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Stablecoin Bill Faces Hurdles as Senate Debates Over 122 Amendments

Stablecoin Bill Faces Hurdles as Senate Debates Over 122 Amendments

The Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins of 2025 Act (GENIUS Act) is at a critical juncture as the Senate grapples with a substantial number of proposed amendments. This playing field leveling legislation would be a first of its kind in the United States. Specifically, it seeks to...

Crypto Use Surges in Nigeria Amidst Regulatory Shifts

Crypto Use Surges in Nigeria Amidst Regulatory Shifts

According to a recent Statista report, Nigeria ranks first in the world for cryptocurrency adoption. The country most celebrated for its non-custodial wallets use is El Salvador. This increase comes amidst the country’s ongoing development of regulatory frameworks and as other African countries look at developing their own digital currency...

Ripple Expands Asian Footprint Through Web3 Salon Partnership in Japan

Ripple Expands Asian Footprint Through Web3 Salon Partnership in Japan

To further strengthen its Asian presence, Ripple has entered a strategic alliance with Web3 Salon. Strengthening support for Japanese Web3 startups is the primary aim of their partnership, which has already begun. We’re especially passionate about moving forward decentralized finance (DeFi), tokenization, and other innovations on the XRP Ledger (XRPL)....

Drone Attack and Communication Jamming Target Gaza Freedom Flotilla

Drone Attack and Communication Jamming Target Gaza Freedom Flotilla

The Freedom Flotilla Coalition heard similar news of attack from the sky by drones and jamming of their communications on June 9, 2025. All of these incidents happened as the flotilla was moving towards the coast of Gaza. This included famous climate activist, Greta Thunberg, who joined activists in the...

Anchorage Digital Expands Stablecoin Strategy with Mountain Protocol Acquisition

Anchorage Digital Expands Stablecoin Strategy with Mountain Protocol Acquisition

Anchorage Digital, a federally chartered crypto bank and custodian, has announced a major next step. They’ve entered into a definitive agreement to buy Mountain Protocol, a stablecoin issuer. This acquisition is an indication of Anchorage’s strategic direction to continue extending their support for institutional stablecoin adoption. The agreement comes at...

US Policymakers Reassess Crypto Regulations, Call for Traditional Principles

US Policymakers Reassess Crypto Regulations, Call for Traditional Principles

At present, U.S. policymakers are reconsidering their approach to the digital asset sector and how best to regulate it. This decision makes sense as the industry grapples with its growing pains and a changing landscape. That’s why the securities industry is currently advocating for a technology-neutral regulatory framework. They call...

Top Altcoins Primed for Potential Growth in 2025

Top Altcoins Primed for Potential Growth in 2025

Looking ahead, the cryptocurrency market is preparing itself for a possible bull run in 2025. Investors are on the lookout for promising altcoins — coins besides Bitcoin — that offer solid fundamentals and more recently, real-world applications. One of them is Ethereum because of its vast technological advancement and development...

Blockchain Set for Public and Financial Sector Integration

Blockchain Set for Public and Financial Sector Integration

Blockchain adoption is gaining traction worldwide, and 2025 is expected to be a pivotal year for its integration into the public and financial sectors. Governments and financial institutions alike are working behind the scenes to find Blockchain solutions. They’re looking to make the enforcement process more secure, more efficient, and...

Crypto Firms Navigate Shifting Regulatory Landscape in 2025

Crypto Firms Navigate Shifting Regulatory Landscape in 2025

As we head into 2025, the cryptocurrency market is seeing heightened attention from regulators around the globe. As these digital assets become more prominent, governments and financial institutions are starting to take notice. The regulatory milieu is changing quickly, creating a unique moment of unprecedented challenge and opportunity for crypto...

Memecoin Mania Spurs Crypto Regulation and Stablecoin Appeal

Memecoin Mania Spurs Crypto Regulation and Stablecoin Appeal

Memecoins, a fixture in the cryptoasset ecosystem since 2017, continue to shape conversations around crypto adoption, even while attracting controversy. These highly speculative investments, like the example of Dogecoin driven in part by Elon Musk’s celebrity influence, come with immense capitalistic potential paired with vast danger. Recent prevalence of scams...