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New token listings resemble the stock market on steroids. Without the guardrails of traditional finance, prices swing wildly, making—and more often breaking—fortunes in days, if not hours. Binance exchange is often the listing destination of choice for many of these tokens, which offer traders high-risk bets and the chance to chase the next market sensation. 

Crypto exchange Kraken will end its support for privacy token Monero in the European Economic Area (EEA).  Kraken announced that it would stop trading and deposits for all Monero (XMR) markets in the EEA from Oct. 31, 2024. This includes the trading pairs with United States dollars, euro, Bitcoin (BTC) and Tether’s USDt (USDT).  Kraken

An academic paper titled: “Reconciliation of Anti-Money Laundering Instruments and European Data Protection Requirements in Permissionless Blockchain Spaces” published in the Journal of Cybersecurity suggests that governments should target cryptocurrencies — especially privacy preserving chains — to combat money laundering. The author of the paper outlined several methods of undermining trust in permissionless blockchains including

Japanese authorities arrested a gang of 18 alleged scammers by analyzing Monero transactions for the first time in crypto history. Japanese authorities said they analyzed about 900 of the group’s Monero (XMR)-based money-laundering transactions, which totaled about 100 million yen ($670,000). Japanese authorities told local media outlet Nikkei that this marked the first time the

Bitcoin could not hold on to the recovery attempts during the past week, signaling selling by the bears at higher levels. Although buyers failed to push the price above $100,000, they have not ceded much ground to the sellers. This suggests that the bulls are holding on to their positions as they anticipate another leg

Bitcoin (BTC) has risen above $95,000, indicating that the bulls have maintained the buying pressure. Grayscale head of research Zach Pandl told Cointelegraph that Bitcoin is being “held back by strength in the US dollar,” but he expects the setback to be short-lived as the US presidential inauguration is right around the corner. Pandl sees

Bitcoin (BTC) slipped below $95,500 on Feb. 23 after failing to rise above the $100,000 level on Feb. 21. The longer the price stays below $100,000, the greater the possibility of a drop to the crucial $90,000 support. Analysts remain divided on Bitcoin’s next trending move. While some anticipate a new high as early as

Bitcoin (BTC) fell below the $100,000 level on Feb. 2 after US President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on goods imported from China, Canada, and Mexico on Feb. 1. Increased import tariffs could boost inflation, risking higher interest rates. That could, in turn, result in a risk-off sentiment, hurting cryptocurrency prices. Bitget Research chief analyst Ryan Lee

Legal expert Jeremy Hogan has predicted that the Ripple vs. SEC saga could end in the first half of this year. This came as the analyst commented on the Commission’s agreement to end its lawsuit against Coinbase and how this could also impact the Ripple case.  Legal Expert Reveals Timeline For Potential Ripple Vs. SEC

The Ripple vs. SEC lawsuit has taken an interesting turn. A recent development suggests that this long-running legal battle might end soon. Surprisingly, the XRP price has failed to react positively to this development and has, instead, crashed significantly.  XRP Price Fails To Respond Positively To Recent Ripple Vs. SEC Development CoinMarketCap data shows that

The Ripple vs. SEC lawsuit has again come into focus. The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is set to hold a closed-door meeting today, which has raised speculation that the Commission could potentially settle with Ripple after the meeting.  What To Know About The Commission’s Meeting Amid Ripple Vs. SEC Settlement Speculations The SEC

Blockchain payment company Ripple has announced the acquisition of two additional Money Transmitter Licenses (MTLs) in the United States, one from New York and another from Texas on Monday.  This brings Ripple’s total to over 55 Money Transmitter Licenses across its payments, custody, and stablecoin operations, underscoring the company’s robust growth in the regulatory landscape.

In his latest video analysis on YouTube, Adam Cochran, partner at Cinneamhain Ventures (CEHV), an activist venture capital firm, described Ripple’s newly launched stablecoin, RLUSD, as a “Trojan Horse” poised to transform both decentralized finance (DeFi) and traditional banking sectors. Why Ripple’s RLUSD Is A ‘Trojan Horse’ Cochran emphasized the strategic significance of RLUSD, stating,

On Tuesday, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse revealed that the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYSDFS) has granted final approval for the firm’s inaugural stablecoin, RLUSD. Ripple Set To Enter Stablecoin Market  With the release of RLUSD, Ripple hopes to provide a reliable option for clients interested in digital currencies while limiting the volatility

Ripple Labs is on the verge of receiving approval from New York’s top crypto regulator for its new stablecoin, RLUSD. According to a Fox Business report, the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) is expected to greenlight the stablecoin, with a potential launch date set for December 4. Ripple Set To Launch RLUSD Stablecoin

XRP has surged past the $1.62 level, placing it less than 5% away from the crucial $2 mark. This impressive rally has seen the price gain over 50% since last Tuesday, capturing the attention of both investors and analysts. The bullish momentum suggests the price could continue its upward trajectory, fueled by growing optimism and