Author: James Wilson
Ripple has secured a five-year sponsorship with the University of Kansas that will place the XRP logo on Jayhawks athletics uniforms, creating the first crypto jersey sponsorship for a major NCAA Division I athletics program. Summary Ripple has signed a five-year deal with the University of Kansas, placing the XRP logo on Jayhawks team jerseys. The partnership includes blockchain and financial education programs alongside Ripple’s existing ties to the university. The announcement follows Ripple’s MiCA license approval in Europe as XRP ETFs post eight straight weeks of inflows. According to Ripple and Kansas Athletics, the agreement takes effect immediately, with…
Exchange reserves have fallen to a seven-year low of about 1.6 billion XRP, half what they were at the October 2025 peak. ETFs have absorbed nearly a billion tokens. Ripple still holds roughly 36 billion in escrow. This is the full map of where XRP’s supply actually sits in mid-2026, what moved, what it means, and why a shrinking float has so far failed to move the price. Summary XRP exchange reserves have fallen to a seven year low while spot ETFs have accumulated nearly one billion tokens and long term holders continue moving coins into private wallets. Ripple still…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. MiCA’s full implementation has reshaped Europe’s crypto market, with hundreds of firms securing CASP licenses while many others exited or restructured. Summary MiCA leaves just 244 licensed crypto firms operating in the EU as thousands exit the market or suspend services after the July deadline. Europe’s MiCA rules reshape the crypto industry, with only 244 firms securing CASP licenses as stricter compliance takes effect. The EU’s MiCA framework causes a major crypto market shake-up, leaving hundreds licensed while thousands…
Base has activated its B20 token standard on the mainnet, allowing developers to issue native stablecoins, tokenized real-world assets, and other fungible tokens without deploying custom ERC-20 smart contracts. Summary Base has activated the B20 token standard on mainnet, allowing developers to issue native stablecoins, tokenized real world assets, and other fungible tokens. The protocol includes built in issuer controls while remaining compatible with ERC 20 wallets, exchanges, and other supporting infrastructure. The B20 launch comes after recent Base sequencer outages and the one day delay of the Beryl network upgrade. According to Base documentation, the B20 standard went live…
A New York lawsuit seeking legal ownership of dormant Bitcoin wallets has narrowed after several listed addresses moved funds. Summary Noah Doe’s legal team dropped 44 wallets after on-chain activity challenged the abandonment claim. The removed wallets held 21,443 BTC when the lawsuit started, according to Galaxy’s Thorn. Related filings and amicus briefs argue dormant self-custody does not prove Bitcoin was abandoned. Galaxy Research head Alex Thorn said the plaintiffs in the “abandoned bitcoin” lawsuit dropped 44 of 39,069 listed defendants. The case was filed by “Noah Doe” and two Wyoming entities seeking title to long-dormant Bitcoin wallets. Thorn said…
Russia’s State Duma committee has approved a revised cryptocurrency regulation bill for its second reading, removing a proposed requirement to declare crypto wallet addresses while adding provisions for crypto-funded investments and new transfer controls. Summary Russia’s State Duma committee has approved a revised crypto bill for its key second reading after removing mandatory crypto wallet address disclosures. The updated proposal allows crypto to be used for buying Russian securities and digital financial assets while keeping the annual retail investment limit at 300,000 rubles. New provisions would require certain large overseas and third party crypto transfers to be frozen for up…
Secret Network is seeking to move SCRT from Cosmos to Arbitrum, citing security risks, weaker liquidity, and older code. Summary Secret says AI makes older bridge code easier to scan, attack, and exploit over time. The proposed Arbitrum move follows a $4.7 million Axelar-Secret bridge exploit tied to legacy integration. SCRT holders face a Sept. 1 snapshot, with non-native or contract-held balances excluded from claims. In a July 7 governance post, the privacy-focused blockchain said the plan would create a new ERC-20 SCRT token on Arbitrum through a one-time snapshot on Sept. 1. The team said native and staked SCRT…
Ripple has secured full MiCA approval in Luxembourg as XRP spot ETFs have extended their inflow streak to eight consecutive weeks, even as XRP traded lower over the past 24 hours. Summary Ripple has secured a full MiCA license in Luxembourg, allowing regulated crypto services across the European Economic Area. XRP spot ETFs have extended their inflow streak to eight weeks, with cumulative net inflows reaching $1.49 billion. XRP is holding near key technical support around $1.12 as traders watch for a move toward $1.15–$1.18. According to Ripple, the Luxembourg Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF) has granted the…
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has added three major crypto-related rule proposals to its 2026 regulatory agenda, expanding its work on digital asset regulation while Congress continues to debate the CLARITY Act. Summary The SEC has added three crypto-related rule proposals to its 2026 regulatory agenda covering assets, broker-dealers, and market structure. The proposals include possible crypto asset exemptions, broker-dealer rule changes, and new trading rules for exchanges and ATSs. Meanwhile, the CLARITY Act awaits a Senate vote as lawmakers work to reconcile competing versions before the Aug. 7 deadline. According to the SEC’s Agency Rule List, the commission…
Bitcoin Suisse has secured full regulatory approval in Abu Dhabi, allowing the Swiss crypto firm to expand its regulated digital asset business across the United Arab Emirates. Summary Bitcoin Suisse has secured a full ADGM license, allowing it to offer regulated crypto services across the UAE. The approval follows the firm’s recent MiCA license in Liechtenstein, expanding its regulated presence in Europe and the Middle East. Abu Dhabi continues attracting major crypto firms as it strengthens its position as an institutional digital asset hub. ADGM approval opens regulated crypto services across the UAE According to a July 7 announcement, Bitcoin…