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Crypto Hedge Fund Split Capital Winds Down After 100% Returns; Ebtikar Moves to Plasma

Zaheer Ebtikar shut down Split Capital after over 100% returns, citing a broken hedge fund model due to structural shifts in the crypto industry.

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Crypto RWA Perpetuals Challenge TradFi Market Share

Crypto-native perpetual markets linked to real-world assets are rapidly growing, challenging traditional futures markets with significant increases in trading volumes.

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Crypto Hedge Fund Split Capital Winds Down After 100% Returns; Ebtikar Moves to Plasma

Zaheer Ebtikar shut down Split Capital after over 100% returns, citing a broken hedge fund model due to structural shifts in the crypto industry.

TRON Network Integrated into Hyperlane, Expanding Interoperability to Over 150 Chains

TRON Network integrates with Hyperlane, enhancing cross-chain interoperability for developers to build applications across multiple blockchains.

Coinbase Slapped With Underweight Rating at Barclays: Is Crypto's Favorite Stock Heading to $140?

Barclays initiated coverage of Coinbase with an Underweight rating and a $140 price target, indicating bearish sentiment on the stock.

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Rocktop Technologies forms Rocktop Digital, names Benson CEO

Rocktop Digital aims to transform validated assets into digital instruments, enhancing efficiency in capital markets through AI and blockchain integration.

Iran demands cryptocurrency toll from tankers passing through Strait of Hormuz

Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz poses significant risks to Gulf states and Opec+ dynamics.

Iran To Accept Bitcoin For Strait Of Hormuz Transit

Iran plans to require shipping companies to pay transit tolls in Bitcoin for vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

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Iran demands cryptocurrency toll from tankers passing through Strait of Hormuz

Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz poses significant risks to Gulf states and Opec+ dynamics.

Iran To Accept Bitcoin For Strait Of Hormuz Transit

Iran plans to require shipping companies to pay transit tolls in Bitcoin for vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

The Time to Diversify is Now: Stable Business Adapt During Times of Instability

Stable businesses adapt during instability, particularly in response to changes like the Remote Gaming Duty increase in the UK.

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American Crypto Fraud Topped $11 Billion In 2025, Shattering Records: FBI

Cryptocurrency-related fraud caused over $11.3 billion in losses for Americans in 2025, representing more than half of all cybercrime losses.

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Nobody Knows How to File Taxes on Prediction Market Wins

Tax guidance for prediction market profits is unclear, leaving taxpayers uncertain about reporting obligations.

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Anthropic Restricts Claude Agent Access Amid AI Automation Boom in Crypto

Anthropic shifted Claude Pro and Max users to pay-as-you-go billing for third-party tools, impacting crypto developers with significant cost increases.

Charles Schwab Identifies 2 Crypto Allocation Approaches Driving Bitcoin Weights as High as 22.4%

Bitcoin and ethereum allocations in portfolios can vary significantly based on return expectations, reaching up to 22.4% under bullish scenarios.

Investors Are Selling Crypto And Buying Gold: Research

Investors are shifting some portfolios from crypto to gold due to volatility and losses in digital assets.

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Crypto ETFs Turn Red: Bitcoin Loses $159 Million, Ether Drops $64 Million

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Bitcoin slides with risk assets as Trump's Iran ultimatum looms | Fortune

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Bitcoin Shatters $72,000 as Middle East Ceasefire Sparks Relief Rally

Bitcoin surged to $72,865 due to a fragile Middle East ceasefire, raising the crypto market cap to $2.51 trillion.

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Bitcoin Treasuries Report: Strategy Buys 44,377 BTC in March 2026 as STRC Volume Hits $746M Record

Strategy purchased 44,377 bitcoin in March 2026, holding two-thirds of all public company bitcoin holdings.

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Charles Schwab Identifies 2 Crypto Allocation Approaches Driving Bitcoin Weights as High as 22.4%

Bitcoin and ethereum allocations in portfolios can vary significantly based on return expectations, reaching up to 22.4% under bullish scenarios.

Investors Are Selling Crypto And Buying Gold: Research

Investors are shifting some portfolios from crypto to gold due to volatility and losses in digital assets.

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Crypto ETFs Turn Red: Bitcoin Loses $159 Million, Ether Drops $64 Million

Bitcoin ETFs experienced significant outflows, indicating fragile market sentiment, while XRP ETFs saw modest gains.

Bitcoin slides with risk assets as Trump's Iran ultimatum looms | Fortune

Bitcoin's value fluctuated due to market volatility linked to geopolitical tensions and a looming deadline set by President Trump regarding Iran.

