False claims about a US Treasury-linked XRP wallet were spread by influencers, leading to the exposure of a crypto scam. The wallet, initially believed to be tied to major financial institutions, was traced to the Philippines and debunked as fraudulent.
WeatherlyWith the potential TikTok ban, millions of users are migrating to Xiaohongshu, which has quickly gained popularity, especially among content creators. The platform is becoming a new hub for viral trends, memes, and crypto discussions, blending Chinese and Western cultures.
JoyRipple CEO Brad Garlinghouse’s meeting with Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago signals a strong start to 2025, driven by legal victories and XRP optimism. Ripple CLO Stuart Alderoty also praised the beef bourguignon. With Trump’s ongoing meetings with tech leaders, what’s next on the menu and agenda?
KikyoA recent study found that most crypto advice on TikTok is misleading, with over half of videos promoting risky investments without proper warnings. Many influencers push specific coins, make unrealistic promises, and lack proper qualifications, putting viewers at high financial risk.
WeatherlyRipple’s RLUSD stablecoin has received regulatory approval from the NYDFS, enabling its launch. The approval positions RLUSD to compete with major stablecoins like USDT and USDC, with Ripple planning partnerships and expansion into the DeFi space.
WeatherlyPresident-elect Trump has named former SEC commissioner Paul Atkins to replace Gary Gensler as SEC Chair, a move seen as crypto-friendly. Praised by Trump as a "proven leader" with regulatory expertise, Atkins' appointment has garnered support from the crypto community, including Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse. Does this mark a new chapter for crypto regulation, leaving Gensler's contentious policies behind?
CatherineA recent speech by SEC Chairman has left many speculating about his potential resignation from the SEC.
XingChiThe cryptocurrency community is enraged after Chris Larsen, co-founder of Ripple, revealed that he had made an additional $10 million donation in XRP to support Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign.
XingChiRipple CEO Brad Garlinghouse revealed that Citigroup terminated his banking relationship due to his involvement in the crypto industry, highlighting the growing issue of de-banking for crypto professionals. He criticised the Biden administration's regulatory stance and expressed optimism for a more favourable crypto environment after the upcoming presidential elections.
AnaisVitalik Buterin criticizes ZKasino for exploiting zero-knowledge proofs, leading to a $32M rug pull and significant backlash from the crypto community.
WeiliangAllegations suggest that the crypto mixer was involved in processing $2 billion worth of illicit transactions and enabling money laundering activities totalling $100 million.
KikyoWorldcoin faces an orb shortage as demand for its iris-scanning technology surges. Despite challenges, Worldcoin aims to revolutionise finance through biometric authentication and blockchain innovation.
AnaisZach Pandl, the research director at Grayscale, suggests that investor interest in BTC is likely to persist, especially with the ongoing high expenditure and a longer, higher interest rate policy prevailing in the U.S. government.
AlexDespite a brief surge following last week's Bitcoin halving, the cryptocurrency market experienced a downturn in the latter half of this week. Low trading volume has characterized the post-halving period. Among major altcoins, Ethereum attempted a rebound, nearing $3200, but without a significant reversal; Solana faces a similar situation, struggling to break the $150 resistance; Ripple has been particularly volatile amid ongoing litigation with the SEC.
MiyukiThe company cautioned that a potential reversal by the SEC of its stance, maintained since 2018, regarding Ether's classification as a security, could have dire consequences for the network, potentially stifling innovation within the US.
CatherineThe US retirement fund GRP has disclosed that it holds investment exposure in 7 Bitcoin spot ETFs.
WeiliangThe sale of an "epic sat" during Bitcoin's fourth halving event for $2.13 million marks the growing value of unique digital assets in the cryptocurrency ecosystem. With Bitcoin's inflation rate now lower than gold's, it solidifies its status as a rare and coveted store of value in the digital realm.
JoyStripe plans to reintroduce cryptocurrency transactions, focusing on improved user experiences and functionality, with a new fiat-to-crypto feature for Web3 companies by summer's end.
AlexThe team has refuted allegations of generating excessive false positives, asserting instead that its efficacy was so pronounced that it led to the cessation of a crypto drainer due to sheer frustration.
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