Day: 11 April 2025

In a major development in the long-standing legal battle over XRP, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and blockchain firm Ripple Labs have agreed to pause their respective appeals, paving the way for what many believe could be a final settlement. The joint decision to place the appeals in ...

Brazil's central bank digital currency (CBDC), Drex, is encountering significant hurdles regarding privacy as it approaches its anticipated launch in late 2024. Recent reports indicate waning support from external partners, exacerbating concerns about the platform's ability to maintain user privacy. Drex aims to streamline financial transactions and enhance financial inclusion ...

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has officially dismissed its case against Nova Labs, the team behind the Helium Network, which had accused them of selling unregistered securities. This development follows recent comments from Amir Haleem, CEO of Nova Labs, who revealed that the Solana-based Helium Network is preparing to ...

New Hampshire has become the fourth U.S. state to advance Bitcoin reserve legislation, as House Bill 302 passed the state’s House on April 10 with a narrow 192-179 vote. This milestone follows strong support from the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Committee, which had approved the bill with a decisive ...

Japan's Financial Services Agency (FSA) has released a discussion paper proposing a new regulatory framework for digital assets, titled "Verification of the State of the System Related to Crypto Assets." The paper suggests classifying cryptocurrencies into two categories based on fund distribution. The FSA seeks public feedback on the proposal ...

London, Greater London, 11th April 2025, Chainwire

Florida has become the latest U.S. state to take a significant step toward adopting Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset. On April 10, House Bill 487 (HB 487) received unanimous approval from the House Insurance and Banking Subcommittee, signalling strong bipartisan support for the proposal. The bill titled "Investments of ...

Borderless.xyz has teamed up with Mexican fintech firm Capa to expand its global stablecoin payment infrastructure across Latin America, aiming to streamline cross-border transactions. This partnership connects Capa’s robust local payment rails with Borderless.xyz’s global network, which supports stablecoins and real-world assets (RWAs), enabling faster, more cost-effective, and reliable payments ...

Branta, a leader in advanced Bitcoin payment verification, has partnered with Amboss, a provider of payment operations solutions for the Bitcoin Lightning Network. This strategic alliance introduces an innovative risk management solution that enhances the security of irreversible Bitcoin transactions, addressing growing concerns about fraud and illegal activities. By integrating ...

The blockchain gaming sector saw a notable increase in deal activity in early 2025 despite a significant decline in capital inflow. According to DappRadar's State of Blockchain Gaming report, Web3 gaming projects raised $91 million in the first quarter, representing a 71% decrease from the prior quarter and a 68% ...