Societe Generale-FORGE Launches EUR Coinvertible on XRP Ledger With Ripple Support

Societe Generale-FORGE has expanded its euro-backed stablecoin EUR Coinvertible to the XRP Ledger, accelerating institutional blockchain adoption in Europe and deepening Ripple integration as compliant digital assets gain momentum across global financial markets. Societe Generale-FORGE Expands EUR Coinvertible to XRP Ledger Societe Generale-FORGE, the digital assets subsidiary of French banking group Societe Generale, announced on […]

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Ripple Highlights XRP Donation as GOSH Adopts Crypto for Expansion

Ripple is accelerating crypto-powered philanthropy, channeling XRP donations to Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity as digital assets surpass $1 billion in annual giving and reshape how global nonprofits fund critical pediatric care. XRP Donation Anchors Ripple’s Broader Push Into Crypto Philanthropy Cryptocurrency is increasingly being used to support charitable causes worldwide. Blockchain payments company Ripple […]

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Prediction Markets Trigger Federal-State Clash as CFTC Defends Authority

The CFTC is escalating its defense of exclusive authority over U.S. commodity derivatives and prediction markets as legal battles threaten to redraw regulatory lines and restrict access to event contracts nationwide. Prediction Markets Challenge State Authority as Appeals Court Weighs Federal Derivatives Control Prediction markets are at the center of a growing legal dispute over […]

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Where Is Bitcoin Headed? Arthur Hayes Predicts $60K Breakdown or $126K Surge

Bitcoin hovers near a pivotal $60,000 level as Arthur Hayes outlines two stark paths: a completed correction before renewed upside, or a deeper slide if equities unravel and liquidity tightens further. Arthur Hayes Maps 2 Bitcoin Paths: Sub-$60K Breakdown or Fed-Fueled Surge Past $126K Market volatility is reshaping bitcoin forecasts as macroeconomic risks evolve. Bitmex […]

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Goldman Sachs Chief David Solomon Calls Himself ‘Observer’ as He Reveals Small BTC Investment

David Solomon says he owns “very little” bitcoin, a candid admission that places the Goldman Sachs chief personally inside the asset class he once treated with caution. Goldman Sachs Boss Discloses Owning ‘Very Little’ Bitcoin at the World Liberty Forum in Florida Solomon disclosed his holdings Feb. 18 during a panel at the World Liberty […]

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Peter Thiel Exits ETHzilla as Firm Pivots to Jet Engine Tokenization

Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund has fully divested from ETHzilla Corp., exiting a 7.5% stake disclosed in August, according to a U.S. SEC filing. The sharp crypto downturn and the October 2025 flash crash forced the company to liquidate assets, selling more than $100 million in ether to fund buybacks and repay debt. A Volatile Transition […]

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Abu Dhabi Funds Top $1 Billion in Blackrock’s Bitcoin ETF

Abu Dhabi-backed funds held over $1 billion in Blackrock’s spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) at year-end 2025, increasing positions in Q4. However, bitcoin’s decline has reduced the current value of those holdings to roughly $803 million. Sovereign Wealth Doubles Down on Spot Bitcoin ETF Abu Dhabi’s sovereign capital is leaning further into bitcoin exposure. New […]

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Bitcoin Stagnates as ‘Satoshi Freeze’ Debate Collides With Middle East War Drums

Bitcoin traded flat near $66,000 on Feb. 18, showing little momentum despite sharp intraday swings. The day’s debate centered on comments from Cryptoquant’s CEO, Ki Young Ju, who questioned whether dormant coins — including Satoshi Nakamoto’s 1.1 million bitcoins — should ever be frozen at the protocol level. Bitcoin Stagnates in Narrow Range Bitcoin exhibited […]

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‘I’ve Never Been More Bullish’ — Eric Trump Reaffirms $1M Bitcoin Prediction 

Eric Trump says bitcoin will reach $1 million per coin, telling CNBC on Feb. 18 that he has “never been more bullish” on the leading cryptocurrency despite the recent market pullback. Eric Trump Touts Stablecoins, Reaffirms Bitcoin Price Outlook Appearing alongside Donald Trump Jr. in an interview with CNBC anchor Sara Eisen during coverage of […]

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Mixed Start for ETFs as Ether Gains $49 Million While Bitcoin Sheds $105 Million

Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded a sharp $105 million outflow on Tuesday, dragged lower by heavy redemptions from Blackrock’s IBIT. Meanwhile, ether and solana funds attracted fresh capital, while XRP ETFs saw no trading activity. Bitcoin Funds Slide While Ether and Solana See Fresh Inflows A split screen defined Tuesday, Feb. 17’s crypto exchange-traded fund […]

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