Category: crypto

The European Central Bank stated that its proposed digital euro would enhance Europe’s cybersecurity and infrastructure resilience while ensuring widespread access to digital payments. The ECB emphasized the importance of including all citizens, including those with disabilities or limited digital literacy, in the transition to a digital economy.

SWIFT’s Chief Innovation Officer, Tom Zschach, raised doubts about Ripple’s technology and XRP token meeting global bank standards for cross-border settlement. He questioned whether banks would trust settlement finality to an external token like XRP. Zschach emphasized the importance of legal frameworks, privacy safeguards, and regulatory oversight in blockchain technology for institutional use.

An independent investigation found no evidence of fraud or misconduct in Cardano’s ADA Voucher Program. The review concluded that allegations of misuse of ADA, manipulation of blockchain upgrades, and diversion of tokens were baseless. Nearly all vouchers were successfully redeemed, safeguards were in place, and unredeemed funds were used for ecosystem growth.

Grayscale has launched a new Ethereum Covered Call ETF (ETCO) that aims to generate regular income for investors by using a covered call strategy. The fund tracks existing Ethereum exchange-traded products and writes call options on them to capture additional yield. Despite recent outflows, Ethereum ETFs have seen strong overall inflows this year, indicating growing…

Bitcoin (BTC) is trading between $104,000 and $116,000, with on-chain data indicating critical levels for the next move. The UTXO Realized Price Distribution shows accumulation between $108,000-$116,000. Short-term holders face pressure as profit percentage dropped, but recovery above $114,000 could attract new demand. TradFi demand for Bitcoin ETFs has weakened, indicating a potential downside risk…

Stripe and Paradigm have introduced Tempo, a new layer-1 blockchain for stablecoin payments. The network targets high-volume payment use cases with features like low fees, automated market maker, and fast transaction speeds. It supports stablecoin neutrality, privacy transactions, and compliance with regulations. Tempo is designed in collaboration with various partners.

Businesses are playing a significant role in driving Bitcoin’s bull market in 2025, with corporate holdings now making up over 6% of the total supply. Treasury firms are leading the way in purchasing Bitcoin, with companies allocating a significant portion of income to the cryptocurrency as a hedge against inflation and banking risks. Adoption of…

World Liberty Financial blocklisted Justin Sun’s wallet address, preventing him from selling nearly $104 million worth of WLFI tokens. Sun invested $75 million in WLFI and was the project’s largest individual investor. Reports suggest an exchange may have been manipulating token prices. Sun’s relationship with WLFI began in November, rescuing the project from sluggish sales.…

Sequans Communications, a Bitcoin treasury firm, plans to reverse split its American Depositary Shares (ADSs) to remain listed on the New York Stock Exchange and attract larger institutional investors. Each ADS will soon represent 100 ordinary shares instead of 10. This move aims to meet compliance requirements and appeal to funds that only invest in…

The Securities and Exchange Commission is shifting U.S. crypto oversight towards formal rules, with proposals on digital asset sales, broker-dealer treatment, and potential crypto trading on national exchanges. The agency is working on streamlining disclosures and reducing compliance burdens, while also coordinating with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Enforcement has changed, with cases against Coinbase…