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Bitcoin Shatters $72,000 as Middle East Ceasefire Sparks Relief Rally

Bitcoin surged to $72,865 due to a fragile Middle East ceasefire, raising the crypto market cap to $2.51 trillion.

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Bitcoin Treasuries Report: Strategy Buys 44,377 BTC in March 2026 as STRC Volume Hits $746M Record

Strategy purchased 44,377 bitcoin in March 2026, holding two-thirds of all public company bitcoin holdings.

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Dollar holds firm amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainty - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The dollar remains stable amid geopolitical tensions, with demand as a safe-haven asset and rising Treasury yields supporting its value.

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Diverse Offerings & Strategic Investments Aid OMC Amid Stiff Rivalry

Omnicom's diverse portfolio and strategic investments enhance operational efficiency and shareholder value, despite challenges from low liquidity and competition.

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Leveraging technology to make smarter cryptocurrency decisions in 2026 - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Technology has transformed crypto trading by providing advanced tools for analysis and decision-making.

Jamie Dimon Warns of Lasting Impact of Wars and Trade Shifts on Global Economy

Wars and shifting trade alliances are creating prolonged global economic uncertainty, impacting supply chains and shaping the future economic order.

XRP News: Ripple Prime Just Added Gold, Silver, and Oil - Could This Finally Connect XRP to Real-World Markets?

Ripple Prime expands into commodities, allowing institutions to trade gold, silver, and oil through a decentralized exchange, potentially increasing XRP demand.

XRP News: Ripple Highlights Africa's 52% Crypto Growth as It Eyes Expansion Beyond Australia

Ripple is expanding in Africa, a rapidly growing crypto market with over $205 billion in on-chain value in the past year.

XRP News: Garlinghouse Says More Ripple Acquisitions Are Coming - What Could Ripple Buy Next?

Ripple plans to focus on integrating its acquisitions in 2026 rather than making new ones, despite recent purchases.

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Ripple Highlights RLUSD Impact as Real-World Value Flows Into Small Businesses

Ripple's RLUSD initiative invests $15 million to support underserved U.S. small businesses, enhancing access to capital and job creation.

XRP News: Ripple Prime Just Added Gold, Silver, and Oil - Could This Finally Connect XRP to Real-World Markets?

Ripple Prime expands into commodities, allowing institutions to trade gold, silver, and oil through a decentralized exchange, potentially increasing XRP demand.

XRP News: Ripple Highlights Africa's 52% Crypto Growth as It Eyes Expansion Beyond Australia

Ripple is expanding in Africa, a rapidly growing crypto market with over $205 billion in on-chain value in the past year.

XRP News: Garlinghouse Says More Ripple Acquisitions Are Coming - What Could Ripple Buy Next?

Ripple plans to focus on integrating its acquisitions in 2026 rather than making new ones, despite recent purchases.

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Ripple Highlights RLUSD Impact as Real-World Value Flows Into Small Businesses

Ripple's RLUSD initiative invests $15 million to support underserved U.S. small businesses, enhancing access to capital and job creation.

$3.6 Million Stolen in Bitcoin Depot Hack

Bitcoin Depot reported a theft of approximately $3.6 million in bitcoin due to a cyber intrusion into its IT systems.

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Ripple Prime Secures Investment-Grade Credit Rating Backed by $39B Assets

Ripple Prime has received investment-grade credit ratings, reflecting its financial strength and expanding role in digital and traditional financial markets.

Circle Launches CPN Managed Payments for Banks and PSPs to Settle in USDC Without Holding Crypto

Circle launched CPN Managed Payments, enabling banks and fintechs to process USDC transactions without managing digital assets.

Circle Announces Quantum-Resistant Roadmap to Secure Future Digital Asset Infrastructure

Circle's Arc platform will launch with post-quantum signature support to secure institutional assets against quantum threats.

Circle Launches CPN Managed Payments for Banks and PSPs to Settle in USDC Without Holding Crypto

Circle launched CPN Managed Payments, enabling banks and fintechs to process USDC transactions without managing digital assets.

Circle Announces Quantum-Resistant Roadmap to Secure Future Digital Asset Infrastructure

Circle's Arc platform will launch with post-quantum signature support to secure institutional assets against quantum threats.

Bernstein Pushes Back On Bitcoin Quantum Threat Fears, Says It's Not A Crisis: Report

Quantum computing poses a challenge to Bitcoin, but Bernstein sees it as a manageable protocol evolution rather than an immediate crisis.

