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XRP is trading at $2.55 with a market capitalization of $147 billion, a 24-hour trade volume of $2.02 billion, and a price range fluctuating between $2.53 and $2.60, reflecting a market in consolidation with mixed signals across multiple time frames. XRP The 1-hour chart shows XRP maintaining a tight range, with low volume indicating uncertainty […]View the full article

Bybit, a major cryptocurrency exchange, has addressed the massive security breach that resulted in the theft of $1.4 billion in digital assets. Bybit Claims it Endured $1.4 Billion Digital Asset Theft With Swift Withdrawals and Strong Reserves Bybit officials say the hack took place on Feb. 21, 2025, when cybercriminals targeted Bybit’s ethereum wallets and […]View the full article

The Lazarus Group, a North Korean-linked cybercrime entity, allegedly laundered $1.4 billion stolen from crypto exchange Bybit this week using meme coin platforms and cross-chain transfers, according to onchain investigator ZachXBT. $1.4B Bybit Hack Tied to Lazarus Group, Laundering Involved Pump Fun Meme Coins The Lazarus Group, notorious for high-profile crypto hacks, is accused of […]View the full article

Speculation over Fort Knox’s gold reserves grows as decades without full audits fuel doubts about the vault’s contents. On Polymarket, bettors now price a 21% likelihood the gold doesn’t exist, mirroring lingering public distrust despite official claims of security. Is America’s Iconic Gold Secure? 21% of Polymarket Bettors Say No Decades of conjecture have swirled […]View the full article

On Saturday, our newsdesk revealed that Kanye West, also known as Ye, was preparing to launch a meme coin. Now there is speculation that West sold his X account to a member of the Doginals crew. Ye’s YZY Coin Controversy Yesterday, Bitcoin.com News detailed Ye’s reported YZY meme coin launch and examined an X spaces […]View the full article

Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of the most relevant crypto and economic news from Latin America over the past week. In this week’s edition, Brazil approves the first XRP ETF, Tether presents an offer to acquire a majority stake in Adecoagro, and President Milei denies wrongdoing regarding Libra’s endorsement. Brazil Leapfrogs by US Greenlighting […]View the full article

According to David Eastman, Yougov’s managing director for Latin America, this shows the advance of crypto in Brazil and should serve as a wake-up call for banks. Yougov Poll Shows Some Users Would Substitute Banks With Crypto A recent survey conducted by Yougov, an international online research data firm, has given insights into the advancement […]View the full article

Vitalik Buterin has praised the strength and dedication of Argentina’s Ethereum community. In the wake of Libra’s downfall, Buterin remarked that the push by Argentines towards blockchain and crypto technologies was “real”. Ethereum Co-Founder Vitalik Buterin Highlights Blockchain and Crypto Push in Argentina Argentina will be very important for the future of blockchain, crypto, and […]View the full article

A South African investment firm, has invested in bitcoin as a treasury strategy, aiming to bolster financial resilience and shareholder value. Altvest Capital to Invest Only in Bitcoin A South African alternative investment firm, Altvest Capital Ltd., announced its first investment in bitcoin (BTC) as part of a strategic treasury management initiative. The Johannesburg Stock […]View the full article

Renç Korzay, CEO of Giza, emphasizes that ethical considerations in AI agent development must be “architecturally enforced.” He advocates for built-in user control and “security-by-design” to minimize regulatory burdens. ‘Architecturally Enforced’ User Security The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence has led to the development of increasingly sophisticated AI agents, capable of performing complex tasks across […]View the full article

The former regulator had previously won the MIT Sloan Outstanding Teacher Award for the 2018-19 academic year. Former SEC Chairman Named MIT “Professor of the Practice” Before Gary Gensler became the SEC Chairman, he was teaching crypto at MIT, and on Monday, the university announced that Gensler would return to “teach and conduct research on […]View the full article

Bitso, the Latam-focused cryptocurrency exchange, has launched a stablecoin startup accelerator program. ‘The Push’ will support five stablecoin projects based in or planning to establish themselves in Latam, providing each with $250K to capitalize on the growing popularity of stablecoins in the region. Bitso to Support Stablecoin Innovation in Latam With ‘The Push’ With the […]View the full article

