Franklin Templeton Files S-1 for XRP ETF, Pushing Institutional Adoption Forward

Popular global investment firm, Franklin Templeton has filed a Form S-1 registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the Franklin XRP ETF, a trust-based exchange-traded fund (ETF) that will offer investors exposure to XRP. If approved, the ETF will be listed on the Cboe BZX Exchange, making XRP more accessible to…

March 11, 20250Comments

ByDaniel Nwokolo

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Mythos Chain Staking Goes Live with High Yields and Deflationary Model

Staking is now live on Mythos Chain, marking a significant milestone for the Web3 gaming ecosystem. Built on Polkadot’s Delegated Proof of Stake (DPoS) system, the new staking mechanism offers early participants annual percentage yields (APY) of up to 300%. Notably, the Mythos Foundation has allocated 50 million MYTH tokens to be distributed over the…

March 11, 20250Comments

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South Korean Court Jails Pro Golfer and Crypto CEO for Altcoin Manipulation

Key Takeaways: A South Korean court sentenced Bithumb’s ex-CEO and golfer Ahn Sung-hyun for manipulation. They accepted bribes and luxury gifts to inflate altcoin prices, defrauding investors. Ongoing investigations expose corruption risks in crypto markets, prompting stricter regulations and investor protections. A South Korean court has sentenced a professional golfer Ahn Sung-hyun, and a former…

December 28, 20240Comments

ByDaniel Nwokolo

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Animoca Brands Hit by X Account Hack: Urgent Warning Issued to Users on Fake Solana Token Scam

Animoca Brands warns users of a hack on Chairman Yat Siu’s X account promoting a fake Solana token. Learn how to protect yourself and verify information. Key Takeaways The hacked X account has been secured, with no compromise of Animoca Brands’ official platforms. Community members are advised to rely on official channels for updates.…

December 26, 20240Comments

ByGabriel Okokhuele Eromonsele

Technology

Facebook’s Libra Uses Bitcoin and Ethereum as Stepping Stones to Take Over Banks

Ever since Facebook announced its upcoming cryptocurrency, tech geeks have been curious to get their hands on the whitepaper to know more about this thrilling project. Recently, Facebook ended the anxiety by rolling out a 29 pager, explicitly showing off the talent onboard and making an electrifying entry in the crypto niche. Of course, the paper also aims at…

July 4, 20190Comments

ByAzeem Saifi

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Venezuela Aims to Finance Villas for the Homeless with Oil-Backed Cryptocurrency

Venezuela has taken quite a bold and appreciable initiative by announcing to help out the poverty-stricken class of the country. Ildemaro Villarroel, who happens to be Venezuelan Habitat and Housing minister, updated the news outlets and also went forth to mention that this latest cryptocurrency, Petro, will be backed by the oil production. Basically, the…

August 6, 20180Comments

ByAzeem Saifi

Markets

Privacy Based Cryptocurrencies: Price Speculation

Over the last week, cryptocurrencies experienced a significant upswing as Bitcoin recovers from the 2x situation. Bitcoin Cash, Dash, Ethereum and Monero experienced a notable influx in trading volume as well as a leap in value shortly after the Bitcoin sell-off. Litecoin also jumped significantly against both fiat and Bitcoin but is relatively more stable;…

November 16, 20170Comments

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Bitcoin IRA Adds Altcoins to Investment Options

Bitcoin IRA, a cryptocurrency based investment provider, has added Litecoin, Ethereum, Ethereum Classic, BCash & Ripple to its offerings. The company has made this move to enable customers to take advantage of the rising value of altcoins and greater diversity in the crypto space. Bitcoin IRA launched in 2016, and has seen significant growth as…

September 16, 20170Comments

ByTrevor Smith

Markets

Moscow Stock Exchange Preparing for Crypto Trading as Russia Considers Regulation

The Moscow Stock Exchange has announced that it is developing a platform to enable cryptocurrency trading. In a press conference, exchange representatives stated that people will be able to purchase cryptos, and also invest in a variety of crypto based financial instruments such as exchange traded funds (ETF) and derivatives. The Moscow Stock Exchange is…

September 2, 20170Comments

ByTrevor Smith

Overstock.com Becomes First Major Retailer to Accept Altcoins

In an industry first, Overstock.com (NASDAQ:OSTK) will now accept altcoins, in addition to Bitcoin, as payment. Customers will have the option to pay with dozens of cryptocurrencies, including Ethereum, Ripple, Dash, and Bitcoin Cash. Overstock.com has accepted Bitcoin since 2014, and its CEO, Patrick Byrne, is a long-time advocate for bringing cryptos into the retail…

August 12, 20170Comments

ByTrevor Smith