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Adam Back Says Quantum Threat To Bitcoin Is Decades Away

Quantum computing poses no immediate threat to Bitcoin's cryptographic security, but preparation for future risks is essential.

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Bernstein Pushes Back On Bitcoin Quantum Threat Fears, Says It's Not A Crisis: Report

Quantum computing poses a challenge to Bitcoin, but Bernstein sees it as a manageable protocol evolution rather than an immediate crisis.

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Adam Back Says Quantum Threat To Bitcoin Is Decades Away

Quantum computing poses no immediate threat to Bitcoin's cryptographic security, but preparation for future risks is essential.

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Binance Adds Institutional Focus With Capital Connect Upgrade and Portfolio Accounts

Binance enhances its institutional crypto marketplace with Capital Connect, streamlining strategy discovery and capital management for trading teams and investors.

Even A 1% Bitcoin Allocation Can Drastically Reshape Portfolio Risk, Schwab Finds

Portfolio cryptocurrency allocation should focus on investor volatility tolerance rather than just expected returns.

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Demand For Crypto Pay Surges, But Payroll Systems Fall Behind: Research

India Issues Tax Notices to Crypto Traders Over Unreported Activity From Earlier Years

India is intensifying scrutiny of cryptocurrency activity, issuing notices that may reopen past filings and pressure traders to justify discrepancies.

When Crypto Beats Stablecoins: Ripple's Schwartz Says He'd Pick XRP or BTC Over USD for Locked Funds

XRP and BTC provide better global utility and long-term growth potential compared to stablecoins, which are limited by fiat currency ties.

Human Error, Not Hacking, Cited as Top Cause for Crypto Access Loss

Human error is the leading cause of cryptocurrency access loss, affecting 35% of holders, primarily due to forgotten passwords and lost seed phrases.

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Can - and Should - You Use Cryptocurrency to Travel?

Cryptocurrency faces significant challenges in the travel industry due to volatility and limited acceptance as a payment method.

Even A 1% Bitcoin Allocation Can Drastically Reshape Portfolio Risk, Schwab Finds

Portfolio cryptocurrency allocation should focus on investor volatility tolerance rather than just expected returns.

Demand For Crypto Pay Surges, But Payroll Systems Fall Behind: Research

A significant portion of workers are interested in receiving part of their pay in cryptocurrency, despite limited employer offerings.

India Issues Tax Notices to Crypto Traders Over Unreported Activity From Earlier Years

India is intensifying scrutiny of cryptocurrency activity, issuing notices that may reopen past filings and pressure traders to justify discrepancies.

When Crypto Beats Stablecoins: Ripple's Schwartz Says He'd Pick XRP or BTC Over USD for Locked Funds

XRP and BTC provide better global utility and long-term growth potential compared to stablecoins, which are limited by fiat currency ties.

Human Error, Not Hacking, Cited as Top Cause for Crypto Access Loss

Human error is the leading cause of cryptocurrency access loss, affecting 35% of holders, primarily due to forgotten passwords and lost seed phrases.

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Can - and Should - You Use Cryptocurrency to Travel?

Cryptocurrency faces significant challenges in the travel industry due to volatility and limited acceptance as a payment method.

Morph Report Shows Stablecoins Reshaping Global Payments Infrastructure

Stablecoins reached a $312 billion market cap in 2025, indicating a significant shift towards everyday financial applications beyond trading.

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Treasury Proposes Stablecoin AML Rules as Bessent Vows to Protect US Financial System

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White House: Stablecoin Yield Ban Hurts Consumers More Than Banks

Morph Report Shows Stablecoins Reshaping Global Payments Infrastructure

Stablecoins reached a $312 billion market cap in 2025, indicating a significant shift towards everyday financial applications beyond trading.

Treasury Proposes Stablecoin AML Rules as Bessent Vows to Protect US Financial System

New rules require payment stablecoin issuers to comply with federal anti-money laundering and sanctions laws.

White House: Stablecoin Yield Ban Hurts Consumers More Than Banks

Federal economists challenge the justification for restricting stablecoin yields, revealing minimal impact on bank lending and significant consumer losses.

Evernorth Amended SEC Filing Deepens XRP Role in Crypto Market Structure

Evernorth's SEC filing details XRP-based financing for its SPAC merger, linking token contributions to equity and establishing a structured path to public listing.

