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Ripple’s XRP Escrow Ownership Under Scrutiny — BIS, IMF & U.S. Treasury Involved?
- By Leah Fraser
- . June 29, 2025
The recent ruling by Judge Analisa Torres, denying the joint motion filed by the SEC and Ripple, has rekindled discussions around the ownership of XRP

NYT Connections Sports Edition hints and answers for June 29: Tips to solve Connections #279
- By Abigail Avery
- . June 29, 2025
Connections: Sports Edition is a new version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. Like

Bitvavo Secures MiCA License, Expanding Services Across Europe Under Unified Crypto Regulation
- By Joseph Rees
- . June 29, 2025
Bitvavo, a digital asset trading platform in Europe, has secured a license from the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) under the new European
Africa Crypto News Week in Review: South Africa Crypto Payments Spike, Kenya Scraps Crypto Tax as Yellow Card Boosts Stablecoin Use
- By Adam Forsyth
- . June 29, 2025
In the latest Africa crypto news: South Africa crypto payments hit 2M Rand monthly as Kenya eliminates its 3% crypto tax. Yellow Card seeks to

AI-Focused Layer-1 Blockchain Altcoin SAHARA Flames Out Following New Binance Listing
- By Felicity Underwood
- . June 29, 2025
An artificial intelligence (AI)-based altcoin is faltering after gaining support from the world’s largest crypto exchange platform by trading volume. In a new announcement, Binance

Tether Mints 2 Billion USDT on Tron as XRP Hits 2 months Low
- By Leah Fraser
- . June 29, 2025
Tether’s USDT minting on Tron coincided with Bitcoin’s recovery above $101,570 after a sharp drop, sparking speculation of increased liquidity demand in the market. Its

Plantaform Smart Indoor Garden Review: Rewarding but Risky
- By Abigail Avery
- . June 29, 2025
This past winter, Plantaform’s new smart indoor garden arrived at my Brooklyn home. I was excited at the prospect of growing heads of leafy green

US-Listed Bitcoin ETFs | Hold Over 6% of Total BTC Supply
- By Joseph Rees
- . June 29, 2025
Bitcoin is making waves on Wall Street as institutional investors increase their exposure through exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Recent data shows that spot Bitcoin ETFs now
BTC and ETH Rebound as Altseason Optimism Fades: Binance Report
- By Adam Forsyth
- . June 29, 2025
ˇTThis week, bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH) recovered from the decline triggered by geopolitical developments last week. While BTC showed greater resilience compared to ETH,

XRP’s Price Dips As Judge Shoots Down Joint Bid From Ripple and the SEC To Reduce the Company’s Previously Ordered Fine
- By Felicity Underwood
- . June 29, 2025
A US judge doesn’t think Ripple should get to walk back the civil penalty from its XRP lawsuit just because the new leadership regime at