Playnance Launches Secure Non-Custodial Gaming Platform for 30+ Studios

Playnance, a Web2‑to‑ Web3 gaming infrastructure whose model separates gameplay from value custody, ensuring all balances are secured in audited smart contracts rather than studio servers. Decoupling Gameplay from Value Custody In the rapidly evolving world of Web3 gaming, the term non-custodial is often used as a marketing buzzword. Yet for a platform hosting thousands […]

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Russia’s Sberbank to Start Issuing Loans Backed by Crypto Collateral

Sberbank, Russia’s largest bank, stated that it was preparing to roll out a program of crypto-backed loans for corporate customers. The institution stressed that it was currently finalizing the infrastructure needed to scale up the rollout of these financial products. Sberbank Prepares To Scale Issuance Of Crypto-backed Loans Russian banks are prepared to take a […]

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Bitrue Expands XRP Infrastructure as 10 New RLUSD Pairs Go Live

XRP momentum is accelerating as Bitrue deepens integration, rolls out new RLUSD trading pairs, and doubles down on positioning traders for a potential market recovery, reinforcing XRP’s role as a core growth asset in crypto markets. Bitrue Expands XRP and RLUSD Strategy as Adoption Optimism Builds Growing optimism around XRP adoption gained momentum as crypto […]

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Crypto Bull Run Forming as 9 Major Forces Align, Bitwise Says

Multiple emerging crypto narratives could converge to fuel the next bull market, with structural growth drivers, institutional capital, and expanding blockchain use cases setting the stage for a powerful multiyear upswing, according to Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan. Bull Run Outlook Strengthens as 9 Narratives Emerge, Says Bitwise CIO Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan shared […]

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XRP Transitions Into Institutional Settlement Asset Under Ripple’s XRPL Strategy

XRP is emerging as core financial infrastructure as institutional DeFi takes shape, embedding itself into payments, liquidity and on-ledger credit while positioning Ripple’s network for regulated, scalable tokenized finance. Ripple’s XRPL Roadmap Positions XRP at the Center of Institutional Finance Workflow XRP is strengthening its position in institutional finance as blockchain infrastructure matures. Ripple published […]

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Bessent Warns About Chinese Gold-Backed Digital Currency-Led Financial System

The statements of U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent awakened concerns about a Chinese initiative to back a digital gold token to undermine American leadership in digital finance and establish a tangible alternative to the dollar-led economic system. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Warns About Possible Chinese Gold-Backed Currency The Trump Administration is closely scrutinizing the […]

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Hardware Wallets And Secure Elements: What Are You Really Trusting?

By Lucien Bourdon, Bitcoin Analyst at Trezor A hardware wallet is a standard tool for securing cryptocurrency, and most rely on a dedicated chip known as a Secure Element; the same type used in credit cards and passports. But here’s what matters most: how a wallet uses this chip. This choice defines what you are […]

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Crypto.com’s Kris Marszalek Unveils ai.com Ahead of Super Bowl Ad

Kris Marszalek, the CEO of Crypto.com, has officially launched ai.com, a consumer-focused artificial intelligence (AI) platform built around autonomous AI agents, with its public debut set to coincide with a Super Bowl commercial this Sunday. Crypto.com CEO Expands Beyond Crypto With ai.com AI Agent Platform According to the announcement shared with Bitcoin.com News, ai.com introduces […]

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Ethereum Derivatives Data Shows Heavy Positioning Near $2,000

Ethereum traded above the $2,000 per coin range on Friday afternoon, as derivatives markets flashed a mix of caution and crowding across futures and options. Futures open interest edged lower intraday while options data showed traders clustering around key strikes, setting the stage for potential price compression. Ethereum Options Positioning Points to Compression Near Max […]

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XRP Rebounds as Whale Accumulation and Network Activity Signal Price Reversal

XRP is rebounding sharply as crypto risk appetite returns, according to a new analysis highlighting heavy whale accumulation and surging network activity that signal renewed momentum after a steep sell-off, positioning the token as a market standout. XRP Rebound Gains Strength as Whales and Network Activity Surge At 4:12 p.m. on Feb. 6, XRP is […]

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