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Cryptocurrency

HTX Releases "2026 Digital Asset Trends White Paper": Regime Shift of Global Liquidity Defines a New Era of On-Chain Finance

Cryptocurrency

Ripple Highlights $205B in Africa On-Chain Value With 52% Growth

HTX Releases "2026 Digital Asset Trends White Paper": Regime Shift of Global Liquidity Defines a New Era of On-Chain Finance

HTX's 2026 White Paper outlines ten trends reshaping digital assets, emphasizing their transition into a recognized asset class amid market consolidation.

Ripple Highlights $205B in Africa On-Chain Value With 52% Growth

Africa's digital asset adoption is rapidly expanding, driven by regulatory clarity and institutional demand, with $205B+ in on-chain value.

ZEC Outperforms Bitcoin With 25% Surge Following Ceasefire

Zcash surged 25% to nearly $335 after a U.S.-Iran ceasefire announcement, outperforming bitcoin and boosting its market cap to $5.4 billion.

Rwanda Central Bank: Crypto P2P Trading With FRW Carries Serious Financial Risks

Rwanda's National Bank warned that peer-to-peer crypto trading with the Rwandan franc is unauthorized and carries no legal protection for users.

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Onchain Data Flags Suspicious Bets on Polymarket and Hyperliquid Ahead of Trump's Iran Deal

Trump's ceasefire with Iran led to significant market movements, including a drop in oil prices and a surge in bitcoin trading.

Morgan Stanley's Bitcoin ETF began trading. An analyst put it in the top 1% of ETF launches | Fortune

Morgan Stanley launched MSBT, a Bitcoin ETF, marking a significant entry of major U.S. banks into the crypto ETF market.

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Morgan Stanley Becomes Official First US Bank To Launch A Spot Bitcoin ETF

Morgan Stanley Bitcoin ETF Expected Tomorrow as Massive Inflow Speculation Builds

Morgan Stanley is set to launch a bitcoin ETF on April 8, enhancing institutional access and potential capital inflows into crypto markets.

Morgan Stanley's Bitcoin ETF began trading. An analyst put it in the top 1% of ETF launches | Fortune

Morgan Stanley launched MSBT, a Bitcoin ETF, marking a significant entry of major U.S. banks into the crypto ETF market.

Morgan Stanley Becomes Official First US Bank To Launch A Spot Bitcoin ETF

Morgan Stanley launched a spot bitcoin ETF, MSBT, with the lowest expense ratio, challenging BlackRock's IBIT in the U.S. crypto ETF market.

Morgan Stanley Bitcoin ETF Expected Tomorrow as Massive Inflow Speculation Builds

Morgan Stanley is set to launch a bitcoin ETF on April 8, enhancing institutional access and potential capital inflows into crypto markets.

Standard Chartered to Fold Zodia Custody Into CIB Crypto Division

Standard Chartered plans to integrate Zodia Custody into its CIB division by April 2026 while maintaining its independent SaaS model for third-party banks.

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The Top 3 Cryptos Investors Will Kick Themselves For Not Owning a Decade From Now

Solana's high throughput, low fees, strong network effects, and heavy 2025 activity position it as a leading long-term crypto investment for upside.

Currenc Group Tokenizes Ordinary Shares on Ethereum and Solana via Securitize

Securitize has tokenized Currenc Group shares on Ethereum and Solana, marking a significant advancement in public equity tokenization.

Lim Say Cheong of ComTech Gold: Gold Tokenization and the Future of Real World Assets

ComTech Gold enables the tokenization of physical gold, enhancing its integration into the digital economy through blockchain technology.

Currenc Group Tokenizes Ordinary Shares on Ethereum and Solana via Securitize

Securitize has tokenized Currenc Group shares on Ethereum and Solana, marking a significant advancement in public equity tokenization.

Lim Say Cheong of ComTech Gold: Gold Tokenization and the Future of Real World Assets

ComTech Gold enables the tokenization of physical gold, enhancing its integration into the digital economy through blockchain technology.

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Solana DEX Warns Liquidity Providers to Withdraw After North Korean Employee Link Surfaces

Stabble's new management team confirmed that the former employee had worked at Stabble approximately one year earlier, emphasizing that there was no exploit, no breach, and no known security incident of any kind.

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Binance Founder CZ Shares Untold Story in New Book: Freedom of Money

Changpeng Zhao's memoir details his journey from rural China to leading Binance, addressing crypto's rise and the need for stricter industry oversight.

8 African Nations Advance Crypto Regulation as Adoption Accelerates Across Emerging Markets

Eight African nations are advancing crypto regulation, enhancing adoption and investment in digital assets.

MARA Sold 15,133 Bitcoins to Escape the Mining Trap. Now Comes the Hard Part

MARA Holdings is pivoting to strengthen its balance sheet and expand into digital energy and AI infrastructure amid challenging market conditions.