Visa has invested over $10 million in African fintech Moniepoint, joining its Series C funding round, which now exceeds $120 million. Moniepoint provides banking, credit, and payment services to businesses and individuals in Africa. The investment aims to drive financial inclusion and support SME growth across the continent. Moniepoint processes over 1 billion transactions monthly, […]View the full article

According to Forbes’ research of retail crypto traders, asset safety remained the most critical feature that exchange users want. Crypto Users Have Crossed the 500 Million Mark Globally Forbes has released its third annual “Best Crypto Exchange” ranking, evaluating over 200 firms based on security, trading volume, fees, and regulatory compliance. Topping the list is […]View the full article

The proposed bill which will allow for investment of public funds in eligible digital assets received the House committee’s approval. Utah Accelerates Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Bill Utah’s House Committee on Economic Development has passed a recommendation for Utah’s H.B. 230 Blockchain and Digital Innovation Amendments to be approved. The bill was passed by an 8-1 […]View the full article

Scott Bessent, a billionaire hedge fund manager, is now the 79th U.S. Treasury Secretary under Trump. Crypto leaders, including Ripple’s Brad Garlinghouse, celebrate his pro-innovation stance, anticipating major policy shifts. Scott Bessent Confirmed as Treasury Secretary, Signaling Pro-Crypto Shift Scott Bessent has been confirmed as the 79th U.S. Treasury Secretary under President Donald Trump, following […]View the full article

Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) claims it’s slashing $1 billion daily by cutting unnecessary hires, DEI programs, and foreign payments—aiming for $3 billion in savings. DOGE’s $1B-a-Day Cuts Are Just the Start—$3B in Sight! The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is reportedly saving the federal government approximately $1 billion per day, according to […]View the full article

The SEC’s “un-American” crackdown on crypto is driving innovation overseas, a U.S. senator warned, backing Coinbase in a pivotal legal battle over digital assets. US Senator Calls SEC’s Crypto Approach ‘un-American’ U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis of Wyoming is taking the fight for crypto regulation to the courts, formally backing crypto exchange Coinbase in its legal […]View the full article

French authorities have launched a judicial investigation into cryptocurrency exchange Binance over alleged money laundering, tax fraud, and unauthorized operations. The Paris public prosecutor’s office stated that the probe, covering 2019 to 2024, includes suspected money laundering linked to drug trafficking across the EU. Complaints from users who claimed financial losses and misleading information triggered […]View the full article

Following former President Donald Trump’s declaration that he would “demand” interest rate cuts from the U.S. Federal Reserve, policymakers defied external pressure Wednesday, maintaining the federal funds rate without adjustment. FOMC Monetary Policy Unmoved At its first 2025 gathering on Jan. 29, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) observed that “economic activity has continued to […]View the full article

PRESS RELEASE. B2BROKER has released a new version of its multi-asset and multi-market trading platform, B2TRADER. The latest release, B2TRADER 2.2, introduces significant improvements designed to optimise trading efficiency and give brokers greater control over their operations. The update brings a new order execution model, C-Book, alongside flexible pricing options and the ability to integrate […]View the full article

Ivanka Trump, President Trump’s daughter, has alerted the public about a fake meme coin being launched without her permission. Through social media channels, Trump stated that she had no links to this token and that she was evaluating taking measures to stop the misuse of her name. Meme Coin IVANKA Launched: Trump Warns She Has […]View the full article

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at elevating America’s leadership in digital asset innovation and blockchain technology. Issued on Jan. 23, 2025, this directive outlines a vision to cultivate a responsible digital economy, refine regulatory frameworks, and safeguard financial independence. Trump Signs Executive Order Advancing U.S. Leadership in Digital Assets The Executive […]View the full article

The CFTC’s new leadership will prioritize cryptocurrency, defi, and digital asset oversight, signaling a shift in regulatory focus toward innovation and market engagement. CFTC and SEC Leadership Transitions Mark Crypto Policy Shift Acting Chairman Caroline D. Pham of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced on Jan. 22 significant leadership changes, underscoring the agency’s […]View the full article

A new SEC-led task force could fast-track crypto ETFs for assets like XRP, SOL, and DOGE, promising clearer regulations, transparency, and broader investor access. SEC Task Force Could Fast-Track ETFs for XRP, SOL, DOGE Matt Mena, a crypto research strategist at 21Shares, a leading provider of cryptocurrency exchange-traded products (ETPs), believes a new cryptocurrency task […]View the full article