Ripple Custody signs South Korea’s first insurance deal to pilot near real-time bond settlement
Ripple Custody entered a strategic partnership with Kyobo Life Insurance on April 15, making Ripple Custody Korea’s first blockchain-based government bond settlement platform for a Tier 1 insurer, targeting a compression of the standard T+2 settlement cycle to near real-time…...
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Binance Tokenized Gold Reserves Grew 344% In 15 Months – Crypto Investors Are Quietly Moving Into Gold
The crypto market has been struggling for months — declining prices, persistent uncertainty, and a macro environment that has made risk assets difficult to hold. In that context, the behavior of participants on the world’s largest exchange has quietly told a story that the price charts have not: when...
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Iran-UAE tensions hit S&P 500 sentiment, opening odds plummet
Geopolitical tensions may lead to increased market volatility, risk aversion, and potential disruptions in global trade and energy sectors. The post Iran-UAE tensions hit S&P 500 sentiment, opening odds plummet appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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XRP price breaks above $1.40 on volume surge as Bitcoin reclaims $80,000
XRP price climbed from $1.3840 to $1.4065 in early Asia trading on May 4 on a sharp pickup in volume, breaking through resistance at $1.40 alongside Bitcoin’s return above $80,000. XRP price broke above $1.40 for the first time in…...
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Bitcoin price reclaims $80,000 for first time since January as Consensus 2026 opens
Bitcoin price broke above $80,000 on May 4 for the first time since January 31, reaching the level as Consensus 2026 opened in Miami and $630 million in US spot Bitcoin ETF inflows on May 1 gave the move institutional…...
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Germany issues ultimatum to Iran amid US-Iran diplomatic tensions
Germany’s ultimatum may escalate tensions, complicating diplomatic efforts and impacting global stability and economic conditions. The post Germany issues ultimatum to Iran amid US-Iran diplomatic tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Coinbase Warns Against State-by-State Prediction Markets Chaos, Backs CFTC Oversight
Coinbase recently filed a formal comment letter with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), arguing that prediction markets are derivatives that fall under federal jurisdiction and should stay there. The company warned that letting states write their own rules for these markets would recreate the regulatory “total chaos” that...
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Powell remains Fed Chair as DOJ drops investigation amid Trump-era challenges
Powell’s continued leadership amid reduced legal pressures suggests stability for the Fed, impacting market expectations and political dynamics. The post Powell remains Fed Chair as DOJ drops investigation amid Trump-era challenges appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Israel intensifies military operations in Lebanon, issues new displacement orders
The escalation in military operations may prolong regional instability, affecting geopolitical dynamics and delaying potential peace efforts. The post Israel intensifies military operations in Lebanon, issues new displacement orders appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Nobitex linked to capital flight amid Iran’s political crisis, faces scrutiny
Increased regulatory scrutiny on crypto markets could reshape global financial dynamics, impacting market stability and investor confidence. The post Nobitex linked to capital flight amid Iran’s political crisis, faces scrutiny appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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