After more than a decade of failed attempts to retrieve a hard drive containing a fortune in Bitcoin, UK-based tech pioneer James Howells is finally pivoting away from his legendary Newport landfill quest. Instead, he’s channeling his lost 8,000 BTC now valued at over $900 million into the creation of a new DeFi project, repurposing…
XRP is flashing strong bullish signals at the start of August 2025, with technical analysts eyeing a potential 20% short-term surge. After kicking off the month with a dip below the $3 mark, XRP’s four-hour charts now indicate a classic “bullish divergence” pattern a setup where the price forms lower lows while the Relative Strength…
A powerful coalition of crypto and traditional finance players, including Solana infrastructure provider Jito Labs and asset management giants VanEck and Bitwise, is formally appealing to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to approve liquid staking for forthcoming Solana-based exchange-traded products (ETPs). This push represents a significant step toward integrating more sophisticated decentralized finance (DeFi)…
Visa, one of the world’s leading payment technology companies, has stepped up its blockchain strategy by broadening stablecoin support on its global settlement platform. The company now enables transactions using a wider range of stablecoins including Global Dollar (USDG), PayPal USD (PYUSD), and Euro Coin (EURC) and supports two additional blockchain networks, Stellar and Avalanche….
In a pivotal move for Asia’s digital asset industry, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) will begin enforcing its much-anticipated stablecoin regulatory framework this Friday. The regulatory rollout kicks off with a six-month transition period, ushering in temporary licenses and stricter compliance measures for stablecoin issuers. This phased approach underscores Hong Kong’s effort to balance…
Interactive Brokers, a major player in the global trading industry, is reportedly considering a significant expansion of its cryptocurrency services, which could include the launch of its own proprietary stablecoin. This move positions the brokerage giant alongside other traditional finance titans like JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup, and Bank of America, all of whom are exploring the burgeoning…
Telegram has officially launched TON Wallet for its 87 million US-based users, introducing seamless self-custodial crypto wallet features directly within the popular messaging app. This move underscores Telegram’s broader commitment to integrating blockchain technology and expanding digital asset access to mainstream audiences. Key Features of TON Wallet on Telegram A Seamless Blockchain Experience Inside Telegram…
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