Ripple is making waves far beyond the world of finance, as its blockchain solutions and native cryptocurrency, XRP, continue to find new applications. Recently, CEO Brad Garlinghouse shared insights into how Ripple is gaining traction in industries like insurance,...
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has taken a commanding position in the global cryptocurrency space, now holding an impressive $40 billion in Bitcoin. This milestone, highlighted by Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, reflects years of meticulous planning, forward-thinking regulations,...
Riot Platforms, one of North America’s largest Bitcoin miners, is under pressure to rethink its business strategy. Activist investor Starboard has made a significant move, arguing that the company could unlock far greater potential by leasing its unused capacity...
The fast-growing crypto super app COCA is launching its biggest promotion to kick off 2025: The New Year Treasure Hunt. This campaign runs from December 20, 2024, to January 20, 2025, allowing participants to win a share of a...
DuckChain, a layer-2 project enhancing the TON blockchain, has raised $5 million in a strategic funding round led by prominent investors, including dao5, Offchain Labs, Kenetic Capital, and DWF Ventures. Other participants include Oak Grove Ventures, Skyland Ventures, GeekCartel,...
Crypto custodian Copper Technologies Ltd. has withdrawn its application to register with the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), signalling a shift in focus to international hubs under its new CEO, Amar Kuchinad. According to Bloomberg, Copper's decision to pivot...
Hackers have allegedly breached the X account of Vivek Ramaswamy, co-lead of the newly established Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), using the platform to spread misleading claims of a partnership with the stablecoin project, Usual. In a now-deleted post,...
South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb has alerted users to delays in XRP withdrawals following a sudden surge in transaction volumes. In a recent statement, Bithumb disclosed that the unexpected rise in Ripple (XRP) withdrawal requests had caused longer-than-usual processing...
Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has partnered strategically with Fiat24, a Swiss-regulated fintech firm specializing in blockchain-powered banking solutions. The collaboration is focused on developing PayFi solutions for major cryptocurrencies like Ethereum (ETH) and Bitget Token...
Cryptopia, the liquidator of the defunct cryptocurrency exchange, has begun the long-awaited distribution of funds to users affected by the devastating hack in 2019. Grant Thornton, the firm managing the liquidation, announced on December 20 that it has started...
