Major XRP Ledger Upgrade Targets Institutional Adoption But There’s a Catch
The update introduces privacy and institutional-focused features designed to make the network more attractive for tokenized financial assets. XRPL has released version 3.3.0, which takes another step toward becoming infrastructure for institutional tokenization. It introduces several proposed amendments focused…
Morgan Stanley ETF buys $15M Bitcoin during dip
Morgan Stanley’s spot Bitcoin ETF added approximately 232.5 BTC worth $15.05 million as Bitcoin traded below $65,000, lifting the fund’s holdings above 6,500 BTC for the first time. Summary MSBT added 232.5 BTC, valued at approximately $15.05 million, according to…
Scammers Pose as EU Regulators to Target Crypto Users Displaced by MiCA Deadline
Impersionation frauds are increasing in number and potential danger. Scammers impersonating financial regulators and licensed exchanges are targeting crypto holders who are still moving assets five weeks after the EU’s licensing deadline under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA)….
EU to revise MiCA rules in 2027 amid US stablecoin push
European Union officials are preparing to revise the bloc’s MiCA crypto framework in 2027 as foreign stablecoin restrictions and faster U.S. rulemaking expose gaps in the existing regime. Summary EU diplomats reportedly expect MiCA revisions in 2027, despite an ongoing…
CLARITY Act Gets September 15 Senate Vote as Thune Forces the Issue
The CLARITY Act will be the second major development to be voted on after the recess ends. Just a day or so after it became known that the most anticipated crypto legislation in the US will not be voted…
XRP Ledger privacy vote targets $530M RWA market
XRP Ledger validators will vote on a privacy amendment designed for institutional transfers as the network hosts more than $530 million in distributed tokenized assets outside RLUSD. Summary Confidential Transfers would encrypt MPT balances and payment amounts while keeping accounts…
Bitcoin ETFs Log a Perfect Week as Inflows Reach a 3-Month Record
Meanwhile, the spot Ethereum ETFs extended their consecutive weekly streak to five in a row. After a shaky July in terms of ETF performance, the Bitcoin funds started August with a bang, attracting more than $800 million in the…
Bitcoin ETFs draw $853.5M in five-day inflow streak
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted $853.5 million during five consecutive inflow sessions as August demand reversed the previous week’s withdrawals. Summary Bitcoin ETFs recorded five straight inflow days from Aug. 3 through Aug. 7. Weekly net inflows reached approximately $853.5…
Is $0.30 Cardano Price Next?
ADA has stolen the show over the past week after it was declared dead following Hoskinson’s break a few months ago. Although there was some intra-week volatility for BTC and other larger-cap altcoins, most are closing in on another…
BitMEX spent two years seeking buyer before shutdown: Report
BitMEX reportedly spent two years seeking a buyer before deciding to close the crypto derivatives exchange, as founder control, declining activity and legal baggage deterred potential acquirers. Summary BitMEX discussed a sale with multiple prospective buyers, including competing exchanges and…
