Month: July 2025

Payments-focused cryptocurrency XRP (XRP) has risen by over 3.5% in the past 24 hours, with volume in the Deribit-listed options market suggesting bullish expectations. Since July 1, higher-level July 25 call options at strikes of $3.00 and $4.00 and the Sept. 28 expiry call at the $2.80 strike have...

Swiss crypto-focused bank AMINA Bank started offering clients services with Ripple USD (RLUSD), Ripple’s recently launched stablecoin pegged to the U.S. dollar on Thursday. The firm has claimed the bragging rights of becoming the first globally operating bank to support RLUSD, according to a press release shared with CoinDesk....

Ripple is making a serious move into traditional finance. The company behind XRP has applied for a national banking charter in the United States, aiming to bring its RLUSD stablecoin under direct federal oversight. This isn’t just about checking boxes. It’s a strategic attempt to give RLUSD a stronger...

The Trump family appears to have a much bigger stake in the crypto world than most people realized. New data from Arkham Intelligence shows that wallets linked to Donald Trump, his son Barron, and several associated tokens hold more than $620 million in crypto assets. Trump’s $620 million in...

Australian billionaire Tim Heath escaped a planned abduction in Estonia after a group of attackers attempted to extort his digital assets in a coordinated operation. According to local media, Heath had to physically fight off his attackers during the ambush,…...

Hyperliquid is gaining momentum with bridge deposits on the rise and key network upgrades on the horizon. As of this writing, Hyperliquid (HYPE) is trading at $39.85, up 6% in the last day. The token has hovered between $35.50 and…...

Security firm Koi discovered over 40 fake wallet extensions have popped up on Firefox browser plug-in stores. They lure victims by masquerading as major wallet firms. According to recent blogpost from the security company Koi, hackers have been operating a…...

Bitcoin (BTC) recently closed its June monthly candle above $100,000, raising hopes among bulls for continued upside throughout the summer. However, the digital asset has now flashed a rare signal that warns of a significant price pullback in the coming months. Bitcoin Flashes Rare Bearish Signal According to a...

Botanix Labs Spiderchain Bitcoin Layer 2 Goes Live! Today I am joined by Botanix Labs founder Willem Schroe to discuss their progress, roadmap & launch of their spiderchain protocol mainnet going live as a leading Bitcoin layer 2 solution. We dive into their ecosystem, upcoming airdrops & best infrastructure...

Ripple Labs is applying for a national banking license as part of efforts to enhance trust in its RLUSD stablecoin. The move comes as other crypto companies also turn to regulation to build credibility. A New Industry Benchmark? Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse confirmed on Wednesday via X that the...