Brazil approves first spot XRP ETF as local bank eyes stablecoin on XRPL
The BBRL stablecoin will only be initially available to institutional clients but the bank has big ambitions for expansion. Go to Source
Month: February 2025
Crypto.com’s Explosive Growth Reshapes Exchange Rankings
Total centralized exchange volume reached $18.83 trillion, the second-highest in five years, though still below 2021’s record of $25.21 trillion. 2021 Marked by Key Events In 2024, Binance remained the largest centralized cryptocurrency exchange, despite its share of total trading volume among the top 15 exchanges falling by approximately eight percentage points, from 47% to … Read more
Crypto voters could tip upcoming Australian federal election: YouGov poll
A recent YouGov poll suggests around 2 million Australians could form a pro-crypto voting bloc at the next federal election slated for May. Go to Source
AI, blockchain convergence to bring ‘watershed moments’ in 2025
Sui Foundation managing director Christian Thompson sees opportunity as AI agents integrate into blockchains, along with the growth of robotics, AR and VR. Go to Source
Nasdaq Pushes Forward With Cutting-Edge Crypto ETF Structure for Digital Assets
Nasdaq has formally requested U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approval to launch an exchange-traded fund (ETF) tracking a basket of cryptocurrencies through a proposed regulatory framework designed to address market integrity concerns. Nasdaq’s Latest Proposal Filing Sets a New Standard for Crypto Market Oversight The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC submitted a 131-page Form 19b-4 … Read more
Lightning Labs CTO downplays node security bug, citing compromised user
Lightning Labs’ Olaoluwa Osuntokun said the issue appears to be caused by a user’s machine being compromised rather than a bug or vulnerability. Go to Source
Expert Discusses BRICS Currency Push—Is Gold-Backed System the Ultimate Solution?
Momentum for a BRICS currency is building, with gold-backed alternatives and trade strategies gaining traction, but challenges to dethroning the dollar remain. BRICS Currency and Dedollarization—Expert Exposes the Hard Truth Behind the Hype Momentum is building for a BRICS common currency as the economic bloc expands, currently comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, the … Read more
SEC pulls own appeal in case over crypto broker-dealer rules
The SEC abandoned its court appeal over a case it lost last year to expand the definition of a dealer, which was seen as a threat to decentralized finance platforms. Go to Source
Memecoins are officially ‘cooked’ after Libragate, says crypto VC
Castle Island Ventures partner Nic Carter says the LIBRA token scandal is “clear proof” that retail has been playing a rigged game all along. Go to Source
Coinbase Pressures Congress With 6 Priorities to Reform Crypto Law
Coinbase is urging Congress to act fast, outlining six priorities to fix broken crypto laws, protect consumers, and stop blockchain innovation from fleeing overseas. 6 Priorities Coinbase Is Pushing to Fix America’s Broken Crypto Law Crypto exchange Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN) is urging Congress to take action on crypto regulation, outlining six “key legislative priorities” needed … Read more
