Ripple Expands Services in US and Beyond with New Hire and NFT Launch

Ripple, the tech firm behind XRP, is now on a talent hunt for a Senior Specialist in Global Know Your Customer Due Diligence. This new hire will join Ripple’s Global Anti-Money Laundering & Sanctions Compliance team to perform due diligence and mitigate reputational, regulatory, and sanction risks associated with the company’s institutional clients, corporate partners, […]

Ronaldinho Denies Involvement in Alleged $61 Million Crypto Pyramid Scheme

Retired pro soccer star Ronaldinho Gaúcho testified at a congressional hearing in Brazil on Aug. 31, denying his involvement in an alleged $61 million crypto pyramid scheme that bore his name. Ronaldinho claimed he was never partnered with the company and it used his name and image without his authorization, arguing he was also a […]

Ethereum Liquid Staking Providers Self-Limit to Ensure Network Decentralization

At least five Ethereum liquid staking providers have either imposed or are working to impose a self-limit rule in which they promise not to own more than 22% of the Ethereum staking market. This proposal aims to address concerns of Ethereum staking becoming increasingly centralized. The self-limit was proposed at 22% because 66% of validators […]

Australian Crypto Regulations: Banks Fear Scams, Exchanges Hope for Proactive Discussion

Ben Rose, General Manager of Binance Australia, is confident that the Australian government will make the right decisions when it comes to digital asset regulations. Despite recent hostility towards crypto, including a search by regulators and banking blocks from the traditional finance sector, Rose is focused on restoring banking ties and returning fiat ramp services […]

Salesforce Earnings Report Surpasses Expectations, Stock Price Rallies

Salesforce Inc (NASDAQ: CRM) reported strong results in its second-quarter earnings call, with adjusted earnings of $2.12 per share and overall revenue of $8.60 billion. This marks an 11% rise in revenue in the fiscal second quarter compared to the previous year. The company’s stocks spiked around 7%, taking the salesforce share price above the […]

Ripple Whales Move 483 Million XRP Tokens, Price Drops 8%

Ripple whales have recently moved 483 million XRP tokens, causing the token’s price to drop over 8% since Aug. 30. Despite this, XRP is still inside a bullish technical setup, called the ‘Falling Wedge’, which could see the token’s price rise nearly 381% to a theoretical price target of $2.5.Whale Alert noted two transactions, one […]

SEC Faces Difficult Decision on Bitcoin ETFs After Court Defeat

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is faced with a difficult decision on how to handle the wave of Bitcoin spot ETF applications after suffering a defeat in court against Grayscale. The agency may choose to rescind prior approval of the nation’s Bitcoin futures ETFs, leaving all Bitcoin ETF options unavailable to U.S. buyers. Joe […]

U.K. Crypto Businesses Must Comply With Travel Rule for Crypto Transfers

Cryptoasset businesses in the United Kingdom are now required to withhold certain crypto transfers to comply with the new Travel Rule for crypto that came into effect on September 1. The Financial Conduct Authority introduced the rules targeting virtual asset service providers (VASPs) on August 17, which require them to collect, verify and share information […]

Bitcoin Price Drops After SEC Delays ETF Applications

Bitcoin’s price has dropped nearly 5% in the last 24 hours, falling from around $27,300 to around $26,000, after the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) delayed seven pending spot Bitcoin ETF applications. The SEC’s delay allows it another 45 days to approve, deny or again delay the applications, with the next decision deadlines between […]

Coinbase Adds PayPal USD Stablecoin Amid Binance USD Regulatory Concerns

Today, Coinbase announced that PayPal USD (PYUSD) is available for trading on its platform. This move comes after Binance’s decision to cut support for their BUSD stablecoin by 2024 due to regulatory concerns. Both PayPal USD and Binance USD are issued by the same company, Paxos. Coinbase had previously suspended trading for BUSD in March […]