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Ripple CTO Charts Path for XRP Institutional Adoption

Ripple CTO Charts Path for XRP Institutional Adoption

Ripple’s Chief Technology Officer David Schwartz has outlined a strategic vision for XRP’s institutional integration, predicting significant blockchain adoption within financial systems over the next five years. His roadmap emphasizes institutional adoption as the critical first step toward broader retail use, with real-world DeFi applications driving practical utility. Institutional Foundations

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SEC Pauses Grayscale Multi-Crypto ETF Conversion for Review

SEC Pauses Grayscale Multi-Crypto ETF Conversion for Review

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has temporarily halted the conversion of Grayscale’s $755 million Digital Large Cap Fund (GDLC) into an exchange-traded fund (ETF), just one day after initially approving the move. The decision follows a commissioner-led review of the staff-approved conversion, freezing the process until further notice.

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Ripple Distances Itself from Linqto Amid Regulatory Probes

Ripple Distances Itself from Linqto Amid Regulatory Probes

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has clarified the company’s position regarding Linqto, a private investment platform currently under investigation by U.S. regulators. Garlinghouse confirmed Ripple has no formal business relationship with Linqto and never directly sold shares to the platform . Key Developments • Linqto acquired 4.7 million Ripple shares exclusively

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Bitcoin Fate Amid US Debt Ceiling Expansion: A Fintech Perspective

Bitcoin Fate Amid US Debt Ceiling Expansion: A Fintech Perspective

President Trump “One Big Beautiful Bill” cleared the Senate, proposing a $5 trillion debt ceiling increase. While crypto traders speculate this could propel Bitcoin to new highs, historical patterns reveal no consistent correlation between debt ceiling hikes and BTC gains. The bill’s projected $3.3 trillion deficit expansion may fuel inflation,

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Ripple Advances Stablecoin Infrastructure with OpenPayd Partnership

Ripple Advances Stablecoin Infrastructure with OpenPayd Partnership

Ripple has secured a strategic partnership with financial infrastructure provider OpenPayd, accelerating its expansion into stablecoin transfers and cross-border payments. The collaboration integrates Ripple Payments with fiat currencies like the Euro and British Pound, leveraging OpenPayd’s global network for compliant, institutional-grade transactions. This enables Ripple to mint/burn its RLUSD stablecoin

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Ethereum Trader Flips $15.6M to Short Amid Hedge Fund Bearish Bets

Ethereum Trader Flips $15.6M to Short Amid Hedge Fund Bearish Bets

A prominent crypto trader reversed a $3.55M losing long position into a $15.66M Ethereum short using 10x leverage, signaling heightened market volatility. This shift coincides with hedge funds maintaining heavy short exposure exceeding $150K despite ETH’s price recovery from $2,000 to $3,000+. Technical charts now suggest a potential bullish breakout

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Coinbase Expands Token Infrastructure with Liquifi Acquisition

Coinbase Expands Token Infrastructure with Liquifi Acquisition

Coinbase has acquired token management platform Liquifi, marking its fourth strategic purchase this year to strengthen support for blockchain developers. The deal aims to simplify token launches by integrating Liquifi’s automated compliance, vesting, and distribution tools into Coinbase Prime. Key details of the acquisition: • Liquifi’s platform manages over $8.5

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Public Firms Double Down on Bitcoin, Outpacing ETFs for Third Straight Quarter

Public Firms Double Down on Bitcoin, Outpacing ETFs for Third Straight Quarter

Public companies—led by Michael Saylor’s Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy)—accelerated Bitcoin accumulation in Q2 2025, acquiring 131,000 BTC for an 18% quarterly growth. This marks the third consecutive quarter where corporate treasuries outpaced U.S. spot ETFs, which added 111,000 BTC (8% growth). The divergence highlights fundamentally different investment approaches: Corporate Strategy vs.

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Ripple CTO Charts Path for XRP Institutional Adoption

Ripple CTO Charts Path for XRP Institutional Adoption

Ripple’s Chief Technology Officer David Schwartz has outlined a strategic vision for XRP’s institutional integration, predicting significant blockchain adoption within financial systems over the next five years. His roadmap emphasizes institutional adoption as the critical first step toward broader retail use, with real-world DeFi applications driving practical utility. Institutional Foundations

Read More »
SEC Pauses Grayscale Multi-Crypto ETF Conversion for Review

SEC Pauses Grayscale Multi-Crypto ETF Conversion for Review

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has temporarily halted the conversion of Grayscale’s $755 million Digital Large Cap Fund (GDLC) into an exchange-traded fund (ETF), just one day after initially approving the move. The decision follows a commissioner-led review of the staff-approved conversion, freezing the process until further notice.

Read More »
Ripple Distances Itself from Linqto Amid Regulatory Probes

Ripple Distances Itself from Linqto Amid Regulatory Probes

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has clarified the company’s position regarding Linqto, a private investment platform currently under investigation by U.S. regulators. Garlinghouse confirmed Ripple has no formal business relationship with Linqto and never directly sold shares to the platform . Key Developments • Linqto acquired 4.7 million Ripple shares exclusively

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Bitcoin Fate Amid US Debt Ceiling Expansion: A Fintech Perspective

Bitcoin Fate Amid US Debt Ceiling Expansion: A Fintech Perspective

President Trump “One Big Beautiful Bill” cleared the Senate, proposing a $5 trillion debt ceiling increase. While crypto traders speculate this could propel Bitcoin to new highs, historical patterns reveal no consistent correlation between debt ceiling hikes and BTC gains. The bill’s projected $3.3 trillion deficit expansion may fuel inflation,

Read More »
Ripple Advances Stablecoin Infrastructure with OpenPayd Partnership

Ripple Advances Stablecoin Infrastructure with OpenPayd Partnership

Ripple has secured a strategic partnership with financial infrastructure provider OpenPayd, accelerating its expansion into stablecoin transfers and cross-border payments. The collaboration integrates Ripple Payments with fiat currencies like the Euro and British Pound, leveraging OpenPayd’s global network for compliant, institutional-grade transactions. This enables Ripple to mint/burn its RLUSD stablecoin

Read More »
Ethereum Trader Flips $15.6M to Short Amid Hedge Fund Bearish Bets

Ethereum Trader Flips $15.6M to Short Amid Hedge Fund Bearish Bets

A prominent crypto trader reversed a $3.55M losing long position into a $15.66M Ethereum short using 10x leverage, signaling heightened market volatility. This shift coincides with hedge funds maintaining heavy short exposure exceeding $150K despite ETH’s price recovery from $2,000 to $3,000+. Technical charts now suggest a potential bullish breakout

Read More »
Coinbase Expands Token Infrastructure with Liquifi Acquisition

Coinbase Expands Token Infrastructure with Liquifi Acquisition

Coinbase has acquired token management platform Liquifi, marking its fourth strategic purchase this year to strengthen support for blockchain developers. The deal aims to simplify token launches by integrating Liquifi’s automated compliance, vesting, and distribution tools into Coinbase Prime. Key details of the acquisition: • Liquifi’s platform manages over $8.5

Read More »
Public Firms Double Down on Bitcoin, Outpacing ETFs for Third Straight Quarter

Public Firms Double Down on Bitcoin, Outpacing ETFs for Third Straight Quarter

Public companies—led by Michael Saylor’s Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy)—accelerated Bitcoin accumulation in Q2 2025, acquiring 131,000 BTC for an 18% quarterly growth. This marks the third consecutive quarter where corporate treasuries outpaced U.S. spot ETFs, which added 111,000 BTC (8% growth). The divergence highlights fundamentally different investment approaches: Corporate Strategy vs.

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