Ripple, the firm behind the digital currency XRP, has announced plans to broaden its services in Brazil. The company will offer cross‑border payments, digital asset custody, prime brokerage and treasury management in the country. It will also seek a banking licence from Brazil’s central authority, s
Ethereum has always been the hub for decentralized finance, but new Layer 2 solutions are reshaping its economics. These second‑layer networks cut transaction costs and speed up trades, pulling users from the main chain into faster, cheaper platforms. While this boosts overall participation, i
FINTRAC, Canada’s money‑watch agency, has cancelled 50 registrations for money services businesses this year. Almost all of those were crypto‑related. The latest batch removed 23 new licences on Monday. Finance Minister François‑Philippe Champagne said the government is stepping up its figh
The magazine published a glossy spread about crypto enthusiasts, showing them in fancy outfits at a pricey hotel. It featured well‑known names like Mike Novogratz, Devin Finzer, Cathie Wood, and Olaf Carlson‑Wee. The shoot was meant to show them as serious investors, but many moments felt out
The prediction market Myriad has shifted its outlook on a potential “crypto spring. ” Earlier in the day, participants set the chance of a rally at more than 62 %. By evening, that figure fell below 50 % as the market adjusted to recent price moves. Myriad’s rules require at least four of five ta
Bitcoin has begun to prove itself as an asset that can move freely across borders, especially when global tensions rise. A recent discussion on a popular podcast highlighted how Bitcoin and oil are both showing strength, but for different reasons. While the oil market is buoyed by supply disruptions
The boss of a leading DAO‑tool maker said the Biden years helped crypto, but now his company will close to show how much the rules have changed. DAO governance lets people who own tokens decide on everything from fees to software upgrades, but only a few active voters often steer the biggest proj
BlockFills, a Chicago‑based crypto trading house, announced it is filing for Chapter 11 protection in Delaware after months of financial strain. The firm had stopped letting customers withdraw funds on February 6, citing a lack of liquidity that could not be fixed by new investors or buyers. The
A well‑known Bitcoin teacher has decided to pause his live teaching sessions. He will keep his existing library of books and videos on Patreon, but he will not create new content or answer questions online. The reason is his severe migraine condition, which has proved hard to treat. He first learne
World Liberty Financial, a crypto group linked to the Trump family, has launched a new tier called “Super Nodes. ” To join, an investor must lock $5 million worth of WLFI tokens for 180 days. Those who do get extra voting power and a guaranteed spot in meetings with the company’s business team
