Brazil Pushes Back on Trump’s BRICS Tariff Threat While Championing Single Currency Vision
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Brazilian officials dismissed U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed 100% tariffs on BRICS countries as unlikely, characterizing them as rhetoric rather than actionable policies. The Brazilian foreign ministry referenced Trump’s prior unfulfilled tariff threats against China, Mexico, and Canada during his first term. Officials under President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva described the remarks as provocations […]

Ripple Sounds Alarm on Scams as XRP Rockets to Third-Largest Crypto
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Ripple warns investors of escalating scams as XRP’s value surges over 400%, urging vigilance against fraud tactics like deepfakes, phishing, and fake giveaway schemes. Ripple to Investors: Beware of Scammers Exploiting XRP’s Unstoppable Surge Ripple has raised concerns about the surge in cryptocurrency scams as the digital asset market continues to expand. The company issued […]

Bitcoin, Not BRICS, Is the True Threat to US Dollar Reserve, Warns Wharton Professor
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Wharton’s Jeremy Siegel called Trump’s 100% BRICS tariffs ironic, noting bitcoin—which Trump backs—is a bigger threat to the dollar as a global reserve. Wharton Professor: Trump’s Bitcoin Advocacy Contradicts BRICS Tariff Threats Jeremy Siegel, professor emeritus of finance at the Wharton School, commented Monday on President-elect Donald Trump’s plan to impose 100% tariffs on BRICS […]

DMM Bitcoin Breach: Japanese Crypto Exchange Shutters Operations Amid Hack Fallout
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Beleaguered Japanese crypto exchange DMM Bitcoin is set to cease operations after transferring its assets to SBI VC Trade Co. DMM Bitcoin Takes Action to Avoid Inconveniencing Users Beleaguered Japanese crypto exchange DMM Bitcoin is set to cease operations. Its assets will be transferred to SBI VC Trade Co., a subsidiary of SBI Holdings, Inc. […]

XRP’s Meteoric Rise Overshadowed by XLM’s Stunning 483% Surge
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XLM has significantly outperformed XRP in the past 30 days, despite having a lower market capitalization. XRP Rises on Investor Optimism While XRP has surpassed tether (USDT) to become the third-largest digital asset, its performance over 30 days trailed behind its perceived rival, XLM. According to data from Coingecko, the U.S. dollar value of XLM […]

Bitcoin ETFs Hit $6.3 Billion Inflows in November
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November saw total inflows for bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) surpass previous monthly records, reflecting heightened institutional and retail interest. Record Month for Bitcoin ETFs November 2024 marked a significant milestone for bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), with a record-breaking net inflow of $6.3 billion in investor funds, highlighting renewed confidence in the cryptocurrency sector. According to […]

Nigerian Crypto Exchange Bitmama Halts Virtual Mastercard Services
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Nigerian crypto exchange platform, Bitmama, has temporarily halted its virtual Mastercard services due to unforeseen issues with its provider. This move follows a trend of fintechs in Africa facing challenges with card services, including fluctuating exchange rates, chargeback fraud, and insufficient funds. While some fintechs blame provider issues, others cite high costs and limited revenue […]