ECB President Christine Lagarde Warns Stablecoin Adoption Might Lead to ‘Privatization of Money’
Lagarde stated that the rise of stablecoin adoption has introduced other risks, as it weakens sovereignty and reduces the ability to conduct monetary policy. She emphasized that, as they currently stand, stablecoins should not be treated as money. ECB President…
TON introduces UAE Golden Visa program through crypto staking, Toncoin soars 13%
Key Takeaways The TON Foundation’s new program allows applicants to obtain UAE Golden Visas by staking $100,000 in TON tokens for three years. The crypto-based residency program offers lower capital requirements and faster processing compared to traditional visa paths. Share…
Africa Crypto News Week in Review: Tether Crypto Education Reaches Zanzibar, NFT Platform Shutting Down in South Africa As Aptos And Yellow Card Partner
Africa crypto news in review: MoMint is shutting down in South Africa as Tether expands crypto education to Zanzibar. Aptos and Yellow Card partner to push stablecoin adoption. Tether has expanded its blockchain initiative to Zanzibar after signing a memorandum…
Canadian Woman Sues After $1.3M in Bitcoin Vanishes in SIM-Swap Scam
A Canadian pharmacy manager is suing a telecom company and a trading platform after losing 12.58 bitcoins—now worth over $1.36 million—in a sophisticated SIM-swapping scam. Canadian Woman Blames Security Lapse by Telecom Employee for Crypto Loss Canadian woman Raelene Vandenbosch…
Watch This Resistance Level Closely
TL;DR Ripple’s cross-border token had a stellar Q4 24 and early Q1 25 but stalled in the following months, and its consolidation phase has not ended yet. However, analysts are adamant that the asset can unlock major gains, as long…
XRP Poised for 1,500% Rally? Analyst Targets $30–$50
XRP price has held firm above $1.90 for over eight months, signalling strong market support amid a possible breakout. Ripple’s push for a banking charter and speculation in ETFs has boosted investor confidence in XRP’s long-term potential. XRP continues to…
NFT sales jump 10% to $136.5m, CryptoPunks shows 26% pop
The non-fungible token (NFT) market saw a 10.44% increase in sales volume to $136.5 million. This marks the second consecutive week of growth for the sector. According to the latest data, the surge is occurring as the Bitcoin (BTC) price…
TOP Raises $28.5 Million at $1 Billion Valuation for Global Expansion
The Open Platform (TOP), a key developer for the Telegram-backed TON blockchain, has raised $28.5 million in a Series A round, bringing its valuation to $1 billion. The funding will expand TON’s wallet and apps into the U.S. and European…
Bitcoin treasuries divide crypto bros: Just a fiat disguise?
Bitcoin treasury companies — entities that accumulate the digital asset (usually through borrowed assets) — offer clients indirect exposure through their stock. Some believe that these companies bring Bitcoin to Wall Street. Others think that these treasury companies are doing…
US Dollar May Weaken as Stablecoin Regulations Reshape Global Finance
Europe’s largest asset manager is sounding alarms as U.S.-regulated stablecoins surge, threatening to erode dollar dominance and destabilize global money flows at massive scale. US Dollar’s Global Role Challenged by Surge in Regulated Stablecoins A sweeping shift in global financial…
