Air China has partnered with Webus to let PhoenixMiles members pay for travel services using XRP, potentially reaching 60 million customers. The project’s rollout depends on regulatory approval and faces risks from XRP’s price volatility.
AnaisThe SEC has delayed decisions on several crypto ETFs, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, XRP, Litecoin, and Dogecoin, pushing most deadlines into October. Regulators are working on new listing standards that could allow faster approvals of altcoin ETFs once rules are finalised.
WeatherlyVivopower International has partnered with Crypto.com to manage its growing digital asset portfolio, including a \$100 million XRP reserve. The collaboration will provide institutional-grade custody, trading access, and DeFi options, giving Vivopower exposure to Crypto.com’s 150 million users.
AnaisRipple is buying Canadian payments firm Rail for $200 million to grow its stablecoin business and speed up cross-border payments. The deal is set to close later this year, pending approval from regulators.
WeatherlyThe SEC and Ripple have dropped their appeals, ending the long XRP lawsuit and letting the 2023 mixed ruling stand. XRP’s price jumped over 10% after the news, and Ripple will now focus on growing its business and moving forward.
AnaisNancy Jones lost $17 million in XRP after her former partner, Kirk West, allegedly stole her crypto wallet and cash from her home. West was arrested and faces charges, but some of the stolen cryptocurrency is still missing.
WeatherlySBI Holdings and Aplus now let Japanese credit card users swap loyalty points for Bitcoin, Ethereum, or XRP. This is the first time crypto has been added as a reward option, though the exchange amount is small and capped.
WeatherlyIn a bold and symbolic gesture, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has etched a pivotal moment in crypto legal history onto his skin.
XingChiRipple has applied for a US national bank charter and a Federal Reserve account to support its stablecoin RLUSD. The move comes as new laws push stablecoin issuers to meet tougher rules, with Ripple aiming to boost trust and compete with USDC and USDT.
WeatherlyRipple’s Brad Garlinghouse is announcing that Ripple is finally putting their SEC case to an end once and for all, as the company prepares to withdraw its cross-appeal.
XingChiThe US DOJ intercepted encrypted channels, seizing over $200,000 in crypto and identifying key organisers. While Telegram-based terror financing is limited, new donation channels continually emerge, complicating enforcement.
KikyoZachXBT raised concerns about the credibility of Token2049 sponsors, especially Spacecoin, calling it a "botted project" despite its prominent sponsorship. He also flagged several exchanges like Bitunix and JuCoin for regulatory issues, warning that sponsorships don't always guarantee legitimacy.
WeatherlyWirex has launched Wirex Travel, offering up to 65% off hotel bookings and 8% cashback on Wirex card payments. Users can book with fiat or crypto, including Bitcoin and Tether, while accessing exclusive deals. This move challenges Binance-backed Travala in the crypto travel market.
CatherineCZ launched "Pay to Reach" on ReachMe.io, letting users pay in BNB to message him with a guaranteed reply. Due to overwhelming spam, he raised the price from 0.04 BNB to 1 BNB, aiming for only 10 messages per day.
AnaisA fabricated video depicting Donald Trump unveiling the Bitcoin whitepaper has been circulating online. While the clip is clearly a hoax, Trump's actual impact on the cryptocurrency landscape is far from fictional.
KikyoAlibaba's Taobao platform has launched a campaign to combat the use of AI-generated images that mislead consumers and misrepresent products. The platform is enhancing its detection system and labeling AI-generated images to protect consumers and promote authenticity in online shopping.
AnaisSenator Bernie Moreno criticised former SEC Chairman Gary Gensler, calling him "one of the stupidest people in government" during a hearing. Gensler's departure followed Trump’s promise to remove him, amid frustrations in the crypto community over his aggressive regulatory stance.
AnaisElon Musk's plan to cut $1 trillion in government spending by May has sparked intrigue and scepticism. Critics question its feasibility, citing legal hurdles and potential layoffs. Is this a visionary reform or an unrealistic ambition?
CatherineHashKey Group and Bosera Asset Management are launching the world's first tokenised money market ETFs in Hong Kong, offering a digital version of traditional money market funds. The tokenisation promises improved transparency, liquidity, and efficiency, targeting both traditional investors and the growing DeFi community.
WeatherlyThe Trump family has launched American Bitcoin, an industrial-scale mining venture in partnership with Hut 8 Corp., aiming to become the most efficient Bitcoin miner in the US. The move has generated significant market interest, with Hut 8 transferring 60,000 mining machines to the new company and Eric Trump taking on the role of Chief Strategy Officer.
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