The Heartbeat of the Crypto World is Here!

Franklin Templeton launched the Franklin XRP Trust (XRPZ) on NYSE Arca, marking the fourth spot XRP ETF in November 2025. This regulated product provides investors with convenient exposure to XRP, a key player in global settlement infrastructure, amid growing institutional interest following Ripple’s resolved SEC case. Franklin Templeton’s XRPZ debut highlights competition among asset managers […]

Metaplanet has drawn $130 million in Bitcoin-backed credit from its $500 million facility, using the funds to accelerate Bitcoin purchases and income strategies while managing unrealized losses on holdings purchased at an average of $108,036 per BTC. Metaplanet expands Bitcoin treasury with $230 million cumulative loans. The company employs debt and preferred equity to fund […]

DeepSeek-R1, a popular Chinese AI model, generates up to 50% more insecure code when prompted on politically sensitive topics like China’s internet firewall or Taiwan’s status, according to CrowdStrike research. This raises concerns for developers using it for high-stakes coding, including in fintech and cryptocurrency applications where secure code is essential. CrowdStrike identified a 50% […]

Operation Chokepoint 2.0 refers to alleged government pressure on U.S. banks to deny services to crypto firms, as seen in JPMorgan’s unexplained closure of Strike CEO Jack Mallers’ accounts, sparking renewed industry fears of debanking and regulatory overreach. JPMorgan Chase closed personal accounts of Strike CEO Jack Mallers without explanation, echoing past debanking incidents in […]

Solana ETFs have attracted $369 million in inflows this month, driven by investors seeking yield-bearing products amid $3.7 billion Bitcoin ETF redemptions and $1.64 billion Ether ETF outflows. This shift highlights Solana’s appeal as a staking asset offering 5%-7% rewards. Solana staking supply reaches 407 million SOL, up from 350 million earlier this year. Institutions […]

Franklin Templeton is expanding its Crypto Index ETF to include altcoins like XRP, Solana, and Dogecoin, following SEC-approved Cboe rules that broaden token holdings for benchmark-indexed funds. This move starts December 1, allowing quarterly rebalances and in-kind redemptions with digital assets. New Cboe rules enable crypto ETFs to hold diverse tokens tied to their index. […]

The UAE’s Federal Decree Law No. 6 of 2025 expands the Central Bank of the UAE’s authority over DeFi and Web3 activities, requiring licenses for protocols enabling payments, exchanges, lending, and custody. It ends the “just code” defense, with penalties up to $272 million for unlicensed operations, marking a key regulatory shift for the crypto […]

Pump.fun’s USDC transfers involve routine treasury management, not a massive off-ramp. The co-founder clarified that over $436 million in stablecoins from the PUMP ICO were simply redistributed to internal wallets for business reinvestment, countering misinformation from blockchain analytics reports. Pump.fun co-founder Sapijiju denied any selling activity, emphasizing the moves as standard treasury operations. Transfers totaled […]

Bitcoin’s recent price drop does not signal a collapse in market participation, as institutional adoption continues to grow with major banks like Citibank and JPMorgan expanding stablecoin use, while futures interest and active wallets remain stable, indicating strong long-term structural support. Key Point 1 – Institutional Expansion: Major financial institutions, including Citibank and JPMorgan, have […]