Author: John Smith

Overregulation threatens to remove Europe’s edge in digital assets, says Wojciech Kaszycki, CSO of BTCS. Summary Regulatory divergence between the U.S. and the EU is accelerating Tether, the largest stablecoin on the market, is actively banned in the EU Each EU country must pass its own law to interpret MiCA, creating inconsistency A few years ago, Europe looked like the leader in crypto regulation. Today, that leadership is slipping. As global regulatory frameworks for crypto begin to crystallize, stark differences are emerging between the U.S. and the European Union. To discuss crypto asset regulation in the EU, crypto.news spoke to…

Summary XRP price trades near $2.63 after the Fed’s 25 bps rate cut, consolidating below key resistance. A breakout above $2.80–$3.00 could extend gains toward $3.20 if risk sentiment improves. Failure to hold $2.50 may trigger downside toward $2.30–$2.40 as markets digest the Fed’s cautious tone. The Federal Reserve’s latest rate cut has set off a mixed reaction across risk assets. XRP is hovering near $2.63, holding steady as traders weigh whether easier policy will reignite crypto inflows — or if cautious Fed guidance will blunt the impact. XRP price following Fed rate cuts XRP 1D price chart | site:…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. XRP and BNB dip as market cools; investors eye Digitap’s $1m presale for potential 38% near-term gain. Summary Ripple and BNB dip 3% as investors shift focus to DigiTap, the $1m presale fintech disruptor. With XRP and BNB losing steam, Digitap’s $1m presale and 38% upside steal the market spotlight. As major altcoins stumble, Digitap rises fast with its omni-bank app and booming presale. Ripple and Binance Coin have each recorded a 2–3% decline, reflecting broader unease across the…

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Trump’s Truth Predict brings prediction markets to Truth Social as lawmakers accuse his administration of running “the most corrupt government in history.” Summary Trump Media & Technology Group partnered with Crypto.com Derivatives to launch Truth Predict, a new feature that lets users trade on real-world events. Truth Predict enters the fast-growing prediction-market sector, where Trump Jr. already holds advisory and investment ties through Kalshi and Polymarket. Following the announcement, the TRUMP token jumped 20% in 24 hours and 42.5% over the week, drawing heavy speculative interest. Critics describe the administration as “the most corrupt government in history,” fueling scrutiny over…

US stocks opened higher on Wednesday as Wall Street maintained an upbeat sentiment, with Nvidia becoming the first company to hit the $5 trillion valuation. Summary Nvidia stock jumped more than 5% to see the tech giant become the world’s first $5 trillion company. Wall Street’s uptick saw Nasdaq hit a new high and Dow Jones Industrial Average jump 250 points in early session deals. The market is awaiting Big Tech earnings reports and U.S. Federal Reserve’s interest rates decision. After the major indexes edged to record highs on Tuesday, fueled by Nvidia, Microsoft and OpenAI, stocks continued higher. On…

Alternative for Germany or AfD, the second-largest party in the government, has introduced a motion to establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve following a similar move by France. Summary Germany’s AfD party has proposed creating a national Bitcoin reserve to protect against inflation and currency volatility, positioning itself as pro-crypto political party and urging the government to recognize BTC as a strategic, tax-favored asset. The motion reignited debate over Germany’s 2024 sale of nearly 50,000 seized BTC, with critics noting missed profits as prices doubled, while supporters see AfD’s move as a potential turning point toward recognizing BTC as a legitimate…

Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. While crypto headlines chase memecoins, L2 scaling breakthroughs, and the latest DeFi yield gimmick, a deeper structural flaw continues to undermine the industry’s credibility: fragmented liquidity. Billions in daily trading volume mask a market that remains fractured across exchanges, custodians, and protocols — a setup that’s fundamentally incompatible with institutional standards. Summary Crypto markets may show billions in daily volume, but liquidity remains fragmented across exchanges, custodians, and protocols. This fragmentation creates inefficiencies that are incompatible with…

Visa will add support for four new stablecoins on its settlement platform after the payments giant witnessed a spike in demand for stablecoin-linked card services. Summary Visa will add support for four new stablecoins across four different blockchains as part of its expanded settlement platform. The company reported a fourfold rise in stablecoin-linked card spending over the last quarter. Visa has launched a stablecoin pilot to enable banks to pre-fund cross-border payments. During the company’s fourth-quarter earnings call, CEO Ryan McInerney told investors that Visa plans to double down on its stablecoin offerings as it reported a fourfold increase in…

Crypto prices today are drifting lower ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s policy update.  Summary Crypto market cap slips 1.5% to $3.88T as BTC trades near $113,000. Traders anticipate a 0.25% rate cut, with volatility expected post-meeting. Spot BTC and ETH ETFs post strong inflows, showing steady institutional demand. The total market capitalization has slipped 1.5% to $3.88 trillion, with most major tokens posting slight losses. At press time, Bitcoin trades at $112,831, down 1% in the past 24 hours, while Ethereum changes hands at $4,016, a 2% drop. BNB is down 2.9% to $1,102, and XRP trades at $2.62,…