to Mainstream Capital With Expanding Public Listings
NYSE tightened its grip on blockbuster IPOs while opening a clear, regulated route for crypto companies and digital asset products to tap U.S. public markets, signaling digital assets are moving from the fringe into mainstream capital formation. NYSE Signals Structural Shift Higher for Crypto as Public Market Access Scales Crypto companies moved closer to mainstream […]
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