Author: James Wilson

Gemini, the cryptocurrency exchange founded by the Winklevoss twins Tyler and Cameron, has unveiled the XRP edition of its Credit Card as it targets the XRP Army. Summary Gemini has launched an XRP edition of the exchange’s crypto credit card. Users can enjoy features such as 4% back in XRP on purchases. The card brings Ripple’s stablecoin to the U.S. spot trading market. The crypto exchange posted an update revealing the launch of the credit card XRP (XRP) edition on Monday, August 25. With crypto adoption and Ripple’s traction getting a major boost via its stablecoin Ripple USD (RLUSD), Gemini…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. XRP has surged on renewed ETF speculation and regulatory clarity, while platforms like Quid Miner are offering investors new ways to turn that momentum into steady daily income. Summary Ripple’s SEC settlement and global policy clarity have fueled institutional inflows and revived XRP’s role in cross-border payments. Quid Miner enables mobile-first cloud mining, converting smartphones into “silent income engines” with AI-optimized allocation. Investors gain predictable daily returns, green operations, and multi-coin support, complementing XRP’s growing market presence. XRP has…

Is the SEC’s ten-city roadshow evidence of wisdom earned with time, or will startups still see it as a watchdog in disguise? Summary The SEC launched its Crypto Task Force on the Road on Aug. 1, a ten-city tour designed to hear directly from early-stage crypto startups. Roundtables are limited to firms with fewer than ten employees and under two years of activity, offering first-time regulatory dialogue outside Washington. The initiative follows years of enforcement-first actions under Gary Gensler, when Ripple, LBRY, and BlockFi cases set the tone for agency engagement. Trump’s return, Paul Atkins’ appointment, and Project Crypto have…

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 MARA Holdings and Riot Platforms diversify into AI and global energy deals, independent Bitcoin (BTC) miners are fighting to keep the lights on. This gap highlights an unsettling reality: Bitcoin’s long-term sustainability is in danger. While Bitcoin’s steadily rising hashrate is often celebrated as a sign of the network’s health — even amid turbulent markets — it tells half the story. Equally important, and far more concerning, is how that hashpower is distributed. Summary Small miners…

Police in Thailand have arrested a South Korean national who is suspected of laundering more than $50 million worth of illicit cryptocurrency for scammers by converting it to Gold. Summary Han, a South Korean national, was arrested on suspicion of money laundering. In just three months, Han allegedly converted $47 million in USDT to Gold. The 33-year-old suspect, who was identified as Han, was detained at the Suvarnabhumi Airport in Thailand on Aug. 23. Han allegedly played a central role in laundering funds for call centre scam gangs by acting as a financial conduit in a cross-border operation that used…

Former Binance CEO and founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao calls Central Bank Digital Currencies “outdated” in the face of stablecoin acceleration. What happened to CBDCs and why are they fading now? Summary CZ says central bank digital currencies are now “outdated” as stablecoins continue to dominate the global market. So far, at least 10 countries have halted the continuation of CBDC pilot projects due to lack of demand and other factors. During his keynote speech at the WebX conference held in Tokyo, Japan on August 25, CZ highlighted how countries have shifted their stance towards digital currencies, particularly in the case…

World Liberty Financial will unlock 20% tokens purchased be presale participants on Sept. 1, marking its highly anticipated Ethereum debut with futures already valuing the token at over $40 billion. Summary WLFI will unlock 20% of its supply on Sept. 1, starting trading on Ethereum. Presale raised up to $2.26B with over 85,000 wallets participating. Futures price WLFI at $0.40–$0.42, implying a $40B+ FDV. World Liberty Financial, a decentralized finance project tied to the Trump family, will unlock 20% of its tokens for trading on Sept. 1, 2025, according to an Aug. 23 announcement on X. The move marks WLFI’s…

Blockchain messaging protocol LayerZero has secured the $110 million acquisition of cross-chain platform Stargate after a heated, last-minute bidding war. Summary LayerZero won Stargate’s $110M acquisition with 95% DAO approval. Stargate stakers to receive 50% of revenue; rest goes to ZRO buybacks. Community chose LayerZero over rival bids from Wormhole, Axelar, and Across. With one of the highest participation rates in its history, the Stargate (STG) DAO approved the acquisition on with a 95% majority vote. Over 7.5 million veSTG tokens were cast by more than 15,000 addresses. As part of the agreement, the DAO was shut down, and governance…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. XRP rallies above $3.20, but 5 altcoins with stronger backing and breakout potential could outpace it in 2025. Summary Ripple reclaims $3.20, but LILPEPE’s $20.5m presale and Layer-2 tech hint at 50x gains. Little Pepe’s audit, Layer-2 memecoin ecosystem is drawing investors. With $20.5m raised and exchange listings ahead, Little Pepe could outpace Ripple in 2025. Ripple’s rebound above $3.20 with an 8% rally is making headlines. But it’s far from the only major opportunity in today’s crypto market.…

Pavel Durov, the billionaire founder of Telegram, criticized French authorities on Sunday, Aug. 24, over what he described as a baseless criminal investigation that has left him tied up in legal proceedings for more than a year. Durov, who was granted temporary permission to leave the country for Dubai in March, faces multiple charges linked to allegations that Telegram enabled organized crime. In a statement posted Sunday, he argued that holding a CEO accountable for the actions of users on a global messaging platform sets a dangerous precedent. “Arresting a CEO of a major platform over the actions of its…