A fake Uber driver abducted and drugged an American crypto investor, manipulated him into unlocking his phone, and drained his digital fortune before dumping him injured. Fake Uber Driver Drugged American Tourist and Stole Majority of His Crypto Portfolio In a chilling reminder of the real-world dangers crypto investors can face, American tourist Jacob Irwin-Cline […]
XRP Ledger enters the MiCA era with its first fully compliant euro stablecoin, unlocking institutional-grade euro payments, stablecoin utility, and real-world asset tokenization. MiCA-Compliant Euro Stablecoin Hits XRP Ledger Ripple shared on May 22 that Schuman Financial’s euro-backed stablecoin, EURØP, has become the first to launch on the XRP Ledger (XRPL) in full compliance with […]
Michigan lawmakers have introduced four crypto-related bills covering crypto mining, central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and crypto in state retirement funds. Republican state Representative Bill Schuette introduced House Bill 4510 on May 21, which would amend Michigan’s Public Employee Retirement System Investment Act to allow the state treasurer, currently Rachael Eubanks, to invest in cryptocurrencies […]
Michigan lawmakers have introduced four crypto-related bills covering crypto mining, central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and crypto in state retirement funds. Republican state Representative Bill Schuette introduced House Bill 4510 on May 21, which would amend Michigan’s Public Employee Retirement System Investment Act to allow the state treasurer, currently Rachael Eubanks, to invest in cryptocurrencies […]
Bitcoin is primed to skyrocket as Arthur Hayes forecasts $250K by year-end and $1 million by 2028, igniting massive momentum across the entire crypto market. Arthur Hayes’ Bullish Bitcoin Predictions Arthur Hayes, Bitmex co-founder and chief investment officer of Maelstrom, laid out one of the most ambitious bitcoin forecasts in the industry during an interview […]
XRP just got a Wall Street upgrade as two powerful ETFs hit Nasdaq, giving traders unmatched access without the crypto hassle. Volatility Shares Launches XRP-Backed ETFs With Direct and 2x Exposure Volatility Shares introduced two new exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on May 22—XRPI and XRPT—marking a significant milestone for investors seeking streamlined access to XRP markets […]
A new research report by River reveals that nearly 50 million Americans, or 14.3% of the population, own bitcoin, the highest ownership rate of any geographical region. Additionally, the report highlights that 32 American public companies, with a combined market capitalization of $1.26 trillion, hold bitcoin as a treasury asset. Bitcoin Ownership Demographics and Corporate […]
An American tourist in the United Kingdom was reportedly drugged by an individual posing as a taxi driver, who stole the tourist’s $123,000 in Bitcoin stored on a cell phone. According to a report from My London, Jacob Irwin-Cline went out to a London bar and had several drinks before calling an Uber to take […]
Though a majority of members of the US Senate voted to advance a bill to regulate payment stablecoins on May 20, high-ranking Democrats are planning to propose an amendment to the legislation to address President Donald Trump’s connections to the cryptocurrency industry. According to a May 22 Axios report, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and […]
Markets are flashing warning signs as long-term U.S. Treasury yields spike, bond auctions falter, and prediction markets show rising odds of economic trouble ahead. Treasury Market Signals Mounting Fiscal Anxiety The 30-year U.S. Treasury bond yield surged to 5.18% on Thursday—its highest point since 2023—before easing slightly later in the session. The benchmark 10-year yield […]
An Australian regulator announced plans to seek special leave from the High Court to appeal a recent ruling that determined cryptocurrency firm Block Earner’s offering was not a financial product. ASIC Seeks Definitive Ruling on What Constitutes a Financial Product The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has announced that it will seek special leave […]
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