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Jamie Dimon warns of growing crypto competition in annual JPMorgan shareholder letter: 'We need to roll out our own blockchain technology' | Fortune

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Multi-Hop Transactions in Crypto. The Compliance Risk Behind Indirect Exposure

Cryptocurrency

Ripple Expands Cross-Border Payments With Faster, Reliable Settlements in Convera Collaboration

Jamie Dimon warns of growing crypto competition in annual JPMorgan shareholder letter: 'We need to roll out our own blockchain technology' | Fortune

Jamie Dimon acknowledges blockchain technology as a competitor and emphasizes the need for JPMorgan to enhance its own blockchain capabilities.

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Multi-Hop Transactions in Crypto. The Compliance Risk Behind Indirect Exposure

Public blockchains present compliance challenges due to multi-hop transactions, complicating the tracking of funds and enforcement of regulations.

Ripple Expands Cross-Border Payments With Faster, Reliable Settlements in Convera Collaboration

Rising demand for efficient international settlements is driving blockchain-based payment models, exemplified by Ripple and Convera's partnership for crypto-enabled solutions.

FDIC Proposes GENIUS Act Rules for Bank Stablecoin Issuers: 1:1 Reserves and 2-Day Redemptions Required

The FDIC approved a rule for stablecoin issuers requiring 1:1 reserves and redemption within two business days, with a comment period ending before July 2026.

Why Japan's Stablecoin Push May Be the Most Practical Crypto Story in the World Right Now

Japan's revised Payment Services Act establishes strict stablecoin issuer rules, creating a national financial infrastructure for stablecoins by 2026.

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Japan Recognizes 100+ Crypto Tokens Across 28 Platforms as Regulation Shapes Market Expansion

Japan's regulated crypto market features over 100 unique tokens and 28 registered service providers under strict oversight by the Financial Services Agency.

Why Japan's Stablecoin Push May Be the Most Practical Crypto Story in the World Right Now

Japan's revised Payment Services Act establishes strict stablecoin issuer rules, creating a national financial infrastructure for stablecoins by 2026.

3 days ago

Japan Recognizes 100+ Crypto Tokens Across 28 Platforms as Regulation Shapes Market Expansion

Japan's regulated crypto market features over 100 unique tokens and 28 registered service providers under strict oversight by the Financial Services Agency.

Can Tokyo Build Asia's Most Trusted Crypto Rails?

Tokyo's crypto growth relies on regulated infrastructure rather than speculation, with significant user accounts and assets reported.

Polymarket Unveils Exchange Overhaul, Native Stablecoin As U.S. Expansion Looms

Polymarket is launching a major infrastructure upgrade with a new trading system and a native stablecoin to enhance on-chain activity and user experience.

Local Banks Pilot JPMorgan's JPM Coin in Argentina

A group of banks is testing JPM Coin to enhance interbank settlement efficiency and reduce costs, pending regulatory approval for crypto services.

XRP News: XRP ETF Inflows Hit $1.2 Billion Then Stopped - Is the Institutional Bet on Ripple Fading?

XRP ETFs experienced record inflows but faced a dramatic decline due to the U.S.-Iran war, leading to significant outflows in early 2026.

XRP Adoption Expands as Ripple Embeds Digital Asset Capabilities Directly into Enterprise Treasury Platforms

XRP is integrated into treasury systems, enhancing real-time liquidity management for corporate cash operations.

XRP News: XRP ETF Inflows Hit $1.2 Billion Then Stopped - Is the Institutional Bet on Ripple Fading?

XRP ETFs experienced record inflows but faced a dramatic decline due to the U.S.-Iran war, leading to significant outflows in early 2026.

XRP Adoption Expands as Ripple Embeds Digital Asset Capabilities Directly into Enterprise Treasury Platforms

XRP is integrated into treasury systems, enhancing real-time liquidity management for corporate cash operations.

Defying US Criticism, Brazil Mulls Pix's Globalization

Brazil's Central Bank plans to launch International Pix for cross-border payments, potentially disrupting traditional payment giants.

Dollar-Pegged Crypto Market Crosses $317B Threshold With $1.24B in Weekly Inflows

Sky's USDS led stablecoin inflows with a 9.57% rise, adding over $779 million, while Tether maintains 58.04% market dominance.

5 days ago

ViaBTC Showcases Collateral-Pledged Loan Solutions to Navigate Diverse Market Conditions

ViaBTC offers a collateral-pledged loan service to help miners maintain operations during bear markets without selling their cryptocurrencies.