Ripple has signed a deal with Aviva Investors, the investment arm of the UK insurer, to bring traditional funds onto its XRP Ledger. This marks Ripple’s first partnership with a European asset manager and could open the door for more institutional use of its blockchain. The ledger can issue tokenize
Bitcoin may already be sliding into a new “winter” period, even though its price looks strong on paper. The trend is not about the level of dollars per coin, but about a weakening push from buyers and a pullback from sellers. Recent data shows that the market is losing momentum: when $10 billi
The crypto market is shifting, moving away from the wild highs that once drew in quick‑cash seekers. Experts say this change is a sign of maturity, as big financial institutions start to join the scene while retail traders step back. One voice behind this trend is a well‑known crypto executive
In the latest earnings release, Robinhood’s stock fell about eight percent in early trading after the company revealed a 38‑percent drop in crypto revenue, pulling the overall quarterly numbers down. The firm posted a record $1. 28 billion in total revenue, up 27 percent year over year, but the c
A member of India’s upper house said the country should set up clear rules for digital money. He pointed out that India already taxes gains from crypto at 30 percent, yet treats it as illegal. This mix of high taxes and unclear laws pushes traders to move abroad. The tax on virtual assets is
The European Union is racing to spend more on defence after Russia’s 2022 attack on Ukraine and a shift in U. S. support. But politicians are still unsure who should make the decisions, which risks wasting money and time. The EU’s new plans include a €150 billion loan for weapons, an industria
The U. S. Food and Drug Administration has started a fresh examination of butylated hydroxyanisole, a preservative that keeps many packaged foods from spoiling. The agency wants the public to share any new data on how BHA is used and whether it remains safe. This effort follows a 2025 program
The United States is pushing its government to step up limits on the sale of high‑tech chipmaking equipment to China, arguing that the current rules leave gaps that could endanger national safety. Both House Select Committee on China and House Foreign Affairs chairs wrote a bipartisan letter to t
In the high mountains of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, people have lived for generations by turning to nature’s gifts for health. The area is a patchwork of cultures, each with its own stories about how animals can help cure sickness. Yet scientists have only just begun to listen. Researchers are now tra
Mattel, the maker of Barbie and Hot Wheels, saw its share price fall sharply after reporting a lower net profit for the fourth quarter, even though total sales climbed. The company earned $106 million in net income for the period, translating to 35 cents per share. This is down from $141 million
