XRP whale inflows to Binance hit a 7-month high of $112.4M. Find out why selling may be fading and which price levels matter next. The loudest XRP sell signal in months may already be behind the market. Whales sent a monthly average of $112.4 million in XRP to Binance, the...
France Wants Crypto Platforms to Face Liability for DeFi Failures
France proposes new MiCA rules that could hold crypto platforms responsible for DeFi security failures and strengthen protection for European investors. France wants cryptocurrency platforms to take greater responsibility for security failures linked to decentralized finance (DeFi). Under the proposal, Platforms may be liable if they fail to take precautions to avoid...
Visa Eyes $2.5 Billion Fireblocks Deal to Expand Crypto Business
Visa reportedly nears a $2.5 billion Fireblocks acquisition, expanding its crypto custody services and stablecoin payment infrastructure worldwide. Visa is reportedly in the final stages of talks to acquire cryptocurrency infrastructure firm Fireblocks for around $2.5 billion. The agreement may enhance Visa’s capabilities in digital asset custody and blockchain payments....
Swiss Regulator Approves First Bitcoin ETF for Retail Investors
Switzerland approves its first retail Bitcoin ETF, giving everyday investors access through a regulated fund with clear rules and investor safeguards. Switzerland’s financial regulator has approved the country’s first Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) for retail investors. The ruling will enable regular investors to invest in Bitcoin via a regulated fund...
Germany’s Sparkassen Banks Begin Crypto Trading Through DekaBank
Sparkassen launches Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Solana and Polygon trading through DekaBank. More than 230 savings banks have reportedly expressed interest in joining the crypto rollout. DekaBank charges €0.99 per order plus spreads, while crypto holdings lack deposit insurance. Germany’s Sparkassen savings banks have begun rolling out cryptocurrency trading through their...
JPMorgan Bitcoin Forecast: 10% Annual Return Tops Stocks and Gold
JPMorgan projects Bitcoin at 10% annual returns over 10-15 years, beating stocks and gold. Here’s what the forecast means for BTC J.P. Morgan Asset Management has included Bitcoin in its long-term return forecasts for the first time, projecting a 10% compound annual return over the next 10 to 15 years. ...
Hyperliquid Policy Center Seeks Broader Protections Under SEC Crypto Proposal
The Hyperliquid Policy Center (HPC) has called for changes to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s proposed cryptocurrency regulations. Its recommendations address token airdrops, secondary trading, developer protections, buybacks, and state securities requirements. The organization supports the proposed framework but believes several provisions need clearer legal treatment. Its submission comes...
XRP Price Prediction: $1.30 Holds as Exchange Reserves Hit 11.81B
XRP price prediction as reserves hit 11.81B. Can $1.25 support hold and fuel a rally toward $2 despite declining leverage? XRP rebounded to $1.30 after gaining 2.15% in 24 hours, as increased ledger activity and a recovery above $1.28 support strengthened the short-term outlook. Analyst Ali Charts identified $1.25 as...
JPMorgan Expands JPM Coin to Ethereum for Institutional Payments
JPMorgan expands JPM Coin to Ethereum, allowing institutional clients to transfer dollar deposits faster and settle tokenized asset trades around the clock. JPMorgan Chase is expanding JPM Coin to Ethereum, bringing its digital dollar deposit token to another major blockchain network. Announced on October 19, 2026, the move targets institutional...
South Korea Weighs Crypto Tax Delay Ahead of January Start
South Korean officials will meet five major crypto exchanges on October 20 to discuss tax readiness. A proposed bill could delay the 22% crypto tax until 2029, pending international data sharing. South Korea’s crypto tax remains scheduled for January 2027 as authorities prepare implementation guidelines. South Korea is reconsidering its...