Apex 2025: Meet the Visionaries Redefining Blockchain and Finance
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The countdown is on for Apex 2025 — the world’s premier XRP Ledger (XRPL) community summit — and this year’s speaker lineup is more dynamic and diverse than ever before. Find out what you can look forward to this year.
The countdown is on for Apex 2025 — the world’s premier XRP Ledger (XRPL) community summit — and this year’s speaker lineup is more dynamic and diverse than ever before. Find out what you can look forward to this year.
Source: Crypto, Blockchain and FinTech Industry Insights Blog | Ripple ( active sources )
Published: 2025-05-21 00:00:00
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Ethereum price gained 90% the last time this indicator turned bullish
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Ethereum could rally above $3,600 if this unique ETH price indicator holds its current trend.
Ethereum could rally above $3,600 if this unique ETH price indicator holds its current trend.
Authors: Biraajmaan Tamuly ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-05-20 19:44:07
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Coinbase CEO's journey from no 'political causes' to hiring DOGE staff
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Brian Armstrong recently said it's "not [his] place" to question Donald Trump's ties to crypto, but the CEO, like many in the industry, has been getting more political.
Brian Armstrong recently said it's "not [his] place" to question Donald Trump's ties to crypto, but the CEO, like many in the industry, has been getting more political.
Authors: Turner Wright ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-05-20 18:00:00
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The crypto market values chains more than standalone applications
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The crypto industry's value debate often pits blockchains against DApps, but market trends and infrastructure realities show blockchains remain the foundational layer driving long-term growth.
The crypto industry's value debate often pits blockchains against DApps, but market trends and infrastructure realities show blockchains remain the foundational layer driving long-term growth.
Authors: Hatu Sheikh ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-05-20 15:00:00
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NBA star Tristan Thompson misses $32B in Bitcoin by taking $82M contract in cash
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NBA star Tristan Thompson says taking his $82M contract in 2015 in Bitcoin would have been “the best gamble in American sports history.”
NBA star Tristan Thompson says taking his $82M contract in 2015 in Bitcoin would have been “the best gamble in American sports history.”
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Senate stablecoin vote splits Democrats amid concerns over corruption
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The recent vote in the Senate to move the GENIUS stablecoin framework ahead has shown glaring cracks in the Democratic coalition.
The recent vote in the Senate to move the GENIUS stablecoin framework ahead has shown glaring cracks in the Democratic coalition.
Authors: Aaron Wood ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-05-20 13:59:13
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German gov’t missed out on $2.3B profit after selling Bitcoin at $57K
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The German government sold its Bitcoin stash in the summer of 2024, which became a $2.3 billion missed opportunity for Europe’s largest economy.
The German government sold its Bitcoin stash in the summer of 2024, which became a $2.3 billion missed opportunity for Europe’s largest economy.
Authors: Zoltan Vardai ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-05-20 13:17:57
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Tug-of-War Over the Dollar Continues
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Overview: US stocks and bonds recovered from yesterday's sell-off in Asia and Europe. The Swiss National Bank President Schlegel expressed the views of many Americans when he said on Monday that "There is currently no alternative" to US Treasuries, "and it's not foreseeable that there will be [...]
Overview: US stocks and bonds recovered from yesterday's sell-off in Asia and Europe. The Swiss National Bank President Schlegel expressed the views of many Americans when he said on Monday that "There is currently no alternative" to US Treasuries, "and it's not foreseeable that there will be [...]
Keywords: Currency Movement
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
Source: Marc to Market ( active sources )
Published: 2025-05-20 10:08:00
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
Source: Marc to Market ( active sources )
Published: 2025-05-20 10:08:00
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Sorry bears — Bitcoin analysis dismisses $107K BTC price double top
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Bitcoin still has the green light to reenter price discovery despite misgivings over trend strength, says Swissblock Technologies in its latest BTC analysis.
Bitcoin still has the green light to reenter price discovery despite misgivings over trend strength, says Swissblock Technologies in its latest BTC analysis.
Authors: William Suberg ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-05-20 07:48:22
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US Senate moves forward with GENIUS stablecoin bill
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The US Senate moved forward the stablecoin-regulating GENIUS Act in a 66-32 in a procedural vote, with the legislation now heading to a debate on the Senate floor.
The US Senate moved forward the stablecoin-regulating GENIUS Act in a 66-32 in a procedural vote, with the legislation now heading to a debate on the Senate floor.
Authors: Brayden Lindrea ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-05-20 01:38:46
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Announcing the IOTA Hackathon Malaysia 2025
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From July 19–21, 2025, the IOTA Hackathon Malaysia 2025 will take place in Kuala Lumpur. A high-impact, single-track hackathon bringing together
From July 19–21, 2025, the IOTA Hackathon Malaysia 2025 will take place in Kuala Lumpur. A high-impact, single-track hackathon bringing together
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Bitcoin trading in six-figure territory shows BTC is ready to carry gold’s ‘baton’ — Fidelity exec
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Fidelity’s Jurrien Timmer says Bitcoin’s rally back to six-figure territory strengthens its store-of-value status, making it comparable to investing in gold.
Fidelity’s Jurrien Timmer says Bitcoin’s rally back to six-figure territory strengthens its store-of-value status, making it comparable to investing in gold.
Authors: Biraajmaan Tamuly ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-05-19 22:57:18
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What to expect at Trump’s memecoin dinner
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A potential attendee of the May 22 event told Cointelegraph his purchase of TRUMP's memecoin was "not political."
