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Ripple Expands in Europe—Its Payments Solution Hits Portugal for the First Time

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Ripple expands in Europe, bringing instant, low-cost blockchain payments to Portugal and revolutionizing transfers on the Portugal-Brazil corridor. Ripple’s European Footprint Grows—First Ever Launch of Its Payments Solution in Portugal Ripple announced a partnership with Unicâmbio, a Portuguese currency exchange provider, on Feb. 10 “to support instant cross-border payments between Portugal and Brazil using Ripple … Read more

Microstrategy Resumes Buying Bitcoin, Pushing Total Holdings to 478,740 BTC

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Microstrategy, now Strategy, is doubling down on bitcoin, amassing 478,740 BTC after a bold 7,633 BTC purchase using $742.4 million from stock sales and a preferred stock offering. Microstrategy Now Owns Nearly 500K BTC—Here’s How They’re Paying for It Software intelligence firm Microstrategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR), operating as Strategy, announced updates on its capital markets … Read more

War on CBDCs: US Lawmakers Move to Kill Digital Dollar Before It Starts

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A proposed bill aims to block a government-controlled digital currency, warning it could grant officials total financial surveillance, erase savings, and force spending—just like China’s digital yuan. No CBDC Act: The Bill That Could End Government-Controlled Digital Money U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) announced on Feb. 6 that he has reintroduced the No CBDC Act, … Read more

Barstool’s Dave Portnoy Slams Crypto Pump-and-Dump Claims: ‘Can I Not Do This?’

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Dave Portnoy is defending his meme coin trading, rejecting crypto pump-and-dump accusations. Insisting that “Nobody is misleading anybody,” he questioned: “Do you go to jail for this?” Dave Portnoy Rejects Crypto Pump-and-Dump Accusations: ‘Nobody Is Misleading Anybody’ Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy is rejecting accusations that his recent meme coin trading resembles a pump-and-dump scheme, … Read more

Hong Kong Accepts Crypto as Proof of Assets for Investment Immigration

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Hong Kong has approved cryptocurrency as proof of assets for investor immigration, recognizing bitcoin and ethereum holdings in two cases under its HK$30 million residency requirement. Crypto as Proof of Wealth? Hong Kong Is Leading the Way Hong Kong has reportedly accepted cryptocurrency as proof of assets for investment immigration applications. Accountant Xiao Yaohe confirmed … Read more

Robert Kiyosaki: Bitcoin Is Safer Than US Dollar—He’s Buying More BTC

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Bitcoin is the “smarter and safer” choice than the U.S. dollar, Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki says, predicting a market crash will push billions into BTC. Bitcoin Over US Dollar? Kiyosaki Declares It’s the Smarter, Safer Bet Financial educator Robert Kiyosaki, renowned for his best-selling book “Rich Dad Poor Dad,” continues to advocate … Read more

FBI Warns: Valentine’s Day to Bring a Surge in Crypto Fraud—Don’t Get Trapped

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The FBI warns that scammers are exploiting Valentine’s Day to lure victims into fraudulent cryptocurrency investments, using fake identities and deceptive websites to steal funds. FBI Alert: Crypto Con Artists Are Using Valentine’s Day to Lure in Victims The FBI Philadelphia Field Office is warning the public about a rising trend in crypto-related scams, particularly … Read more

Ripple: Digital Assets Are Fueling $100B Custody Boom—Institutions Are Scrambling

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The global custody market is booming, projected to exceed $100 billion by 2033, with crypto driving demand for secure, compliant, and scalable custody solutions, Ripple says. Crypto Custody Is Booming: Ripple Unveils the Blueprint for Custodian Success Ripple published insights on Feb. 5, 2025, detailing how custodians can address the growing demand for institutional crypto … Read more

Ripple USD Expands to More Platforms—See the Full List of RLUSD Exchanges

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Ripple USD (RLUSD) is expanding to more platforms, including Zero Hash and Revolut, strengthening its presence in trading, payments, and financial applications across multiple blockchains. RLUSD Lands on More Platforms Ripple is strengthening the presence of its stablecoin, Ripple USD (RLUSD), through new partnerships, adding Zero Hash and Revolut to its growing list of platforms, … Read more

Elon Musk and the Rise of DOGE: Is AI and Blockchain Set to Rewrite Federal Spending?

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Over the past week, there has been a significant amount of controversy directed at the newly established Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Although opinions remain divided regarding its operations, artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain technology will likely be employed to better optimize government spending on a permanent distributed ledger system. A Look at How DOGE … Read more