Trump, Tariffs, and Tornado Cash
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Last week, Donald Trump reminded traders that he can still move markets with a tweet, a tariff, or a firing. Crypto whipsawed on his words and actions. This editorial is from last week’s edition of the Week in Review newsletter. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to get the editorial the second it’s finished. Trump as […]

Thailand to Allow Foreign Visitors to Convert Crypto for Payments
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The Thai government is launching a new initiative called “Touristdigipay” on Aug.18, to boost its tourism sector. The scheme allows foreign tourists to convert their cryptocurrencies into Thai Baht to use for payments. The program is a direct response to a decline in tourism, particularly from China. To participate, visitors must open an account with […]

Former Monero Developer’s Viral XRP Post Ignites Crypto Culture War
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A former Monero lead developer sparked controversy after revealing that a close friend—previously skeptical of crypto—wanted to buy XRP, believing banks would be obsolete within two years. Igniting the XRP Debate: A Skeptic’s Inquiry The claim by Riccardo Spagni, former lead developer for Monero, that a close friend and longtime crypto skeptic had expressed interest […]

EV Startup Faraday Future Launches $10 Billion Crypto Strategy
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Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. announced on August 17, 2025, the launch of its “EAI + Crypto” Dual-Flywheel & Dual-Bridge Ecosystem Strategy, aiming to integrate artificial intelligence (AI)-driven electric vehicles (EVs) with Web3 technologies and cryptocurrency investments. The initiative includes the introduction of the C10 Index, a diversified crypto asset basket, and the C10 Treasury […]

Stablecoins Projected to Hit $1 Trillion in Payments by 2030 With DeFi on Overdrive
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Stablecoins are poised to move $1 trillion a year by 2030, disrupting global payments and unlocking trillions in capital, according to a newly released industry report. Stablecoins Set to Move $1 Trillion Annually by 2030—Legacy Rails Can’t Compete Crypto liquidity provider Keyrock released a detailed report this week in collaboration with Latin American crypto platform […]

Gemini Files for Nasdaq IPO With Ripple-Fueled Credit Facility Tied to RLUSD Access
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Gemini’s Nasdaq IPO filing unveils bold access to Ripple Credit and RLUSD-based liquidity, signaling a powerful fusion of stablecoin finance and institutional crypto dominance. Gemini Nasdaq IPO Filing Unlocks Ripple Credit Access and RLUSD-Based Liquidity Gemini Space Station Inc., the holding company for Gemini Trust Company LLC, filed a registration statement with the U.S. Securities […]

Bitcoin’s Q4 History Suggests Strong Finish for 2025
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Bitcoin’s historical monthly and quarterly returns show a clear pattern of strength toward the end of the year, suggesting that the final months of 2025 could deliver significant gains if past trends hold. Historical Bitcoin Returns Highlight Seasonal Strength in Q4 So far in 2025, bitcoin ( BTC) has seen mixed performance. January brought a […]