Author: James Wilson

Were the 127,000 Bitcoin seized by U.S. agents actually criminal proceeds, or did they originate from the LuBian mining pool? Summary Chinese mining pool LuBian started operations in the spring of 2020 and soon became the sixth-largest mining pool in the world. In February 2021, it ceased operation. Only in 2025, Arkham Intelligence found out that in December 2020, 127,272 BTC was stolen from the mining pool. This amount stood for 90% of all LuBian’s bitcoins. Later, the Department of Justice claimed these bitcoins were forfeited from the Cambodia-based forced-labor operation Price Group. In January 2025, Donald Trump vowed that…

Tempo is injecting $25 million into Commonware to accelerate its unique approach to blockchain architecture. The startup aims to provide discrete, remixable primitives that allow teams to build custom stacks without starting from scratch. Summary Tempo leads a $25 million investment in blockchain infrastructure startup Commonware to accelerate modular network development. The partnership will see Tempo integrate Commonware’s open-source primitives for consensus, networking, and storage to enhance payment system performance. According to an announcement on Nov. 7, payments-focused blockchain Tempo is leading a $25 million strategic investment into infrastructure startup Commonware. Beyond the capital, Tempo will integrate the Commonware Library,…

Intuition launches its layer 3 Information Finance-driven mainnet to build a decentralized trust layer for AI and the internet following an $8.5 million funding round. Summary Intuition has officially launched its mainnet after raising $8.5 million in funding, marking its transition from testnet to full production as it builds a decentralized infrastructure for verifiable, on-chain information in the AI and Web3 sectors. The network introduces a novel data model using Atoms, Triples, and the $TRUST token to create a Token Curated Graph that enables users and AI systems to access, verify, and monetize information. According to a press release received…

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…

XRP price is holding steady near $2.60 as a key sell signal tests its recent rally, with whales and possible exchange-traded fund approvals anchoring market confidence. Summary TD Sequential flashes a short-term XRP sell signal after a strong weekly gain. Whale accumulation and ETF optimism support long-term upside. Technical setup shows consolidation with cautious bullish momentum. XRP slipped 0.4% over the past 24 hours to trade at $2.63 at press time. The toke is up 9.4% in the past week but down another 9.4% over the last month. At current prices, XRP is about 27% below its July peak of…

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,…

Maple Finance is taking a major step toward sustainability as its community backs a proposal to end SYRUP staking and shift to a revenue-driven buyback model. Summary Maple Finance ends SYRUP staking after 91% community approval. 25% of revenue redirected to token buybacks via Syrup Strategic Fund. Governance expands to include all SYRUP and stSYRUP holders. Maple Finance is preparing to end staking rewards for its SYRUP token under a new plan aimed at creating long-term stability and linking the token’s value directly to the project’s revenue. According to Snapshot, the MIP-019 proposal unveiled on Oct. 28 already shows over…

Western Union is tapping the Solana blockchain to serve as the core rails for its USDPT stablecoin network. The move signals a major enterprise validation of the network’s capacity and reliability. Summary Western Union plans to launch USDPT, a stablecoin issued on Solana with Anchorage Digital Bank. The rollout includes a Digital Asset Network to bridge crypto transfers with real world cash access. The initiative aims for a full launch by mid 2026, signaling enterprise confidence in Solana’s throughput and cost efficiency. According to a press release dated Oct. 28, the 173-year-old money transfer behemoth is launching its own stablecoin,…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. CryptoProcessing unveils revamped website focused on speed, utility, and global crypto business adoption. Summary CryptoProcessing launches a faster, clearer website built for global businesses using digital assets. New site upgrade streamlines navigation, boosts speed, and enhances access to key crypto business tools. The revamped website also offers frictionless user flow, full mobile optimization, and clearer service structure. CryptoProcessing has rolled out a new version of its website. The upgrade reflects the company’s focus on utility, speed, and real-world use by…