Category: crypto
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Ethereum and XRP soar with $270 million inflow as investors flock to altcoins
CoinShares’ latest fund flow report reveals that digital asset investment products had the second-lowest weekly inflows in eight weeks, totaling $270 million. Ethereum and XRP outperformed Bitcoin, with Ethereum attracting $634 million in inflows and XRP seeing a record inflow of $95 million. The US and Hong Kong led in inflows, while Switzerland and Canada…
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Trump’s company will receive at least $15 million after Justin Sun’s investment into World Liberty tokens
TRON, owned by Justin Sun, invested $30 million in World Liberty Financial tokens, benefiting President-elect Donald Trump and his sons. Trump and his family have been promoting the company, aiming to raise $300 million but only achieving $21 million until Sun’s investment. The Trumps will receive at least $15 million, with Sun becoming an adviser…
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Justin Sun Honors Maurizio Cattelan’s Iconic ‘Comedian’, Bridging Art and Crypto Culture
Justin Sun, founder of TRON and Advisor to HTX, held a press conference in Hong Kong to celebrate his acquisition of the iconic artwork “Comedian” by Maurizio Cattelan for $6.24 million. The event highlighted the intersection of art, memes, and crypto culture, with discussions on the implications for blockchain and digital art.
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XRP flips Solana market cap, soars to seven-year high fueled by South Korean traders
Over the weekend, Ripple’s XRP surged past $2 for the first time in seven years, reaching a peak of $2.50 before stabilizing at $2.27. This increase of 20% in a day and 54% in a week has pushed XRP to the fourth spot in terms of market capitalization, surpassing Solana. South Korean traders played a…
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Ex-Binance chief Changpeng Zhao eyes Presidential pardon, backs Donald Trump’s crypto vision
Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao expressed interest in receiving a pardon from President-elect Donald Trump. Despite not planning to return as CEO, Zhao stated he would welcome a pardon. Industry leaders have also supported Zhao’s pardon, believing it could benefit the crypto sector’s growth. Trump has not made an official statement on the matter.
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Ripple’s stablecoin RLUSD expected to launch on Dec. 4 with NYDFS approval
Ripple Lab’s new stablecoin, Ripple USD (RLUSD), is set to be approved by the NYDFS and launched by December 4. This launch comes amidst Ripple’s legal battle with the SEC over XRP. RLUSD aims to provide a stable alternative to XRP and will be backed by reserves with regular audits.
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How the Tornado Cash ruling is a victory for crypto
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the Treasury Department’s sanctions on Tornado Cash’s immutable smart contracts were invalid, as the code cannot be considered “property”. This decision sets a precedent for decentralized protocols beyond traditional property laws. While balancing privacy and security concerns, the court urged Congress to update laws to address modern…
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Justin Sun eats the $6.2 million banana duct-taped to a wall Culture 5 hours agoThe Tron founder drew a parallel between art, NFTs, and blockchain during the event.
During an event, Justin Sun, the founder of Tron, ate a $6.2 million banana duct-taped to a wall. He discussed the connection between art, NFTs, and blockchain, drawing parallels between them.
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North Korean hackers impersonate tech professionals to steal billions in crypto
North Korean hackers are stealing cryptocurrency and sensitive corporate data by impersonating venture capitalists and IT workers. They use AI-generated profiles and malware to infiltrate global organizations. The hackers focus on aerospace and defense firms, posing as recruiters and stealing millions in cryptocurrency. Companies are urged to enhance employee verification processes to combat these threats.
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Analyst warns of ‘leverage driven pump’ as XRP price soars
XRP’s price surge is attributed to leverage-driven pump, with potential for correction. XRP’s 16.4% increase in 24 hours makes it a top performer. The rise is linked to Trump’s potential return and Gensler’s SEC departure. Ripple’s ongoing legal battle with the SEC may impact XRP’s status as a security. Ripple’s recent investments and developments are…