Ripple has expanded the reach of its RLUSD stablecoin in the Middle East through a new strategic partnership with UAE-based digital bank Zand, a move that could have longer-term implications for the XRP ecosystem. Summary Ripple has expanded the reach of its RLUSD stablecoin in the Middle East through a strategic partnership with UAE-based digital
Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. The false dichotomy between stablecoins and CBDCs overlooks their shared DNA: programmable integrity. Summary Stablecoins vs. CBDCs is a false fight: They solve different problems — stablecoins excel at open, global liquidity,
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has once again nudged the crypto community toward long-term thinking, using a post on X to revisit the relationship between Ethereum, artificial intelligence, and the pursuit of more ambitious technological goals. Summary Vitalik Buterin reignited discussion around Ethereum and artificial intelligence after referencing past work on Ethereum–AI convergence in a recent
A U.S. federal court has sentenced a key figure behind a global cryptocurrency investment scam to 20 years in prison, capping one of the largest crypto-fraud prosecutions tied to so-called “pig butchering” schemes. Summary U.S. court sentenced a crypto scam mastermind to 20 years over a $73M global fraud Defendant fled U.S. supervision and was
Hyperliquid, a decentralized perpetual futures exchange, has quietly overtaken Coinbase in total notional trading volume, marking a major shift in how crypto traders are choosing to trade. Summary Hyperliquid recorded about $2.6T in notional trading volume in 2025. Coinbase posted roughly $1.4T over the same period. The gap reflects rising demand for on-chain derivatives platforms.
Binance’s expanding role in the circulation of USD1 is drawing attention across the crypto industry, after new data showed the exchange controls most of the stablecoin’s supply. Summary Binance holds about $4.7B of USD1 stablecoin, or nearly 87% of supply. The stablecoin is issued by Trump-affiliated World Liberty Financial. Analysts warn the concentration creates financial
A large Dogecoin transfer to Robinhood has drawn attention amid a volatile crypto market. On Saturday, 203.6 million DOGE—worth roughly $20.1 million—was moved from an unknown wallet to the trading platform, coinciding with a 6% rebound in Dogecoin’s price. Summary A large Dogecoin “whale” transfer to Robinhood—203.6 million DOGE worth about $20.1 million—coincided with a
Market commentator Jim Cramer claimed on CNBC that the Trump administration plans to purchase Bitcoin for a proposed U.S. Strategic Reserve amid ongoing market volatility. Summary Cramer claimed the Trump administration may buy Bitcoin for a proposed U.S. Strategic Reserve, reportedly targeting a $60,000 entry price amid recent market volatility. The U.S. government currently holds
World Liberty Financial (WLFI) has generated at least $1.4 billion for the Trump and Witkoff families since November 2024, far surpassing the cash generated by Donald Trump’s real estate empire over an eight-year period. Summary World Liberty Financial has generated at least $1.4 billion for the Trump and Witkoff families since late 2024. Most WLFI
Bitcoin’s price has bounced from key support near $60,000, but declining volume and rising overhead resistance are raising concerns that the move may be a bull trap rather than a sustainable recovery. Summary $60,000 support sparked the bounce, but demand remains weak Low volume and VWAP/Fibonacci rejection, signal fragile upside Acceptance below the point of
