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James “MrBeast” Donaldson, the internet sensation known for his viral philanthropy and high-stakes stunts, has filed a trademark for MrBeast Financial, a proposed crypto exchange and payments app that could push his brand into the world of digital finance.

As Donald Trump prepares to enter what could become his third presidential race, the former businessman-turned-president seems to be pursuing more than just another political victory.

Japan’s incoming prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, is set to break more than one barrier. Not only will she be the first woman to lead the nation, but she may also become the first leader to steer Japan out of its post–Mt. Gox regulatory paralysis — and toward a new era of crypto innovation.

South Korean retail investors are increasingly shaping Ether’s market momentum, driving not only its price growth but also the expansion of corporate Ether treasury holdings, according to industry experts.

A U.S. judge has thrown out an investor lawsuit against Web3 powerhouse Yuga Labs, concluding that the company's Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) and related NFTs cannot be classified as securities under federal law. The ruling signifies a high-profile legal victory both for Yuga Labs and the evolving NFT regulatory landscape, which could be commonly misunderstood by fans.

Donald Trump Jr., co-founder of World Liberty Financial (WLFI), came out swinging at the Token2049 conference in Singapore, blasting accusations of conflicts of interest surrounding the Trump family’s crypto ventures as “complete nonsense.”

Paul Faecks, founder of Plasma, has firmly denied accusations of insider selling after the project’s native XPL token plummeted by more than 50% just days after its mainnet beta launch.

In one of the most shocking shake-ups the crypto world has seen this year, David Schwartz — the man often called the architect of Ripple — has announced he’s stepping down as Chief Technology Officer after more than 13 years at the helm.

World Liberty Financial’s (WLFI) new buyback-and-burn program is grabbing headlines — but investors are asking a sharper question: will it actually be enough to save the token?

The global contest to digitize money just escalated, with China and South Korea entering the stablecoin arena in the same week. Their launches signal a direct challenge to the dominance of U.S. dollar–pegged tokens and underscore how digital currencies are fast becoming geopolitical tools.