A potential attendee of the May 22 event told Cointelegraph his purchase of TRUMP's memecoin was "not political."
Authors: Turner Wright ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-05-19 21:32:21
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Who’s got the charm, cash and code to be a crypto hub?
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Several countries have announced multibillion-dollar plans to build out the world’s crypto hub, but five of the world’s financial centers stand out.
Several countries have announced multibillion-dollar plans to build out the world’s crypto hub, but five of the world’s financial centers stand out.
Authors: Yohan Yun ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-05-19 15:01:12
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Father-son team lists Africa’s XRP Healthcare on Canadian stock exchange
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Father-son team Kain and Laban Roomes are using XRP Ledger to track and dispense medicines in Uganda and are listing the startup in Canada.
Father-son team Kain and Laban Roomes are using XRP Ledger to track and dispense medicines in Uganda and are listing the startup in Canada.
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Strategy adds 7,390 BTC for $765M, gets hit with class-action lawsuit
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Michael Saylor's Strategy bagged another 7,390 Bitcoin last week as prices rallied above $100,000 and also got hit with a class-action lawsuit, according to the company's latest SEC filing.
Michael Saylor's Strategy bagged another 7,390 Bitcoin last week as prices rallied above $100,000 and also got hit with a class-action lawsuit, according to the company's latest SEC filing.
Authors: Adrian Zmudzinski ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-05-19 12:42:19
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Asia and Europe Respond to Moody's Belated Downgrade of the US
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Overview: Moody’s took away the US AAA rating before the weekend. It was the last of the big three rating agencies to do so. We do not think there is fresh information content in its belated decision, but participants in Asia and Europe have reacted by selling the US dollar and US assets. The [...]
Overview: Moody’s took away the US AAA rating before the weekend. It was the last of the big three rating agencies to do so. We do not think there is fresh information content in its belated decision, but participants in Asia and Europe have reacted by selling the US dollar and US assets. The [...]
Keywords: Currency Movement
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
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Published: 2025-05-19 10:05:00
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
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Published: 2025-05-19 10:05:00
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$107K fakeout or new all-time highs? 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week
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Bitcoin is already testing traders' nerves and pockets as the highest weekly close ever was followed by a dive back to $102,000.
Bitcoin is already testing traders' nerves and pockets as the highest weekly close ever was followed by a dive back to $102,000.
Authors: William Suberg ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-05-19 09:15:00
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Ripple Reimagines Giving with $25M Stablecoin-Powered Donation
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Learn more about Ripple's stablecoin-powered donation and how blockchain can unlock smarter, faster and more inclusive ways to support communities around the world.
Learn more about Ripple's stablecoin-powered donation and how blockchain can unlock smarter, faster and more inclusive ways to support communities around the world.
Source: Crypto, Blockchain and FinTech Industry Insights Blog | Ripple ( active sources )
Published: 2025-05-19 00:00:00
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Deprecation of NEAR.org and Pagoda.co RPC Endpoints
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NEAR is the network for a world reimagined. Through simple, secure, and scalable technology, millions are empowered to invent and explore new experiences. Business, creativity, and community are being reimagined for a more sustainable and inclusive future.
NEAR is the network for a world reimagined. Through simple, secure, and scalable technology, millions are empowered to invent and explore new experiences. Business, creativity, and community are being reimagined for a more sustainable and inclusive future.
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Bitcoin impulse move toward new highs sets a fire under HYPE, ETH, XMR and AAVE
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Bitcoin’s weekend breakout above $105,000 has bulls hopeful for new all-time highs at some point this week. Which altcoins will follow?
Bitcoin’s weekend breakout above $105,000 has bulls hopeful for new all-time highs at some point this week. Which altcoins will follow?
Authors: Rakesh Upadhyay ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-05-18 23:40:47
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Tornado Cash dev's attorneys say prosecutors hid exculpatory evidence
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Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm's defense cited the same set of FinCEN documents used by the Samourai Wallet developers' legal team.
Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm's defense cited the same set of FinCEN documents used by the Samourai Wallet developers' legal team.
Authors: Vince Quill ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-05-18 21:46:36
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Don’t believe the noise: There can never be too many L2s
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The rapid rise of Ethereum layer 2s isn’t a problem. It’s a sign of healthy growth and innovation. The future isn’t chain consolidation but a thriving ecosystem of thousands of specialized L2s.
The rapid rise of Ethereum layer 2s isn’t a problem. It’s a sign of healthy growth and innovation. The future isn’t chain consolidation but a thriving ecosystem of thousands of specialized L2s.
Authors: Igor Mandrigin ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-05-18 15:00:00
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BTC price to $116K next? Bitcoin trader sees 'early week' all-time high
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Bitcoin is in line to leave its tight range behind in the coming days — even retaking all-time highs and pushing into price discovery after several months.
Bitcoin is in line to leave its tight range behind in the coming days — even retaking all-time highs and pushing into price discovery after several months.
Authors: William Suberg ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-05-18 11:30:00
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Retired artist loses $2M in crypto to Coinbase impersonator
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A retired fabricator was tricked into entering his seed phrase on a fake Coinbase site, losing a crypto portfolio worth $2 million.
A retired fabricator was tricked into entering his seed phrase on a fake Coinbase site, losing a crypto portfolio worth $2 million.
Authors: Amin Haqshanas ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-05-18 08:13:34
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