Ripple, a leading provider of digital asset infrastructure for financial institutions, has partnered with Portuguese currency exchange provider Unicâmbio to offer instant, blockchain-powered cross-border payments between Portugal and Brazil.  For context, this collaboration is the first time Ripple’s payments solution will be made available in Portugal, marking a significant step in the company’s European expansion.…

Roger Ver faces imminent extradition to the U.S. on tax evasion charges, which he claims are politically motivated. In an interview with Mario Nawfal, he alleges government overreach and violations of attorney-client privilege. Bitcoin Investor Roger Ver Speaks Out Amid Legal Battle Roger Ver, a prominent early Bitcoin investor and advocate for financial freedom, is…

The Nigerian SEC is exploring blockchain technology to enhance capital market regulation and efficiency. Partnering with the Algorand Foundation, the SEC aims to improve transparency and streamline operations. Regulator Partners with Algorand Foundation to Explore Blockchain Solutions The Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is exploring the adoption of blockchain technology to improve capital market…

President Faustine—Archange Touadera of the Central African Republic announced the Launch of an official $CAR memecoin inspired by the Central African Country.  President Touadera announced the memecoin on his official X page, quelling rumors and FUD around the memecoin that surged to over $300 million market cap within the first four hours of Launch.  Today,…

Binance Cofounder and Ex CEO Changpeng Zhao clarified his position on the place of memecoins in the crypto industry while knocking centralized exchanges for the lag in their token listing process.  As he is fondly called, CZ shared his opinion on the above issues on his X page, sparking a flurry of interactions from his…

Franklin Templeton’s Crypto Index ETF awaits SEC approval, aiming to provide institutional investors with regulated exposure to bitcoin and ether without staking risks. Franklin Templeton Crypto Index ETF Awaits Green Light to Trade on Cboe BZX Exchange Franklin Templeton is moving forward with its crypto ETF, pending approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission…

BlackRock plans to launch a spot Bitcoin ETP in Europe, expanding its crypto offerings after its U.S. Bitcoin ETF amassed nearly $60 billion. Learn how this move reflects growing institutional demand and what it means for the global crypto market. BlackRock Expands Crypto Offerings Beyond the U.S. BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, is preparing…

VanEck’s Matthew Sigel argues that a US Bitcoin reserve could secure technological and financial leadership, contrasting views by Arthur Hayes on its risks.