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Former Ripple advisor Anthony Welfare states XRPL has the technical capacity to support large-scale banking and cross-border payments, with sub-3-second settlement. However, he warns that adoption by institutions and XRP price increases are not automatic, depending on real-world payment utility and ecosystem competition.
Read MoreFidelity's global macro director suggests Bitcoin's new 4-year bull cycle might be underway based on its power law trajectory. He notes bull markets often start quietly without a dominant narrative, marking a shift from his previous cautious stance while maintaining long-term optimism.
Read MoreThai immigration police arrested a 37-year-old Chinese national in Bangkok. He is suspected of facilitating cryptocurrency exchange for a cross-border money laundering network and recruiting individuals to open bank accounts. Involved funds exceed 5 billion RMB. He faces overstay charges in Thailand and will be deported to China.
Read MoreDeutsche Bank is preparing to launch an institutional-grade cryptocurrency custody service within weeks, initially for German corporate and professional clients. The service, supporting assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum, aims to provide regulated digital asset access through established banking relationships.
Read MoreThe Brooklyn District Attorney's Virtual Currency Unit and FBI New York seized 241 fraudulent domains and 112 servers, dismantling a three-year cross-border crypto investment scam targeting Russian-speaking communities. The scheme lured victims via fake ads and then offered fake "fund recovery," causing tens of millions in losses. Partial funds have been recovered.
Read MorePolygon Labs CEO Marc Boiron revealed the company is pivoting from blockchain infrastructure to payments processing. Following its acquisition of Coinme, its unified regulated payments platform is now in technical preview, with profitability projected for 2027. Initial partners include fintech firms like Tazapay and Mesh.
Read MoreBAYC has launched Mudwater, a Solana-based physical and digital trading card series. 6551 Totem tokens were airdropped to BAYC & MAYC holders for claiming card packs. The series features 120 artworks with various rarities. Physical cards use specialty paper, and a portion of transaction fees will buy back and distribute APE tokens to holders.
Read MoreOvernight crypto developments spotlight institutionalization and regulation. Deutsche Bank plans institutional custody, Coinbase's crypto-backed loans hit $2.3B, and JPMorgan explores on-chain deposits. MSCI tightens rules for Bitcoin treasury firms, Thailand arrests suspects in a major money laundering case. Anthropic receives its first credit rating, and Strive raises funds partly for Bitcoin.
Read MoreOn October 14, an attacker exploited a public function in the Smart Token Vesting V2 protocol, manipulating token balances to withdraw excess funds across four blockchains. Verified losses reach approximately $807,600, with white hat hackers returning some assets.
Read MoreEthereum has surpassed the $2400 resistance level, currently trading at $2400.26 with a 24-hour decline of 0.95%. Market volatility remains significant, requiring careful risk management.
Read MoreTwo dormant Bitcoin wallets inactive for 12-13 years suddenly moved over 416 BTC to a single address, worth approximately $33.8 million. Originally acquired for around $105,000, the massive appreciation highlights the patience of early crypto holders.
Read MoreGoldman Sachs CEO David Solomon described tokenization as a key trend across asset classes, presenting opportunities for banks. Goldman Sachs operates blockchain platform GS DAP and has tokenized bonds, money market funds, and real estate assets. He views technological shifts as creating opportunities for adapters and supports clearer market rules.
Read MoreThe Paris court is hearing a case involving the illegal minting of 1 billion HLG tokens worth approximately $14 million. A former Ukrainian employee allegedly exploited a vulnerability, leading to the project's collapse and liquidation.
Read MoreA new BIS working paper finds a statistical link between rising bank deposit rates and slower growth in the US stablecoin market, with USDC showing greater sensitivity than USDT. The study covers 2019-2025 weekly data but cautions against broader conclusions.
Read MoreBitMEX founder Arthur Hayes argues quantum computing threats to crypto are overblown. The real risk lies in poor wallet hygiene, not speculative tech fears. Investors should focus on address security, not panic selling.
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