Year: 2025

BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF IBIT Surpasses S&P 500 ETF Annual Revenue

BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF, trading under the ticker IBIT, have overtaken BlackRock flagship S&P 500 ETF (IVV) in annual revenue generation. Despite being a fraction of its size in terms of assets under management, IBIT’s surge is pivotal. It indicates…

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MapleStory Universe to Launch Web and Mobile Apps by 2026

Nexpace, the web3 division of Nexon, is planning to launch more than a dozen applications linked to the MapleStory Universe ecosystem by early 2026. These upcoming tools are designed to give players access to parts of the game—such as character…

Bitcoin ETFs Bounce Back With $408 Million Inflow

Bitcoin ETFs rebounded in force with a $408 million net inflow, marking a sharp reversal from the previous day’s outflow. Ether ETFs, meanwhile, posted a minor $1.82 million outflow, weighed down by a large exit from Blackrock’s ETHA. Bitcoin Funds…

Will BTC Hit $120K in the Next Few Days?

Bitcoin is gaining ground as it surges toward its all-time high of $111K, fueled by renewed buying interest and strong technical momentum. With market sentiment shifting positively, expectations are building for a potential breakout that could take BTC to the…

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Cold River Games Raise $2M For Web3 ARPG Crystalfall

Indie developers Cold River Games have announced a $2 million USD raise for Crystalfall – a web3 action-RPG set to launch in 2025. The Cold River team boasts experience working on titles such as Path of Exile, Stellaris and Pillars…

XRP Ledger Adoption Grows Rapidly—Will 430% Payment Surge Boost XRP Price?

The surge in XRP Ledger payment transactions comes with the integration of stablecoins like RLUSD and USDC, which have enhanced XRPL’s role in low-cost, cross-border settlements. XRPL’s native support for tokenization, fast finality, low fees, and compliance-friendly design has made…

Ethereum surpasses $2,600 threshold in rally fueled by U.S. payroll numbers

Ethereum rockets above $2,600 in a recent bullish run as it awakens from a previous slump. The token has seen an increase of trading volume following drop in U.S. payroll numbers. Recent data from crypto.news shows that ETH (ETH) is…

XRP Set for Major Price Revaluation Following Ripple Banking License Bid

Ripple’s boss discloses that the company has applied for a national bank charter following a similar move by stablecoin issuer Circle.  An analyst has disclosed that this could significantly impact the price of XRP.  CNF previously reported that the Office…

Chile Cracks Down on Tren de Aragua’s Crypto Money Laundering Scheme

Chile recently cracked down on a money laundering scheme that involved moving millions of dollars to various countries, including Venezuela, Colombia, the U.S., Paraguay, Mexico, Spain, and Argentina. The Tren de Aragua used crypto assets to launder some of these…

Ripple CEO denies ties with investment platform Linqto amid fraud probe, bankruptcy concerns

Key Takeaways Ripple CEO clarified that the firm has no direct business relationship with Linqto and that Linqto purchased Ripple shares only in the secondary market. Linqto faces fraud and securities law investigations over undisclosed markups and improper share sales,…